The standard selection process for roles at GDS consists of:
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a simple application screening process - We only ask for a CV and two role-specific questions related to your experience, and one security question.
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Stage 1: Initial video screening for 20 minutes.
- Stage 2: 60-minute interview, including a 10-minute presentation, conducted via video conferencing. Details about the presentation will be shared in advance
Depending on how many applications we get, there might also be an extra stage before the video interview, for example a phone interview or a technical exercise.
While we value the use of AI technology to enhance our daily work, we also value the personal touch and urge applicants to write cover letters without the use of AI to emphasise their own unique experiences.
In the event we receive a high volume of applications, we will conduct the initial sift against the lead criteria which is:
- strong proficiency with digital analytics platforms, such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager working with high volumes of data and using appropriate tools such as Google BigQuery, Dataform and APIs
In the Civil Service, we use Success Profiles to evaluate your skills and ability. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, increases performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. Well be assessing your technical abilities, skills, experience and behaviours that are relevant to this role.
For this role well be assessing you against the following Civil Service Behaviours:
- changing and improving
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making effective decisions
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communicating and influencing
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managing a quality service
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delivering at pace
Well also be assessing your experience and specialist technical skills against the following skills defined in the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework for the Senior Performance Analyst role
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Performance measurement
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Analysis and insight
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Communicating analysis and insight
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Technical understanding (performance analyst)
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Recruitment Timeline
Sift completion: 10th July
Phone screening stage: W/C 20th July
Panel interviews: W/C 27th July
Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.
A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.
Sponsorship
DSIT cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. DSIT holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.
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