What to expect
Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:
1. Initial online application.
2. Online Situational Judgement Test (SJT) in which you rate the appropriateness of
responses to a series of short scenarios.
3. Application sift.
4. Online Interview, during which youll be assessed against the relevant
competencies and, where applicable, for eligibility for a skills payment
5. If successful, youll receive a conditional offer of employment.
Please note that you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process, including vetting, so we advise you to continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.
Before you apply
To work at NCSC, you must be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria here.
This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). Its something undertaken by everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes.
You can find out more about the vetting process here.
Please note we have a strict drugs policy. Once you start your application, you must not take any recreational drugs, and youll be required to declare any previous drug usage at the relevant stage.
Before you apply, we recommend setting up a separate email address for correspondence regarding your application. This will help ensure that your personal and application-related communications remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying information in your email address, such as your first name, surname, or date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application more securely.
The role is based in Manchester, so youll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practical arrangements before submitting an application, as we do not offer relocation costs.
We offer reasonable reimbursement of travel costs for candidates attending in-person appointments during the recruitment and vetting process. Full details will be provided with your interview or assessment invitation.
Reimbursement is discretionary and will only be made in line with the Candidate Expenses Policy, as amended from time to time. Candidates must book their own travel, using the most economical option and provide original hard copy receipts for reimbursement.
Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK before submitting an application. Applications submitted from outside the UK may affect our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application with anyone other than your partner or a close family member.
The closing date for this role is: 24th August 2026 at 23:55
Right to withdraw statement:
Please be aware that we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date for this role once a certain number of applications has been received. We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
