Application and online test:
Step 1 Short application followed by CV and Personal Statement
The application consists of two parts, firstly the short form followed by the full application covering your CV, Personal Statement and Eligibility.
Your CV should cover details of qualifications and employment history and any relevant skills and experience.
Employment history is not a requirement of this role, we welcome applications from both those with and without employment history.
Submit a personal statement of 1000 words based on the questions outlined below.
In your Personal Statement we are looking for evidence of:
1 . What interests you about the apprenticeship?
2. Given the length of this apprenticeship, how will you ensure that you are motivated to keep track of your performance in order to complete the programme?
3. There are times when we receive feedback from others that we dont want to hear. How would you ensure you acted on that feedback while maintaining a good relationship with that person?
4. What has been your biggest challenge to date and how did you overcome this?
As the criteria are scored, we would recommend that you give clear examples.
Step 2 Civil Service Judgement Test, Eligibility and Sift
Upon submission of your full application form you will be sent an invitation to complete the Civil Service Judgement Test.
There will be full instructions on how to complete the test including an opportunity to practice before undertaking the actual test. These tests are not time limited.
If you fail the test your application will not proceed to the next stage.
If you pass the test, your application will be reviewed for eligibility and sifted against the criteria.
Step 3 Interview:
If you are successful at step 1 and 2 you will be invited to an online interview this will consist of a technical exercise comprising of a verbal presentation around a data set provided and an interview.
The Technical exercise will give you the opportunity to show us your numeracy and analytical skills.
The interview will also assess a candidate's potential to:
- take ownership of their development;
- analyse data;
- be able to work at pace, both individually and in a team.
Questions will align to Civil Service Behaviours;
Working Together
Managing a Quality of Service
Communicating and Influencing
Sifting will commence from WC 13th April 2026
Interviews will be scheduled from WC 27th April 2026
A reserve list may be held for period of up to 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Candidates should note this is a multi-location campaign and therefore the reserve list is recorded by location in merit order.
- Please note that Individuals will need to have lived in the UK for 3 consecutive years immediately prior to applying to enable appropriate checks to be carried out. Certain government departments and locations including London may require additional security clearance.
GSS Recruitment recruit on behalf of multiple Government departments. Other Arms Length Bodies or Non-executive Departmental Bodies may take candidates through this campaign. Terms and conditions will depend on the department you are allocated to.
GSS Recruitment cannot offer visa sponsorship for these roles. Any candidate on a visa must ensure that their visa does not expire before the course end date.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
