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Civil Service Career Spotlight: How Mel Hume Built an 18-Year Civil Service Career
Who I am I find myself 18 years deep into my Civil Service career, spending most of those years in HMRC before moving to the Department for Education (DfE) last year. I have always been strongly motivated by societal outcomes – I firmly believe Civil Servants are the backbone of a well-functioning society. The Path…
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Career Spotlight: How Ruqaiya Isa Built a 29-Year Civil Service Career
Who I Am I am a Chartered Project Professional with 29 years in the Civil Service. Mentoring, raising mental health awareness, and volunteering as an NHS Responder are really important to me. Balancing my career and family life with three daughters is something I’m incredibly proud of, and it’s what keeps me motivated. The Path…
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Starting a Career in Diplomacy: Thomas’ Story
Who I Am Hi! I’m Thomas, I am currently on the Diplomatic and Development Fast Stream in the FCDO. I joined because I wanted to help make a positive difference in the world and also to learn from incredible people and work on interesting issues! The Path That Led Me Here Before the Civil Service…
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Finding Your Place In the Civil Service: Stephanie’s Story
Meet Stephanie Brown Hello everyone! My name is Stephanie Brown, and I joined the Civil Service in September 2023 as a Fast Streamer. In my first posting I was based in DWP, and this year have moved over to Scottish Government which is a completely different experience. I have been fortunate enough to work with…
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Opening doors to the Civil Service: Carole’s story
Who I Am I’m Carole Lovstrom, Head of Ministerial Affairs in the Department for Transport and pleased to be asked to write a blog for Nathan, author of the Unofficial Civil Service Guide. I have worked in local office, head office, IT, HR, and Project Delivery, and I have to say it is my team…
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Breaking Barriers: Teslimah’s Journey into to Civil Service Success
Meet Tesmilah My name is Teslimah Abubakar. I am care experienced and I’m motivated by connecting with like-minded people, learning new skills and advocating for systematic improvements for care experienced individuals. I have been part of the civil service since 2022. Before the Civil Service Before joining the civil service, I studied media production at…
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From events to HM Treasury: Elijah’s Journey into the Civil Service
Elijah is pursuing a career in international security, currently studying Global Security and Strategy. With a background in economics and experience in the entertainment industry, he launched a non-profit for youth employment. Now working at HM Treasury, he emphasizes the importance of networking and adaptability within the dynamic Civil Service.
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From Military to Civil Service: My Career Journey
I’m Bradley, a Senior Programme Manager in the Civil Service. My role involves delivering complex projects that impact the public sector. I’m passionate about problem-solving, collaboration, and driving change. The Civil Service offers diverse opportunities, and I enjoy seeing the tangible impact of my work every day. The Path That Led Me Here Before joining…
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The opportunities are out there – seize them!
By Anna Ogilby, People Development Lead at the UK Health Security Agency Who are you and how long have you been a civil servant? I’m Anna, I live in East Yorkshire with my 4 daughters. I have been in the Civil Service for nearly 9 years now. What were you doing before you became a…
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How to Succeed in the Civil Service: Fiona Reynolds’ Journey
Fiona Reynolds, Deputy Regional Director – Office of Health Improvement and Disparities Who are you and how long have you been a civil servant? My name is Fiona Reynolds and I’m Deputy Regional Director with the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities (part of DHSC). I’ve been with the Civil Service since 2020 and prior…
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