Why choose TiB? Your ideas can drive large scale change in Government

1. Technology in Business Fast StreamShaping Government IT, Digital and Technological Services for the future UNCLASSIFIED

2. Why choose TiB?Your ideas can drive large scale change in Government The TiB Fast Stream is a talent management programme for graduates who have the potential to become the future IT leaders in Government.  One of the reasons for the Fast Stream’s popularity is that it enables graduates to have real impact on life in the UK and, often, the wider world. As a TiB Fast Streamer you will... ...help provide Technological services for Government to deliver to people and communities across the UK ...work at the heart of current affairs and key government agendas ...bring innovative solutions to some of the biggest Technological issues facing Government and society today UNCLASSIFIED

3. The Fast Stream is one of the top graduate schemes in the UK Consistently ranked in the top 10 of the "Times Top 100 Graduate Employers“ A highly established and reputable scheme Why choose TiB?We are award winning UNCLASSIFIED

4. What do TiBers Do? Private Office Operational Management ICT Finance Policy Business Engagement Account Management Project Management and Delivery ICT Strategy and Planning Digital Design and Development Innovation Development and Delivery Information Assurance Business Change and Analysis Organisational Design and Transformation Digital Engagement Information, Performance and Governance UNCLASSIFIED

5. Think of any Technological job, anywhere in the world, in any organisation and it will be done somewhere in the Civil Service. UNCLASSIFIED

6. TiB in the Civil Service Operational • Be at the cutting edge of delivering the Government’s Agenda Our TiBers work in a number of operational placements focused on delivering Governments’ key services to people throughout the UK and abroad. • Be at the strategic heart of the Civil Service Be involved in implementing major technological change programmes to address current challenges facing Government. • Design policies that shape Governments’ agenda TiBers are involved in shaping policies that have an impact on current issues affecting the UK. Corporate Policy UNCLASSIFIED

7. The TiB Fast Stream The TiB Fast Stream is a demanding four-year programme, which offers you the opportunity to train as a IT professional and prepares you for a range of senior cross government IT, Technological and Digital roles. It consists of as series of placements ranging from 6 to 12 months in varied but equally challenging Technological roles, with the potential to work across Government departments. UNCLASSIFIED

8. Training and Development You will take part in a structured learning and development programme, with training both on the job and through courses. Benefit from... ...A wide network of support including mentoring, a buddy system, strong TiB Community and regular networking days. ...TiB specific training events and Fast Stream Core Learning Curriculum ...Core skills workshops and specialist business focused events. ... Flexible working to help you fit in training, studying and other opportunities such as coaching and mentoring and projects. ...Opportunities to volunteer with charitable causes and organisations which deliver public benefit. UNCLASSIFIED

9. Other Benefits • Starting Salary between £25,000 - £32,000 • Around 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Potential to work across the country • Exposure and visibility of cross government programmes • Support and additional leave to pursue additional commitments such as TA, Naval and Air Force Reserves, Special Constables, youth organisations such as Guide, CCF/ACF etc. Get Involved through… Sports Competitions Fast Stream Forum Annual Fast Stream Conference Volunteering Opportunities Social Events Charity Balls and events UNCLASSIFIED

10. Emma Gawen BA Hons, History University of York Department and Role: Cabinet Office G-Cloud Programme, Security Work stream Lead Working on G-Cloud to deliver Information assurance accreditation for products offered on the Government Cloud Store. At a glance… Milan Bogunovic MA Hons, History and American Studies; PGDip Transatlantic Relations University of Dundee Department and Role: Ministry of Justice, Information and Performance Analyst Project managing the development of a new social intranet called The Loop (Like Facebook for working) and responding to FOI requests. Alice Newton BA Hons Classics, Henry Fellowship economics, computer science and development University of Cambridge and Harvard University Department and Role: Government Digital Service, Digital Business Innovation Executive Working on fast, agile digital projects to help deliver the Government’s transparency agenda. UNCLASSIFIED

11. At a glance… Richard Allen BSc Hons Physics University of Bristol Department and Role: Home Office, ICT Strategy Implementation Manager Work on how the Home Office Implements Its ICT Strategy to deliver business change and services. Adam Freeman MEng Hons Mechanical Engineering Imperial College London Department and Role: London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games, Deputy Venue Technology Manager Ensuring that the Olympics rowing venue’s Technology runs smoothly during the games as well as it’s installation and deconstruction. UNCLASSIFIED

12. At a glance… Toby Smith BA Hons History; MA Legal and Political Theory; University of York, University College London Department and Role: Home Office, Technology Policy Advisor My role focuses on developing policies relating to Social Media. Kathryn Vickery BA Hons Events Management Leeds Metropolitan University Department and Role: HM Treasury, Service Delivery Management I manage the delivery of Restricted IT Service for HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office. UNCLASSIFIED

13. At a glance… Fiona Bundy-Clarke LLB Hon’s Law, LPC PGDip in Law University of Westminster, College of Law Department and Role: Ministry of Justice, Account Manager Working on the IT service delivery of HMPS prison competition bids for running future prisons. Julian Brown MA Hon’s Politics and International Relations, GDL, Law, BVC University of Aberdeen, BPP Law School, College of Law Department and Role: HM Treasury, Business Analyst The role focuses around identifying and realising opportunities to reduce costs within IT and presenting findings and recommendations to senior management Teams within the department. UNCLASSIFIED

14. Demonstrate your people Skills Think outside the box Quick Tips! Show your problem solving skills Show your potential Demonstrate determination Be yourself Be confident Speak to people who work in IT, Digital and Technology Smile  Enjoy yourself! Show your passion for Technology Draw on your past experience Believe in yourself Show drive Research online Find us on Facebook Communicate Keep calm and carry on Show your imagination UNCLASSIFIED

15. “If you are looking for a challenging career in IT then government provides some of the biggest challenges facing IT, Digital and Technological services anywhere.” Andy Nelson, MoJ & Government Chief Information Officer UNCLASSIFIED

16. The Recruitment Process Online Test: September 2012 to November 2012 Consists of verbal reasoning, numerical tests and Fast Stream competency questionnaires. Practice test are available online. E-Tray Exercise: October 2012 to February 2013 Half day exercise at centres nations wide. There is a practice exercise available on the Fast Stream website. Assessment Centre: January 2013 to April 2013 You will be given a range of verbal and written exercises to complete Final Selection Board: April 2013 to May 2013 You will be given a presentation exercise to complete and a final interview. UNCLASSIFIED

17. How to apply Apply online from September 2012: http://faststream.civilservice.gov.uk/ Find us on Facebook: Civil Service Fast Stream (UK) Look out for our live discussions on Facebook on Wednesday afternoons from September 2012 UNCLASSIFIED

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