Government Economics Service Fast Stream 2027

Embark on a career path with the Government Economics Service (GES): influence policy and make a difference by shaping the governments response to todays essential economic issues.

The specific towns and cities depend on the department you are posted to and its office locations. The Fast Stream evolves continually, so postings can vary from year to year.

As an indication, in 2026 new fast streamers were posted to government offices in the following regions: East Midlands, Greater London, North East, North West, Scotland, South West, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

On occasion, some individuals may need to move location. We aim to align postings with your preferences whenever possible; however, final decisions must support our wider business needs. Please note that Fast Streamers cannot choose their department or their specific role.

The Government Economics Service champions economics in government: supporting our economists and promoting the use of high-quality and high-impact economic analysis in policy making. We have a large cross-government presence, with more than 3,700 members across the UK. The Fast Stream is a great way to join!

As a Government Economic Service fast streamer you will be involved in important current issues, using analysis to shape government policy.

GES economists operate across the entire Civil Service. On this scheme youll have the chance to develop your expertise through three job postings across government.

Fast streamers work in a broad range of areas such as:

Macro-economic modelling

Competition policy

International financial issues

Labour market trends

Taxation

Housing benefits

Local government finance

Public health

Criminal justice

Climate and environment

Youll also develop as a leader for the profession, helping to maximise the impact and influence of analysis within government.

The work of GES economists across government is diverse, taking in the full range of economic approaches, methods and applications. Your experiences on the scheme will be equally diverse, with the opportunity of working in a wide range of government departments or agencies, and sometimes even overseas.