Selection process timeline:
Applications should be submitted via our careers site by no later than 23:55 on 6 September 2026.
Our recruitment is anonymous so instead of CVs, candidates will need to submit an online application form.
Application:
When you apply, you will be asked a few screening questions. If you pass the screening questions, you will receive an email inviting you to respond to the Criteria
questions, which are based on the Person Specification. Your responses to the criteria questions must be submitted before the vacancy closing date.
Assessment:
Once the advert has closed, candidates will be invited to complete two online timed ability assessments (Verbal Reasoning and Logical Reasoning).
Shortlisting:
Those who score highest in the assessments will then be shortlisted against evidence of meeting the essential criteria as set out in the Person Specification.
Case Study Exercise:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake a 70 minute timed case study exercise. Alongside this, you will also be asked to complete a video screening exercise where a Behaviour question will be presented, and you will have 5 minutes to record your answer.
Those who pass the written exercise and video screening question will be invited to attend a 35-mminute online interview the following day, which is focused on your written case study exercise submission.
This assessment requires candidates to be available on 2 consecutive days so please ensure you include details in your application form of any dates that you are
unavailable.
Interview:
Candidates who pass the Case Study Exercise stage will be invited to attend a final interview, focused on Civil Service Success Profiles Behaviours and Strengths. Please note, feedback is only provided to candidates who attend a panel interview.
Any offers will be subject to successful completion of pre-employment checks including security clearance to CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) level.
One of our HR colleagues will be available to answer any queries you may have throughout the process.
Please note, the above dates are subject to change. It may not be possible to accommodate alternative requests for assessment and interviews. Please refer to candidate pack for the indicative timeline.
As part of our application process, you will be prompted to provide details of any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process that you need. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying, please contact the HR team in the first instance.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
