Application and Shortlisting:
The selection panel will assess your application based on your evidence you have provided against the essential/desirable criteria as set out in the job specification.
You will also be asked to provide information within the Employer/Activity History section of the application form. This information is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV setting out your career history (this will/may be used in the sifting process).
If we receive a high number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on the following two criteria:
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Experience of identifying and generating engaging internal news in a complex organisation.
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Ability to design and produce engaging communications, including digital content, newsletters and webinars, with fluency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Applicants who meet the initial eligibility criteria will be invited to progress to the next stage of the selection process. If required, a further full sift will be undertaken, where all applications that passed the initial sift will be assessed against the complete set of essential criteria outlined in the job description.
Assessment and Interview
Candidates who pass the benchmark at the shortlist stage will be invited to an assessment (if applicable) and interview where you will be assessed against a mixture of the Civil Service behaviours and on the technical/experience skills as detailed in the job specification.
Assessment and interviews will be held during the week commencing 10 August 2026 at 10 South Colonnade, London, Piccadilly Gate, Manchester or remote via Microsoft Teams.
The interview format (in person or remote) will be confirmed closer to the assessment and interview date.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
