Our stories
Being part of a government profession is an important part of every civil servant’s career journey. Joining a profession allows you to meet like-minded and similarly skilled people, as well as access training and learning opportunities to help you excel in your role.
Being part of the Digital and Data profession means leading change that impacts lives.
Baljit Singh Rakhra, Head of Digital Delivery, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Read the stories of civil servants who are part of a professional network. See how they grow their skills, progress their career and build their network.
Baljit Singh Rakhra, Head of Digital Delivery, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Digital delivery in government isn’t just about technology — it’s about creating better services, faster, for the people who need them most.
Dr Chloë Gough, Senior Inclusive Practice Lead, Cabinet Office
Being part of the Occupational Psychology profession has raised my awareness of the amazing work being undertaken by occupational psychologists cross-government and given me the opportunity to build a strong network of friendly and interesting contacts.
Amardeep Mann, Principal Psychologist, Cabinet Office
The Government Occupational Psychology profession has provided a great source of continual professional development through its conferences and learning events, to ensure that my knowledge and skills are up-to-date. It is also a great way to network with others and build relationships to understand what other areas of government are working on.
Sue Richards, Crisis Management Lead, Chartered Engineer, OFGEM
Last year, I saw the Government Science and Engineering (GSE) profession were supporting people through their achieving chartership, I had a ‘now-or-never’ moment and signed up. The wealth of knowledge and support in the GSE profession is exactly what you need to succeed on this journey. They are an amazing and inspiring resource, not just for my own development but have become a community and network I can lean in on and help problem solve and debate solutions with.
Daniel Jenkins, Senior Construction Product Advisor, Department for Business and Trade
In civil engineering, I have found a profession that allows me to create something entirely new and groundbreaking, while also ensuring that it is grounded in scientific principles. I am excited about the opportunities being an engineer within government presents, allowing me to contribute meaningfully to the built environment and to make a lasting impact through my work.
Samantha Merrett, Senior Accessibility Specialist, Ministry of Justice
Being part of the Digital and Data profession in government means you have the unique opportunity to drive impactful change and improve public services that benefit society as a whole. It’s a role where my expertise not only shapes the future of our services and technology but also improves the lives of our users every day — there is something incredibly humbling and empowering about that.