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Life in Defra’s Security Academy: Hajra Zaman

As we continue our series of stories from colleagues who are employed on our talent programmes, we hear from Hajra Zaman who explains why she chose to join the Defra Security Academy.

March 5, 2024adminAll staff, Defra digital, Defra services, learning, people, securityDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Spotlight on talent development: Meet Fast Streamer Warsome Hersi

First year Digital Data Technology and Cyber Fast Streamer Warsome Hersi tells us about his journey into the Civil Service Fast Stream and his first posting as a Product Manager within Defra Digital Data and Technology.

February 29, 2024adminAll staff, Defra digital, people, Software toolsDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Why I chose to join Defra’s Cloud Academy: Steven Calder

Steven Calder provides an insight into why he chose to apply for an ICT apprenticeship in the Defra Cloud Academy.

February 26, 2024adminAll staff, Defra digital, Defra services, people, servicesDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

My journey on the Civil Service Fast Stream programme and beyond

Graham Dickinson reflects on his civil service journey, a journey that began with the Fast Stream in 2008, which then propelled him to a senior leadership role via the Civil Service Senior Leaders development programme. I began my civil service …

February 22, 2024adminAll staff, Defra digital, Environment Agency, Strategy, user needsDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Spotlight on talent development: Meet Fast Streamer Ophir Edelstein

In the latest from our series focusing on stories from colleagues who are employed on our talent programmes, we hear from Ophir Edelstein reflects on her first placement as a Technology Innovation Consultant on the Civil Service Fast Stream.

February 19, 2024admincareers, Defra digital, Digital transformation, innovation, people, TechnologyDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Spotlight on talent development: Meet Fast Streamer Riman Salim

In the latest from our series focusing on stories from colleagues who are employed on our talent development programmes, Riman Salim reflects on her Fast Stream experiences to date and shares some tips for anyone thinking of applying.

February 12, 2024adminAll staff, careers, Defra digital, people, security, StrategyDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

How we’re broadening our range of opportunities to attract, grow and retain talent

Gabriella Debens explains how we are supporting the new Civil Service People Plan, a key aim of which is to create and enable fairer opportunities for anyone to become qualified and experienced civil servants, from entry to senior leadership. Hi, …

January 29, 2024adminAll staff, Defra digital, people, Recruitment, Strategy, TalentDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

New year, new you: why we’re focusing on Continuous Improvement

Chief Digital Officer for Defra Group Chris Thorn shares his thoughts on the value of Continuous Improvement and why it’s important to him.

January 15, 2024adminDefra digital, digital, Strategy, Technology, TransformationDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

Defra group digital and data transformation strategy: how we’re planning to digitally transform our services

Sarah Hoy, Deputy Director for Digital Transformation, tells us how our new Digital and Data Strategy will change the way we design, build, and run digital services in the future.

January 5, 2024adminDefra digital, Defra services, digital, Digital transformation, services, Transformation, user needsDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales

How we are making our forms accessible and easy to use

Jenny Taylor reflects on the work she’s been doing to develop a solution which she hopes will reduce our reliance on paper forms in the future.

December 21, 2023adminAccessibility, Defra digital, Digital transformation, user needsDEFRA, Digital, GOV, Wales