How to Apply:
You will be asked to attach your anonymised CV along with a 500 words supporting statement on the experience criteria below.
Timeline:
- Advert Closes for applications: 13/09/2026
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Shortlisting: w/c 14/09/2026
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Interviews: w/c 28/09/2026
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
Lead Criteria:
We have identified a lead criterion for this role, which we may use to differentiate between applications in the following scenarios:
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To conduct an initial-sift in a high volume of applicants (over 20 applications).
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To establish a merit-order in the event of a tie at interview
The lead criteria are identified below for the sift and interview stages.
Sift/Shortlist Criteria:
All applications are processed anonymously. You will be short-listed against the following criteria:
Experience:
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Experience of geospatial data production
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Experience in the quality assurance process of geospatial data product (lead criteria)
The above criteria needs to be covered in your 500 word supporting statement.
Civil Service Behaviours (HEO level):
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Developing Self and Others
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Changing and Improving
See here for further information: Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Interview Criteria:
You will be interviewed against the following criteria:
Technical:
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Experience in the quality assurance process of geospatial Data Products (Assessed by Presentation) (lead criteria)
Civil Service Behaviours (HEO level):
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Changing and Improving
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Communicating and Influencing
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Making Effective Decisions
See here for further information: Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Process:
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Single Stage MS TEAMS interview. You will be contacted to book a suitable slot if you are shortlisted (see our Candidate Pack for further information)
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Interview will be with a panel of 3 people and will last approximately 60 minutes. You will be required to give a 10 minute presentation. More details will be given in the Invitation to Interview email.
Onboarding Checks:
In the event you are offered a role with us, you will be required to go through Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which will include Employment and Right to Work Checks. Please see our attached Candidate Pack for further details and Terms.
BPSS non reserved
This is a Ministry of Defence non-reserved post and is open to UK, British Commonwealth, and European Economic Area nationals. Successful applicants will be required to pass the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and will therefore need to provide evidence if they have resided outside of the UK for a period of 6 months or longer within the last 3 years. This is not a bar to employment, but a successful applicant will be required to provide sufficient evidence to allow the UKHO to conduct meaningful background checks. Please contact the recruitment team on the email address below if you have any concerns regarding this.
Eligibility
Due to the secure nature of our work, there may be eligibility restrictions if you hold dual nationality or are not a British Citizen. We will consider each application on a case-by-case basis. We will ask you in our application form to confirm your place of birth and details of any dual or previous nationalities.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
