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Human Resources Fast Stream 2027 – 31 Vacancies Across the UK

Salary: £31,554 per year | Permanent | Full-time | National

The Cabinet Office’s Fast Stream and Emerging Talent team is recruiting for the Human Resources Fast Stream 2027, offering graduates and eligible existing civil servants an opportunity to build a career in HR while helping shape how the Civil Service supports its workforce.

With 31 vacancies available, successful candidates will gain experience across different government departments, work with senior HR leaders and contribute to projects involving people management, organisational development, employee relations and HR policy.

Visa sponsorship: The advert does not confirm visa sponsorship. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK and meet the Civil Service nationality requirements. Do not assume that sponsorship is available.

Application deadline: 12 noon on Thursday, 5 November 2026.

Job Overview

  • Job title: Human Resources Fast Stream 2027
  • Employer: Fast Stream and Emerging Talent, Cabinet Office
  • Salary: £31,554 per year
  • Job grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Number of vacancies: 31
  • Location: National, with postings determined by departmental requirements
  • Reference number: 483255
  • Pension: Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97%

About the Human Resources Fast Stream

The programme prepares participants for a career in Human Resources within the Civil Service. You will work in both strategic and operational HR, gaining experience in different government departments, regions and working environments.

Assignments may cover HR business partnering, organisational design, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, reward, employee relations, policy development, training design and talent management.

You will also have opportunities to contribute to significant projects, engage with stakeholders, influence policy and develop professional skills alongside experienced HR leaders.

Flexibility is required to meet business needs, and successful candidates cannot choose their specific department or role.

Key Responsibilities and Experience

Depending on your placement, your work may involve:

  • Supporting HR strategy and operational people-management activities.
  • Contributing to organisational design and development projects.
  • Assisting with employee relations, reward and diversity initiatives.
  • Supporting learning, training and talent-management programmes.
  • Helping develop HR policies and improve workplace practices.
  • Working with senior leaders and stakeholders across government departments.

Eligibility and Requirements

To apply, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be eligible to work in the UK.
  • Hold, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:2 degree in any subject, including a degree apprenticeship.
  • Existing civil servants may apply without a degree.

The advert also states that applicants must meet the applicable Civil Service nationality requirements.

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Successful candidates may undergo Security Clearance (SC), although some available roles require only Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks. Applicants who are ineligible for SC are encouraged not to be deterred from applying, as alternative roles may be available.

Salary, Pension and Benefits

The salary is £31,554 per year. The employer also contributes 28.97% towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.

Other programme benefits include:

  • Professional qualifications and structured development.
  • Early responsibility and autonomy.
  • Opportunities to work closely with senior civil servants.
  • Experience managing people and resources.
  • A valuable professional network.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Season ticket loans, childcare assistance, and sports and social activities.

The programme is designed to provide a strong foundation for career progression within the Civil Service.

Application and Selection Process

Applications are completed online through the official Civil Service Fast Stream recruitment website.

The selection process includes several stages:

  1. Initial application: Provide background information and indicate your preferences for up to three Fast Stream schemes. Register using a personal email address rather than a work or university email.
  2. Work-based scenarios test: Assess workplace situations and the effectiveness of different responses.
  3. Case Study assessment: Respond to challenges and changing situations in a simulated work environment.
  4. Additional scheme requirements: Some schemes may require further information or an intermediate sift.
  5. Fast Stream Assessment Centre: Candidates who pass earlier stages may be invited to a virtual half-day assessment involving a written exercise, oral briefing and personal development conversation.
  6. Final Selection Board: Most schemes require a further assessment for candidates who meet the required standard.

Reasonable adjustments are available to support candidates through the recruitment process.

Applicants should ensure all application statements are truthful and based on their own experience.

Closing date: Thursday, 5 November 2026, at 12 noon.

Apply online: Human Resources Fast Stream 2027 – Official Application Portal

Contact Information

  • Application support: faststream.applicationsupport@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  • Recruitment team: cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Source: Civil Service Jobs – Human Resources Fast Stream 2027, reference 483255.

 

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