ONS are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants are expected to hold a valid right to work in the UK when employment commences. If you are applying on a time-limited visa, this will need to be valid for at least 18 months at point of application.
To work at the ONS, candidates must meet the UK right to work requirements.
If you are unsure whether you meet the appropriate right to work eligibility criteria, please refer to the guidance on Gov.uk or contact the recruitment email provided in the advert before applying. Failure to meet these requirements will result in your application being rejected and employment offers being withdrawn.
Application Process
Number of Stages: 4-stage process
Stage 1: Work history, CV, skills and experience
Stage 2: Personal Statement
Stage 3: Question
Stage 4: Interview
Stage 1 CV
The assessment process at stage 1 will be based on your work history, CV, skills and experience.
Stage 2 Personal Statement
A personal statement is required at application stage, the maximum word count allowed is 750 words, which should not be exceeded. You should provide evidence for each essential skill criterion listed below (criterion 2-5 from the Person Specification). As these criteria are scored, it is advisable to give clear examples for each one, including the impact of your actions, ideally utilising the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
2. Recruitment and Operational Delivery - Working knowledge of current recruitment and onboarding practices and processes, with experience of delivering recruitment activity in a high-volume environment. Awareness of external recruitment market conditions and how these Experience of monitoring and reviewing can impact delivery (e.g. volumes, location challenges, candidate availability)
3. Stakeholder and Supplier Management - Experience working with internal stakeholders and external recruitment suppliers to deliver recruitment activity and resolve delivery challenges.
4. Communication and Influence - Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain recruitment requirements, challenge constructively and support delivery outcomes.
5. Use of Data and Insight - Experience using recruitment data or management information to monitor pipelines, identify risks and inform actions.
Stage 3 - Question
500 word answer to the following question which is aligned to the Lead Essential Criteria (Criterion 1):
Describe a time when you identified and resolved a significant challenge affecting a volume recruitment exercise. Your answer should:
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Briefly outline the recruitment exercise and your role in it
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Explain the challenge you identified and the potential impact on recruitment delivery
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Describe the actions you took and the impact your contribution had on the overall success of the recruitment exercise
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead Essential Criteria, which you will address through Stage 3 of the process. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to interview.
Please note that Success Profiles Behaviour examples are not required at this stage of the application process.
We often have similar roles available at different grades. If a candidate is suitable for a similar role or a lower grade than they have applied for, we may offer the candidate that role without the need to go through a further selection process providing the role has the same behaviours, and essential skills.
When a high volume of applications are received, the sift pass mark may be adjusted. Candidates will be invited to interview based on their merit order, with those achieving the highest scores being prioritised. Applicants who score below the adjusted pass mark but still pass will be placed on hold and may be invited to interview at a later date.
Stage 4 Interview
If invited to interview, you will be assessed using techniques aligned with the Civil Service Success Profiles framework, covering all behaviours listed in the job advert.
Interviews will be held in person at our Titchfield Office - Segensworth Rd, Titchfield, Fareham PO15 5RR.
A reserve list may be held for a period up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made.
Important Dates
The Sift will be conducted - w/c 17th August
Interviews will be conducted - w/c 31st August
Dates are subject to change.
For the full terms and conditions of the post, please see attachment.
Please note that all campaigns may be subject to withdrawal at any stage if the internal resource position changes.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
