# Careers

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Publisher: Government Communications

> Learn how to start a career in government communications with helpful recruitment resources and information on routes in.

## Why work in government communications

Working in government communications means your work makes a real difference. You’ll tackle the biggest challenges facing society – from changing behaviours at scale to keeping the public informed during crises. 

As a government communications professional, you’ll be behind the headlines that matter, working across government departments, agencies and public bodies throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

## How to start your career

There are several pathways into government communications.

### Traditional routes

- Search for vacancies on [Civil Service Jobs](https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?SID=cGFnZWFjdGlvbj1sb2dnZWRvdXQmamNvZGU9Jm93bmVyPTUwNzAwMDAmcGFnZWNsYXNzPUhvbWUmb3duZXJ0eXBlPWZhaXImd2Fybl9yZWx5aW5nX3BhcnRpZXM9MCZ0aW1lZG91dD0wJnNlY3Rpb249bG9nZ2Vkb3V0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzU4NzIzNTgyLWU4NWEzZDBiOWUwYjFjNzVkNzQ1NDQ2OTM5ZjUyNTA5ZjNiMDhhMmE=) or individual organisation websites

- Sign up for [Civil Service job alerts](https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?SID=b3duZXJ0eXBlPWZhaXImb3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZwYWdlY2xhc3M9QWxlcnRzJnBhZ2VhY3Rpb249ZGVmYXVsdCZyZXFzaWc9MTc1ODgwMDIxMC05Y2NmNTVmMjRkOTVhY2RmYTY4MGU4OTY3ZmVjYTYzOTVkNjY0YmVl) to stay updated on new opportunities

- Visit [Civil Service Careers](https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/professions/working-in-communications/) to explore different communication roles

### Structured programmes

- [Advance Apprentice](https://www.communications.gov.uk/advance-apprentice/): An 18-month programme combining work experience with academic study across various communication disciplines, open to people of all ages and backgrounds.

## Citations

- https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?SID=cGFnZWFjdGlvbj1sb2dnZWRvdXQmamNvZGU9Jm93bmVyPTUwNzAwMDAmcGFnZWNsYXNzPUhvbWUmb3duZXJ0eXBlPWZhaXImd2Fybl9yZWx5aW5nX3BhcnRpZXM9MCZ0aW1lZG91dD0wJnNlY3Rpb249bG9nZ2Vkb3V0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzU4NzIzNTgyLWU4NWEzZDBiOWUwYjFjNzVkNzQ1NDQ2OTM5ZjUyNTA5ZjNiMDhhMmE=
- https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?SID=b3duZXJ0eXBlPWZhaXImb3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZwYWdlY2xhc3M9QWxlcnRzJnBhZ2VhY3Rpb249ZGVmYXVsdCZyZXFzaWc9MTc1ODgwMDIxMC05Y2NmNTVmMjRkOTVhY2RmYTY4MGU4OTY3ZmVjYTYzOTVkNjY0YmVl
- https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/professions/working-in-communications/
- https://www.communications.gov.uk/advance-apprentice/

## Related guidance

- [Advance Apprentice](https://www.communications.gov.uk/advance-apprentice/)