I have recently been accepted for a position with the Forensic Science Service. They sent me lots of forms to fill in about Counter Terriorist Convictions and Criminal Convictions and then the last question asked very open about whether I had any substantial financial difficulties that would affect me doing this role. I answered no, as I did not feel an IVA was substantial and would definately not affect me doing my role, Does anyone know anything about this as to what an IVA would be classed as. If they had asked outright I would have answered yes, but I believed this to be meaning bancruptcy. Was I right?
An IVA is something that you need to notify them about. If it is anything like the Police Service, you may have a problem being accepted, particularly as there are an awful lot of people applying for the same sort of position.
I think you should be truthful with them.
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Hi Tina
An IVA is a legally binding agreement meaning it is listed by the Insolvency Service. However, that is the only public place it is listed and will not appear on any CRB checks. I’m not 100% sure on what certain government departments require in terms of financial admissions but should the question arise, then be open and honest. I have seen postings on here before similar to this and I do believe it hasn’t been an issue, but I sure someone will clarify more for me.
'The last question asked very open about whether I had any substantial financial difficulties that would affect me doing this role'
Tha fact that you are in an IVA means your financial situation is under control and makes you less of a security threat than someone who has hidden their debts. The same would apply to being bankrupt as I do not see how it could affect your ability to do your job.
As Declan says it is always worth being open but in my opinion you answered the question correctly.
Regardless of whether or not you are sorting your debts out, I think that you should notify them of the situation.
I know police forces need to be notified, I have no idea about the FSS but would think it could be something similar.
Perhaps an anonymous phone call to their HR might help.
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I with Michael and Andy - you have taken control and dealt with the situation - the job you are doing is not going to involve money by the sounds of it so shouldn't have any impact!
Hope all goes well
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I don't deal with money, but if I were applying for a job within the police force then I would have to declare an IVA.
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Unless it asks and mentions IVA or bankruptcy I would say you have no need to tell them after all it wont affect your role so why would you need to tell them
I agree that it is a very open question and the answer I would give is no if I didnt believe it would affect my job. They havent given any examples of what they consider 'substantial' or how the role may be affected? Had they been specific then it may be different; you DID have finacial difficulties but have (or are) now dealing with them.
I would be totally honest and tell them. That way there are no worries.
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The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
Bob Marley. http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk
Hi
Had they asked about either bankruptcy or an IVA then as Jan and Skippy rightly state you must answer this truthfully. However the question is a little ambiguous and can be interpreted in many ways.
Regards
I would not recommend that you disclose the IVA - as the question posed does not require you to. It relies upon your own interpretation which can be neither provable nor non provable.
