Data Analysts (Midweight and Senior)
Details
Reference number
397647
Salary
£55,403 - £70,219
National - £55,403 - £61,793 London - £61,005 - £70,219 The base salary of this grade is £61,005 for London and £55,403 for other locations. Offers made above this will be made up with a specialist pay allowance. Offers above the band minimum are subject to our assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview. Salaries over the band minimum will be paid as a non-pensionable allowance.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Grade 7
Contract type
Fixed term Loan Secondment
Length of employment
6-24 months with potential to extend. If you would like more information regarding secondments please email Helen.garbutt@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Business area
Public Sector Reform
Type of role
Digital
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
3
Contents
Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
Apply and further information
Location
Basingstoke, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Sheffield, York
About the job
Job summary
The Public Sector Reform Test, Learn and Grow (PSR TL&G) team is at the heart of the UK government’s initiative to drive innovation and reform in public service delivery. With the £100 million PSR Innovation Fund, our team collaborates with local authorities and government departments across the United Kingdom and with the Devolved Governments to design, test, and grow innovative solutions that enhance public service outcomes. By employing a "Test & Learn" approach, we focus on creating evidence-based improvements while relieving pressures on public services. Our work involves piloting foundational programmes and place-based initiatives to accelerate mission delivery, support preventative measures, and foster a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and innovation in public services.
A secondment with HMG offers a unique opportunity to work temporarily within the Civil Service, where you will remain an employee of your current organisation. This opportunity will allow you to develop some unique skills, but bring in specific knowledge and expertise, and work on projects that aim to deliver better public services for UK citizens. It is an immersive experience, providing you with new perspectives and the chance to contribute to significant and meaningful work. If you have confirmed with your employer that you are eligible for a secondment you'll be presented with a question in relation to this on your application form.
Job description
As a data analyst, you’ll work in a multidisciplinary Pioneer team—a place-based project with public sector partners to prototype solutions and policies aligned to government missions. You’ll be responsible for leading the team in all things data, analytics and research. You’ll choose the right analytical methodologies to understand the problem space and generate ideas. You’ll be responsible for conducting analysis of research, data, and information and clearly presenting it back to the team and wider stakeholders.
This role is mapped to the Data Analyst role in the Government Digital and Data framework, however we’re looking for some wider skills in quantitative research methods, theories of change and evaluation. We’re looking for someone who can bring digital and data skills to a policy environment and is excited about working on the ground alongside place-based partners.
This role will require travel within the UK to work closely with local partners.
Responsibilities
You will:
• lead on data, analysis and insights in a multidisciplinary Pioneer team to deliver solutions with local partners, through test and learn cycles
• lead efforts to identify, collect, and synthesise data sets and research
• initiate and undertake complex and accurate analysis of data and research
• summarise and present data and research analysis to your team and senior stakeholders, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations
• collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver findings, working under the guidance of the Head of Analysis
• work collaboratively with others and use analysis and research to influence others; for example, policy colleagues
• embed evaluation ensuring your team’s work is grounded in evidence with measurable outcomes
• advocate data governance and data management standards and guidelines within your team and local partner
• contribute evidence to inform TL&G strategy, objectives and priorities
• work in the open and share often
Additionally as a Senior Data Analyst you will:
• employ advanced analytical techniques—such as data mining, time series analysis, forecasting, and modelling—to identify and predict trends across diverse, complex datasets.
• lead on data, analysis and research in a team with a higher degree of uncertainty working out the best approaches for test and learn and evaluation for your area
• line manage, coach and mentor data analysts
For further information on the role, please see the document attached at the bottom of the advert.
