How to Apply
To apply for this post, you will need to submit the documentation below via the following link, by no later than 23:55, 19th July 2026.
If you have any issues accessing the link or questions regarding the documentation, please contact:
Andrew Timlin: 07887777735 – [email protected]
Owen Quant: 07525466357 – [email protected]
Documentation
- A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.
- A Supporting Statement of around two pages of A4 explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification as far as you are able to, including your language ability for the role.
Failure to submit both documents will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification. Please ensure that both documents contain your full name.
Candidate Information Call
The hiring manager for this position, Jaee Samant, will be hosting a virtual call for any interested applicants to discuss the role and answer any questions. Please note this is not part of the formal assessment process.
This will be held via Microsoft Teams on [date to be confirmed] at [time to be confirmed] (UK time).
Join the candidate information session here
If you would like to join without your full name being displayed in the meeting, please ensure you access the link on a personal device and select 'Join without signing in'.
Shortlist
Shortlisting for interview is made on the basis of merit. The selection panel will assess the evidence presented by all applicants against the advertised essential criteria and the highest rated applicants will be invited to interview.
Assessments
If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to take part in a series of assessments which will include psychometric tests and/or a staff engagement exercise. These assessments will not result in a pass or fail decision. Rather, they are designed to support the panel's decision making and highlight areas for the panel to explore further at interview.
Further details on what the assessments will entail can be found here: www.scs-assessments.co.uk. Full details of the assessment process will be provided to shortlisted candidates at the earliest opportunity.
Due diligence checks, including open-source and social media screening, may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process.
You will also have the opportunity to speak to Jaee Samant prior to the final interview to learn more about the role and the organisation. Please note this is not part of the formal assessment process.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend a virtual/face-to-face panel in order to have a more in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the essential criteria.
As part of the interview, you will be asked to prepare and present a short presentation. You will be advised of the presentation topic in the interview invitation.
Selection and Feedback
Regardless of the outcome, we will notify all candidates as soon as possible. We will send you a copy of any report for any assessment that you may have undergone as part of the recruitment process. Feedback will only be provided to candidates who reached interview.
Diversity Monitoring
As part of the online application process, you will be asked a number of diversity-related questions. If you do not wish to provide a declaration on any of the particular characteristics, you will have the option to select 'prefer not to say'. The information you provide when submitting your application will help us monitor our progress towards the Civil Service becoming the most inclusive employer.
Contact
Hays Executive have been appointed to lead this recruitment campaign. For more information, please contact:
Owen Quant, Business Director
Contact number: 07525466357
Email: [email protected]
Andrew Timlin, Director
Contact number: 07887777735
Email: [email protected]
