Working in Human Resources

Join the HR profession and help us build a skilled and modern workforce, develop inspiring leaders, and make the Civil Service a truly great place to work. Scale, complexity, impact There are over 3,500 HR professionals in the Civil Service. Some work within the Civil Service's central HR function, but most work within departments and are based all over the UK. Civil Service HR professionals help their businesses deliver through building a skilled workforce, developing effective and inspiring leaders, and making the Civil Service a truly great place to work – a place where people from all walks of life can flourish. HR professionals in the Civil Service have opportunities to tackle some of the most complex challenges an HR professional can face: from overseeing HR systems to support over 450,000 employees, to developing and implementing new tools for assessment and performance management to keep up with a changing workforce. The Civil Service HR profession has a reputation for high performance and best in class professional development. Review our latest recruitment campaigns to find opportunities to become part of our cross government community.

The Civil Service offers an inclusive and innovative workplace, flexible working, and opportunities for growth.