Progress in Public: What Is the Civil Service? Your Guide to Digital and Data Careers in Government
Are you curious to discover careers in Digital and Data in the UK Government?
On the 31st July, we're partnering up with Government Digital and Data for a fantastic careers webinar aiming to answer three key questions:
What is the Civil Service?
What opportunities are available within Digital and Data?
How to get a job in the Civil Service?
This includes an interactive walkthrough on the Government's Digital Capability Framework which is essential for excelling in your job application!
With the UK Prime Minister announcing earlier this year that 'One in 10 civil servants will work in tech and digital roles within the next five years', this is a fantastic opportunity to discover roles like:
Engineering, including: DevOps Engineers, Test Engineers, and Specialist Infrastructure Engineers;
Developers, including: Software Developers and Frontend Developers;
IT Professionals, including: Network Architects, Technical Architect, Data Architect
Interaction Designer
Service Transition Manager
This is a great opportunity for anyone considering a career in the civil service to learn more about the job opportunities available, and how to successfully navigate the hiring process!
If you're interested in dialling in, then check out the details below:
📅 Date: 31st July 2025
🕕 Time: 12:00 - 13:30 (BST)
📍Location: Zoom
Who is Colorintech?
Colorintech is an award-winning non-profit organization dedicated to making the tech industry fair and accessible, ensuring everyone has opportunities to thrive.
We empower professionals, students, and founders to excel in their tech journey through impactful and enriching events, programs, and content. We do this through three pathways and a flagship event:
NXTGen: Aims to upskill and support underrepresented students into their first roles within the tech sector;
Advance: Aims to support underrepresented talent progress and advance within their tech careers;
#Build: Aims to support underrepresented founders navigate and accelerate the entrepreneur journey;
BTF: Europe's premier Diversity event which celebrates inclusion and innovation to provide industry opportunities (www.joinbtf.com)
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Who is Government Digital and Data?
Government Digital and Data is the driving force behind transforming the UK government into a more efficient digital government that provides better outcomes for everyone.
They are dedicated to empowering innovators, attracting top talent, and uniting communities to shape a future that positively impacts the lives of citizens.
As of January 2025, the Government Digital Service (GDS) leads the Government Digital and Data function for the government.
They are a powerful force creating more efficient services that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives.
Check out some of the roles available here: https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/professions/working-in-digital-data-and-technology/