A new strategy published today sets out how science and
engineering expertise will continue to support decision making
across government.
The Government Science and
Engineering profession strategy 2026describes how the
Government Science and Engineering (GSE) profession will
strengthen capability and leadership across departments, building
on progress made since the 2021 strategy.
The new strategy places greater emphasis on how science and
engineering capability is developed and sustained across
government, with clearer priorities for existing
programmes.
Professor Dame , Government Chief Scientific
Adviser and Head of the GSE profession,
said:
Science and engineering equip us with the tools to help us
understand our changing world and shape decisions to create a
more resilient future for the United Kingdom.
This strategy sets out how the Government Science and Engineering
profession will put science and engineering at the heart of
government decision making, ensuring we have the very best
expertise to ask the right questions, provide evidence, and make
decisions that will stand the test of time.
The strategy introduces new and strengthened initiatives,
including a mid‑career leadership offer for scientists
and engineers, work to improve skills, recognition and reward,
and continued development of existing programmes such as the
Science and Engineering Fast Stream.
Around 10,000 people are members of the GSE profession,
working across the Civil, Public and Crown Services to support
policy development, delivery and regulation.
Find out more about
the Government Science and Engineering profession.
