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Submitting your application

To apply complete the following two steps by clicking the link in each of the following:
  • Register your details on the Public Appointments Website:

    • Link for ARAC role
    • Link for Projects and Programmes role

    From October 2025, all applicants for Public Appointments are required to create an account on the Public Appointments Website and use this portal to submit their equality and outside interest declarations as part of the application process.

    You are required to complete the equality and political declaration sections for this application.

  • Submit your application via the Hays application portal:

    • Link for ARAC role
    • Link for Projects and Programmes role

    You will need to provide:

    • Supporting Statement - Which should address your motivation in applying and the essential criteria in the Person Specification and demonstrate evidence of your suitability for the role against these criteria. Maximum length: 2 sides of A4.
    • Curriculum Vitae - Maximum length: 3 sides of A4.

Please note: your application will not be considered without you completing both the Hays and Public Appointments elements including the equality and political declaration sections.

 
For an informal discussion do contact one of:

Andrew Timlin
Contact number: 07887 777 735
Email: [email protected]

Wendi Wang
Contact number: 020 7259 874 307
Email: [email protected]

For questions about the public appointments process, visit: Commissioner for Public Appointments

Timeline

Kindly note the relevant dates for this campaign.

Campaign live

22nd May 2026

Closing date

15th June 2026

Initial candidate discussions

23rd and 24th June 2026

UKNNL / DESNZ / UKGI interviews

1st or 2nd July 2026 (TBC)

The above dates are subject to change.

Additional information

Further details on the timetable, selection process, advisory assessment panel, requisite security clearances, and due diligence checks can be found on the Cabinet Office Public Appointments page for these vacancies: Projects and Programmes and ARAC.

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