Early and experienced careers

We offer a range of jobs and career paths at Government Commercial Agency

Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of expertise, Government Commercial Agency (GCA) offers a range of career pathways where your skills can make a real difference. From entry-level apprenticeships to senior leadership roles, you’ll find opportunities to grow, contribute, and help achieve value for the nation.

At GCA, you can explore genuine pathways for progress through access to Civil Service professions, networking, and learning opportunities across government.

Our recruitment process.

Early career entry routes

• Apprenticeships

  Our apprenticeships provide fully funded job training and career development across a range of levels. You’ll earn while you learn, with a minimum of 20% of your working hours dedicated to development. You’ll also be part of a wider apprentice community from day one.

  View our apprenticeship vacancies.

  Learn more about civil service apprenticeships.

• Civil Service Fast Stream

  The Civil Service Fast Stream is a flagship leadership development programme, open to people from all backgrounds with the potential to become future senior leaders across government.

  You can find full details on the programme and how to apply on the Fast Stream website.

Experienced careers

At GCA, experienced professionals play a vital role in achieving our mission. Whether your background is in commercial, digital, finance, HR or beyond, you’ll find a home here where your expertise is valued and your career can flourish.

We have opportunities across all our directorates. Explore the teams below to find out more about what each does and the kinds of roles available.

• Human Resources (HR)

  HR leads our people strategy, including recruitment, retention, inclusion and diversity, wellbeing, learning and development, and reward and recognition.

  Find out about careers in Human Resources.

• Commercial

  Commercial is our largest directorate, responsible for designing, developing and managing our commercial agreements to secure the best outcomes for the public sector.

  Find out more about careers in Commercial.

• Digital and Data Services (DDS)

  DDS shapes our digital and technology services -from design through to delivery. The team works with colleagues across GCA to ensure we operate with a digital-first mindset.

  Find out more about careers in Digital and Data Services.

• Customer Experience Directorate (CXD)

  CXD brings the voice of the customer into everything we do, helping public sector buyers find the right commercial solutions through expert account management and effective communications.

  Find out more about careers in Customer Experience.

• Procurement Operations

  Procurement Operations manages our end-to-end procurement activity, including sourcing and customer services, helping us offer value for the nation at scale. 

  Find out more about careers in Procurement Operations.

• Strategy, Policy and Governance (SPG)

  SPG supports effective leadership and sound governance across GCA, implementing our strategic objectives and ensuring government policy is reflected in how we operate.

  Find out more about careers in Strategy, Policy and Governance.

• Finance, Planning and Performance (FPP)

  FPP oversees financial reporting, budgeting, business planning and corporate risk, ensuring GCA is well-managed and performing against its goals.

  Find out more about careers in Finance, Planning and Performance.