Application Information
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete:
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An anonymised CV (maximum 2 pages), setting out your career history, qualifications and key achievements in each role; and
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A Personal Statement (no more than 1000 words)
Your Personal Statement must clearly demonstrate how you meet all of the essential criteria for the role. You should structure your response in a way that allows the panel to easily assess your experience against the essential criteria. Please use clear, relevant examples to demonstrate your experience, including the impact of your work and the role you personally played.
You should ensure your statement provides balanced coverage across all criteria within the 1000-word limit.
Your CV should consist of your career history and skills/experience, including any key achievements in each role. Your CV will also be assessed against the essential criteria.
Strong applications will:
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clearly address each essential criterion
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provide specific and concise examples, rather than general descriptions of responsibilities
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demonstrate clear impact and outcomes, including the scale, complexity and level of responsibility of the work delivered
Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a personal statement https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/
Selection process
Sift Information
At sift you will be assessed on your Personal Statement and CV. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the Personal Statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment / interview.
The sift will take place during week commencing 13th July.
Interview Information
At interview, you will be assessed on Strengths and the following Behaviours
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Leadership
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Working Together
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Delivering at Pace
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Making Effective Decisions
Candidates will also be invited to deliver a short presentation. The topic of the presentation will be shared in advance with candidates invited to interview.
The interview will consist of a presentation, followed by behaviour-based questions and a short strengths-based assessment.
Interviews will be conducted week commencing 20th July. Interviews may be conducted either in person or virtually (via video conferencing). Candidates will be advised of the format in advance.
Important information
No applications will be accepted after the closing date and time.
Further information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve Lists will be for each location and appointments made in merit order based on location preferences.
The Agency will not consider sponsoring a visa or issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. We are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Terms and Conditions are attached.
Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
Hybrid Working
At FWA, we are proud to be able to offer our people the opportunity to work in a hybrid way which combines working from home and the office. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement, and your allocated office will be your contractual place of work.
There will be a requirement to travel to the office for various activities, e.g., collaborative working, supporting and training colleagues. If hybrid working is suitable for you and your role, you will be expected to attend the office, or other business-related site, for 40% of your working week. The arrangements will be determined primarily by business need, but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account.
Therefore, we would encourage candidates to consider if the commute from home to the office is a feasible distance to travel before making an application. Please note that if you are successful, hybrid working will be discussed prior to taking up the post.
Feedback
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
