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.
I would highly recommend a career in grants. It can be extremely rewarding to see how government funding and policy impacts people’s lives, and seeing on the ground delivery affecting a change.
Jay Kara, Grants profession
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.
Jay Kara, Departmental Liaison for Government Grants Managed Service, Cabinet Office
I would highly recommend a career in Grants. It can be extremely rewarding to see how government funding and policy impacts people’s lives and seeing on the ground delivery affecting a change. My advice would always be to think of the end result you want to achieve and then work backwards. Keep it simple and accessible especially for smaller or charitable organisations as most of the time it’s these organisations that can deliver change and have the biggest impact.
Anis Khaldoun, Risk Specialist, Ministry of Defence
Being part of the Government Risk Management Profession has given me the chance to apply my skills where they truly matter, making a real difference at the heart of government. It’s rewarding to contribute to work that benefits the whole of the UK, while also developing my own professional expertise.
Toni Peters,
Deputy Commercial Director, Grants and Innovation, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Since joining the Civil Service in 2019, I’ve built and led grant functions across departments — always with a focus on impact, efficiency, and empowering teams to do their best work.
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.