Posting my timeline for hiring here as this thread has helped me alot during this process

5 July 2025 - applied for job on c@g
24 July 2025 - called for interview
8 July 2025 - went for interview, was told 6-8 weeks for outcome
3 September 2025 - got a call from HR, was told successful
4 September 2025 - accepted offer
17 September 2025 - VITAL contacted me
1 Oct 2025 - appointment formalities via Teams

Hope this helps anyone out there!