Army - Media Officer Scotland - #1777421
UK Ministry of Defence
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Edinburgh
Contract type: Part time
Work schedule: Full day
Edinburgh, EH13 0PP
We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently – we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. However, recognising the benefits of face to face working, especially for new joiners, there is an expectation that you would be in the office at least 60% of the time (3 days a week).
Job Summary
The Army Communications Branch has an exciting opportunity to join our Media Team in Scotland as a Media Officer. We are searching for a keen communications professional, who has a proactive and flexible approach to work. If this makes you say YES, that’s me, we would love to review your application!
The Communications & Engagement (C&E) branch of the Army represents us in Whitehall, communicates our intent and purpose and strengthens ties with international Allies. C&E communicates Army messages using creative approaches across platforms run by Army Communications at our Headquarters in Andover. We deliver strategic comms around robust insight, objectives and evaluation. A key part of that effort is delivered by the Media Team which has Media Officers based across the UK. We work on opportunities to get Army messaging across our digital channels and local, regional and mainstream media, and new media. As a civil servant Government Communications Service professional, your mission will be to tell our story and to improve and protect the Army's reputation.
This is an exciting role involving high-profile Army activities and you’ll have the confidence and ability to handle media issues as they arise. This could include providing media advice and mentoring to regional commanders, working with stakeholders across the MoD to providing hands-on involvement at large media events and ceremonial parades involving the Army, to supporting Ministerial activities and policy announcements.
We have a real impact on historic occasions and events, showing the Army in the very best light. Army Communications Branch recently delivered media and comms for the funerals of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Proclamation of King Charles and the service’s role in the response to the Covid pandemic as well as the training of Ukrainian soldiers.
You will promote Army professional excellence. Our troops travel the world training allies, offering mentoring and humanitarian support, and delivering ceremonial brilliance to oil the wheels of diplomacy and international engagement. They use military skills to combat poaching of endangered animals, to protect vulnerable environments, combat piracy, aid those in danger and carry out warfighting operations when required.
To be this good they train constantly and a good Media Officer will use every opportunity to detail their efforts at home and abroad.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
Working within our Devolved Nations team with a critical eye for Union messaging taking in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, this will involve promoting strategic comms messaging around the Whole Force across the UK. We strive to bring to life the Army's three key themes of People, Purpose and Modernisation.
This role will support the delivery of Army in Scotland social media outputs and it will provide ‘money can’t buy’ experiences with opportunity for travel to gain memories which will last a lifetime!
You will possess a genuine talent for finding and producing content, have the ability to deliver large scale live media events for global audiences of millions and write commentary notes for broadcasters of international events and have experience of managing a news social media account.
Our media officers work side-by-side with soldiers on exhilarating training exercises and operations in the UK and around the globe. You could be escorting a documentary crew filming our troops; protecting bereaved service families from media intrusion - every day is different and will provide an opportunity to make a difference in one of the most captivating and vital pillars of British life.
The role covers reactive and proactive media activity and events handling, finding and writing stories for the Army’s website and producing press releases.
Main Responsibilities Of The Role Will Include:
This role will support the delivery of Army in Scotland social media outputs and it will provide ‘money can’t buy’ experiences with opportunity for travel to gain memories which will last a lifetime!
You will possess a genuine talent for finding and producing content, have the ability to deliver large scale live media events for global audiences of millions and write commentary notes for broadcasters of international events and have experience of managing a news social media account.
Our media officers work side-by-side with soldiers on exhilarating training exercises and operations in the UK and around the globe. You could be escorting a documentary crew filming our troops; protecting bereaved service families from media intrusion - every day is different and will provide an opportunity to make a difference in one of the most captivating and vital pillars of British life.
The role covers reactive and proactive media activity and events handling, finding and writing stories for the Army’s website and producing press releases.
Main Responsibilities Of The Role Will Include:
Are you a communications professional and would love to work in the British Army’s lively Media team? Reporting to the Senior Media Officer for our Devolved Nations Team in our Scotland office, we are looking for someone who is resilient, good at problem solving, agile to change and able to come up with outstanding ideas to generate positive publicity.
Experience working in a communications, press or media role is crucial, you will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and competence in the digital space.
