How to Apply:
When you click 'Apply now' you will be asked to attach your ANONYMISED CV and input a 500 word supporting statement on the criteria below.
Timeline:
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Advert Closes for applications: 10/06/2026
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Shortlisting: w/c 15/06/2026
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Interviews: w/c 29/06/2026
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.
Pre-sift criteria:
This is a Reserved role, which requires the post holder to have a special allegiance to the Crown. Therefore, only sole UK nationals are eligible to apply. Applicants who are deemed to have a significant tie to another country may be ineligible for this post. These restrictions are in line with Civil Service Nationality Rules.
On the basis of this, are you eligible to apply for a Reserved post? This information will be taken from your CV and Personal Statement where it should be clearly annotated.
Sift/Shortlist Criteria:
All applications are processed anonymously. You will be short-listed against the following criteria using the information provided in your supporting statement and your CV.
Experience
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Institute of Risk Management (IRM) Enterprise risk management professional qualification (or equivalent) and/or proven experience leading on risk and risk management with the ability to influence decision‑making at senior level - assessed from CV and Personal Statement.
Interview Criteria:
You will be interviewed against the following criteria:
Experience:
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Experience of working in Enterprise Risk Management (Lead Criteria - used if there is a tie at interview)
Civil Service Behaviours (SEO level):
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Seeing the Big Picture
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Communicating and Influencing
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Managing a Quality Service
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Delivering at Pace
See here for further information: Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Process:
- Single Stage Interview via 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. You will also need to apply for SC (Security Clearance), but you may be able to start your role before gaining this. Please see our attached Candidate Pack for further details and Terms.
Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Nationality requirements:
SC reserved
This is a Ministry of Defence reserved post and open to sole UK nationals only. Successful applicants will require a security clearance (SC) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 12 consecutive months within the last 5 years.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
