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Balancing Parenthood and a Career in the Civil Service: Ursula’s Story

by Ministry of Defence

From flexible working hours to pursuing a degree apprenticeship, Ursula shares how the Civil Service has provided the support and security she needs to thrive both as a parent and a professional withi...

Ambition and Family: A DWP Leader on Making It Work

by Department for Work and Pensions

Created by VERCIDA for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) For working parents and carers, the search for a new role isn't just about the job description or the salary; it's about finding a cu...

The Power of an Intersectional Approach: A Long Career at DWP

by Department for Work and Pensions

Created by VERCIDA for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) For Jayde, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) leader at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), a career is more than just...

Sarah’s Experience as a Veteran in Defence

by Ministry of Defence

Sarah, an RAF veteran and working Mother talks about her career within the Army Civil Service. How long have you been a Civil Servant? I joined the MOD as a Civil Servant in November 2020. I had m...

Supporting long-term carers with compassion and flexibility

by Department for Work and Pensions

Created by VERCIDA for Department for Work and Pensions Stephen has been a carer for multiple family members. For Parents and Carers Month, he shares how the DWP has helped him balance work and perso...

Opportunities for a working Mother in Defence

by Ministry of Defence

I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up! Fast forward 25 years, more jobs, counties, and countries than I can count, and I have landed in the Civil Service, specifically the Ministry of Defenc...

Social Mobility Always

by Department for Work and Pensions

I am delighted to be the lead for social mobility in Joe’s team for the Counter Fraud Compliance and Debt (CFCD) Directorate. Inclusion has always been a core principle for me throughout my career,...

29 Years in Defence – Claire’s Civil Service Journey

by Ministry of Defence

I’ve been a Civil Servant for 29 years, and every single year has been spent working in Defence! Fresh out of college, a family member suggested a temporary Admin Assistant role. I applied, thinking i...

From Graduate Scheme to Defence HQ: A Neurodiverse Perspective on the Civil Service Fast Stream

by Ministry of Defence

Unsure of your next step after university? We speak to a recent graduate who navigated the prestigious Civil Service Fast Stream, turning a passion for history into a rewarding permanent role at the M...

Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Women in Project Management on International Women's Day

by Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Venus Tingzon has shared her experiences of being a female Senior Project Manager. Pictured: Steph Francis, Venus Tingzon and WO2 RQMS Billy Braithwaite. MOD Crown Copyright. My name is Venus Tingzon...

Opportunities for a working Mother in Defence

by Ministry of Defence

I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up! Fast forward 25 years, more jobs, counties, and countries than I can count, and I have landed in the Civil Service, specifically the Ministry of Defenc...

Firoza’s journey – 35 years working at DWP

by Department for Work and Pensions

Wow, what a journey it's been! I can't believe it's been 35 years since I first walked through the doors of DWP. Back then, I was an eager 18-year-old, thinking this job was just a temporary stop befo...

National Apprenticeship Week 2022 at Ministry of Defence

by Ministry of Defence

I’m Victoria, and I’ve been in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for 23 years, and in the role of Apprenticeship Lead for Army Civil Servants for a year. Before that I was in diversity and inclusion, wh...

Our Jacobs Chair and CEO: A Q&A with Bob Pragada

by Jacobs

  Hi, Bob. What year did you join #OurJacobs? 2006. How has the company changed since you joined? To understand how our company has changed, it's probably valuable to understand what has...

The Power of an Intersectional Approach: A Long Career at DWP

by Department for Work and Pensions

Created by VERCIDA for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) For Jayde, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) leader at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), a career is more than just...

Taking her seat at the table: Emmanuella’s squiggly career path

by Sage

 Created by VERCIDA for Sage Emmanuella talks about how her journey has led her to a fulfilling job with Sage, where the focus is on diversity and opportunities for women. When I left school, I wa...

Leaving a legacy as an agent of change

by Department for Work and Pensions

Created by VERCIDA for Department for Work and Pensions  Through the power of her own determination, Sat has carved a 32-year career path at DWP to be part of the organisation’s transformation for...

Resources on the Windrush Generation, for Windrush Day

by Defence Infrastructure Organisation

The DIO Race Network provides unity, a common-voice and a platform for its Black Asian Minority Ethnic community in its quest to achieving a level playing field where everyone has the capacity to fulf...

Overcoming adversity – Siraj’s story of his neurodevelopmental condition

by Ministry of Defence

Hello I’m Siraj. During the early phases of my school life, I significantly struggled with adapting to change and took much longer than my peers to adjust. During my first year of primary school, I...

Felix from the Young Defence Network

by Ministry of Defence

The Young Defence Network is a relatively new staff network within MOD and aims to give younger and more junior staff within the Department a voice and provide them with a peer support network. Prof...

