The Delegate and the 'Friendly Dragon'
Read about the experiences of Louise Scrowther and Jan Thirlaway from the Department for Work and Pensions and find out how they were involved in the CS Local Leadership Academy.
Sign up for the next competency surgery
Back by popular demand we are running another Competency Surgery in London.
Whether you are an AA or a grade 7 these surgeries are an opportunity to receive one to one tailored, focused advice on a competency example of your choice with someone from a cross-departmental pool of experienced sifters.
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
Civil Service Local Academy - A Delegate's Perspective
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Diane Reddell from the Department for Work and Pensions talks about her recent experiences of being a delegate on the Civil Service Local North East Academy 2017.
Inspiring Young People
In association with the Skills Service we have a number of volunteering opportunities to engage with young people, either in the Peterborough area or the neighbouring counties.
Secure that job - hints and tips on writing competency examples
If you struggle, when applying for jobs, to match and demonstrate your abilities with competency examples in just 250 words this session could be for you.
Celebration of Success
Last week delegates from both the North East and Yorkshire and the Humber marked the end of their year long participation on the CS Local Modular Academy Programme at celebration events held in Newcastle and Leeds.
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.
Applying for a job
Are you struggling to complete job applications? Or perhaps you haven't had to complete one for a while and would welcome some guidance.
Attendance and Wellbeing Network
Join us in Exeter for our next meeting on the 6th December
CS Local Leadership Modular Academy – Calling Mentors
We have received a fantastic response from delegates and mentors seeking to take part in the CS Local North East, Yorkshire and the Humber Academy. The programme is aimed at potential managers and leaders in administrative grades and first time manager roles. A …
Competency Surgery Hull
Would you like one to one competency advice for a job application? We will be holding a Competency Surgery in Hull with the opportunity to receive tailored, focused advice on a competency example of your choice from an experienced sifter. …
Devolution Discovery
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Civil servants from across the North West and beyond discovered how the expansion of devolution across the UK will affect the Civil Service - and change how decisions are made that affect all our lives.
Colleagues from across government learned more about devolution’s implications at a Civil Service Local discovery session in Manchester.
Photographer Daniel develops himself at the Academy
I took part in the Academy to improve my leadership and management skills, because I wanted to be promoted. Right from the start, I challenged myself and found my confidence increasing – and I was proud of the result.
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.
Competency Surgery - Calling Experienced Sifters
We are looking for volunteers to share their skills and knowledge and give advice to Civil Servants on competency writing at Competency Surgeries in Hull.
Wellbeing Event London
This week is National Work Life Week and next week is World Mental Health Day reminding us all to look after our health and wellbeing. That can be very difficult when we live such busy lives so why not come along to our wellbeing event next Friday where you can pick up some useful tips and guidance to help you.
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