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Indicative timeline

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change. If you are unable to meet these timeframes, please let us know in your application letter.

The anticipated timetable is as follows:

Advert Closing Date - 23.59 on Monday 20th July 2020

Expected shortlist announcement - week commencing 10th August

Interviews - September 2020

Interview locations will be sent to candidates at a later date. Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process.

Application

To apply for any of these positions, you will need to complete the online application process outlined below to NCA@allenlane.co.uk. This should be completed no later than 23.59 on 20th July 2020:

1. Submit your CV details (in Word format please, not pdf) setting out your career history, including key responsibilities and achievements.

It is essential that your CV reflects the role you are applying for. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any employment gaps within the last two years. Experience will also be assessed from CV.

2. For each position please submit the NCA application form (of no more than 1200 words) (in Word format please, not pdf). DOWNLOAD HERE

Failure to submit both documents (CV and the application form) will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification.

Please ensure that both documents contain your full name.

We encourage all applicants to complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, which can be downloaded here.

Should you encounter any issues with your online application, or if you do not receive acknowledgement of your application within 48 hours, please contact Joe Tyrrell at Allen Lane by calling 020 3031 9632 or emailing NCA@allenlane.co.uk, including the job title in the subject line.

Failure to submit both documents (CV and the application form) will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification.

Please ensure that both documents contain your full name.

We encourage all applicants to complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, which can be downloaded here.

Shortlist

Your application will be acknowledged by Allen Lane.

A panel, including the hiring manager, will then assess your application and select those demonstrating the best fit with the role. They will consider the evidence you have provided against the criteria set out in the person specification section. Failure to address any or all of these may affect your application.

A decision is expected to be made on week commencing 10th August 2020 and all shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome shortly afterwards.

Interviews

The interview process will include a competency based interview and presentation. Information will be shared with all shortlisted candidates.

Offer

Regardless of the outcome, we will notify all candidates as soon as possible

As an Agency we are in a period of growth and as such it is important that we have a steady flow of talent into the organisation. We are recruiting to ensure we have a sufficient supply of high calibre people, with the right skills to help us deliver our business, both now and in the future. We will be making a significant number of appointments immediately following the selection process, and we will be retaining a candidate pool of successful applicants to draw from as vacancies arise for up to 12 months.

If your application is successful and we are unable to offer you a post immediately, you will be invited to join our candidate pool so that we can continue to communicate with you regarding your employment with the Agency, and the incredible work that we do. If over the next 12 months we are able to offer you a position, we will contact you as soon as possible. During this time, you will go through our vetting and pre-employment checks processes. Appointments will be made in adherence to the Civil Service Recruitment Principles and in strict merit order with the highest scoring candidates being appointed first. We will keep you updated throughout your application and whilst in the candidate pool, we wish you every success in this process and are excited for the journey ahead.

If you are not found appointable at the advertised grade you may be offered the lower grade role if you are considered to meet the skills, experience and behaviours for the lower level. The benchmark for appointing to the lower grade is set at the start of each campaign. All offers will be made in merit order.