Talking #BreakTheBias experiences and International Women’s Day with the Jacobs Women’s Network.

by Jacobs

Celebrating International Women’s Day with Jacobs Women’s Network Superstars   International Women’s Day (IWD) is one of the key dates for the Jacobs Women’s Network (JWN) because it offers an opp...

National Day for Staff Networks 2021

At DIO we believe working here should be engaging, positive and welcoming for anyone, regardless of their background or life experience. We are always challenging ourselves to seek out and value diffe...

My experience shadowing the Minister for Implementation

My name is Sommer Bristo and I am an apprentice working in the Elections Division as part of Constitution Group. As part of National Apprentice Week I was given the opportunity to shadow Oliver Dowd...

Career Progression at Mott MacDonald: Kerry Hancock's Story

by Mott MacDonald

Building on strong foundations for future growth   After taking up her new role as managing director of Mott MacDonald’s advisory and programme delivery business in UK and Europe, Kerry Hancock talk...

Mott MacDonald: Rachel Ellison - From Engineer to Director

by Mott MacDonald

Following her appointment as regional operations director earlier this year, Rachel Ellison shares more about what her role involves, her plans to deliver on those aims and the career that perfectly p...

Balancing Parenthood and a Career in the Civil Service: Ursula’s Story

by Ministry of Defence

From flexible working hours to pursuing a degree apprenticeship, Ursula shares how the Civil Service has provided the support and security she needs to thrive both as a parent and a professional withi...

29 Years in Defence – Claire’s Civil Service Journey

by Ministry of Defence

I’ve been a Civil Servant for 29 years, and every single year has been spent working in Defence! Fresh out of college, a family member suggested a temporary Admin Assistant role. I applied, thinking i...

From Rail to Nuclear: How Jamie-Leigh Built a Thriving Career at Amentum

by Amentum

You don't have to have Nuclear experience to join the industry. Jamie-Leigh's career journey so far is one of many inspirational stories from people in the team who have joined Amentum from other sect...

Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Women in Project Management on International Women's Day

by Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Venus Tingzon has shared her experiences of being a female Senior Project Manager. Pictured: Steph Francis, Venus Tingzon and WO2 RQMS Billy Braithwaite. MOD Crown Copyright. My name is Venus Tingzon...

Taking her seat at the table: Emmanuella’s squiggly career path

by Sage

 Created by VERCIDA for Sage Emmanuella talks about how her journey has led her to a fulfilling job with Sage, where the focus is on diversity and opportunities for women. When I left school, I wa...

Finding a place to make a difference at DIO

by Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Created by VERCIDA for Defence Infrastructure Organisation After a late diagnosis of autism and ADHD and doing many different jobs, Ren is enjoying her busy role at DIO, where she actively advocate...

Firoza’s journey – 35 years working at DWP

by Department for Work and Pensions

Wow, what a journey it's been! I can't believe it's been 35 years since I first walked through the doors of DWP. Back then, I was an eager 18-year-old, thinking this job was just a temporary stop befo...

Talent Management Opportunities for Civil Servants working with the Army

by Ministry of Defence

Hi, I’m Joanne and I have found that working in the Civil Service with the Army, talent opportunities are all around us.  I joined MOD in January 2020 and as part of the offer was given the opportu...

Jacobs Hispanic Heritage Month, Four Latino Leaders

by Jacobs

Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! We spoke to four members of Enlace, our Latino Employee Network, about their lives, their careers, their Latin pride… and their favourite dancefloor-fillers....

Driving the technology agenda

Meet Reshma, a Service Delivery Manager within Consulting at EY in London, who leads clients and teams through technology transformation and innovation to transform their operating and business mod...

The Strength in the Slow Return: How Jacqui Reclaimed Her Career at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

by Department for Work and Pensions

Created by VERCIDA for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)   Returning to work after a serious illness is rarely just about resuming a job description; it is about reclaiming an identity. For...

36 Years Undiagnosed: My Cerebral Palsy Story

by Department for Work and Pensions

I’m now a Universal Credit Review Agent in Birkenhead, but before joining the Civil Service I spent 15 years as a registered general nurse. Nursing was my dream career. I loved teaching students and h...

Life doesn’t end when something is taken away

by Department for Work and Pensions

Wigan-based Toby from the Counter Fraud Compliance and Debt (CFCD) Enhanced Review team, talks about facing a life with disability and his journey to finding a job he loves alongside playing wheelchai...

Ambition and Family: A DWP Leader on Making It Work

by Department for Work and Pensions

Created by VERCIDA for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) For working parents and carers, the search for a new role isn't just about the job description or the salary; it's about finding a cu...

