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Project Delivery Fast Stream

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Expected closing date: Thursday, 5 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • 3.5-year graduate programme in Project Delivery across the UK.
  • Develop skills in Project, Programme, and Portfolio Management with professional qualifications.
  • Starting salary of £45,000, rising to £55,000 upon successful completion and promotion.
  • Requires a 2:2 or higher in any degree subject (existing civil servants exempt).

About the Role

This is a 3.5-year programme designed to develop your professional skills to help deliver significant projects across the UK.

What You'll Experience

You will work on fast-paced projects of unparalleled scale and complexity, gaining experience across the entire project life cycle. The programme is split into three main areas: Project, Programme, and Portfolio Management. You can expect to undertake roles in at least two of these areas.

Examples of roles and projects include:

  • Project support officer – Environment Strategy
  • Business Analyst – DWP Service Modernisation Programme
  • Project Manager – Lifelong Learning and skills

These experiences will help you learn a range of skills and methodologies to become a future leader in the Civil Service.

Scheme Placements

  • Year 1 (12 months): Project Support Officer role, providing a broad understanding of project delivery.
  • Year 2 (12 months): Role in "Specialist or Business Analysis and Change" as defined in the Project Delivery Capability Framework.
  • Year 3 (up to 18 months): A "Leadership" role (as defined in the Project Delivery Capability Framework). A small proportion may align to Business Analysis roles.

Progression

Successful completion of the scheme, with promotion, will see you earn between £45,000 and £55,000.

Your progression will be assessed annually. At 36 months, you will undertake a Grade 7 assessment. If successful, you can apply for Grade 7 roles across government.

Supporting Your Learning

  • Access to a mentor from within the Project Delivery profession.
  • Bi-weekly learning sessions with the Project Delivery Fast Stream team.
  • Support from your activity manager.
  • Annual Project Delivery Fast Stream conference.
  • Fast Stream learning events to develop leadership skills.
  • Undertake project management qualifications relevant to your placements, including:
    • APM PMQ Practitioner
    • PRINCE2 Practitioner
    • Agile PM Practitioner
    • MoR Practitioner (Management of Risk)
    • MsP Practitioner (Managing Successful Programmes).

Benefits

  • Civil Service Pension Scheme
  • Professional qualifications
  • Flexible working
  • Season ticket loans
  • Sports and social activities
  • Childcare vouchers