Schemes
Human Resources
On the Human Resources Fast Stream you'll make a difference to the way the Civil Service does business by looking after our most precious resource - our people
Duration
3 years
Salary
£31,186
Location
Great Britain
About
As an HR Fast Streamer you will make a valuable contribution to the organisations you support and to the individuals who make up our diverse workforces across the UK. Effective Human Resources (HR) are essential to the smooth running of the Civil Service.
Due to the size and complexity of the profession, it's a huge intellectual challenge. The fast-paced nature of this high profile work, often influenced by national and world events, means that the Civil Service is always an exciting and unpredictable place to work.
You will work within both strategic and operational HR, experiencing different regions, cultures and working environments. Assignments will include HR business partnering, organisational design and development, Learning and Development, Diversity and Inclusion, reward and recognition, employee relations, policy development, training analysis and design, and talent management.
You'll have exposure to a wide range of opportunities across different departments. You'll work on some fantastic projects with senior leaders at the heart of Government People Function. You'll have the opportunity to influence policy, engage with key stakeholders and build a portfolio of skills across the HR Profession in areas for example talent management, employee relations, engagement and building capability.
Flexibility/mobility is required subject to business need.
Requirements
- Eligible to work in the UK
- You need, or expect to have, a 2:2 or higher in any degree subject including degree apprenticeships
- Existing civil servants can apply without a degree
What will you experience?
HR Fast Streamers are developed in the skills they need to be the future leaders of the You will study towards completing an HR professional qualification at Level 7 and, if successful, gain CIPD accreditation. Successful completion of the scheme and subsequent promotion could see you earn around £49k to £60k.
Your progression through the programme
- Year
Typical placements consist of the following:
Placement 1 (12 months) - You'll start in a HR Policy, Corporate, Strategy or Operational role. On your first of up to three placements, you'll learn more about your team, department, the Civil Service and HR generally. You'll also begin your HR Professional Qualification in this period, balancing study alongside your role.
There will be an ongoing assessment of how you are developing your skills and knowledge throughout the programme, supported by your academic learning.
Placement 2 (6 months) - You may move into another HR role (within the same or another Department); or move into a complimentary post to learn about another Profession I.E Commercial/ Finance or in some limited circumstances you may be seconded to an external organisation to broaden capability and skillset. The post you move into will be looked at individually and be based on the needs of the business and your development requirements.
Placement 3 (18 months) - You'll move into a different department and area of HR - usually a HR Business Partner (HRBP) role or another operational role. At the end of the three years, you'll undertake an assessment through which, if you are successful, will allow you to progress onto applying for G7 opportunities.
Supporting your learning
- The CIPD is the recognised professional association for HR. As part of the People Function professional development initiative, you'll study towards a Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management.
- Support from Activity Manager and Skills and Capability Manager to ensure you are acquiring the right learning to support your development.
- A reasonable amount of study leave for the duration of the programme, which will be divided across your placements; this will be defined by the Profession. You will also have paid time off for exams and module lectures.You will need to complete some of the requirements of the course in your own time.
- The Fast Stream Core Curriculum comprises a range of other learning and includes pre-booked courses, e-learning, post-specific learning, and action learning sets.
Up to £55k
- Starting Salary - £31,186
- Capability assessed salary increases throughout the scheme
- Towards the end of Year 3, you will complete your End of Scheme Assessment. If successful, you will be promoted off the scheme, either into a role you have identified or into a priority permanent role allocated by the scheme. In your role on graduation from the scheme, you could earn between £45k and £55k.
What benefits will you enjoy?
The programme offers many advantages for participants, which include:
- professional qualifications
- immediate responsibility and autonomy
- close contact with senior civil servants
- management of people and resources
- fast-paced work
- a valuable network of contact.
- excellent training and development opportunities.
You'll have a unique chance to work on issues that really matter, and to gain experience internally and externally. It's the best foundation for promotion and long-term progression.
Other benefits include the Civil Service pension scheme, professional qualifications, flexible working, season ticket loans, sports and social activities, child care assistance and more.
Learning and Development on the Human Resources Scheme
Alongside the scheme-specific learning offer, you will complete the universal training which provides core foundation skills and leadership & management skills.
Application process
Online assessments
The online assessments consist of Work Style Questionnaires, a multimedia Situational Judgement Questionnaire, Numerical Test and Work Based Scenarios.
Assessment centre
If you pass the online assessments, you'll be invited to undertake a half day assessment centre. This will be conducted virtually on line. The Fast Stream Assessment Centre (FSAC) reflects some of the key elements of a Fast Stream role and will consist a leadership scenario, a team scenario and a written scenario. Information will be presented via an app that you will be able to access remotely.