Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) scheme for Vacancy Managers

Last updated 14 June 2022

‘Going Forward into Employment’ (GFiE) is a government endorsed employment scheme which offers opportunities for people on release from Prison or under supervision in the Community.  The scheme enables civil service departments to directly recruit individuals within two years of completing their custodial or community sentence to fixed term roles of up to 24 months (that can subsequently be made permanent).

At the heart of the Strategy are two priorities:

  • To continue to increase the representation of currently under-represented groups at all levels across the Civil Service,
  • To focus on inclusion to build our culture and reputation as a place that attracts, develops, retains and fully engages all the diverse talent across our organisation.

NB: Certain conviction exclusions apply.

Criteria for submitting roles

Roles submitted for recruitment via GFiE must meet the following criteria:

  1. Graded at Probation Band 2-3 (MoJ Band F-D or HMPPS Band 2-4)
  2. Fixed-term appointment for up to 24 months
  3. Not require National Security Clearance (CTC,SC,DV)
  4. Approved and supported by the Business areas Deputy Director (Regional Probation Director), or equivalent for inclusion within the GFiE scheme

NB:  The recruitment process can take up to 15 weeks.  This can be longer or shorter, depending on the turnaround of actions by vacancy managers and applicants.

Vacancy referral process

Step Action Documents and forms
1. Identify a vacancy suitable for the GFiE scheme  
2. Complete the following forms:

1.     Vacancy Submission Form

2.     Choose specific Job Description (JES template)

3.     Complete the GFIE example job description template

Email these 3  documents to GFIE@justice.gov.uk, Life Chance Resourcing, MoJ People Group.  This team will manage uploading to appropriate systems

PLEASE NOTE: There is no need to advertise this role through the normal recruitment process as GFIE is an approved exception to the fair and open recruitment principles – read more
3. Interview Process

You will be contacted regarding suitable candidates for interview

NB:  Provide feedback to all applicants (including those not interviewed) within 5 days

 Guidance for Interviews
4. Provisional Job Offer

If a Candidate has a successful interview and you wish to offer the role, email GFIE@justice.gov.uk and let him know.

(Anthony’s team will manage the process of uploading vacancy and candidate details onto Oleeo and liaising with SSCL.  They will commence the vetting process including the Right to Work check).

Complete the following form:

Vacancy Manager completes the Workplace Risk Assessment form and sends to Anthony Andrews

 Complete the Workplace Risk Assessment Form
5. Line Manager contacts candidate to agree start date Guidance for Line Managers

If you would like to talk to someone about this process and/or seek advice about a role please contact GFIE@justice.gov.uk.