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Fast Track policy apprenticeship

Policy apprentices will work within teams to support the key phases of policy development, implementation and evaluation. The policy that you help to shape will influence the way people live their everyday lives. Alongside your exciting and challenging day job, you will be learning how policy is made and develop crucial skills and behaviours that will make you an excellent policy professional.

The Policy Fast Track Apprenticeship is a 2-year Level 4 higher apprenticeship with a salary between 拢19,500 and 拢27,000 (拢22,000 minimum in London). It is a permanent position within a Government department.

Amanda Brooks, Champion of Apprenticeships in the Policy Profession, explains why a policy apprenticeship is so important for the Civil Service.

What you鈥檒l do

Policy Fast Track Apprentices will usually work as Policy Officers or Policy Advisers within a policy team.

Examples of what your role may include:

• researching and understanding the political environment surrounding a policy
• talking with communities and members of the public
• gathering evidence to support the development and implementation of a new policy
• keeping accurate records of the history of a policy to support evaluation
• preparing and drafting information for senior officials, such as Government Ministers
• assisting your team during the introduction of new legislation.

What you鈥檒l learn

You鈥檒l undertake the

The learning programme will take around 2 years to complete and involves a combination of workshop-based learning, digital courses and one-to-one coaching support.

You鈥檒l spend roughly 20% of your time on learning assignments and the remaining 80% of your time will be in your role, gaining valuable skills and experience.

Some study leave will be made available but there will be a requirement to undertake some study in your own time.

Where you鈥檒l work

The Policy Fast Track Apprenticeship roles will be available in the following locations:

• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Croydon
• Darlington
• Exeter
• Leeds
• Liverpool/Bootle/Netherton
• London
• Manchester/Salford
• Newport
• Nottingham
• Reading
• Sheffield
• Weybridge
• York

Depending on which location you choose, policy apprentices work across the country in a range of departments including:

• Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Department for Education
• Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
• Department for Exiting the European Union
• Department of Health and Social Care
• Department for International Trade
• Department for Transport
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Foreign and Commonwealth Office
• Health and Safety Executive
• Her Majesty鈥檚 Revenue and Customs
• Her Majesty鈥檚 Treasury
• Home Office
• Ministry of Justice.

What we鈥檙e looking for

We would like you to have:

• good written communication skills
• the ability to see the long-term and wider impact of your work
• confidence in working with senior stakeholders and as part of a team
• an interest in government, how policy is shaped and why this matters in everyday life
• commitment to your own development and willingness to reflect on and improve your performance.

Entry requirements

You鈥檒l need 5 GCSEs, at grade C and above, or the new grade 4 and above, including English Language and Maths, or equivalent, or expect to have these qualifications by 31 August 2019.

You鈥檒l also need an additional level 3 qualification, which should include at least one of the below:

• 2 x A-levels at grades D and above; or
• BTEC Extended Diploma grade PPP or above; or
• Level 3 apprenticeship; or
• Equivalent level 3 qualifications of at least 48 UCAS points.

You鈥檒l also need to check you meet the general entry requirements, such as age, nationality and residency.

After your apprenticeship

You will have many opportunities to further your career as both a civil servant and a policy professional. These include the opportunity to gain further qualifications, secure promotion and develop your leadership potential.

You will have a permanent role in the Civil Service, with plenty of further opportunities open to you. You may wish to progress within the Policy Profession and apply for other jobs, perhaps on promotion. You鈥檒l also be eligible to apply without a degree for the This is the graduate leadership development programme, which prepares participants for leadership roles within the Civil Service.