Timetable

Note: this is an estimated timetable and may be subject to minor change depending on panel availability

Applications close: 21 February 2011

Long listing: w/c 28 February

Preliminary interviews: From 1st March

Short-listing: w/c 18 March

Final panel interviews: w/c 28 March

Final panel interviews are to take place at Defra's offices at:

Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR

Candidates will be able to claim for reasonable expenses incurred travelling to and from interview. Caring expenses to allow candidates to attend the interview may also be reimbursed

Appointments are made by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following the panel interview.

All unsuccessful candidates will be notified and offered appropriate feedback. Those candidates who undergo psychometric testing will be offered professional feedback on their responses.