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8 March is International Women’s Day and this year's theme is inspiring inclusion.

The theme focuses on inspiring women to be included, creating a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment highlighting the crucial role of inclusion in achieving gender equality.

This month we will be celebrating our colleagues and championing allyship through a host of events and mentoring opportunities.

Almost 35% of our workforce are women and we’ve seen an increase of women at Senior Civil Servant level rise from 39% to 50% in recent years.

Research shows that women rate company culture highly when looking for a job in the tech sector. DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) has a dedicated Women’s Network and Menopause Network providing communities of support, advice and guidance. Alongside the networks within DWP our Women in Digital and Women in Data forums provide a supportive community of women from all levels of the organisation.

The communities we’ve created through these networks have been recognised across the tech industry. In 2023, we won Employer of the Year at the Women in IT awards and Company of the Year at the TechWomen100 awards for our commitment to supporting women and encouraging diversity in tech.

We also won Best Employer Careers Site at the Women in Tech Employer awards for our dedication to closing the gender gap in tech.

Find out more about about the work that has been undertaken within DWP Digital to create inclusive communities and help close the gender gap 👇

https://dwpdigital.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/08/inspiring-inclusion-at-dwp-digital-this-international-womens-day/?utm_source=dwp-digital&utm_medium=fb-ig&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=

We had an amazing time last week celebrating the vital role that apprentices play at DWP Digital

Head over to our blog to read Head of Capability Aesha Zafar's reflections on National Apprenticeship Week.

https://dwpdigital.blog.gov.uk/2024/02/14/celebrating-national-apprenticeship-week-2024/?utm_source=dwp-digital&utm_medium=fb-ig&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2024 - DWP Digital News and updates from DWP Digital

Interviews can be daunting, but preparation and practice will allow you to make the best possible impression.

Here are a few things you should try to do during your interview.

You'll see Success Profiles mentioned throughout our application process.

It may sound daunting, but don't worry! Success Profiles is a Civil Service framework which helps teams recruit the right people.

These are the critical elements of Success Profiles...

A personal statement is an integral part of any application, as it allows you to demonstrate why you're the right person for the role.

Here are a few tips to help you craft the best possible personal statement.

Are you considering applying for a role with us? You'll need a CV.

If you haven't got one or your old résumé needs some TLC, then take a look at our tips for making yours stand out.

Are you looking to take the next step in your career in #2024?

Come and join the UK's largest public service department and work on projects that make a real difference.

DWP Digital staff members enjoy a range of benefits, including:

👍 An employer pension contribution of up to 27%
⛱ Annual leave rising to 30 days (based on your working pattern)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly, flexible working arrangements
👩‍🎓 Tailored learning and development
🤝 An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join staff networks

Sound good? Visit our website to see our latest opportunities.

https://careers.dwp.gov.uk/all-digital-jobs/?utm_source=dwp-digital&utm_medium=fb-ig&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=

Tech jobs that make a difference | DWP Digital Careers We're transforming digital services for millions of UK citizens, and we're recruiting for digital jobs across the country.

We have industrial placement opportunities for anyone studying an undergraduate Business, IT or Management degree.

If you're the sort of person who likes getting stuck into interesting problems, is eager to learn new things and is not afraid to ask questions, then you might be interested in a career in Business Analysis.

Business Analysts work with colleagues to:

📌 Focus efforts on building things that people need
📌 Bring about changes and improvements to organisations
📌 Help improve how citizens interact with government
📌 Break down complex information to make it easier to understand
📌 Support and contribute to core activities

The placement lasts for twelve months and starts in September 2024. If you perform well in the role and wish to continue, there may also be the option to become permanent. This means that you could complete your placement and return for your final year at university with a guaranteed job on completion!

Interested? Click here to find out more and learn how to apply ➡ https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1891961&utm_source=dwp-digital&utm_medium=fb-ig&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=

Whether you're considering applying or preparing for an interview, we've got advice that well help you through our recruitment process.

Applying for jobs at DWP Digital | DWP Digital Careers The recruitment process in the Civil Service can seem complex. This article will help you with your application and interview.

"The best thing about my apprenticeship is that it feels like I’ve been given a superpower."

Orla is a DevOps Engineer apprentice on the Integration Team. She's told us how studying History at university and the creative approach needed to uncover stories during her time in academia led her to a career in engineering.

Developing Wonderful People | DWP Digital Careers Orla is a DevOps engineer apprentice working in the Integration Team. Orla joined the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) after graduating from...

"I joined DWP Digital with zero digital skills. Through being curious, proactive, and getting to know the right people, I learned more about what I wanted to do and made the move towards increasingly technical roles."

Dan is an infrastructure engineer in Technology Services. He tells us how he moved from a career in admin to a technical role in the tooling team.

From admin to infrastructure | DWP Digital Careers Find out what a day is like as an infrastructure engineer in Technology Services at DWP Digital. Roles available now.

"Treat your network like a garden, nurture it and let it grow."

Rachel Parks-Szymborska talks about the importance of allyship.

The power of allies - DWP Digital News and updates from DWP Digital