How to apply:
Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant's qualifications, skills, and potential fit within our organisation.
You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage.
Stage 1: Sift
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:
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Behaviours you will be asked to provide a 250-word statement on each of the following: Managing a Quality Service, and Communicating and Influencing
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Experience you will be asked to provide:
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A name-blind CV (no longer than 2 sides of A4) stating the qualification you hold, date obtained, and a brief description of your jobs/roles, duties and any key achievements.
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A personal statement (750-word count) describing and giving examples of how your experience makes you suitable for this role, covering the points mentioned under Required experience in the Person Specification section.
Consider using the STAR method (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/a-brief-guide-to-competencies) for your Behaviour examples which allows you to set the scene, show what and how you did and the overall outcome.
The sift will start week commencing 14/09/2026
Stage 2: Interview
At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:
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Behaviours (Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace)
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Experience Experience of applying relevant legislation, legal frameworks and professional standards to support intelligence, investigative, operational or enforcement activity.
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Technical (Use of Data and Analytics, Intelligence and Analysis)
The interviews will start week commencing 12/10/2026
The interviews will be held in person at the office location you choose from the locations listed below when submitting your application:
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Garretts Green MPTC - Granby Avenue, Garretts Green, Birmingham, B33 0SD.
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Berkeley House, Croydon Street, Bristol, BS5 0DA this office location will be changing to, Government Hub (HMRC Regional Centre), 3 Glass Wharf, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS2 0EL in early 2027.
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Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE.
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The Lumen, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5BZ.
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1 Unity Square, Queensbridge Road, Nottingham, NG2 1AY.
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The Ellipse, Padley Road, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8AN.
Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
You can find out more about our hiring process, how to apply, and application and interview guidance on our careers site .
Please note that we will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change.
Further information on the selection process
We will also hold a 12-month reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for. You can read more about our reserve lists here
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website.
Reasonable Adjustments
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Document Accessibility
This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert or the information on our website, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Further Information
For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.
Pre-employment Checking
If your application is successful but you have been dismissed from the Civil Service, your application could be removed at the pre-employment checking stage depending on the nature of the dismissal.
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.
In addition to the standard pre-employment checks required for appointment to the Civil Service, this role requires National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) level. Candidates who already hold SC clearance (or higher) may be able to transfer their clearance. If you do not already hold SC clearance, you will be required to successfully obtain it prior to taking up post. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon achieving the required level of security clearance. If clearance is not granted, the conditional offer of employment will be withdrawn.
You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post.
From 1 April 2026, applicants will be required to meet updated nationality and residency requirements so that National Security Vetting (NSV) checks can be conducted. If this affects you, we will give you more information at the appropriate time.
All external applicants and current employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will be required to undergo a Social Media Check. A Social Media Check is a review of your publicly available online activity, typically across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others. The purpose is to identify any public posts or content that could raise concerns for employers, such as:
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Hate speech or discriminatory behaviour
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Threats or acts of violence
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Illegal activity or substance misuse
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Sexually explicit material
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Extremist views or affiliations
Importantly, this check does not involve hacking into your accounts or accessing private messages. It only considers content you have chosen to make public. Employers use this kind of screening to help ensure their workplace remains safe, inclusive, and aligned with company values. Its not about judging your personality or lifestyle - its about checking for potential red flags that might affect the role or company culture. If you have questions or concerns about the social media check, we would be happy to explain in more detail whats being looked at and how your data is handled securely and fairly.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
