Working with the Department for Transport
The Department for Transport Development Programme, led by the D&I programme, is a work placement scheme specifically targeted towards underrepresented groups.
Upon completion of this course, you will be eligible to undertake a work placement with the DfT and will work alongside team members in the civil service to build on your CV, and interviewing skills, improve on your research, build healthy working relationships and much much more.
You will gain an extensive understanding of the sector through training and shadowing, allowing you to feel more confident applying for civil service roles.
Careers with the Department for Transport
A career within the Civil Service Department for Transport offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the critical infrastructure and transportation systems that underpin the nation's economic and social well-being.
Working in this department means being at the forefront of shaping policies and strategies that govern road, rail, maritime, and aviation networks.
Whether you are interested in policy development, engineering, project management, or regulatory affairs, the Department for Transport provides a wide array of career paths.
Learn more about working for the Department for Transport by visiting their careers page at:
Values and Principles
The DfT's values are the standards and principles that all employees share, representing what is most important to them.
They reflect the best of what the DfT is now and what they aspire to be in the future.
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Confidence: to challenge, to take action, to innovate
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Excellence: in professionalism, in delivery, and in learning
- Teamwork: the DfT are inclusive, collaborative, and support each other
Success Profiles
Success Profiles are the new recruitment framework used within the Civil Service.
The Success Profile Framework moves recruitment away from using a purely competency-based system of assessment. It introduces a more flexible framework which assesses candidates against a range of elements using a variety of selection methods.
This will give you the best possible chance of being the right person for the job, driving up performance and improving diversity and inclusivity.
Learn more about the Civil Service Success Profiles here.
Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in the Civil Service
We are actively seeking out participants from diverse ethnic minority and socioeconomic backgrounds for the R.A.D.A.R. programme
To enrol, you must have the right to work in the UK, be over 17, currently unemployed and must also be predicted, or already achieved, at least 5 GCSE grades at 4-9, including English Language and Maths.
So, if you think you meet these requirements, please do not hesitate to apply for enrollment or get in touch.
R.A.D.A.R. Assistance Helpline
If you need any assistance or support with accessing or completing the R.A.D.A.R. programme, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Our experienced coaches are here to support you every step of the way.
To contact us directly, please email [email protected] with the subject line 'Assistance Query'