I have recently graduated from University College London with an MSci in Earth and Space Science and I am now in the midst if applying for various graduate positions.

I have always had a keen interest in Science and would especially like to develop a career within the Space Industry. I carried out a two-week work experience placement at the British National Space Centre in March 2000 as a year 10 student. It was this time with BNSC which motivated me to pursuer my current degree discipline.

I have contacted BNSC on several occasions with regard to possible graduate positions however I have learnt that BNSC do not in fact employ graduates directly and that recruitment is carried out through the Civil Service. My particular interest lies in working alongside the government in the development and implementation of Space Policy. I have therefore applied to the graduate Fast Stream programme in the hope that I may be placed in a similar role. However I am aware that the fast stream placements work on a rotational basis and there is no guarantee of being placed in the placement of your choice. I have as a result been looking into different ways of getting into such a role within the government but I am finding it increasing difficult to gather any information on possible recruiters.

Please could you assist me with this, and provide any information you may have regarding graduate roles in the government working closely with science in policy with possibly an emphasis on Space Policy or similar roles which also provide good training and financial benefits.

I would greatly appreciate any advice or information which you may have and look forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards,

Ruby Mannan

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