This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
We will endeavour to conduct the selection process in line with the dates indicated below, but cannot guarantee that these will not, where necessary, be revised.
1.Application by 25th August 2026
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete:
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CV
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Personal Statement (maximum 1000 words).
Your CV should consist of your career history, qualifications and skills/experience, including any key achievements in each role. Your CV will be scored against the experience required for the role as noted within the essential criteria.
The Personal Statement should be aligned to and demonstrate how you meet the skills and experience set out in the essential criteria, detailed in the job description.
For guidance and information on how to construct your application (CV, Personal Statement and Behaviours), you are encouraged to visit Civil Service Careers website.
2.Sift - 27th August 2026
The sift will be held on the Personal Statement and CV.
3.Interview - 21st September 2026 onwards
If you are successful at sift stage, you will be invited to an interview that will be Behaviours (as listed in the job advert) and Strength based questions. All Behaviours listed in the selection process will be scored at the interview.
If invited to interview, you must provide valid evidence of the required qualifications. After booking your interview, the vacancy holder will email you to request copies. Failure to submit these in advance will result in withdrawal of your application.
The interview will take place online via MS Teams.
For guidance and information on what to expect and how to prepare for an interview, you are encouraged to visit Civil Service Careers.
Medical
To carry out this role you will be expected to pass and maintain an unrestricted ENG1 Seafarer medical fitness certificate (must include look out duties) as well as all ancillary STCW courses applicable to your Certificate of Competency (CoC).
An Unrestricted ENG1 (medical examination certificate issued by an approved Maritime Coastguard Agency Doctor) and ability to maintain this. If you do not already hold this, you will be required to obtain the certificate before taking up post and failure to do so will result in your provisional offer being withdrawn. In some limited circumstances a re-take may be possible, with the agreement of the vacancy holder, should you fail the initial examination but this will be at your own cost.
If you are an internal Maritime applicant with a restricted ENG1, consideration will be given on a case-by-case basis when applying for vacancies across the Command. Please ensure you contact [email protected] if you would like to be considered for a specific position and your ENG 1 is restricted.
Problems during the application process
If you experience problems accessing this advert, or you think youve made a mistake on an initial application, please contact [email protected], including the vacancy reference 472399, at least two working days before the vacancy closes. Further information can be found on our website.
Do not create or attempt to submit another application, online test or use a different Civil Service Jobs account to proceed as this would be in violation of the candidate declaration.
Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made. There is no guarantee that being held on a reserve list will lead to a job offer. Further information can be found on our website.
Breaking Tied Scores
The behaviours and strengths have been ranked in order of importance to enable us to differentiate between candidates with tied interview scores.
Appearance
This is a uniformed post and as such requires the highest standards. Further information on this and policies regarding tattoos can be found on our website.
Standards
All Civil Servants are expected to comply with the Civil Service Code, and its core values of integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.
Additional Security Checks
As well as successfully obtaining UK Security Vetting clearance, candidates will be subject to a range of additional checks. The range of checks carried out will depend on whether you are a current Home Office employee, existing civil servant or an external new entrant as well as the role requirements. Further details are included in the Notes to Candidates.
Further Information
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service 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.
Reasonable Adjustments
If a person with disabilities is 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:
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Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs
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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 you're deaf, a language service professional
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the Contact point for applicants section.
Feedback
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