Person specification
Analysis and synthesis
• understand how to apply basic techniques for the analysis of research data and synthesis of findings
• effectively involve your team in analysis and synthesis to generate clear and valuable findings
Communicating between the technical and non-technical
• communicate effectively technical and non-technical stakeholders, and lead discussions within your team and with stakeholders that provide space for challenge to manage differing perspectives
Data management
• understand how to develop processes to enable good data management practices and compliance with data governance policies
Logical and creative thinking
• can ensure that the most appropriate actions are taken to resolve problems as they occur
Data quality assurance, validation and linkage
• bring data together from different sources, communicate the limitations of data and peer review colleagues’ outputs to ensure quality
Agile and Lean practices
• can apply agile practices to your work
Statistical methods and data analysis
• understand how and when to practically apply existing best practice solutions
Inclusivity
• support equity and inclusion for your delivery work as well as in your team
• incorporate a wide variety of views from underrepresented groups into your research
Additionally as a Senior Data Analyst you will:
Analysis and synthesis
• understand and help teams to apply a range of methods to analyse research data and synthesise findings
• advise on the choice and application of techniques, and can critique colleagues’ findings to assure best practice
Data management
• develop and advocate for processes to enable good data management practices and compliance with data governance policies
• continually communicate and improve data management practices in your team and local partner
Statistical methods and data analysis
• understand and apply a range of practices and apply emerging best practice to your work
It’s desirable that you have:
Behavioural science
• working knowledge of theoretical concepts such as defaults, loss aversion and social norms
Further quantitative skills
• predictive modelling, and/or qualitative research
Evaluation
• understand the importance of evaluation and familiarity awareness of conducting evaluations in line with the Magenta Book
Additional information:
A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Analysis and Synthesis
Communicating between the technical and non technical
Data quality assurance, validation and linkage
Logical and creative thinking
Project management
Statistic methods and data analysis
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £55,403, Cabinet Office contributes £16,050 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Learning and development tailored to your role.
An environment with flexible working options.
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of 28.97%.
A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Application process
Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
As part of your application you will be required to provide a CV setting out your career history, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements that are relevant for this role.
Please note that your CV will be for reference only and will not be scored.
You will also be required to provide a Statement of Suitability (750 words max.)
Please use your statement of suitability to explain how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria in the person specification section of the job advert.
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 within the Statement of suitability.
At interview candidates will be assessed on Technical Skills and Behaviours:
Interview location - Video interview only.
During the interview, you will also be given an interview task, with information provided prior to your interview. Further details will be provided to those successfully invited to interview.
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 Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk 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 Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on 0300 200 7888 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email accessni@ani.x.gsi.gov.uk
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 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.
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 menurecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk@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 you’re 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.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check . See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Helen Garbutt
Email : Helen.garbutt@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : menurecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service by email at: cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at info@csc.gov.uk. For further information on the Recruitment Principles and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please Visit the Civil Service Commission website
Details
Reference number
397647
Salary
£55,403 - £70,219
National - £55,403 - £61,793 London - £61,005 - £70,219 The base salary of this grade is £61,005 for London and £55,403 for other locations. Offers made above this will be made up with a specialist pay allowance. Offers above the band minimum are subject to our assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated at interview. Salaries over the band minimum will be paid as a non-pensionable allowance.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Grade 7
Contract type
Fixed term Loan Secondment
Length of employment
6-24 months with potential to extend. If you would like more information regarding secondments please email Helen.garbutt@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Business area
Public Sector Reform
Type of role
Digital
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
3
Contents
Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
Apply and further information
Location
Basingstoke, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Sheffield, York
About the job
Job summary
The Public Sector Reform Test, Learn and Grow (PSR TL&G) team is at the heart of the UK government’s initiative to drive innovation and reform in public service delivery. With the £100 million PSR Innovation Fund, our team collaborates with local authorities and government departments across the United Kingdom and with the Devolved Governments to design, test, and grow innovative solutions that enhance public service outcomes. By employing a "Test & Learn" approach, we focus on creating evidence-based improvements while relieving pressures on public services. Our work involves piloting foundational programmes and place-based initiatives to accelerate mission delivery, support preventative measures, and foster a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and innovation in public services.
A secondment with HMG offers a unique opportunity to work temporarily within the Civil Service, where you will remain an employee of your current organisation. This opportunity will allow you to develop some unique skills, but bring in specific knowledge and expertise, and work on projects that aim to deliver better public services for UK citizens. It is an immersive experience, providing you with new perspectives and the chance to contribute to significant and meaningful work. If you have confirmed with your employer that you are eligible for a secondment you'll be presented with a question in relation to this on your application form.
Job description
As a data analyst, you’ll work in a multidisciplinary Pioneer team—a place-based project with public sector partners to prototype solutions and policies aligned to government missions. You’ll be responsible for leading the team in all things data, analytics and research. You’ll choose the right analytical methodologies to understand the problem space and generate ideas. You’ll be responsible for conducting analysis of research, data, and information and clearly presenting it back to the team and wider stakeholders.
