“We have been job-sharing together for 12 years and were incredibly proud to be the first Director General-level job-share in the Civil Service. We believe, and hope we have shown, that nearly any role can be done as a job-share.”
Ruth Hannant and Polly Payne
Directors General at Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
What is job sharing?
Job sharing is two people working collaboratively to fulfil the aims and objectives of one full-time role. They differ from part time work where one person can fulfill their role and responsibilities within their working hours. As an equal opportunities employer, the Civil Service positively promotes all forms of flexible working, including job sharing.
Want to know more about job sharing?
See how job sharing can be a great way to help balance your work with your home life, and can even help your career progression.
What are the benefits of job sharing?
Explore the many benefits of job sharing for individuals, teams and for the Civil Service as a whole.
How can I make job sharing a success?
Job sharing can be very rewarding but requires flexibility, trust and good teamwork. Current job sharers give great advice on what has worked for them.
How are job sharing roles advertised?
Job share roles are advertised, sifted, and interviewed for in a similar way to other jobs but there are some key differences.