How support from the MOD allowed this working mother to continue her career

by Ministry of Defence

Hi, I am Joanne, I joined the MOD in 2003 following a short career in the Armed Forces. I am often asked by my friends why do you work for the Civil Service, and I say ‘why wouldn’t you?’ I began m...

Working at DWP with Autism Spectrum Disorder

by Department for Work and Pensions

My name is John, and I have worked for the Department for Work and Pensions since July 2016. When I was four years old, I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of what is now known as Autis...

What are the benefits of working in the Civil Service?

A career in the civil service is not what you think it might be. It doesn’t have to be in London. Over three-quarters of our country’s civil servants work outside of London - in roles across all regio...

Sarah’s Experience as a Veteran in Defence

by Ministry of Defence

Sarah, an RAF veteran and working Mother talks about her career within the Army Civil Service. How long have you been a Civil Servant? I joined the MOD as a Civil Servant in November 2020. I had m...

Armed Forces week with DIO: Supporting our Armed Forces to live, train and deploy

by Defence Infrastructure Organisation

This week is Armed Forces Week, which provides an opportunity to celebrate the enormous contribution that UK Service Personnel, veterans, and cadets have made and continue to make to the nation. The...

Career Progression at Mott MacDonald: Kerry Hancock's Story

by Mott MacDonald

Building on strong foundations for future growth   After taking up her new role as managing director of Mott MacDonald’s advisory and programme delivery business in UK and Europe, Kerry Hancock talk...

Mott MacDonald: Rachel Ellison - From Engineer to Director

by Mott MacDonald

Following her appointment as regional operations director earlier this year, Rachel Ellison shares more about what her role involves, her plans to deliver on those aims and the career that perfectly p...

Do you think you would be better prepared for your interview if you received the interview questions in advance?

by Department for Work and Pensions

  Do you think you would be better prepared for your interview if you received the interview questions in advance? Well, that is exactly what we implemented in DWP, which means in some recruitment...

The MOD Guard Service – still working for Defence

by Ministry of Defence

Despite Coronavirus, DIO is still working for Defence. As key workers, the MOD Guard Service are continuing to protect MOD sites across the country, keeping them safe in difficult conditions. The M...

This is an exciting time for Sainsbury’s

by Sainsbury's

This is an exciting time for Sainsbury’s. In 2016 we joined forces with Argos and Habitat. It’s been satisfying seeing our distinctive brands come together and complement one another in so many diff...

From Graduate Scheme to Defence HQ: A Neurodiverse Perspective on the Civil Service Fast Stream

by Ministry of Defence

Unsure of your next step after university? We speak to a recent graduate who navigated the prestigious Civil Service Fast Stream, turning a passion for history into a rewarding permanent role at the M...

Finding a place to make a difference at DIO

by Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Created by VERCIDA for Defence Infrastructure Organisation After a late diagnosis of autism and ADHD and doing many different jobs, Ren is enjoying her busy role at DIO, where she actively advocate...

Overcoming adversity – Siraj’s story of his neurodevelopmental condition

by Ministry of Defence

Hello I’m Siraj. During the early phases of my school life, I significantly struggled with adapting to change and took much longer than my peers to adjust. During my first year of primary school, I...

Working at DWP with Autism Spectrum Disorder

by Department for Work and Pensions

My name is John, and I have worked for the Department for Work and Pensions since July 2016. When I was four years old, I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of what is now known as Autis...

The Strength in the Slow Return: How Jacqui Reclaimed Her Career at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

by Department for Work and Pensions

Created by VERCIDA for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)   Returning to work after a serious illness is rarely just about resuming a job description; it is about reclaiming an identity. For...

Top 10 reasons why you should work at the Cabinet Office

With nearly 7000 employees, the Cabinet Office is at the centre of the Civil Service and offers a wide variety of benefits to its employees. 1: The Heart of Government At the heart of government, ci...

Social Mobility Always

by Department for Work and Pensions

I am delighted to be the lead for social mobility in Joe’s team for the Counter Fraud Compliance and Debt (CFCD) Directorate. Inclusion has always been a core principle for me throughout my career,...

Capita is changing the lives of prison leavers one person at a time

by Capita

We’re committed to giving people a second chance. That’s why we’re hiring prison leavers and people with criminal records as part of our Project Compass programme, developing their skills and supporti...

National Apprenticeship Week 2022 at Ministry of Defence

by Ministry of Defence

I’m Victoria, and I’ve been in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for 23 years, and in the role of Apprenticeship Lead for Army Civil Servants for a year. Before that I was in diversity and inclusion, wh...

DIO: Social Mobility Stories

by Defence Infrastructure Organisation

How far can you progress, without a degree? I firmly believe all parents encourage and support children to reach their potential throughout their school journey. However, I do think levels of expectat...