Job Shadowing is a good way for civil servants to experience what it is like to work in another government department. It is a tool that can be used for your own personal development, showing you new ways of working and to gain new ideas for when you return to your own department.
I am looking to see if there is much demand for this in London - or whether existing departmental arrangements are sufficient. Please leave a comment or email me with your thoughts.
In the meantime I spotted a line on an advert currently being shown in the south west of England and thought I would share it with you. A Policy Lead in DEFRA is offering an opportunity to shadow him. He works once a week in London and is happy to meet people here. Read more in the advert.
You can apply by completing the generic application form and returning it to me by email.
Don't forget to let me know what you think about shadowing - and if you can offer an opportunity for a civil servant in London let me know.