Think to Protect
Application and Selection
First of all, please ensure that you have read through all the relevant documentation relating to the position you are applying for; each of the Person Specification, Job Description, Notes to Candidates and ‘Competency Questions’ documents contain important information that will both help you to apply and ensure that you apply correctly.
It is essential that you complete all sections of the application form, providing evidence of your abilities and experience in each of the required competency areas. The answers you provide to the competency questions will be used to determine whether we will invite you for the next stage of the recruitment process so please take time to complete these fully.
Candidates who pass the competency sift will be invited to attend a Core Skills Assessment in Croydon. Successful candidates will then be invited to an assessment consisting of a presentation and interview. This will be held during April/May 2008 at Sandridge, Herts or Horsham, West Sussex; you will be contacted nearer the time with the relevant details.
Application form
You should complete all sections of the form and submit it to us as soon as possible or by the closing date and time of 12.00 noon on Wednesday 26th March.
If you have a disability that makes it impossible for you to apply, or if you have any other queries please call 0845 055 0260
Alternatively, you can email us at HOSDB@barkers.co.uk.
To apply for any of these positions, please click on the online application form. Please fill out the application form as per the instructions provided therein, making sure to choose the correct role you are applying for.
Please be aware that there are a series of questions in the application form which will provide us with specific information about your suitability for the post. These questions relate to some of the skills and abilities that are required to work effectively within the Home Office Scientific Development Branch.
The questions therefore ask you to provide clear examples and evidence of what you have done in your work that demonstrate your suitability. One of the best indicators of how you will perform in this role is your performance in previous situations. Your response to these questions will be used to assess your initial application.
Please limit the number of words you write to a maximum of around 200 per section. Your examples should be recent.
Good Luck!
The average person sees a laptop. The alert person sees a weapon. The successful applicant sees a solution.
