Schemes
Property
On the Property Fast Stream be part of building a modern, sustainable public estate that benefits the whole of the UK
Duration
4 years
Salary
£28k
Location
UK-wide
About
Government Property Professionals work on the UK’s largest and most varied estate. Across government we occupy around 2% of the land area of the UK, worth half a trillion pounds and it costs over £20 billion each year to run the estate alone.
The numbers are huge...and so are the opportunities. As a Property Fast Streamer, you will be at the heart of making our properties more sustainable, better located for all the UK population and adaptable to reflect the way people want to work in the future.
As you can see, property is not just about bricks and mortar; it’s about people too. And we want to invest in you, to give you the broad property knowledge and the essential leadership skills to be a future Property Leader in Government.
Requirements
- you need to be eligible to work in the UK
- you need, or expect to have, a 2:2 or higher in any degree subject
- existing civil servants can apply without a degree
What will you experience?
Property fast streamers will work across a broad range of central government departments and agencies. You will be involved with developing strategy, planning and delivering projects that will build a better, more sustainable estate for delivering public services. Not only that, but you’ll gain vast property experience working with teams of experts in a variety of different specialisms.
During the 4-year programme:
- You will experience how government value, acquire, build, sell and let buildings
- You will understand the importance of workplace in delivering a modern Civil Service
- You will procure or manage contracts and services to ensure buildings are fit for purpose
- You will deliver projects ranging from building new prisons, refurbishing historic buildings to improving the delivery of essential services
- You will be part of a sustainability drive that will see the UK carbon zero by 2050
All of this plus we’ll support you on your journey to accreditation with either the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM). Promotion and successful completion of the scheme will see you earn up to £55k.
What do they say
Your progression through the programme
- Year
Fast streamers will undertake four 1-year postings, with each posting having a specific property focus. Each posting’s focus will depend on the skills you need to develop and which professional body you wish to pursue membership with. Below is just one example of how this could look.
Year 1 - Property lifecycle focus - You’ll work in the Department for Transport actively managing their property portfolio including the sale of surplus buildings and land
Year 2 - Facilities or Workplace Management Focus - You’ll work in the Government Property Agency supporting their clients in workplace transformation
Year 3 - Future Skills Focus - You’ll go on secondment to a government Arms Length Body or external organisation focussing on property projects involving sustainability, data or the use of new technology
Year 4 - Leadership Focus - You’ll work in the Ministry of Justice on projects that develop your strategic thinking, negotiation, stakeholder management and commercial awareness.
A carousel of challenges, learning and unique experiences
A carousel of challenges, learning and unique experiences
A carousel of challenges, learning and unique experiences
A carousel of challenges, learning and unique experiences
Supporting your learning
Training will be tailored to your circumstances and existing qualifications. For example;
- Property degree holders will be supported in gaining membership of IWFM or RICS via the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)
- Non-property degree holders will have the opportunity to obtain a property qualification, via a post-graduate surveying or Workplace qualification, and start their journey towards professional accreditation
- Civil Servants without a degree will have the opportunity to undertake a Workplace qualification and work towards associate membership of IWFM
In addition, throughout the four years we will support your development and network-building through leadership training, mentorship and community events
Up to £55k
If you successfully complete the scheme and are promoted, you could earn around £45k to £55k.
What benefits will you enjoy?
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 vouchers and more.
Application process
Online assessments
The online assessments consist of Work Style Questionnaires and multimedia Situational Judgement Questionnaires, Work Based Scenarios and a video interview.
You'll only move on to the next test, if you've successfully passed the previous one.
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 of a leadership exercise, a group exercise and a written exercise. Information will be presented via an app that you will be able to access remotely.
Final selection
If you are successful at the assessment centre, you’ll be invited to take part in a final selection process.
The specialist assessments will assess your broad capabilities and motivation to be part of the profession you’ve chosen. You’ll be sent detailed guidance before the assessment to explain what is involved.