The standard selection process for roles at GDS consists of:
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a simple application screening process - We only ask for a CV and 2 application questions
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a 60 minute video interview over Microsoft Teams
Depending on how many applications we get, there might also be an extra stage before the video interview, for example a phone interview or a technical exercise.
In the event we receive a high volume of applications, we will conduct the initial sift against the lead criteria which is:
Tell us about a time when you helped a team become better positioned to deliver its goals. This could include securing funding or resources, improving operating models or governance, managing competing demand, building stakeholder support, or establishing more effective ways of working. What was your role and what impact did your work have?
In the Civil Service, we use Success Profiles to evaluate your skills and ability. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, increases performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. Well be assessing your technical abilities, skills, experience and behaviours that are relevant to this role.
For this role well be assessing you against the following Civil Service Behaviours:
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working together
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changing and improving
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seeing the bigger picture
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delivering at pace
Well also be assessing your experience and specialist technical skills against the following skills defined in the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework for the Senior Delivery Manager role:
- Agile and lean practices
- Maintaining delivery momentum
- Making a process work
- Communicating between the technical and non-technical
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Recruitment Timeline
Sift completion: week commencing 14/09/2026
Panel interviews: week commencing 21/09/2026
Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.
A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.
Sponsorship
DSIT cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. DSIT holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.
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