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<p>The Declaration on Government Reform, announced in June, committed the Civil Service
to draw on the broadest pool of talent possible. This means that the Civil Service
should seek to hire people from varied social and career backgrounds and people from
across every part of the UK; including citizens from minority ethnic backgrounds,
those living with disabilities and those who have experienced disadvantage in their
early lives. The Civil Service is committed to making sure all of these people can
flourish in public service. The Civil Service is also looking beyond London - to all
corners of the UK - to make sure that it is representative of the communities the
Government serves.</p><p>A wide range of schemes, programmes and initiatives are aimed
at fulfilling that commitment:</p><ul><li><p>The Places for Growth programme will
bring the government closer to the people it serves, relocating 22,000 roles out of
London by 2030 including 50% of Senior Civil Service roles. Over 1,000 roles are to
be moved to Scotland, Birmingham and Darlington each, and by 2025, 550 roles will
be moved to Stoke-on-Trent.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Apprenticeships are a key mechanism
for improving the diversity of the Civil Service, as set out in the Declaration on
Government Reform. 40% of our apprenticeship intake is from a lower socio-economic
background, which provides a more socially diverse talent pipeline into the Civil
Service, and provides more opportunities for apprenticeships outside of London.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>We
are extending our outreach and internship programmes. We are improving socio-economic
diversity through the Early Diversity Internship programme, for those in their first
year at university, providing work experience for people from underrepresented groups
including those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>The
Fast Stream continues to seek out candidates from lower socio-economic backgrounds
and although the number of candidates appointed from lower socio-economic groups tripled
between 2016 and 2021 to 12.8%, the Government recognises the need to do more. We
have, therefore, developed a new ‘target university list’ to further boost applications
from people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. And, the Summer Diversity Internship
Programme for those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, ethnic minorities and those
with a disability, offers a fast pass to the final stage of the Fast Stream for successful
participants giving them a greater chance of success.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>The
Going Forward into Employment scheme is run by the Civil Service Commission, which
is hosted by the Cabinet Office. There are 28 accredited life chance schemes in operation
across the Civil Service. These help groups of people such as veterans, military partners/spouses
and prison leavers find work placements and fixed-term opportunities across Civil
Service departments. The programme helps those people overcome barriers associated
with entering the Civil Service and supports them into roles. Not only does the scheme
help improve their life chances, but it helps make the Civil Service more representative
of the country it serves.</p></li></ul><p> </p>
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