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Continuous improvement: visit 2 model offices
Often the best way to get inspiration for local continuous improvement (CI) strategies is to see how other offices and departments are doing it well. We have 2 business areas in our region which have been awarded model status. This is HMRC’s way of …
Volunteering in the south east of England
Volunteering by civil servants is an important part of the government white paper on giving. In the south east we are bringing together local schemes looking for volunteers in your area. To apply please email a completed expression of interest form to Liz …
Mentoring Masterclass: Bristol - 22 May
Civil Service Learning’s Dr James Pritchard is running a day course explaining the roles and responsibilities of being a mentor to help those who are interested in volunteering as a mentor but are not sure what this involves, as well …
Dawn rediscovers job satisfaction on a job shadow day
Ever wondered whether what you'd get out of taking part in one of our job shadowing opportunities? Dawn Butler recently shadowed an employer adviser at the Killingworth Jobcentreplus office, and found the role far more varied than she imagined. She also …
Job shadowing: south east
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in another government department? Would you like to spend a day finding out as part of your learning and development? Job shadowing is a proven method of personal development as it …
Volunteering in London
Would you like to give something back to the community you work in? Do you want to develop new skills? Do you want to volunteer but can't find the right opportunities? We can help! In London we are working Haringey, …
Volunteering: north east
Volunteering by civil servants is an important part of the government white paper on giving. In the North East we are bringing together local schemes looking for volunteers in your area. To apply please email a completed expression of interest form to Michele …
Job shadowing: north east
These schemes are only open to civil servants employed in government departments in the north east region. To apply email a completed expression of interest form to Michele Crawford or Richard Armstrong. Your application should include what interests you about the role …
Volunteering: south west and Wales
Civil Service volunteering is an important element of the government white paper on giving. In the south west and Wales we are bringing together local schemes looking for civil service volunteers. Some of the current opportunities on offer are listed below: Ablaze …
Job shadowing in the east of England
Job shadowing is a great way for you to develop your career. It gives you the chance to experience different ways of working and face new challenges, to help improve performance in your day job. To apply for an opportunity, …
Volunteering in the east of England
Civil Service volunteering is a key element of the government white paper on giving. In the east of England we have bought together local schemes looking for civil service volunteers in our regions. You can see the current opportunities on …
Volunteering: east midlands
There is an incredible range of voluntary opportunities in the east midlands. No idea what you want to do? Only have an hour a week to give? No problem! We have something for everybody, from mentoring to helping at a …
Mentoring masterclass: Sheffield - 19 May
Civil Service Learning’s Dr James Pritchard is running a day course explaining the roles and responsibilities of being a mentor to help those who are interested in volunteering as a mentor but are not sure what this involves, as well …
Volunteering: Yorkshire and the Humber
We want to turn the civil service into a "civic service" by encouraging more civil servants to play an active role in the community. In fact we want every civil servant in our region to complete at least one day …
Job shadowing: east midlands
These schemes are only open to civil servants employed in the east midlands region. To apply, please email a completed expression of interest form to Janice Smith. You should include an explanation why you are applying, and how the position will benefit …
Volunteering: west midlands
We have a variety of new volunteering opportunities on offer for 2014. Working with students from both secondary and primary schools in the region there is something for every one! Why volunteer? To connect with the community in which you work …
Job shadowing: Yorkshire and the Humber
To apply, please email a completed expression of interest form to Richard Armstrong. Each application should include an explanation why you are applying, and how the position will benefit you. If you have any questions about a role, please contact the …
Learning and development opportunities in the north west
These schemes are only open to civil servants currently employed in government departments in the north west. If you have any questions or wish to be involved, please contact Karen Thwaites. Opportunities Job preparedness and next steps mentoring programme in prisons …
Learning and development: mentoring young offenders
Working with the prison service, this programme will use your skills and experiences working in the civil service to provide learning opportunities and mentoring for young offenders. There are 2 projects to choose from: Young Offender Institute Lancaster Farms HM …