Application process
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete:
- A CV
- A 500 word Personal Statement setting out how you meet the criteria in the person specification.
- 250 word examples on the three required Technical Skills.
Please specify somewhere within these, whether you are a badged member of the GSS.
When you submit 250 words on your Technical Skills please set out how you meet the professional and technical skills expected at this grade, in line with your profession's competency framework.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the technical skills. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Online Test
If you are successful at the sifting stage of the process you will be invited to complete the GSS online multiple choice test.
This is a timed test and must be completed and submitted by midday on the closing date to be considered for the next stage of the process.
Please ensure you inform us ahead of the test if you require any reasonable adjustments to be considered.
Dissemination Test and Interview
Those that pass the multiple choice test will be invited to attend an assessment. As part of the interview process you will complete a competency based interview and also be asked a scenario-based question. In addition to this you will be assessed against the GSS competency framework. As part of the assessment against the GSS competency framework you will be provided with data and asked to complete a brief dissemination exercise.
Candidates will be assessed against the three statistical competencies as part of both the application and the interview. The 2021 GSG Competency Framework will provide the basis for assessment at the SEO grade.
Further details will be provided to those candidates who are invited to interview.
Selection process
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills at interview. The behaviours are:
- Making Effective Decisions;
- Delivering at Pace;
- Working Together.
If you are appointed you are required to pass the GSS knowledge test in order to be badged. We will arrange this assessment for you.
Expected timeline (subject to change)
Expected sift date - W/C 26th May
Expected interview date - W/C 9th June
There may be some flexibility to accommodate annual leave
Interview location - Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview.
Reasonable Adjustments
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 interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Further information
Please note that this role requires SC clearance from appointment, which would normally need 5 years' UK residency in the past 5 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 note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
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/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]
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.
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 applicant's 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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