Essential:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other Benefits For Army Civil Servants Include:
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD 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. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
At Application You Will Be Asked To Provide a Personal Statement Of No More Than 750 Words. Please Note That It Is Essential That Your Statement Provides Evidence That You Have The Knowledge And Recent Practical Experience For Each Of The Following Selection Criteria In Your Application:
At interview you will be assessed against the following -
Behaviours - Communicating and Influencing; Delivering at Pace; Making Effective Decisions; Seeing the Bigger Picture
Experience - you will be asked experience based questions
Technical - taken from the Competency Framework - technical specifications - GCS
Competency 3 - Press and Media - must be able to demonstrate technical capabilities in the following -
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
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 security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
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 security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
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:
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
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 :
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [email protected].
We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuing you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently – we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. However, recognising the benefits of face to face working, especially for new joiners, there is an expectation that you would be in the office at least 60% of the time (3 days a week).
Job Summary
The Army Communications Branch has an exciting opportunity to join our Media Team in Scotland as a Media Officer. We are searching for a keen communications professional, who has a proactive and flexible approach to work. If this makes you say YES, that’s me, we would love to review your application!
The Communications & Engagement (C&E) branch of the Army represents us in Whitehall, communicates our intent and purpose and strengthens ties with international Allies. C&E communicates Army messages using creative approaches across platforms run by Army Communications at our Headquarters in Andover. We deliver strategic comms around robust insight, objectives and evaluation. A key part of that effort is delivered by the Media Team which has Media Officers based across the UK. We work on opportunities to get Army messaging across our digital channels and local, regional and mainstream media, and new media. As a civil servant Government Communications Service professional, your mission will be to tell our story and to improve and protect the Army's reputation.
This is an exciting role involving high-profile Army activities and you’ll have the confidence and ability to handle media issues as they arise. This could include providing media advice and mentoring to regional commanders, working with stakeholders across the MoD to providing hands-on involvement at large media events and ceremonial parades involving the Army, to supporting Ministerial activities and policy announcements.
We have a real impact on historic occasions and events, showing the Army in the very best light. Army Communications Branch recently delivered media and comms for the funerals of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Proclamation of King Charles and the service’s role in the response to the Covid pandemic as well as the training of Ukrainian soldiers.
You will promote Army professional excellence. Our troops travel the world training allies, offering mentoring and humanitarian support, and delivering ceremonial brilliance to oil the wheels of diplomacy and international engagement. They use military skills to combat poaching of endangered animals, to protect vulnerable environments, combat piracy, aid those in danger and carry out warfighting operations when required.
To be this good they train constantly and a good Media Officer will use every opportunity to detail their efforts at home and abroad.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
Working within our Devolved Nations team with a critical eye for Union messaging taking in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, this will involve promoting strategic comms messaging around the Whole Force across the UK. We strive to bring to life the Army's three key themes of People, Purpose and Modernisation.
This role will support the delivery of Army in Scotland social media outputs and it will provide ‘money can’t buy’ experiences with opportunity for travel to gain memories which will last a lifetime!
You will possess a genuine talent for finding and producing content, have the ability to deliver large scale live media events for global audiences of millions and write commentary notes for broadcasters of international events and have experience of managing a news social media account.
Our media officers work side-by-side with soldiers on exhilarating training exercises and operations in the UK and around the globe. You could be escorting a documentary crew filming our troops; protecting bereaved service families from media intrusion - every day is different and will provide an opportunity to make a difference in one of the most captivating and vital pillars of British life.
The role covers reactive and proactive media activity and events handling, finding and writing stories for the Army’s website and producing press releases.
Main Responsibilities Of The Role Will Include:
- Generating content and delivering media opportunities in line with Army Comms Branch priorities
- Facilitate large-scale media events with MoD and wider partners. Produce notes for broadcasters for major events like State royal occasions
- Prepare media lines to take, brief spokespeople for interview, attend court and inquests to offer support or media shielding for Service families
- Sense opportunities to build content plans for external engagement with broadcast, print and online media. Keep our news grid updated with digital outputs, handle social media posts for your region
- Mentoring and training military Unit Communications Officers to be your eyes and ears in the field
- Liaise with other government departments, civic authorities and blue light agencies to support operational delivery
- Work with photographers/content creators and collaborate with digital to upload web content, so familiarity of how digital news and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) works is desirable
- Participate in an out of hours duty roster to deal with any media response during crises and emergencies
- Deputising for the Senior Media Officer when required
This role will support the delivery of Army in Scotland social media outputs and it will provide ‘money can’t buy’ experiences with opportunity for travel to gain memories which will last a lifetime!
