Number of civil servants in the East South East and London - 152, 290
This breaks down into 21,160 (East), 39,470 (South East) and 91,660 (London).
Number of departments and agencies in the East South East and London - 79.
The East South East and London is a huge geographic area covering from the Norfolk coast to the Isle of Wight, with Greater London at its centre. Whilst London contains the majority of our civil servants, there is a distribution across the whole of the region, with significant pockets of staff in places such as Southampton/Portsmouth, Dover, Hastings, Reading, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Peterborough, Norwich, Ipswich and Southend.
Our CS Local team delivers cross departmental induction, leadership academies and learning/networking events. The blog page below will show you the latest events open for booking, alongside other reports and stories which we think will be of value to you.
We also run cross departmental networks for those who work in, or are passionate about, continuous improvement; engagement and wellbeing; environmental issues; social mobility, diversity and inclusion and citizen outreach. If you wish to join one of the networks, please email the team mailbox.
The East South East and London CS Local Team is led by Ian Barton and can be contacted on their team mailbox - cslocalesel@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Volunteering can make a real difference to the lives around you, whilst adding something great to your life and of course your CV! We want to ensure that civil servant volunteers who are thinking about giving some of their time to a school can find an opportunity which is right for them.
If you struggle when applying for jobs to match and demonstrate your abilities in 250 words this session could be for you. We can't obviously write the perfect competency example for you or provide any guarantees but we can give you some useful tips for writing competency examples and completing your job applications.
If you would like to know more about the benefits of volunteering - to yourself, your team and your business – then please join us for our upcoming Discovery Session in London on 15 December.
The 29th November is #GivingTuesday, the global day of giving. It follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday and shifts the emphasis to giving, whether through volunteering, donating money or simply spreading the word.
Being a mentor, as well as a fulfilling experience, can be crucial to developing valuable skills, and being mentored can help you overcome problems, plan your career and develop capabilities. Signing up is easy and only takes a few minutes.
If you would like one to one help completing a competency example for a job application please book a session in London to receive tailored, focused advice on a competency example of your choice from an experienced sifter.
We are looking for volunteers to share their skills and knowledge in a cross-departmental competency surgery, giving 1:1 advice to other civil servants. We would like Grade 6 to Executive Officers with sifting experience to volunteer their time to help other …
As we know Christmas can be a difficult time for individuals and families on extremely tight budgets. One way you can help is by volunteering a couple of hours of your time on the 1st, 2nd or 3rd December in a location near you.
We invite you to our next Discovery Session in London to learn about Engage for Success, share your experience, expertise and ideas on the topic and listen to what others are doing.
By volunteering just 3 hours a week you can share your love of books and instil confidence in a child. Find out what is involved by attending an information session (there is no obligation to sign up) in London.
RBLI is looking for business managers to carry out mock interviews in Aylesbury to help ex-armed forces personnel get into civilian jobs.
Greville D'Cunha recommends the ESEL academy to anyone wanting a challenge and the opportunity to show their potential and step outside their comfort zone.
Donate a couple of hours of your time and volunteer for Crisis at Christmas in London this winter.
Would you like a day out of the office volunteering your time to help on an allotment? We have just the opportunity on 3 November in London.
I recently volunteered to attend a careers fair which was a big challenge for me. It built my confidence and brushed up my face to face communication skills and I would do it again. The Civil Service is a leading employer and it’s great to be a part of it and to tell the next generation.
Are you ready to take on the Get Yellow Challenge? ‘Get Yellow’ is The Charity for Civil Servants’ annual fundraising week, running from 3 to 7 October. It’s a great opportunity to get together with your colleagues and be as inventive as you like!
Would you like to volunteer as a marshal to support Diabetes UK flagship London Bridges Challenge on 9 October. You would help marshal the route and make the fundraising walkers feel great on the day.
Another opportunity to volunteer to help Brandon Trust on their London allotment
Our Engagement Network has identified that Bullying and Harassment remains a concern and undertook to investigate ways in which everyone can help address the problem.
If you live in the London area and have a passion for reading, by volunteering just 3 hours a week you can share your love of books and instil confidence in a child.
