Completing your application

Application pack contents

To apply for a job with us, you must complete an online application form through our online recruitment portal (link opens in new window).

Two documents are available to download for each advertised post:

• Job description and employee specification
• Terms and conditions

You should download and keep both documents for each post you apply for as they will not be available after the application closing date.

What each document includes 

Job description – this explains the purpose and main tasks of the job. 

Employee specification – this explains the skills and experience you need. 

This may include:

• qualifications 
• professional memberships 
• skills and experience 

It also includes: 

• Essential criteria: you must meet these to move to the next stage. 
• Desirable criteria: these may be used if there are many applications. Not all jobs use desirable criteria.

You can still apply if you meet the essential criteria but not the desirable criteria. 

Application form

We use your application form to assess if you meet the criteria. 

You must clearly show how you meet the requirements in the employee specification. 

Please note

• the essential criteria will be different for each job 
• make sure to use the correct application form for the job you are applying for 
• do not send a CV or extra documents as we will not consider additional attachments 
• make sure all questions are answered before you submit your form 
• fields marked with an asterisk (*) must be completed 
• We cannot accept any information after the closing date. 

Top tips

• Answer each question in the correct section 
• The panel will not read information across sections
• Include clear evidence for each requirement
• Stay within the word limits 
• Check your application for spelling and clarity 
• Download a copy of your application after you submit it 
• Submit your application well before the closing date 

The job webpage includes: 

• job description and employee specification 
• terms and conditions 
• the application form 

This information will not be available after the job closes. You should download and save these documents while the job is open.