Jobapplication form:Researcher (fixed term contract)

The application form plays the most important part in our selection process. It is on the basis of the form that we decide whether you will be short listed for interview or not. Please do not send us your CV because it may include the kind of personal details that our equal opportunities policy does not allow us to show the Selection Panel. Please note that this form will be kept on file for 6 months.

  1. Applicant information

Title / First name / Last name
Home address
City / Post code
Telephone / Email address
Mobile Number / Where did you hear about this vacancy?
  1. Education, training and qualifications (from GCSE level)

Please give as much detail as you can, starting with secondary school. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.

Date from / Date to
Date qualification awarded
Name of school/college
Address
Major subjects studied
Qualifications obtained
(level/grade)
Date qualification awarded
Name of school/college
Address
Major subjects studied
Qualifications obtained
(level/grade)
Date from / Date to
Date qualification awarded
Name of school/college
Address
Major subjects studied
Qualifications obtained
(level/grade)
Date from / Date to
Date qualification awarded
Name of school/college
Address
Major subjects studied
Qualifications obtained
(level/grade)
  1. Other courses or opportunities

Provide here details of any other courses or opportunities which enabled you to acquire training/skills appropriate to the vacant position and not stated in sections 4 or 5, including memberships of professional associations.

  1. Employment and other experience relevant to your application

Please start with your current/most recent job. Only a summary is required here. Detailed information can be given in section 5. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.

Date from / Date to
Company / Job title
Address
Telephone
Salary
Responsibilities
Reason for leaving
Date from / Date to
Company / Job title
Address
Telephone
Salary
Responsibilities
Reason for leaving
Date from / Date to
Company / Job title
Address
Telephone
Salary
Responsibilities
Reason for leaving
Date from / Date to
Company / Job title
Address
Telephone
Salary
Responsibilities
Reason for leaving
  1. Statement in support of application

Write a short paragraph on each of the criteria listed in the Person Specification to show why you would be suitable for the role ofResearcher (fixed term), this should be no more than two A4 sides. You should read all the Person Specification criteria before completing this section.

The post will be offered to the person who demonstrates to the Selection Panel that they can best satisfy the selection criteria through their education or training, the positions they have held and the skills required. It is worth remembering that sometimes activities not related to work have allowed you to gain additional skills and experience.

Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.

  1. Work details

Please give us dates of any holidays you have already arranged
Do you require a work permit? / Yes No
  1. References

Please give the full details of two people who we can contact for professional references, one of whom should be your current employer. The referees must be able to comment on your knowledge, experience and your ability to do the job you have applied for.

Personal or academic referees should be given only when there is no previous employer to which reference can be made.

Referee 1

Full name
Job title/relationship
Company
Address
Telephone / Email
May we approach this referee before interview? / Yes No

Referee 2

Full name
Job title/relationship
Company
Address
Telephone / Email
May we approach this referee before interview? / Yes No
  1. Disclaimer and signature

I confirm that the information in this application form is correct. I understand that any false information or deliberate omissions which may impact upon or affect my ability to perform this role will disqualify me from employment or may render me liable for dismissal.

I agree that the information I have supplied can be stored on computer or held manually in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

I consent to Equality Challenge Unit (and their professional advisers) using and keeping information I have provided on this application form or elsewhere as part of the recruitment process and/or personal information supplied by third parties such as referees, relating to my application or future employment.

I understand that the information provided will be used to make a decision regarding my suitability for employment and if successful the information will be used to form my personnel record and will be retained for the duration of my employment. If I am not successful, I understand that Equality Challenge Unit will retain the form for 6 months after which time it will be destroyed. I agree that Equality Challenge Unit may contact me in the event of there being any other vacancies for which I may be suitable. We do continue to keep anonymous information for monitoring purposes principally to comply with anti-discrimination legislation.

Signature / Date

Applications must be submitted as a word document

Please return the completed form to: HR (recruitment)

By email to:

By post to: Equality Challenge Unit, First Floor, Westminster Tower, 3 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SP

Before:Tuesday 16 January 2018 at 12 noon(late applications will not be accepted)

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