Our recruitment process
Are you interested in applying for a job with us but want to understand more about our recruitment process?
Application stage
You can apply for our vacancies on greater.jobs. Most vacancies will require you to fill out our application form. This will include your personal details, relevant work history and references, along with a supporting statement.
Your supporting statement should address the About You section of the job profile for the role.
Some vacancies may ask you to apply via CV. There will be information available on what you'll need to provide and where to send your CV to on the job listing.
References
When you complete your application, we'll ask you to provide details of 2 referees. These should be from your last two employers and should be from your manager or supervisor.
Shortlisting
In keeping with our commitment to inclusion, recruiting managers take an anonymised approach to recruiting when shortlisting your application form. They will use the supporting information section of your application and your work history to assess your suitability for the role against the requirements listed.
You'll be notified of the outcome of your application form via email and if successful you'll be invited to book an interview slot.
Interviews
When preparing for the interview, you should familiarise yourself with the job profile. The About You section of the job profile contains the criteria that will be assessed at interview stage. You can prepare for interview by ensuring that you have clear examples relating to how you have met these criteria.
Offer stage and pre-employment checks
If you're offered the job after interviewing, you'll be sent a conditional offer detailing your new role. Along with the conditional contract and offer letter, our team will be in touch regarding your pre-employment checks.
The pre-employment checks that you will need to undertake will depend on the role that you've applied for. These checks may include:
- right to work in the UK
- Disclosure and Barring Service checks. The information provided will be dealt with in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice
- gaps in employment
- reference checks. We will request references prior to issuing your conditional contract
- pre-employment health declaration
- qualification checks
Apply
Search our dedicated online jobs site for our current vacancies.
Further support
If you have any questions or need more advice then get in touch with us.