When completing this form, please use a black pen, or complete on a computer. The space for responses may be too limited in some sections. If you need to add more information, kindly do this on an accompanying sheet.

Applications should be submitted by email to or sent my post to the HR Manager at the address below.

Position applied for:

Personal information

Title:
First Name(s):
Surname(s):
Previous Name (if applicable):
Please confirm the name which you would like Latin Link to use below if different from above.
Preferred First Name:
Permanent address:
Postcode:
Daytime telephone number:
Mobile number:
Email address:

Do you have permission to work permanently in the UK?Yes No

If not, please include details on a separate sheet.

Where did you hear about this vacancy?
Information entered here will not affect the success of your application, but is useful for us to know in accessing where we advertise positions.


This Particular Role and Your Personal Profile

Please briefly outline why you are applying to join Latin Link:
Please outline below why you think you will be suitable for the role, highlighting relevant experience where appropriate:
What do you think are your particular personal characteristics and strengths?:
Are you in full agreement with the Latin Link Basis of Faith, Mission and Ethos Statements? / YesNo
If no, then which parts do you have difficulty with?:
Do you regard yourself as an active Christian? / YesNo
Are you a member of a church at present? / YesNo
Does this church support yourapplication? / Yes No
Name and location of Church
Some of our jobs carry a genuine occupational requirement for a Christian, if this is the case it will be clearly stated on the job description.

Education

Secondary Level Education – Place(s) of Study

Date from / Date to / Name(s) of School(s)/College(s) attended / Location

Academic Qualifications at Secondary Level

Please outline secondary level achievements, starting with the most recent.

Year Taken / Subject / Qualification
(E.g. A level) / Grade Achieved

Further Education – Places of Study and Academic Qualifications

Please outline anyother or further educational achievements (including post graduate and professional qualifications), starting with the most recent.

Year of graduation / Name of Institution
(E.g. University or College) / Course subject / Qualification obtained
(E.g. BSc with honours)

Employment History and References

Employment History

Please outline your previous work experience beginning with the most recent.

In addition to any permanent employment, please include any significant temporary, voluntary or vacation work you consider relevant to the post applied for. If any of your employment was secured via an agency, please ensure you provide their name and location in addition to the company you worked for, on a separate sheet if necessary.

Dates of Employment / Employer / Position Held / Nature of work / Reason for leaving

Referee Contact Details

Please give the names and addresses of three people whom we may approach for a reference.

These should match the categories below as far as possible.All of whom should have known you over the last two years or so:

  • Your church leader or a person in a position of responsibility in your church (not a family member).
  • Your current employer or a person to whom you are accountable in your current employment.
  • A person aware of your experience and work in mission-related service.

We will only contact referees if you are invited to interview.Please indicate if there is a referee you would prefer us to delay contacting before interview.

Church Minister or Pastor
Full Name of Referee(including title):
Church Name and location:
Role of the Referee within church:
Postal Address:
Postcode:
Daytime Telephone:
Email address:
Current or most recent employer:
Full Name of Referee (including title):
Name of Employer (i.e. ‘Latin Link’):
Postal Address:
Postcode:
Daytime Telephone:
Email address:
I am happy for you to contact this referee prior to interview: / YesNo
Other Referee
Full Name of Referee (including title):
Postal Address:
Postcode:
Daytime Telephone:
Email address:
Relationship to you:

Foreign Language Skills

Language / Written skill
(i.e. basic, conversational or fluent) / Oral Skill
(i.e. basic, conversational or fluent)

IT Skills

Do you have a confident working knowledge of (at least) Office 2003 (including Word, Outlook, Powerpoint and Access) and Windows XP?

YesNo

Declarations

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence, other than a spent conviction under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974? Yes No

When answering‘yes’ to this question, please give any details on a separate sheet. In accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to acceptance for every job; all cases will be considered on an individual basis. Latin Link routinely makes DBS checks on successful applicants prior to job offer where the job role deems this to be appropriate in accordance with the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. For further information on this matter in relation to specific roles, contact the HR Manager.

I confirm the facts set out in my application are, to the best of my knowledge, true and complete.

Signed:
Date:

If you are submitting this form by email and you are called to an interview, please bring a signed copy with you on the day of the interview.

Latin Link, 87 London Street, Reading, RG1 4QA

tel. 0118 957 7100 | fax. 0118 957 7115 | email. |

Latin Link is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England 2811525. Registered charity no. 1020826

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