Overview
- The UK government published the Government Science and Engineering profession strategy 2026 to guide how technical expertise supports decisions across departments.
- The update builds on the 2021 strategy with a sharper focus on sustaining capability and setting clear priorities for existing programmes.
- A new mid-career leadership offer will help scientists and engineers progress into senior roles across government.
- The plan commits to improving skills, recognition and reward, and to growing the Science and Engineering Fast Stream to maintain a strong talent pipeline.
- Around 10,000 members of the GSE profession work across the Civil, Public and Crown Services to support policy, delivery and regulation.