Civil Service (Government Economic Service): This is a Fast stream programme for Assistant Economists. You need an economics or post grad qualification in economics. The GES is the UK’s largest recruiter of economists, with over 1400 professionals in more than 30 Departments and Agencies.

They are involved in all aspects of Government policy. As a government economist you could work in areas like macroeconomic modelling, competition policy, international financial issues, labour market trends, taxation, housing benefits, local government finance, public health and criminal justice.

There are also research opportunities, where you’ll be in close contact with universities and researchers.

Learn more about The Civil Service assessment process and online tests HERE.