Timeline
Closing date for applications: Sunday 5th June at 23:59
How to apply
All applications should be sent DBS@allenlane.co.uk
Please clearly specifiy the role you wish to apply for in the subject heading.
In order to apply for these posts please submit:
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Your CV (max. 4 pages) in Word format not PDF;
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A personal statement in Word format not PDF, limited to no more than two sides of A4, first stating your motivations to apply and then describing how you meet the role specific requirements given your skills and experience.
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A completed Diversity Monitoring Form (PLEASE DOWNLOAD HERE). If you do not wish to provide a declaration on any of the particular characteristics, you will have the option to select ‘prefer not to say’. The information you provide when submitting your application will help us monitor our progress towards the Civil Service becoming the most inclusive employer by 2020. See the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for more information.
If invited to interview you will assessed on your experience, technical skills as well as the behaviours in the success profiles framework based on the job description.
A reserve list may be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for candidates who met the pass mark at interview but were not offered a role.
At the Disclosure & Barring Service we have an incredibly broad remit; our work touches every citizen of the country. So, it’s important our employees come from the widest possible range of backgrounds, bringing us the widest possible range of perspectives and ways of thinking. We are committed to ensuring that all staff are able to realise their potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, people with disabilities, LGBT+, as they are currently under-represented in DBS at this grade level. Appointments will be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition.
