UK Government Jobs Explorer — Non-UK Nationals
Discover Civil Service & agency roles, schemes and training routes. Filter by sector, nationality eligibility and vetting level. Links go to official vacancy pages.
Tip: Press Enter to apply filters. Vetting & nationality vary by vacancy; always read the advert.
Who can apply (summary)
Reserved posts
UK nationals only (e.g., security/intelligence).
Non-reserved
Often open to UK/Irish/Commonwealth and some EEA/Swiss/Turkish nationals (with right to work).
Right to work
All roles require valid Right to Work.
Typical selection steps
- Online application via Civil Service Jobs (CV/statement; Success Profiles).
- Online tests (some roles/schemes).
- Interview/assessment centre.
- Pre-employment checks (BPSS) and, if required, security vetting (CTC/SC/DV).
Security vetting (guide)
BPSS: identity, RTW, criminality, basic history.
CTC: usually ~3 years UK residency.
SC: usually ~5 years UK residency.
DV: usually ~10 years UK residency.
Residency norms vary; lack of full residency isn’t always a bar — check the advert or recruiter.
Fast Stream & schemes
Many schemes accept non-UK nationals depending on the stream. Some posts require British citizenship (esp. security). Always check scheme pages.
