How to Apply:
When you click "Apply Now" at the bottom of this page, you will be required to attach your anonymised CV and give a supporting statement of 500 words on the Experience criteria below. You will also need to write a 250 word statement on a Civil Service Behaviour.
Timeline:
- Advert Closes for applications: 30th August 2026
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Shortlisting: Week commencing: 7th September 2026
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Interviews: Week commencing: 28th September 2026
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
Sift/Shortlist Criteria:
All applications are processed anonymously. You will be short-listed against the following criteria - assessed by both your anonymised CV and supporting statement.
Experience:
Please provide your CV and a 500 word supporting statement outlining your suitability for the Partnering & Engagement Officer position at the UKHO.
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Relevant experience and skills in managing and organising national/international activities, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and supporting international delegations (lead criteria).
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Specific examples of how you have demonstrated the ability to manage information, produce and deliver briefings, monitor reports for use at professional meetings both nationally and internationally.
Civil Service Behaviours (SEO Level)
See here for further information: Success Profiles: Civil Service Behaviours
Interview Criteria:
You will be interviewed against the following criteria:
Experience:-
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Experience managing and organising an internal/external event at scale - assessed by a presentation
Civil Service Behaviours (SEO Level)
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Making Effective Decisions (lead criteria)
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Communicating and Influencing
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Delivering at pace
See here for further information: Success Profiles: Civil Service Behaviours
Process:
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Single Stage face-to-face Interview. You will be contacted to book a suitable slot if you are shortlisted (see our Candidate Pack for further information)
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Interview will be with a panel of no more than 3 people and will last approximately 45 minutes. If selected for interview, you will be required to give a 10 minute presentation as noted above. The title of the presentation will be provided in your Invitation to Interview.
Onboarding Checks:
In the event you are offered a role with us, you will be required to go through Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which will include Employment and Right to Work Checks. Please see our attached Candidate Pack for further details and Terms.
Residency Requirements:
BPSS non reserved
This is a Ministry of Defence non-reserved post and is open to UK, British Commonwealth, and European Economic Area nationals. Successful applicants will be required to pass the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and will therefore need to provide evidence if they have resided outside of the UK for a period of 6 months or longer within the last 3 years. This is not a bar to employment, but a successful applicant will be required to provide sufficient evidence to allow the UKHO to conduct meaningful background checks. Please contact the recruitment team on the email address below if you have any concerns regarding this.
Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Due to the secure nature of our work, there may be eligibility restrictions if you hold dual nationality or are not a British Citizen. We will consider each application on a case-by-case basis. We will ask you in our application form to confirm your place of birth and details of any dual or previous nationalities.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
