Process & Timelines

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

This role is being competed in accordance in the spirit of the Governance Code on Public Appointments, which sets out the regulatory framework for public appointments processes. The Code is based on three core principles – merit, openness and fairness. Our intention is that the Windrush Commissioner be added to the Public Appointments Order in Council, the details for which can be found here.

An Advisory Assessment Panel (Panel) will sift applications, assessing each application against the essential criteria, to produce a shortlist. Subject to Ministerial agreement, they will then conduct interviews to ascertain which candidates are appointable to the role.

The Panel will be chaired by Matthew Rycroft KCMG CBE (Home Office Permanent Secretary). The Chair’s role will be to ensure that the appointment is made in accordance with the Governance Code. In addition, the panel will comprise of Joanna Rowland (Director General, Customer Services Group Home Office), Jan Gower (Home Office Non-Executive Director), Professor Martin Levermore MBE DL, and Michael Fuller QPM as an independent panel member.

At the short-listing meeting the selection panel will assess each application against the essential criteria and decide who to invite for interview. If you are shortlisted, you may be asked to take part in a series of assessments which may include a staff engagement exercise. These assessments will not result in a pass or fail decision. Rather, they are designed to support the panel’s decision making and highlight areas for the panel to explore further at interview.

The final decision to appoint to this role rests with the Home Secretary. Appointable candidates may be invited to meet with Ministers before a final decision is made. As a result, there may be a delay in informing candidates of the outcome of the competition.

We encourage a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people.

Please note: Expenses incurred by candidates during the recruitment process will not be reimbursed except in exceptional circumstances and only when agreed in advance with the Home Office Public Appointments Team.