Managing your career at Grade 6 and Grade 7 level
We all make a contribution to the success of Government Statistical Service (GSS) and we all have an opportunity to develop our careers and skills to fulfil our potential. We need to develop talent at all levels to ensure that we have skilled and adaptable leaders for the future. We also need people that can achieve in critical roles and build knowledge.
There are many resources available to help you achieve your full potential.
One to one meetings with your line manager
Make sure you are having good quality, focused conversations to discuss your career aspirations, performance and potential with your line manager. You can find guidance to help you prepare for these meetings and structure your conversations on the Civil Service Learning website.
Nine box grid ratings
Know what your nine box grid ratings are and discuss your development aspiration and requirements.
Future Leaders Scheme
The cross government Future Leaders Scheme (FLS) is a 16-month accelerated development programme. Around 400 high potential Grade 6s or Grade 7s are in each cohort.
The scheme provides a leadership development curriculum, which supports civil servants in accelerating their development as well as learning more about their personal leadership effectiveness. You will need department support for annual application process. You can find more information about the application process for the Future Leaders Scheme on the Civil Service Learning website.
The Minority Ethnic Talent Association (META) programme is integrated as part of the FLS and is open to participants on the programme who identify as being from an ethnic minority background. The Disability Empowers Leadership Talent (DELTA) programme is also integrated as part of the FLS and is open to participants on the programme who have a disability or long-term health condition.
You can get regular information about the FLS by subscribing to Government Campus News.
Departmental accelerated schemes
Ensure you are aware of your departmental development accelerated schemes. Your own department intranet will have more information.
Analysis Function Career Framework
The Analysis Function (AF) Career Framework sets out the range of careers available to analysts. The Career Framework describes the analytical roles and the main skills that are required at the different levels through role profiles and career pathways.
Analysis Function Online Skills Tool
The Analysis Function Online Skills Tool (OST) will help you:
- find your current skills level
- discover what you need to learn to get where you want to go in your career
You can sign up for the tool by using the link your GSS Head of Profession (HoP) will have sent you. You can also email Analysis.Function@ons.gov.uk for help with signing up for the tool.
Analysis Function Senior Civil Service (SCS) Development Pack
Familiarise yourself with the Analysis Function SCS Development Pack. An updated copy will be available to share from the end of March 2023. For more information about SCS Development Pack, please email the team at Analysis.Function@ons.gov.uk.
Talent Management Guidance
Use the tools and support for Talent Management Guidance.
Networking
Build your own network through formal or informal routes such as:
- mentoring
- GSS Conference
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Complete CPD learning and record it on your Continuous Professional Development log.
More information
You should consider all professional frameworks, pathways, and guidance available to you when reviewing your career aspirations and development. Your departmental Head of Profession will be able to provide further information and support.