As part of the sift process, you will be asked to complete:
CV
Personal Statement
Behaviours
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Behaviour 1 Working Together
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Behaviour 2 - Changing and Improving
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the CV/Personal Statement, assessing candidates against the essential criteria. Only those who meet the essential criteria at this stage will proceed to a full assessment of their application. If a candidate does not meet the minimum requirements during the initial sift, the remainder of their application will not be reviewed. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview.
CV Guidance
Your CV should provide a clear overview of your employment history, key responsibilities and relevant qualifications. Please ensure details of your essential qualifications are included in this section.
Note: Your CV will be scored as part of the assessment process and will be assessed against the criteria outlined in the job advert.
Personal Statement Guidance
Your personal statement should be no more than 750 words and should explain how you consider your personal skills, qualities, qualifications and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria and qualities outlined in the personal specification.
There are 2 posts available through this campaign:
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1 permanent post
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1 fixed-term appointment for 18 Months
Applicants must indicate whether they wish to be considered for:
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the permanent post only;
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the fixed-term post only; or
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either post.
All applications will be assessed through one selection process against the same published criteria. Appointable candidates will be placed in a single merit order. Offers will then be made in strict merit order, taking account of each candidates stated willingness and eligibility to accept the relevant contract type.
The fixed-term post is available for 18 Months. Any possibility of extension or permanency is not guaranteed and would be subject to business need, funding and the relevant recruitment rules.
If successful at the sift stage, at interview, you will be assessed on the following:
Experience
Behaviours - assessed through:
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Behaviour 1 - Working Together
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Behaviour 2 - Changing and Improving
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Behaviour 3 - Communicating and Influencing
Expected timeline (subject to change)
Sift week commencing 22nd August 2026
Interview week commencing 6th July 2026
Location - MS Teams
Your interview will be conducted by video. Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process.
Visa Applicants
To sponsor a candidate under the Skilled Worker visa, a sponsorship licence is required. The Insolvency Service does not currently hold this licence and therefore, cannot legally sponsor Skilled Worker visa applicants.
Hybrid Working
Insolvency Service operates a hybrid working policy subject to business need, giving people the flexibility to choose when and where they work and collaborate with others.
Individuals are expected to work from one of the office locations stated in the advert to connect with their colleagues, as required by their role and business team needs. There is flexibility to split the working week, spending a minimum of 60% in the workplace, which includes the office, site visits, court etc.
Further information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to Insolvency from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare; for further information visit the Childcare Choices website.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service and Disclosure Scotland 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.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email [email protected]
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply, but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put 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:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
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 an interview, or if youre 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.
