18 Oct
Important Business
London
The standard selection process for roles at GDS consists of:
- Application stage - CV and two application questions
As part of your application, you’ll be asked to submit an anonymised CV demonstrating your previous work history. It is essential that your CV meets the skills and experience listed in the person specification above.
You will also need to answer two application questions based on the person's specifications and one security question.
Failure to submit your CV and complete the application questions may result in your application being unsuccessful.
- Video Interview stage - Give a 15-minute presentation during your interview. More details will be provided if you are successful at the sift stage.
The video Interview will be no more than 60 minutes.
In the event we receive a high volume of applications, we will conduct the initial sift against the lead criteria which is:
Have a good knowledge of agile project management processes and understanding the importance of continuous improvements by running tabletop simulations of cyber events to help us to learn and respond together.
Depending on how many applications we get, there might also be an extra stage before the video interview, for example a phone interview or a technical exercise.
Whilst we value the use of AI technology to enhance our daily work, we also value the personal touch and urge applicants to write responses without the use of AI to emphasise their own unique experiences.
Please note that this role requires SC clearance, 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.
In the Civil Service, we use to evaluate your skills and ability. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, increases performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. We’ll be assessing your technical abilities, skills, experience and behaviours that are relevant to this role.
For this role we’ll be assessing you against the following :
- working together
- changing and improving
- managing a quality service
- communicating and influencing
- delivering at pace
Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade..
A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.
Recruitment Timeline ;
Every effort will be made to keep to the timeline but where this is not possible dates are subject to change
Role closes - Sunday, 10th November 2024
Sift will be commencing from Monday, 11th November 2024
Panel Interview - Week commencing Monday, 25th November 2024
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 D&I; Strategy.
Other information:
Occasionally, business pressures, priorities or critical delivery may mean that we move you into a different team or work area within GDS.
This will always be within the same grade and discipline within which you were hired, but does mean that your focus or objectives may shift in order to deliver GDS business.
You may be aware that there are plans for the Government Digital Service (GDS) & the Central Digital & Data Office (CDDO) to move into the Department of Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT). This move is to bring together the digital transformation of public services into one core department. The move itself will offer huge opportunities whilst allowing DSIT to lead the way and drive forward the new Government's digital agenda.
As the announcement is relatively new, we are awaiting more detailed information. Therefore, we encourage you to apply for this role,
and will keep you informed with updated information throughout the application process.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
▶️ Security and Resilience Exercise Manager
🖊️ Important Business
📍 London