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Secondments and Attachments

Could your organisation benefit from unique access and insight into the way government works?

The DTI is committed to running a strategic programme of secondments and attachments aimed at bringing the department closer to its customers and partners across business.

There are over 130 secondees from the private sector working in the DTI – helping to develop and strengthen the links between business and government. 

We also have over 40 DTI employees on secondment to a wide range of companies and organisations.

We would like to hear from companies and organisations interested in hosting secondments and attachments.  We are also keen to second in more private sector expertise to add value to the work of our department.

Secondments to the DTI can be for periods of three months to three years depending on the circumstances.

Please contact the Interchange Unit to discuss opportunities.

What are the benefits of secondments and attachments ?

·         developing an understanding of government and government policy-making

·          access to the Whitehall network  

·          developing long term links with the DTI

·          novel and rewarding personal development opportunities

The department also runs a “Week in Business” attachment scheme, whereby senior  DTI people spend a week working in a company or organisation.  Click here for further information on the scheme.

Case Studies:
  Click on each quote to read more about the benefits of Interchange.
 

“For both Vodafone and myself this was a good investment of my time and personally a very rewarding experience”
Paul Lazenby, seconded from Vodafone

  “My experience at DTI has been extremely positive and I rate the move as one of the most exciting in my 20 years in the IT industry”
Liz Grant, seconded from IBM
“He was never afraid to question and challenge and to offer a point of view which some may have missed. He quickly became valued for this openness across the business"
Rob Barnes, hosted a DTI secondee at Alstom

“My secondment helped me to get a much clearer understanding of the realities of management and how government interventions impact on business at a practical level.”
Bernadette Kelly, seconded to ICI


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