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RLSS UK Application for Employment

Position Applied For: Community Drowning Prevention Co-ordinator

JOB APPLICATION GUIDANCE NOTES

Thank you for your interest in working with the RLSS UK. This is a guide to assist you with your application.

Please read the following carefully before filling out the application form.

Please complete the form and email to

Ensure that you complete all the questions, if some parts are not relevant, then please write

‘not applicable’ or N/A in the space.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other
Surname:
Forenames:
Home Address:
Post Code:
Tele:
Mobile:
Email:
N.I. Number:
Have you made any previous applications to RLSS? Yes No
If your application is successful when could you start:
If you have left your employment, please give the date and reason for leaving.
Date: Reason:
Are you a British Citizen? Yes No
Do you:
Have any connections at RLSS UK? Yes No
Require a work permit? Yes No
Hold a full clean driving licence? Yes No
How did you hear about the vacancy?
Charity Jobs RLSS UK Website Other
Other:
Qualifications
From / To / Education Establishment / Subject / Grade and date awarded
FURTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Please indicate details of any other qualifications, training courses undertaken, and membership of any professional bodies you consider relevant to this position
CURRENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT:
Name of Employer:
Type of Company/Organisation:
Position Held:
Permanent: Casual: Fixed Term:
Date Appointed:
Please give a brief summary of your duties:

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

Please list your previous 10 year employment history in chronological order. Account for any periods not spent in employment e.g. full time education or other circumstances.

Dates
From and To / Name and address of employer / Job Title, main duties and responsibilities / Salary/benefits / Reason for leaving

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

In this section you should describe all the skills, abilities, knowledge and experience you have and think are

relevant to the post - including any experience you may have gained outside employment, for example voluntary

work or work undertaken whilst at school or college. You should describe any specific areas of responsibility

you may have had, particular achievements and how you think you could contribute to the RLSS. Please do

not forget to include any IT experience particularly word, excel, anything else, as they may be applicable to

the position.

WHY ARE YOU APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION?
To help with the selection process we would like to know why you would like to work for RLSS UK and why this position is of interest to you.

Guiding Principles

To further help with the selection process we would like to know about how you would mirror the RLSS UK

Guiding Principles.

Please answer the following questions:

Customer Centric is the first of the four guiding principles and is about putting our ‘customers’ at the heart of all we do.
Please give an example of when you have put a customer/colleague first:
Responsive is the second guiding principle and is about how you react and your pace of reaction.
Please describe a situation when you responded quickly and why it was important:
Innovative this is the third guiding principle and is about being aware of the need for creativity and continuous improvement.
Please give an example of when you have spotted the need for improvement and came up with a innovative solution:
Collaboration this is the fourth guiding principle and is about being aware of the need work with others.
Please give an example of when you have worked with others outside of your direct team in order to achieve an objective:
REFERENCES: Please supply the name and address of 2 unrelated persons including where possible your present or previous employers. References may be taken up prior to any offer of employment unless you have indicated otherwise below. Any job offer will be subject to satisfactory references.
Name:
Position:
Address:
Post Code:
Tele:
Email:
Name:
Position:
Address:
Post Code:
Tele:
Email:
I do not wish references to be taken up prior to any offer of employment
DISABILITY
As an equal opportunities employer the Charity wishes to assist and support disabled applicants through the recruitment process. Please let us know of any special requirements.
CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
Have you ever been convicted or cautioned for any criminal offences or received a reprimand or written warning?
Yes No
DATA PROTECTION:
For the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998, you consent to RLSS UK processing personal data, including sensitive personal data of which you are the data subject.
DECLARATION
I can confirm the information I have given to you on this form is correct and understand any false statements may cause sufficient grounds for cancelling any agreement made.
Signature: Date:

RLSS UK - 2014