Civil Servant

Civil Servant engages with clients and this page offers 5 real tasks that reveal communication patterns and relationship-building actions. Tasks show tone, timing, and how to document conversations. Each one shows where we found it, and comes with an AI prompt you can copy and use straight away.

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The work, task by task

These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.

Develop policy proposals based on evidence and analysis

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Draft a short package of policy proposals on reducing urban heat risk that sets out the problem, three…
Draft a short package of policy proposals on reducing urban heat risk that sets out the problem, three evidence-backed options with costs and implementation steps, estimated impacts on vulnerable wards, and next steps for ministers by Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excelweb

Interpret data and research to inform decisions

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Analyse the latest housing stock and health data to produce a one-page briefing that highlights three…
Analyse the latest housing stock and health data to produce a one-page briefing that highlights three data-driven risks, the confidence level for each finding, and recommended thresholds for trigger action for the steering board next Monday.
The tools that do the workGovernment-specific case management and data analysis toolsMicrosoft Excelweb

Draft written submissions and policy advice for ministers

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Draft a concise written submission for the minister that states the policy recommendation, outlines the…
Draft a concise written submission for the minister that states the policy recommendation, outlines the evidence base, summarises the financial and legal implications, and includes a one-paragraph communications line for the press officer by close of business Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordweb

Clear advice with colleagues and other government departments

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Produce a short joint note for colleagues in Transport and Treasury that reconciles our preferred option with…
Produce a short joint note for colleagues in Transport and Treasury that reconciles our preferred option with their concerns, lists outstanding issues needing their agreement, and proposes two compromise positions with timelines for a clearance meeting next Tuesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordweb

Engage with senior officials and special advisers for input

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Prepare a briefing pack for the director and the special adviser that summarises the policy choices,…
Prepare a briefing pack for the director and the special adviser that summarises the policy choices, political risks, suggested ministerial lines, and three options for rapid implementation so they can sign off at the 10am meeting on Thursday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Wordweb

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