Application Process
Your online application via CS Jobs should be completed no later than 23:55 pm on Monday 28th September 2026. You will need to complete the online application process, outlined below:
1. 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.
2. A Statement of Suitability (max 1250 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the criteria in the person specification.
Failure to complete both sections of the online application form (CV and Statement of Suitability) will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification.
As part of the online application process, you will be asked a number of diversity-related questions. If you do not wish to 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. See the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for more information.
If you are successful at the application stage, you will be invited to attend a panel interview, 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 Person Specification. We will be assessing against the following Success Profiles at interview: Experience and Behaviours.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
You may also have the opportunity to speak with David Murray prior to the final interview to learn more about the role and organisation. Please note this is not part of the formal assessment process.
Candidates may be asked to complete a presentation as part of the interview process, you will be given the subject in advance. Full details of the assessment process will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
Interviews for this role will be held face to face at HSE, Redgrave Court, Bootle, Liverpool.
If we receive applications from more suitable candidates than we have vacancies for at this time, we may hold suitable applicants on a reserve list for 12 months, and future vacancies in the Civil Service requiring the same skills and experience could be offered to candidates on the reserve list without the need for a new competition.
Should you encounter any issues with your online application please get in touch with us via:
[email protected]
For further information about the role and the selection process please review the attached candidate information pack.
Indicative Timeline
We will try and offer as much flexibility as we can, but it may not be possible to offer alternative dates for interviews. You are therefore asked to note the below timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process, in order to meet the dates given. Please note that these dates may be subject to change.
The anticipated timetable is as follows:
Advert Close Date Monday 28th September 2026 23:55
Shortlist Week commencing 5th October 2026
Interview Week commencing 19th October 2026
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
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Contact Government Recruitment Service at: [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
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Complete the assistance required section in the personal information page of your application form to provide information we should be aware of that will enable us to support you further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Reserve lists
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, which the Civil Service may use to fill future suitable vacancies across government for candidates who are considered appointable following interview.
Further Information
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact: [email protected]
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
