Application process
We will assess applications against the Experience and Behaviours elements of the Civil Service Success Profiles:
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Behaviours - the actions and activities that people do which result in effective performance in a job:
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Experience - the knowledge or mastery of an activity or subject gained through involvement in or exposure to it.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement (500 words).
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
We will sift applications by considering your experience, career history and achievements, relevant to the job role, as described in your Personal Statement and CV.
At this stage we will also consider how you have demonstrated the experience and technical skills you will need for the role.
Please provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words. It should explain how your knowledge, skills and experience (using examples) meet the requirements for this role in line with the Success Profile element(s) being assessed (e.g. Behaviours, Experience etc). Using the job advert information, particularly the job description and person specification. Information is available on the application process (including what Civil Service Success Profiles is) and how to write your personal statement.
Selection process
Candidates who pass the sift will be invited to complete a technical exercise and an Interview.
For the technical exercise, you will be asked to take part in a pair programming exercise with two of our developers. The exercise will cover challenges similar to ones that you would be likely to encounter in the role. You will be asked to talk through your thought process, draw on your previous experience and offer solutions to the problems in the exercise.
The successful candidate might not resolve all issues in the example, but the ability to communicate and problem solve in a collaborative way will be necessary to a successful interview.
In the interview we will ask a range of technical questions, and also ask you to provide examples of how you meet each of the assessed Behaviours:
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Managing a quality service (lead behaviour)
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Working together
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Changing and improving
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Delivering at pace
We will ask follow up questions as appropriate.
The interview also provides an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have regarding the role.
Expected timeline (subject to change)
Expected sift date - w/c 21st September
Expected interview date/s - w/c 5th October
Interview location - Your interview will be conducted by video. We will provide you with a link for the video call when we invite you to interview.
Reasonable Adjustment
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.
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
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; for further information visit the Childcare Choices website.
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]
Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5 UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
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.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Feedback
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
