Application process
Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and a 750 word personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. You will also be assessed on Technical Skills and Behaviours at application. Your CV will be information purposes only and will not be scored.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the personal statement under lead criterion "work with the team and stakeholders to frame problems, map systems and processes and create clear, evidence-based cases for change supported by high quality outputs and deliverables". Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to the final assessment/interview.
Depending on how many applications received, there might also be an extra stage before the video interview. This will consist of a telephone interview and will further assess your responses to the lead criteria within the Personal Statement above.
At interview candidates will be assessed on Technical Skills and Behaviours:
Interview location - Video interview only.
Candidates invited to the interview will be asked to share work from their portfolio; and do a short task, which will be sent to you ahead of the interview. Full details will be made available to all shortlisted candidates at a later date.
We will assess the listed specialist technical skills as defined in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework. Please refer to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to Cabinet Office 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 or 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]
Please note that this role requires CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) clearance, which would normally need 3 years UK residency in the past 3 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.
Please be aware the levels of national security clearance are changing which may impact on the level needed for this role by the time of appointment. All efforts will be made to keep candidates informed of any changes and what that will mean in terms of vetting criteria. For more information please See our vetting charter
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. If successful, you will be assessed at interview for capability based pay. Once an offer has been made, the TL&G team will follow up with a Government Digital and Data pay allowance offer.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
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.
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]@cabinetoffice.gov.uk 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 interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Near Miss
Candidates who are judged to be a near miss at interview may be considered for other positions in Cabinet Office which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
