Recruitment Process

Application Process

The recruitment process will be carried out in-line with "Nolan Principles", which underpin the Commissioner for Public Appointments Code of Practice. These principles ensure that fair, open and transparent processes are in place to ensure the correct people are appointed to IFCAs, to guarantee public confidence in the procedure.

Further information can be found at: www.publicappointmentscommissioner.org/Code_of_Practice/ef8446f3551.html (link opens in a new window)

The recruitment process will be open, transparent, objective and fair for all candidates.

The closing date for the receipt of all applications is 12 midnight on Monday 26th April 2010. We cannot guarantee that late applications will be accepted. It would help us if you could quote reference: IFCA0001 in all communications.

Should you have any queries regarding these appointments, or require any further information on the application process, please contact us using the phone number 01256 383669 or e-mail verity.holloway@capita.co.uk

Selection Process

Once the closing date has passed, shortlisting for informal interviews will take place. This will be done regionally by a team of members of the DEFRA / MMO project team and Independent Assessors. Applications will be assessed against the role profile.

If you are successful at shortlist you will be invited to discuss your application. These interviews will be held regionally. Final decisions on appointments will be made upon a combination of the information contained in the application form and our discussions with you.

Offers of appointment will be made in writing following the interviews.

Successful or not, we promise to let you know the outcome of your application. Feedback is available on request.

Recruitment Process	Timescale
Advertising & Communications Campaign Commences – Opening date for applications	28th January 2010
Closing date	26th April 2010
Shortlisting	Completed by w/c 17th May 2010
Invitation to interview	During w/c 17th May 2010
Letters to unsuccessful candidates	During w/c 17th May 2010
Regional Interviews	1st June - 13th July 2010
Letters to successful / unsuccessful candidates	w/c 2nd August 2010
Shadow IFCAs in place	Early Autumn 2010

Equal Opportunities

The MMO is committed to providing real equality of opportunity irrespective of race, nationality, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender assignment, work pattern, or membership or non-membership of a Trade Union.

You are asked to complete the Equal Opportunities questionnaire but can reassure you that it will be removed before your application is assessed. It is used for monitoring the selection process only. If you do not wish to have these details recorded please return the form uncompleted.