Recruitment
This page explains the recruitment policy and includes information about the pay and grading structure at the Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD).
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Our recruitment policy
We are committed to fair and open competition, and believe it is vital to find the best available person for the job. Spending time to secure the best candidate in the field is critical to the success of our organisation.
To deliver our aims, we are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a mutually rewarding career experience. Our employees bring with them valuable qualifications, experience and skills from previous employment or outside interests. And in return, we offer a wide range of opportunities and benefits.
Positions may be offered on a permanent or fixed term basis in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles. Go to the Civil Service Commissioners’ website, which you can find on the right hand side of this page, to find out more about the Recruitment Principles.
Benefits of working for us
We are an equal opportunities employer and take our goal as a diverse employer very seriously. We aim to provide an enabling environment to meet the varying needs of our workforce including:
- work-life balance;
- flexible working patterns including part-time, compressed hours, job-share and flexible working hours;
- access to ‘Gold Standard’ Civil Service pension scheme with substantial employer contribution;
- season ticket loans;
- 25 days annual leave on entry, rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service;
- leave for adoption, paternity, maternity and professional and academic studies;
- excellent opportunities for learning and development.
Health and wellbeing
Our offices are easily accessible by public transport and fully equipped with an on-site restaurant and gymnasium.
We also offer our employees:
- free eye care tests;
- discounted rates with leading healthcare service providers;
- sports and social club with various activities and events;
- Cycle2Work scheme;
- Employee Assistance Programme.
