Security Clearance
For ONS the requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for 3 consecutive years immediately prior to applying and the department will consider eligibility by exception on a case-by-case basis. You will be asked to provide information regarding your UK residency during your application, and failure to provide this will result in your application being rejected.
At the point of SC application, you will need to provide or give access to the following evidence:
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Departmental or company records (personnel files, staff reports, sick leave reports and security records)
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UK criminal records covering both spent and unspent criminal records
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Your credit and financial history with a credit reference agency
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Security Services records
Visa Sponsorship
ONS are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants are expected to hold a valid right to work in the UK when employment commences. If you are applying on a time-limited visa, this will need to be valid for at least 18 months at point of application.
To work at ONS, applicants must meet the Civil Service nationality requirements, satisfy UK right to work requirements and, where applicable, meet the relevant security clearance requirements. If you are unsure whether you meet the appropriate right to work or security clearance eligibility criteria, please refer to the guidance on Gov.uk or contact the recruitment email provided in the advert before applying. Failure to meet these requirements will result in your application being rejected and employment offers being withdrawn.
Application Process
Number of Stages: 3
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Stage 1: Eligibility criteria check and pre-sift of lead criteria
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Stage 2: Full application sift
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Stage 3: Interview
Stage 1 Eligibility criteria check and pre-sift
A pre-sift will be conducted on eligibility criteria (qualifications and Location). Where it's not clear that your application demonstrates sufficient qualifications/experience (via your CV) your application will be rejected. Following this, a pre-sift of the lead criteria - Analysis of Data will be conducted. You will have 500 words to demonstrate your experience. As this criteria are scored, it is advisable to give clear examples, including the impact of your actions, ideally utilising the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Examples that do not meet the minimum standard will not proceed to full sift stage.
Stage 2 - Full application Sift
The assessment process at the application stage will be based on your responses to application questions 2 and 3. It is important that your application is tailored to highlight the skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the role. You will have 500 words per question to demonstrate your experience. As this criteria are scored, it is advisable to give clear examples, including the impact of your actions, ideally utilising the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Examples that do not meet the minimum standard will not proceed to full sift stage.
Please note that Success Profiles Behaviour examples are not required at this stage of the application process.
When a high volume of applications are received, the sift pass mark may be adjusted. Candidates will be invited to interview based on their merit order, with those achieving the highest scores being prioritised. Applicants who score below the adjusted pass mark but still pass will be placed on hold and may be invited to interview at a later date
Stage 2 Interview
If invited to interview, you will be assessed using techniques aligned with the Civil Service Success Profiles framework, covering all behaviours listed in the job advert and any required technical skills.
You will be required to provide a 5 minute presentation at interview. The presentation topic will be emailed to candidates who have passed the initial online application stage, 1 week prior to interview. This presentation will assess candidates against the Technical Skills listed. Please note the technical skills will be assessed against the framework attached.
Interviews will be held or via Microsoft Teams.
Our main locations are Newport (South Wales) & Fareham (Titchfield)
A reserve list may be held for a period up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made.
The Sift will be conducted from 21st September
Interviews will be conducted from 12th October
For the full terms and conditions of the post, please see attachment.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
