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Success Profiles are the recruitment framework used within the Civil Service.
The Civil Service recruits using Success Profiles. This means for each…
The Civil Service recruits using Success Profiles. They help give us the…
Information about changing requirements for UK nationals travelling to countries in the Schengen area.
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances.
An overview of what the vetting process involves and your responsibilities when you apply for and hold security clearance.
Guidance for job applicants completing an online test through Civil Service Jobs.
Guidance on the pre-employment screening of civil servants, members of the armed forces, temporary staff and government contractors.
Browse a list of available government grants and see if you're eligible to apply for them.
How to move between departments and agencies, including completing the Civil Service Employee Transfer form.
Privacy notice for processing personal data during National Security Vetting (NSV).
The National Risk Register outlines the most serious risks facing the United Kingdom
This PPN provides the new Social Value Model focussing on boosting British Jobs and Skills.
How the government classifies information assets to ensure they are appropriately protected.
This guide sets out the dataset specifications for the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) 2026 to 2027 national exercise and NFI council tax single person discount 2026 to 2027 and 2027 to 2028 exercises.
Contact details for local resilience forums in the UK, and information about what they do.
These short videos address common concerns and preconceptions which applicants may have about national security vetting.
Use this form to send a message to the Cabinet Office.
Good Practice Guide (GPG) 45 helps you decide how to check someone's identity.
Key policies and guidance for making sourcing decisions for the delivery of public services
How to write a nomination if you want to put someone forward for a national honour.
What is a public appointment and how to apply for one.
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