What is the policy profession?

Policy professionals support ministers to shape and deliver policy that delivers the government’s objectives. We do this by bringing together a wide range of people and evidence to design, test and deliver solutions to often complex policy problems.

Is civil servant a profession?

Once you join the Civil Service you’ll become part of a profession. Your profession offers networking opportunities, career routes, training and development programmes – and a real sense of belonging. There’s also scope to work in other professions.

What is a head of profession?

Heads of Profession should be appointed by the organisation’s Head of Department, after seeking the views of the National Statistician. Heads of Profession will also play a key role in statistical planning, both in their own organisation and across government, and in the formulation of statistical policy.

Why do you want to join the civil service as a professional?

As a civil servant you can improve how the British government uses its immense resources to tackle pressing global problems. You’ll also build good career capital, especially for future work in policy, politics, and nonprofits. You can enter from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds.

Who is the head of the policy profession?

Head of Profession Chris Wormald introduces a new qualification for policy professionals.

What makes a good policy maker in the UK?

The Policy Profession Unit has worked with over 500 colleagues across government, and other experts, to develop a framework setting out what skills a good policy maker needs to have. The result is a description of the journey from basic knowledge to skilled leader across 18 skill areas, detailed in the Policy Professional

When was 12 actions to professionalise policy making published?

In 2018 we celebrated five years since “12 Actions to Professionalise Policy Making” was published and invited the Canadian Government to peer review our work.