The Government Economic Service champions economics in government. We support our economists and promote the use of high-quality economic analysis in policymaking. The GES is committed to becoming a community of greater diversity and inclusion, and to the core values of the Civil Service: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.
Working in the Government Economic Service
The Government Economic Service (GES) is a professional body for economists in the UK Civil Service, established in 1964. GES members are employed, paid or managed by their departments or agencies. The GES helps government make decisions based on high-quality analysis.
“I loved the idea of being able to use my economics degree in real-world situations & to make a difference with what I had learned over my years at university. I thought working in Government would be a great opportunity to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, especially during the pandemic.”
Somerset Crosbie
GES Member and Government Economist
Blogs from our apprentices
Hear directly from our apprentices about their experiences with the Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship.
Our routes into the profession
Assistant Economist Graduate Scheme
Degree Level Apprenticeship
Fast Stream scheme
Sandwich Student Placement Scheme
Summer Scheme
