Application process
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and behaviour statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
You will be required to provide a CV setting out your career history/qualifications, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements that are relevant to the essential criteria in the person specification section of the job advert.
You will also be required to provide a 750 word statement of suitability. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and achievements and provide evidence of your suitability for the role and the criteria outlined above, with particular reference to the essential criteria.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead behaviour, Seeing the Big Picture. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview
Selection process
Candidates who are successful at the application stage will progress to interview where they will be assessed against behaviour questions.
Behaviours to be assessed at interview:
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Seeing the Big Picture
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Changing & Improving
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Communicating & Influencing [presentation question]
You may also be asked to deliver a short presentation at interview. Further details will be provided if you are invited to interview.
Expected timeline (subject to change)
Expected sift date week commencing 29th June 2026
Expected interview date/s week commencing 6th July 2026
If you are successful and selected for interview, this will be conducted via virtual meeting and further details will be released.
Reasonable adjustments
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Further information
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'contact point for applicants' section.
The successful candidate must be willing to undergo National Security Vetting to Security Check (SC) level. This role typically requires 5 years of UK residency prior to application, but supplementary checks may be carried out if you have not lived in the UK for the full period.
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Any move to Cabinet Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email [email protected]
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
