Successful candidates must meet the security requirements for Security Check (SC) before they can be appointed. Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.
To be eligible for SC clearance, candidates must meet the vetting criteria and have been a resident in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.
Please review our vetting charter to understand what you can expect from the process - The vetting charter - GOV.UK
If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact [email protected]
Communications will be electronic via email therefore it is important that you check your Civil Service Jobs account regularly, as well as your spam/junk email folder.
We welcome applications in Welsh / Rydym yn croesawi ceisiadau yn y Gymraeg.
Key Dates:(dates are indicative only and could be subject to change)
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Closing date: 21st September 2026.
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Sift/shortlist: W/C 22nd September 2026.
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Interviews: W/C 5th October 2026.
An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the Experience and Behaviour Success Profile listed below.
Were committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as your name and age) from your personal statement. This also applies to your employment history, this means excluding names of schools, or any personal identifiers.
Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role alongside your 1250-word Personal statement.
In your application form wed like you to:
CV
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Tell us about your employment history, including key responsibilities and achievements.
Personal statement
Tell us why youre a great fit for this role by writing a 1250 word personal statement that highlights your relevant experience, skills, and motivations.
As part of the assessment process, well be reviewing your statement for clear evidence of how you meet the criteria outlined below:
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You have experience of Agile working and its processes towards delivering requirements
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You have experience of working on business improvements and resolution of live issues
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Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
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Experience of discussing requirements with user groups to establish deliverables
Please answer a technical question to confirm:
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You have the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis.
Please provide your certificate and candidate numbers.
Please note: we cannot accept alternative or part qualifications.
For guidance on how to structure your application please visit: About the application process , Civil Service Careers.
You can use examples from school, work, volunteering, or other experiences. It is advisable to give clear examples for each criteria listed above, including the impact of your actions, ideally utilising the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) with most detail on what you did and the outcome. Please use this link as guidance How to write your PS , Civil Service Careers.
Please note:
In the event of a high volume of applications, an initial sift may be conducted against the Lead Criteria:
You have experience of Agile working and its processes towards delivering requirements.
If you pass the initial sift (lead criteria), you may either move on to a full sift (full personal statement) or go straight to interview, depending on number of applications received.
We may raise the score required at sift stage to progress to interview if we receive a high number of applications.
If invited to interview Experience, Behaviours, Technical Skills and Strengths based questioning will be used.
Please note: Candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation. The presentation will be assessing Technical Skill:
- Experience of using Business Analysis tools and techniques to understand business requirements and effectively communicate insights with stakeholders.
Further details will be provided to candidates invited to interview.
Interviews for this role will be carried out virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Once all interviews have been completed, you will be notified of the outcome by email. Offers will be made in strict merit order to the highest scoring candidate first as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles.
Reserve list
This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. Subject to business need, if a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order. Successful applicants will be required to start on the date offered to align with the training schedule. Those who are unable to start on that date or are unavailable for certain parts of the training period will be placed on the reserve list for consideration in a future intake.
This post is being advertised to Internal, Across Government and external candidates at the same time.
Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments then please let the recruitment team know via; [email protected]
We Celebrate Diversity
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring were representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing [email protected].
Read our 'Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)' guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS).
Pre-Employment Checking
In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks.
From June 2026, applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). Your personal details (name, National Insurance number, and date of birth) will be checked against the Civil Service Resourcing Extract 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.
If your details appear on this database, you will not be offered employment unless you can demonstrate exceptional circumstances. Companies House, acting on behalf of the vacancy holder, will inform you if your application is refused for this reason.
Please note: You are 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.
