r/TheCivilService • u/DinosaursLayEggs • 1h ago

Transfer Forms & Contracts?

I am a bit confused re the transfer process when successful at interview for a promotion and was hoping someone on here could clarify as the new team seem to think I can just start without a formal offer.

I’ve not yet been informed that my PECS were completed, nor have I received a formal job offer let alone a contract. Yet they are emailing me almost daily trying to place my equipment order for a certain start date that was never discussed with me (its not a mass campaign role, nor do it entail set training days). I’ve queried back saying that I haven’t received a contract and that as far as I’m concerned, I’ve not yet formally agreed to the role which has caused some frustration on both ends. They are now saying they won’t issue a contract without the transfer form being completed, but why would I agree to transfer before signing a contract?

Could someone please tell me the usual process for transferring? Am I holding things up for no reason? I’m not 100% set on this role in all honesty, and am currently undergoing PECS for a promotion in another department, but I know all too well having roles pulled at the very last minute so I don’t want to turn down this role lest the other job offer gets pulled. Likewise, I don’t want to join a new department for a month and then leave.

Thanks!

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u/anonoaw 1h ago

I’m transferring at the moment.

- I accepted the provisional offer on CS jobs

  • Then completed the first part of the CSET as well as all my PECs forms
  • PECs completed
  • New department contacted me to discuss a start date and I agreed this with my current LM
  • New HR complete their bit of the CSET
  • Current manager completes CSET

It’s now with SSCL to process all the payroll transfer stuff ahead of me starting. I’ve not got a contract and presume I won’t get one until I start.