Online Application Please follow the Job Advert instructions on the Civil Service Jobs website to apply online by 12:00hrs Monday 22 June 2026.
You will be asked to provide:
A CV (1250 words) setting out your career history, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements that are relevant for this role. Please provide reasons for any gaps within the last two years.
A Statement of Suitability (1250 words) providing examples of how your experience meets the essential criteria. This is your opportunity to give examples and show how your skills and experience fit the job requirements.
When writing a supporting statement, it is important that you:
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Read the job specification so you are clear about the job requirements. Structure your personal statement to reflect the essential criteria listed in the advert.
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Make sure you provide evidence against each of the listed criteria - i.e. experienced in leading high performing and diverse teams and promoting inclusivity. When have you led a team, how large, what did you do to promote inclusivity, how did you handle diversity?
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Ensure any evidence you provide demonstrates the impact of your actions in that situation, provide statistical evidence where relevant.
For more information on how to write a personal statement, click here.
Guidance on the use of AI Please review the guidance Artificial intelligence and recruitment application. to understand the acceptable use of AI for your application.
Before you submit an application, we will ask you to confirm the information you provide is true and accurate. More details about this will be provided in the application form and we may reject applications where AI is used inappropriately at any stage of the process.
Important information about the application process
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Once submitted, applications cannot be amended, so please ensure you are content with your submission before applying.
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Interviews and any Ministerial meetings will take place in central London.
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Expenses incurred during the recruitment process will not normally be reimbursed. In exceptional circumstances, this may be considered where agreed in advance with the SCS Recruitment Team
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
