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About us

At Darlington Economic Campus (DEC), we are reimagining how we work so that people from across the region can play an active role in shaping the future of the country. DEC brings together a number of government departments so that decision makers and policy advisors are able to work closer to the communities we serve.

We are building a pipeline of talent in the local community through a programme of work experience and internship events in collaboration with local schools and universities.

Government departments

The following departments are located at DEC:

• HM Treasury
• Department for Business and Trade
• Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities
• Office for National Statistics (ONS)
• Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
• Department for Culture, Media & Sport
• Competition and Markets Authority
• Department for Education
• Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Rewarding Careers

If you are considering a career at DEC, our departments rely on people from all backgrounds, to bring what they have learned from previous roles and experiences to a new one. You do not need previous experience working in government or the civil service either to be able to join us.

There are a wide range of exciting roles and whichever you choose, youll be right at the heart of government. Helping us shape the nation, now and into the future.

There are many routes into the Civil Service with local talent programmes, career opportunities and networks here in DEC that will keep you learning, growing and enjoying life to the full. Check out the document above for more information on Ways to Join - Civil Service Careers.

Working at DEC

Prosper, former military policeman now a Treasury legal adviser, says:

The work is challenging, rewarding and fulfilling. I feel happy about what you are doing has purpose and impacts the community.People with local knowledge and expertise can help with policy making.

Lindsey, Director General, International Finance, HM Treasury, says:

Its been really eye opening to work with a completely different set of people who have done completely different things before.

Funmi, business analyst, Department for Business and Trade, formerly in consultancy, says:

DEC is a lovely building modern and people are one big team as we interact with other departments.

For jobs at DEC select Darlington as your preferred location and check out our vacancies Civil Service job search - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

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