Civil Service Fast Stream - Government Social Research Scheme

What could I be involved in as a Government Social Research Fast Streamer?

You’ll help to put people at the heart of government decision-making. Using a variety of approaches to investigate and report on social issues, behaviours and trends, your research and advice will support new policy development. Working in different government departments, you’ll develop surveys, analyse data, produce statistics and evaluate how policies impact on public services. And, briefing ministers and policy makers, you’ll ensure they have the evidence, insight and understanding they need to make the best decisions for public services.

Training includes:

With a core curriculum to develop essential practical and leadership skills, you’ll build professional social research skills and knowledge through on-the-job learning. You’ll also have access to social research-specific technical training, seminars and other courses, which can be tailored to your specific learning needs.

To apply, you’ll need:
•  Eligibility to work in the UK.
•  A 2:1 or higher (or be expecting to achieve this) in your undergraduate degree or a 2:2 with a postgraduate degree, in a qualifying degree subject. A qualifying degree is one containing substantial social research methods training (comprising one third of the course modules).
•  Alternatively you can apply through the experience route, with: A 2:1 or higher or 2:2 with a postgraduate degree, in any subject – plus at least 4 years’ social research practice experience gained working in a research agency, market research agency or other specialist research team