Full details of the selection process can be found in the attached candidate pack.
Application and shortlisting
You will be asked to provide personal details (not seen by the Panel) and to confirm your eligibility to apply for the role.
Technical: You will be asked a question to confirm that you meet the Technical requirements of the role.
- Do you hold - Associate CIPD Membership or are currently working towards it?
If you cannot answer yes to this question you will not be able to proceed further with your application.
You will then be asked to complete an application which will be used to assess you against the following essential criteria.
Essential criteria
Experience
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Lead criteria: Evidence of generalist HR experience in particular providing advice to Managers and employees on all aspects of the HR function.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop successful networks
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Strong understanding of UK employment law and demonstrable application of how this is applied in practice.
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Understanding of organisational change principles and demonstrable experience of supporting change activities.
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Ability to review and interpret HR data, understanding trends and offer credible interventions and solutions to people issues.
Technical
Associate CIPD Membership or currently working towards it.
Lead Criteria An initial sift will take place on the Lead Criteria.
An initial sift will take place against the lead criterion. This is the most critical requirement for the role.
In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may raise the pass mark for this criterion at shortlisting stage. Candidates who apply under the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), Great Place to Work for Veterans (GPTW), or Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS) and meet the minimum requirement will not be affected by any increase to the pass mark.
Only candidates who meet the required standard in the lead criterion will progress to a full sift against the remaining criteria.
Interview
If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to a final interview in which we will assess you against the following Experience requirements of the role.
Experience
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Evidence of generalist HR experience in particular providing advice to Managers and employees on all aspects of the HR function.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop successful networks
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Strong understanding of UK employment law and demonstrable application of how this is applied in practice.
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Understanding of organisational change principles and demonstrable experience of supporting change activities.
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Ability to review and interpret HR data, understanding trends and offer credible interventions and solutions to people issues.
Strengths
We will also assess you against a number of Civil Service Strengths these are not disclosed prior to interview.
Expected Timeline
Advert closes: 14th June
Sift: Expected to take place w/c 15th June
Final panel interview: Expected to take place w/c 29th June
Interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. (If you do not have the Microsoft Teams application installed on your computer, you can join on the web without installing the application).
Please note that indicated dates may be subject to change.
Childcare Vouchers
Any move to the Food Standards Agency 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.
Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Reserve List
A reserve list will be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointment may be made.
Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.
Visa Sponsorship
Please note that the FSA does not offer visa sponsorship and cannot provide advice on visa applications
Regrettably we are unable to refund travel costs if candidates attend an interview/selection stage for the vacancy.
Making a complaint
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles.
If you feel your application has not been treated fairly in accordance with the principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should email the FSAs Director of People at [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