You will possess a genuine talent for finding and producing content, have the ability to deliver large scale live media events for global audiences of millions and write commentary notes for broadcasters of international events and have experience of managing a news social media account.
Our media officers work side-by-side with soldiers on exhilarating training exercises and operations in the UK and around the globe. You could be escorting a documentary crew filming our troops; protecting bereaved service families from media intrusion - every day is different and will provide an opportunity to make a difference in one of the most captivating and vital pillars of British life.
The role covers reactive and proactive media activity and events handling, finding and writing stories for the Army’s website and producing press releases.
Main Responsibilities Of The Role Will Include:
- Generating content and delivering media opportunities in line with Army Comms Branch priorities
- Facilitate large-scale media events with MoD and wider partners. Produce notes for broadcasters for major events like State royal occasions
- Prepare media lines to take, brief spokespeople for interview, attend court and inquests to offer support or media shielding for Service families
- Sense opportunities to build content plans for external engagement with broadcast, print and online media. Keep our news grid updated with digital outputs, handle social media posts for your region
- Mentoring and training military Unit Communications Officers to be your eyes and ears in the field
- Liaise with other government departments, civic authorities and blue light agencies to support operational delivery
- Work with photographers/content creators and collaborate with digital to upload web content, so familiarity of how digital news and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) works is desirable
- Participate in an out of hours duty roster to deal with any media response during crises and emergencies
- Deputising for the Senior Media Officer when required
Are you a communications professional and would love to work in the British Army’s lively Media team? Reporting to the Senior Media Officer for our Devolved Nations Team in our Scotland office, we are looking for someone who is resilient, good at problem solving, agile to change and able to come up with outstanding ideas to generate positive publicity.
Experience working in a communications, press or media role is crucial, you will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and competence in the digital space.
Essential:
- Experience working in a communications or media role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An understanding of how to optimise audience reach through a mix of media channels
- Able to select appropriate visuals to improve the impact of communication
- Demonstrating techniques and strategies for handling journalists
- Drafting quality communications materials such as press releases, press packs, and lines to take
- A degree in Journalism, Media or Communications or equivalent qualification would be advantageous but is not essential
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Delivering at Pace
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Competency 3: Implementation – Press and Media
The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other Benefits For Army Civil Servants Include:
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
- Highly competitive pension scheme
- Personal and professional development of skills
- Alternative working patterns for many roles
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave
- 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
- Learning and Development
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD 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. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
At Application You Will Be Asked To Provide a Personal Statement Of No More Than 750 Words. Please Note That It Is Essential That Your Statement Provides Evidence That You Have The Knowledge And Recent Practical Experience For Each Of The Following Selection Criteria In Your Application:
- Experience working in a communications or media role
- An understanding of how to optimise audience reach through a mix of media channels
- Selecting appropriate visuals to improve the impact of communication
- Demonstrating techniques and strategies for handling journalists
- Drafting quality communications materials such as press releases, press packs, and lines to take
At interview you will be assessed against the following -
Behaviours - Communicating and Influencing; Delivering at Pace; Making Effective Decisions; Seeing the Bigger Picture
Experience - you will be asked experience based questions
Technical - taken from the Competency Framework - technical specifications - GCS
Competency 3 - Press and Media - must be able to demonstrate technical capabilities in the following -
- An awareness of the news agenda and emerging news events generally, and an understanding of how to optimise audience reach through a mix of media channels
- Selecting appropriate visuals to improve the impact of communication (for example, photography and infographics)
- Adherence to all relevant policies, legislation and guidance for delivery of communication (including for example propriety, diversity, language, social media, and corporate branding guidelines and requirements)
- Demonstrating techniques and strategies for handling journalists. Responding quickly to media requests and points of escalation
- Drafting quality communications materials such as press releases, press packs, and lines to take
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
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 security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
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 security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
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) (opens in a new window)
- 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
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
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 : Karen Buchanan
- Email : [email protected]
- Email : [email protected]
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [email protected].
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