As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Please use your personal statement (in no more than 500 words) to demonstrate how you meet the lead criteria.
In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the personal statement and CV.
Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Interview The interviews, which will be held in-person at Thistle House & will be a competency-based interview focussing on the candidates experience and the Civil Service behaviours outlined in the job advert, expected to last around 30-45 minutes long.
Sift and interview dates
Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
Further Information
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.
A reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for a maximum of 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position.
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 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]
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
The post is a fixed-term role until 31 March 2027. The role is full-time (35 hours per week) but applicants with different working patterns are invited to apply, and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.
We would also welcome applications from those who would be interested in the role on a secondment basis.
Feedback
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
