What is the Information Commissioner's Office graduate scheme application process?

Information Commissioner's Office's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Application, then Online interview, then Assessment centre.

Does Information Commissioner's Office sponsor visas for graduates?

The ICO's new two year graduate scheme states in its eligibility list that candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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Last checked 2026-10-03 against Information Commissioner's Office's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Information Commissioner's Office. How we check

At a glance

ICO Graduate Schemegraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No3 stages
ICO Sandwich Placement Scheme, in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan Universityplacement
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No

How Information Commissioner's Office recruits

September 2026 intake (applications closed 15 March 2026); no 2027 intake published. 3 stages, from Information Commissioner's Office's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Information Commissioner's Office names them.

Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source

Application
Application form
CV and application questions submitted on Workday.
“Application: Submit your CV and complete application questions on Workday.”
Source
2
Online interview
Other stage
A short online interview of 15 to 20 minutes. The page does not say whether it is live or recorded.
- about 20 minutes
“Online interview : A short 15-20 minute interview.”
Source
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Assessment centre with a presentation, a group exercise and an interview.
“Assessment centre : Includes a presentation, group exercise, and interview.”
Source

Visa sponsorship

ICO Graduate Scheme
The ICO's new two year graduate scheme states in its eligibility list that candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
“You must have the Right to Work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.”
ICO Sandwich Placement Scheme, in partnership
The ICO's 12 month sandwich placement is run with Manchester Metropolitan University and requires the right to work for the whole placement without sponsorship.
“You must have the Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the placement without requiring sponsorship.”

Information Commissioner's Office on the Home Office sponsor register

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Common questions

What is the Information Commissioner's Office graduate scheme application process?: Information Commissioner's Office's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Application, then Online interview, then Assessment centre.
Does Information Commissioner's Office sponsor visas for graduates?: The ICO's new two year graduate scheme states in its eligibility list that candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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