On a DMP - Will I pass Fit & Proper Test

swc12345

Hi
First time poster. I'm on a DMP which I've been on since 2008. In 2010 I left the public sector of a job in consultancy, and have recently applied for a new job with a large consultancy firm. I've been made a job offer, and in the paper that was sent through I've been asked to complete a Fit & Proper Test, and a Security Clearance which includea a credit check. I've contacted the firms HR Team and have advised that I'm on a DMP (there wasn't any questions regarding my financial circumstances during the interviews that I had previously) and they have advised to provide details of my DMP on the form and this will be reviewed by their clearance team. Likewise I've contacted the company completing the security clearance - they advised that for the checks they do the main issue is I'm not seen to be tyring to hide anything and provide as much information as possible.

Have cleared over £45k in debt since the DMP started and only have £19k left to go.

Just wondered if anyone else has had any experience in applying for jobs that require completion of Fit & Proper test and security clearance.

Thanks for your help. What a great forum, have previousl read posts, but first time posting.

Will

Mort

I got Security Clearance before the end of my DMP, no CCJ but a number of defaults but I had informed employer of money trouble. It was for the job I was already doing SC was added as an additional requirement.
Don't know what the Fit & Proper test is.

swc12345

Thanks Mort. Reassuring to hear that you got SC clearance whilst on a DMP. The Fit & Proper Test is an FSA test that the company I've been offered the job by use. One of the questions asked about bankruptcy, compromise agreement on being unable to satisfy creditors in the last 10 years. I've provided details of my DMP and that the debts are repaid in full. Spoke to their HR helpline who said that it will be passed to their compliance team to look at. Just hope it all goes okay - new job would enable me to pay off debts even quicker!