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South West England
Number of civil servants in the South West - over 42,000
Number of departments and agencies in the South West - 48
The South West covers a large geographic area and consists of 7 counties – City of Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.
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.
We also run cross departmental networks for those who work in, or are passionate about, continuous improvement; engagement and wellbeing; environmental issues; men's issues; women's issues; talent; social mobility, diversity and inclusion and HR. If you wish to join one of the networks, please email the team mailbox.
The South West of England CS Local team are Nita Murphy and Heidi Stephens.
Team mailbox - cslocalsouthwest@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
CS Local project celebrated at ‘Proud to be ODP'
We are immensely proud that a CS Local pilot programme received recognition at ODP’s ‘Proud to be ODP’ celebration event on 5 March.
Join our team on loan
We have a vacancy for a Citizen Engagement Manager for the South West. The post is on loan and your department will need to be prepared to fund your salary costs and travel expenses.
Mental Health First Aid Training - Swindon
Places are now available for Mental Health Training in Swindon on the 25th and 26th September.
Volunteers needed to help a school in Cardiff
Volunteers are needed in Cardiff on the 24th January, find out more and who to contact if you are interested
New Job, New Me, New Outlook
Are you new to the Civil Service or has a member of your team started within the last 12 months? Find out more about an event in Exeter
Kathie is excited about opportunities in the pipeline.
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A National Spotlight, Cymru Wales, East, South East & London, Midlands, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, North West England, South West England
After 6 years as Civil Service Local co-ordinator I’m delighted to be going national in my new role as head of Civil Service Local.
Confidence - Life's Enabler
Our next discovery session is in Plymouth on the 23rd January, find out how to book a place
Become a reading buddy
Civil Servants have been volunteering as reading buddies at St Werburgh's Primary School in Bristol. Hear their experience and find out who to contact if you would like to get involved.
Carers need care too
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A National Spotlight, Cymru Wales, East, South East & London, Midlands, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, North West England, Scotland, South West England
The Charity for Civil Servants is this week launching a campaign to help carers. The launch coincides with National Carers Rights Day on 24 November.
Attendance and Wellbeing Network
Join us in Exeter for our next meeting on the 6th December
Interview hints and tips in Newport
Book a place on our latest discovery session in Newport, which will give you hints and tips to help with interviews
One Exeter Network
The next meeting of the One Exeter Network is on the 16th November at the Met Office.
Join in with Black History Month
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A National Spotlight, Cymru Wales, East, South East & London, North West England, South West England
October is Black History Month, find out how join an event in Manchester, Newport or Croydon
Cross Government Social Mobility Network in the South West and Wales
The Cross Government Social Mobility Network has been launched, find out more about how to join the South West and Wales syndicate. The deadline for applications is the 24th November.
Empowerment and Wellbeing event in Bristol
“Empowerment and Wellbeing” is an event that focuses on health, general wellbeing and boosting morale within the workplace. Providing staff with the necessary tools and self-help strategies and helping to identify how these can be applied to everyday life. Read more to find out how you can book your place.
Volunteers needed for 'Why go to Work' project in the South West
Are you interested in working with primary schools and promoting the benefits of working? We are looking for teams of volunteers to work together to deliver the 'Why go to Work" project in schools. Read more to find out how you can volunteer.
Afternoon Fast Stream session now available in Bristol
Due to it's popularity a further Fast Stream session is now available for the afternoon Read more and find out how you can book your space today.
Competency surgery in Bridgend
If you would like one to one help completing a competency example for a job application, come to the next of our popular competency surgeries
Find out more about the Fast Stream
Our next discovery session is in Bristol and will tell you all about joining the fast stream. It will be led by one of the fast streamers already working in the area. Find out more and how to book a place