The assessment process will comprise of the following:
Stage 1 Sift
An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements:
Experience
Your 500 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed person specification/essential criteria
Behaviours
Provide one 250-word example for each of the following Behaviour headings;
Communicating and Influencing
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Build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
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Influence outcomes where you may not have direct authority
Working Together
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Play an active role in team discussions and decisions
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Resolve issues to keep work moving forward
Stage 2 Interviews
If invited to interview Behaviours and Experience based questioning will be used.
Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation.
Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office.
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. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order.
The successful candidate would be expected to remain in the role for a minimum of 12 months before applying for another role.
The Recruitment team operational hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday Friday excluding bank holidays.
CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted.
This post is being advertised to Internal, External and across Government candidates at the same time.
Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered.
Should you have any queries or require any assistance please contact the IPO Recruitment team at [email protected] prior to the closing of the post.
In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text.
If you require an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via; [email protected]
In the event of a high volume of applications, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) reserves the right to raise the minimum qualifying score at sift to manage volumes and ensure a proportionate and fair assessment process.
Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process.
For more information on the IPOs terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
