Civil Service Internship Scheme

The scheme offers interns an 18-month job role in a government department. Here, you will be able to gain key skills and knowledge in a professional environment.

Whilst on the scheme, you will receive the same salary as other employees who are your grade in the department. You will also be eligible for civil servant benefits such as a competitive pension and generous annual leave. After the first 12 months, there is a chance that you could be made a permanent member of staff. Please see our website for further information.

Eligibility criteria:

• Aged 18-30 as of 30 September 2024
• Eligible for a leaving care package
• Satisfy the Civil Service nationality requirements
• No qualifications needed

Application process

2 September - 30 September

Apply to the scheme via Civil Service Jobs

16 October

Successful candidates invited to book interview

23 October - 31 October

Interviews take place

November onwards

Successful candidates matched to roles

For more information, click here.

For any questions, email leavers.care@education.gov.uk.

You can also follow their Twitter page @dfecareers.