Guidance

Government professions

Understanding the role of government professions.

• From: Cabinet Office and Government Skills
• Published: 16 February 2024
• Last updated: 30 September 2026
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  1. 30 September 2026

     Cyber profession website added.

  2. 4 September 2025

     Grants profession has been added

  3. 27 August 2025

     Uploaded PDF - broken link

  4. 4 June 2025

     Debt added as a functional profession.

  5. 16 February 2024

     First published.

Documents

Government professions

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Professions Best Practice Framework – v13 – 13.07.23

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This guidance provides an overview of government functions, including what they are, different types of profession and best practice for professions.