How to Apply:
When you click "Apply Now" at the bottom of this page, you will be required to attach your anonymised CV and give a supporting statement of 500 words on the Person Specification/Experience criteria below.
Timeline:
- Advert Closes for applications: 15/07/2026
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Shortlisting: Week commencing: 20/07/2026
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Interviews: Week commencing: 10/08/2026
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
Sift/Shortlist Criteria:
All applications are processed anonymously. You will be short-listed against the following criteria - assessed from both your anonymised CV and personal statement.
Experience:
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Experience of working in either a HR Assistant or Recruitment Assistant role
- Experience of onboarding and carrying out pre- employment checks to ensure compliance with right to work requirements or regulations.
- Experience of ensuring operational activity is in alignment with governance and regulatory requirements (such as industry standards, regulations or legislation). This is the lead criteria which will be used if there is a high volume of applications.
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Experience of monitoring and maintaining HR inboxes and HR Systems
- Proficient in Microsoft technologies including but not limited to excel, sharepoint, word, outlook and Copilot.
Interview Criteria:
You will be interviewed against the following criteria:
Civil Service Strengths
Civil Service Behaviours (AO Level)
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Managing a Quality Service
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Changing and Improving
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Delivering at Pace
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Working Together
See here for further information: Success Profiles: Civil Service Behaviours
Process:
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Single Stage Interview via MS Teams. You will be contacted to book a suitable slot if you are shortlisted (see our Candidate Pack for further information)
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Interview will be with a panel of no more than 2 people and will last approximately 45 minutes.
Onboarding Checks:
In the event you are offered a role with us, you will be required to go through Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which will include Employment and Right to Work Checks. Please see our attached Candidate Pack for further details and Terms.
Residency Requirements:
BPSS non reserved
This is a Ministry of Defence non-reserved post and is open to UK, British Commonwealth, and European Economic Area nationals. Successful applicants will be required to pass the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and will therefore need to provide evidence if they have resided outside of the UK for a period of 6 months or longer within the last 3 years. This is not a bar to employment, but a successful applicant will be required to provide sufficient evidence to allow the UKHO to conduct meaningful background checks. Please contact the recruitment team on the email address below if you have any concerns regarding this.
Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Due to the secure nature of our work, there may be eligibility restrictions if you hold dual nationality or are not a British Citizen. We will consider each application on a case-by-case basis. We will ask you in our application form to confirm your place of birth and details of any dual or previous nationalities.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
