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.
Use the STAR model (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to present your evidence.
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 may be used in the sifting process).
If we receive a high number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted based on the following lead criterion:
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Experience leading the development and maintenance of customer-facing tools, ideally using Python, Django and Azure technologies.
Assessment and interview:
Candidates who pass the benchmark at the shortlist stage will be invited to an assessment 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 29 June 2026 at 2 Rivergate, Bristol.
Details on the assessment will be provided near the time of the interview.
Candidates within the GSS profession who are already badged can request to be assessed for badging at Grade 7 level, during the interview stage.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
