Applications
Interested in joining HMGCC? You can view all of our current vacancies on the link below.
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Eligibility
You can join us if:
- You are over the age of 17 years (however if you are successful you will not be able to start work prior to your 18th birthday), and
- You are a British citizen, and
- You have been a resident in the UK for 7 of the last 10 years (however we will still consider your application if you have lived overseas with your parents, studied abroad or served overseas with HM Forces), and
- You haven’t applied for the same role within the last 12 months. (You are, however, able to apply for a different role.)
Please note we are unable to accept your application if you are an undischarged bankrupt.
Security Vetting
The security vetting process will begin if your initial application is successful and we ask you to come for an interview.
Vetting is so important because we need to be sure that all our people are reliable and trustworthy.
Everyone who works at HMGCC is security cleared to the very highest levels. When you join us you will have completed a comprehensive vetting process that can take between four and six months after you have been given your initial offer. It’s not long when you consider you could end up with a fantastic career for life.
If, after your application, you are asked for interview, you'll need to fill in the security forms. You will receive login details to complete your security forms online. There is a lot of personal information required in these forms so please start completing them as soon as possible to avoid any delays with your application.
Please bring photographic I.D. with you when you come to any interviews or visits to site.
Use of AI in applications
We welcome candidates keen to embrace new technologies, which is an important part of working in national security.
The application process is an opportunity to tell us about yourself and show us what you can do. Therefore, if you use AI to help with your application, it is important that use of AI is done in a way that is secure and does not distort your application.
AI cannot be used during the online tests stage of your application, which need to be undertaken without any third-party assistance.
If you choose to use it in your application, as you are about to apply for a job in national security it is important that you Protect Your Privacy: When using AI, avoid entering the names of organisations and your personal data (like your name, date of birth, address, etc.). Take steps to delete your data after you no longer require it being in the AI platform. We would suggest looking at guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre - ChatGPT and LLMs: what's the risk - NCSC.GOV.UK
There is widely available guidance online about how to use AI prompts effectively, the weaknesses and limitations of AI including its propensity to make up information. Whether you choose to use AI or not, please ensure your application showcases the real you, is accurate and error free.
Please check individual campaign details for any unique information.
Application Process
Apply
Initial screening
2-4 weeks after closing date
Selection process
4 weeks after closing date
Test
(If required)
Complete a personality questionnaire and security documents
Face to face / phone interview HR / Technical / Occupational Psychologist
We'll contact you in writing with our decision on your application
Vetting interview & drug test.
HMGCC presentation
Candidate acceptance
Vetting & vetting decision
Decision in approximately three months
Contract signing
Induction & start date
Hints and Tips
- Study the ‘Essential’ and ‘Desirable’ criteria for the position and answer all the questions on your application in full
- Tailor your CV to show us how your skills match our job description
- Don’t be afraid to shout about what you can do
Before your interview, prepare in advance by looking at the job description advertised and thinking of examples of times when you have displayed these attributes to share with your interviewer. Each job will have specific competencies, so it’s definitely worth checking them out.
Part of our assessment process is that we ask you to attend a HR interview which assesses you against our core competencies; these are based on the following so as part of your preparation have a think of some examples of these too. Remember, you can bring some notes in to your interview to use as a prompt.
Future
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Driving Innovation and Change
- Continuously Developing
People
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Collaboratively
- Leading Inclusively
Delivery
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering Outcomes
- Providing Customer Value
As previously mentioned, the vetting process is so important because we need to be sure that all our people are reliable and trustworthy. Vetting does take a while to process and this can take 3 - 4 months depending on your personal circumstances although, please don't worry if it takes a little longer. It might also feel a little intrusive at times but please be assured your information will be kept purely between the vetting officer and yourself. Confidentially is at the forefront of the process. If you have any questions about the vetting process, please feel free to ask us at any of the face to face stages in the process.
We realise that some of our candidates may have experimented with drugs in the past and this need not be a bar to your application. However, taking illegal drugs, legal highs or psychoactive substances is incompatible with holding security clearance and we have a strict no drugs policy. You will be required to undergo a drugs test, that involves taking a very small hair sample, during the application process so you should adhere to our policy from the point of application onwards.
The point of application is the date you submit your application.