You’re hired! An apprenticeship in government communications: Apply today

Considering a career change? Know of talented people with an interest in communications? The Government Communication Service Apprenticeship scheme is open for applications.

Today marks the 8th year of the award-winning GCS apprenticeship programme going live. The application window for candidates is open from 27 March to 24 April. Find out more about this fantastic scheme and how to apply.

The Government Communication Service (GCS) Apprenticeship programme aims to bring talented people into the GCS who have a strong interest in communications and have not previously considered a career in government communications.

This includes school leavers without degrees, those with degrees in different subject areas and those who are considering a career change at any point. Put simply, this programme is directly relevant for anyone considering a career in government communications at any age and stage of their working lives.

Afsanah Ali, Department for Work and Pensions

“I believe my future here in GCS is very bright. The work I have done in the past year has been unforgettable. I was given a plethora of opportunities and chances to grow professionally and creatively. The experience you gain whilst doing an apprenticeship is something you cannot get anywhere else and it’s really one-of-a-kind.” Read more.

Rufus Duncan, MOD

“What has shone through the most, being a GCS apprentice, is the professional freedom that comes with it. As an apprentice, you are given a spectrum of opportunities that someone with a permanent role may not necessarily get.” Read more.

These experiences show the scale of inspiration and achievement of our apprentices in the GCS.

Apply today on the Civil Service Jobs website.