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If you are a recent or upcoming graduate with a strong interest in technology, who is looking to kickstart a career in eDiscovery, then the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking for a motivated eDiscovery Intern to join our renowned eDiscovery Team on a fixed-term basis.
The CMA is the UK’s world-leading government body established to make sure competition works in consumers’ favour and businesses treat their customers fairly. Our eDiscovery Team uses their technical expertise in the investigation, collation, processing and analysis of digital material to support the critical cases undertaken by the CMA. Through combined project teams, they are building a cutting-edge eDiscovery capability for the CMA that combines both commercial and in house technologies.
As an eDiscovery Intern at the CMA, you will have the chance to work alongside a team of technical experts at the forefront of their field. This role will immerse you in challenging eDiscovery projects with complex data and workflows, where you will work closely with our clients, providing support in all aspects of data processing, manipulation, and document review. You will update the case management system with meticulous notes and will assist with the troubleshooting of complex technical queries. Additionally, you will provide essential administrative support for internal users of our document review platform, Nuix Discover.
We are seeking candidates with a recent or upcoming bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as digital forensics, computer science, or equivalent experience in eDiscovery operations, legal casework, or evidence review practice. To excel in this role, you must possess excellent technical and problem-solving skills, along with a proactive attitude towards researching and implementing innovative technical solutions. Your ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing, will be key to providing a high-quality service within project deadlines. You will be capable of producing quality results under pressure, by working collaboratively as part of a team and making good judgements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, is expected.
By joining our eDiscovery Team, you will not only gain hands-on experience and valuable training but will also lay the foundation for a successful career in eDiscovery. This role offers a launchpad for growth and development in a dynamic and supportive environment.
We recognise the value of work-life balance, offering hybrid working arrangements and flexible working options including part-time, compressed hours, and job share arrangements. You will be equipped with excellent technology tools and services that facilitate collaboration regardless of your location. Our modern, professional workplaces across the UK provide an exceptional working environment. Furthermore, we proactively promote mental and physical well-being through a diverse range of well-being initiatives, including an employee assistance programme and a supportive network of mental health first aiders.
To find out more about working for the CMA, please visit our careers page:
CMA – Working for the CMA , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)
Or visit our LinkedIn page:
://www.linkedin.com/company/competition-and-markets-authority/
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Benefits
As well as the interesting and varied work you’ll do to contribute to effective competition in the UK, and to ensure consumers get a good deal when buying goods and services, you’ll also benefit from:
Any move to the CMA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.”
Like many other organisations, we operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. We believe this supports us to deliver our best work while allowing the flexibility to maintain balanced and healthy lives. We work at least 40% of our time from our office locations across the UK.
If you’re already a civil servant being appointed on level transfer, you’ll retain your existing terms, including annual leave. If you are being promoted you’ll receive either a 10% pay increase or the new grade minimum, whichever is the greater. Applicants new to the civil service can be considered for appointment at a salary higher than the starting point indicated above, but not more than the advertised mid-point, depending on skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications.
We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We want a diverse workforce that reflects the consumers we serve. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnically diverse people, people with a disability, people with diverse gender identities and from people of different ages.
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnically diverse people, people with a disability, and people with diverse gender identities.
We are an accredited Disability Confident Employer and disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview
Our Values
The CMA delivers impactful outcomes for people, business and the UK economy. We are Ambitious and Evidence-based, and always strive for Excellence. We treat everyone with Respect, and are Collaborative and Inclusive.
Everything we do is underpinned by the Civil Service values: Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality and Objectivity.
Things you need to know
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and an online application form. Further details about application requirements are listed on the application form.
The selection process will comprise of the sift (CV & application review) and an interview. Arrangements for the interview will be enclosed in the invitation. Interviews will be either conducted either virtually, by Microsoft Teams, or in-person at a CMA office.
An initial sift based on criteria 1 and 2 (Lead Criteria) may be held if a large number of applications are received. If your application progresses to a full sift, all elements of the essential criteria listed under Person Specification (above and in the attached role profile) will then be considered.
The sift will take place week commencing 03 July 2023
If your application is successful you will be invited to attend an interview. You will be notified via email to log-in to your Civil Service Account and book your interview slot. You will be sent an email with full details of your arrangements for interview.
Interviews will be held week commencing 17 July 2023.
The interview will be a 45 minute -1 hour panel interview where you will be asked questions based on the Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills outlined in the role profile.
Reasonable adjustments
We want to make sure no one is at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process.
For example, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you are deaf, a Language Service Professional. You might also require additional time to complete a timed assessment or a sign language interpreter to support with the relaying of information.
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
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