This role is mapped to the Data Analyst role in the Government Digital and Data framework, however we’re looking for some wider skills in quantitative research methods, theories of change and evaluation. We’re looking for someone who can bring digital and data skills to a policy environment and is excited about working on the ground alongside place-based partners.
This role will require travel within the UK to work closely with local partners.
Responsibilities
You will:
• lead on data, analysis and insights in a multidisciplinary Pioneer team to deliver solutions with local partners, through test and learn cycles
• lead efforts to identify, collect, and synthesise data sets and research
• initiate and undertake complex and accurate analysis of data and research
• summarise and present data and research analysis to your team and senior stakeholders, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations
• collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver findings, working under the guidance of the Head of Analysis
• work collaboratively with others and use analysis and research to influence others; for example, policy colleagues
• embed evaluation ensuring your team’s work is grounded in evidence with measurable outcomes
• advocate data governance and data management standards and guidelines within your team and local partner
• contribute evidence to inform TL&G strategy, objectives and priorities
• work in the open and share often
Additionally as a Senior Data Analyst you will:
• employ advanced analytical techniques—such as data mining, time series analysis, forecasting, and modelling—to identify and predict trends across diverse, complex datasets.
• lead on data, analysis and research in a team with a higher degree of uncertainty working out the best approaches for test and learn and evaluation for your area
• line manage, coach and mentor data analysts
For further information on the role, please see the document attached at the bottom of the advert.
Person specification
Analysis and synthesis
• understand how to apply basic techniques for the analysis of research data and synthesis of findings
• effectively involve your team in analysis and synthesis to generate clear and valuable findings
Communicating between the technical and non-technical
• communicate effectively technical and non-technical stakeholders, and lead discussions within your team and with stakeholders that provide space for challenge to manage differing perspectives
Data management
• understand how to develop processes to enable good data management practices and compliance with data governance policies
Logical and creative thinking
• can ensure that the most appropriate actions are taken to resolve problems as they occur
Data quality assurance, validation and linkage
• bring data together from different sources, communicate the limitations of data and peer review colleagues’ outputs to ensure quality
Agile and Lean practices
• can apply agile practices to your work
Statistical methods and data analysis
• understand how and when to practically apply existing best practice solutions
Inclusivity
• support equity and inclusion for your delivery work as well as in your team
• incorporate a wide variety of views from underrepresented groups into your research
Additionally as a Senior Data Analyst you will:
Analysis and synthesis
• understand and help teams to apply a range of methods to analyse research data and synthesise findings
• advise on the choice and application of techniques, and can critique colleagues’ findings to assure best practice
Data management
• develop and advocate for processes to enable good data management practices and compliance with data governance policies
• continually communicate and improve data management practices in your team and local partner
Statistical methods and data analysis
• understand and apply a range of practices and apply emerging best practice to your work
It’s desirable that you have:
Behavioural science
• working knowledge of theoretical concepts such as defaults, loss aversion and social norms
Further quantitative skills
• predictive modelling, and/or qualitative research
Evaluation
• understand the importance of evaluation and familiarity awareness of conducting evaluations in line with the Magenta Book
Additional information:
A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Analysis and Synthesis
Communicating between the technical and non technical
Data quality assurance, validation and linkage
Logical and creative thinking
Project management
Statistic methods and data analysis
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £55,403, Cabinet Office contributes £16,050 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Learning and development tailored to your role.
An environment with flexible working options.
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of 28.97%.
A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Application process
Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
As part of your application you will be required to provide a CV setting out your career history, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements that are relevant for this role.
Please note that your CV will be for reference only and will not be scored.
You will also be required to provide a Statement of Suitability (750 words max.)
Please use your statement of suitability to explain how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria in the person specification section of the job advert.
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 within the Statement of suitability.
At interview candidates will be assessed on Technical Skills and Behaviours:
Interview location - Video interview only.
During the interview, you will also be given an interview task, with information provided prior to your interview. Further details will be provided to those successfully invited to interview.
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 Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk 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 Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on 0300 200 7888 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email accessni@ani.x.gsi.gov.uk
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 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.
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 menurecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk@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 you’re 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.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check . See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Helen Garbutt
Email : Helen.garbutt@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : menurecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service by email at: cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at info@csc.gov.uk. For further information on the Recruitment Principles and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please Visit the Civil Service Commission website
