We are assessing candidates using Success Profiles and Line Management Standards (see Appendix 1) and across the whole process we will assess your Experience, Ability, Technical, and Behaviours and Line Manager Standards as highlighted below.
The application must be completed by 23.55 on the day of the closing date for it to be accepted.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Please ensure that you read through the Candidate Information Pack attached to this advert, before applying.
All applications will be sifted against our essential criteria outlined in the personal specification.
- Qualification
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A highly numerate degree (minimum 2:1, or a 2:2 with relevant experience or a postgraduate qualification). Typically, these include operational research, mathematics, physics, econometrics, engineering or data science, but the list of subjects considered is left Other numerate degrees, including accountancy, biology, chemistry, finance, etc may be accepted if at least 50% of modules are highly numerate, with evidence required prior to interview (A)
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On-line ability test
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Civil Service Numerical Test (to be completed by Tuesday 18 August 2026 @ 23:55pm)
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Statement of suitability - you should fully articulate in 1000 words how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification within the Information Pack.
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Technical Question - 250 Words
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Please provide example(s) where you have used operational research or analytic techniques in a professional setting.
For the initial sift your application will be evaluated against:
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Experience - CV / Application and Statement of Suitability
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Ability - Civil Service Numerical Test (to be completed by Tuesday 18 August 2026 @ 23:55pm)
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Technical - Question - 250 Words
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Please provide example(s) where you have used operational research or analytic techniques in a professional setting.
In the event of a high volume of applications, there will be a pre-sift on the following essential criteria;
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Knowledge of multiple analytical research methods and techniques (examples could include Monte Carlo simulation, econometrics, Value at Risk modelling, stress testing, data science). (A, P&I)
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Coding skills in a computer software language such as VBA, Python, R, or similar (A, I)
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The ability to build productive working relationships and work within a team. (A, I)
If you are successful following the sift stage, you will be invited to an initial interview, to be held via MS Teams; this will include the following assessment:
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Behaviours / Experience) - a formal panel interview where you will be interviewed across all three behaviours highlighted in Appendix 1.
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Behaviour - Managing a Quality Service
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Behaviour - Communicating and Influencing (demonstrating the Line Management Standard - People)
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Behaviour - Working Together
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Technical - you will be assessed across your technical expertise and acumen, in relation to the essential criteria
- Presentation - A short presentation, this will be a topic determined by UKEF and will need to be prepared in advance.
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Question(s) - You will be assessed across your technical expertise and acumen, in relation to the essential criteria and the GORS Technical Framework at Grade 7. (Lead criteria in the event of tied scoring)
Details of interview panel members will be e-mailed to all successful candidates who are invited for interview.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
