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Citizens of the Future - Mentors needed
Moving from residential or foster care into independent living can be extremely challenging. Can you provide support to a young care leaver through mentoring?
Angela Fisher
Leadership Discovery Session
What can you do as a leader to create an inclusive, collaborative culture in your teams?
A Discovery Session to help you hone your leadership skills so your team is not afraid to: challenge the status quo; try out new things; make mistakes; and therefore learn and improve.
Join our Team
Secondment opportunities at Civil Service Local Midlands.
The Criminal Justice System Discovery Session
Want to learn more about the Criminal Justice System in your area? Come to our Criminal Justice Discovery session in Nottingham which includes the opportunity to observe court proceedings, network and participate in a mock trial.
New Year's Resolutions - get involved in your community
The end of the year and the start of new one is a time to reflect on what we have achieved and to plan and maybe make some new year's resolutions.
Career Paths Across the Nation discovery session
This new and exciting discovery session is for civil servants up to EO grades based in the Midlands and is designed to inspire staff to be the best they can be.
Criminal Justice Discovery Session
Join our bite sized learning session to hear presentations from the Crown Prosecution Service, Probation Service and a District Judge or Magistrate explain how their department works and crucially how they all work together to deliver justice locally.
Coping with cancer at work
A discovery session covering the key issues which may arise when supporting an employee or colleague with cancer.
Handling stress and mental health in the workplace
Find out how to manage your own stress and how to support colleagues in your workplace who may be struggling with anxiety or low mood. Two discovery sessions covering the subject of mental health, 28 January 2019 in Nottingham.
Time to change – promoting positive mental health in the workplace
We all have mental health. But just like our physical health, it goes up and down, directly affecting our overall wellbeing, quality of life and life expectancy. And just like our physical health, there are things that we can do to improve it.
Making a difference in the community
Have you ever looked at volunteering opportunity wondered what it would be like? A volunteer from MOD describes the uplifting experience of volunteering at a food bank. The most rewarding volunteering is when you can see the difference you make to the most vulnerable.
We're Hiring
We have several vacancies for Assistant Co-ordinators across the country. Roles are available in North East, Yorkshire and the Humber; the Midlands; and the South West. It’s an exciting opportunity which would suit a HEO grade or equivalent but all candidates are welcome to apply.
Be up to Something
Heather Owen (Assistant Head Secretariat at Defence Infrastructure) explains how an unusual volunteering activity has developed the confidence and capability of a member of staff, inspired her team to use their volunteering days and benefited the local community.
We're hiring - Network Facilitator Role
The Midlands are looking for a Network Facilitator to join our friendly and dynamic team. To apply please contact VanessaBoden@cabinetoffice.gov.uk to obtain the Expression of Interest Form.
Discovery Session - Career paths across the Nation
Civil Service Local are holding an event on the 17th September for Civil Servants up to EO grades based in the Midlands.
From tiny acorns: growing your network
Academy delegate Clare Tasker demonstrates the power of networking. How attending the Academy led to a stall at Civil Service Live to showcase her family’s project D4D, where she received an invitation to the OneTeamGov Global unconference.
North Warwickshire Aspire
How a students developed their employability skills while raising over £100 for the Young Carers Charity.
Go for it!
Nahida Ahmed on how the Midlands Academy set on her on the road to achieving her goals.
My experience as a mentor
Vanessa Kirk gives her personal account of what it is like to be a mentor and what she gained from the experience.
#PressforProgress - a special International Women's Day event at the Houses of Parliament.
Vanessa Kirk from Civil Service Local Midlands gives her account of the day and her visit to the Houses of Parliament.