How to apply

The Application Process

Full details of the application process are given in the recruitment pack accompanying the application form for employment.

We regret that the Council is unable to accept CV’s in place of completed application forms.

Referees

You will need to give the names and addresses of two people who can provide references (one of whom must be your present/last employer).

Short-listing

Short-listing of applicants will be based on the extent to which their experience, qualifications and skills match the selection criteria listed in the person specification. In the interests of efficiency and economy it is the policy of the Council not to write to applicants who have not been short-listed. If you have not heard from the Council within one month, it is reasonable to assume that you have not been successful with your application.

Interview Expenses

Candidates who live outside the District will be paid reasonable expenses, as laid down by the Council, for travelling to interview and subsistence. A form and further details will be provided if short-listed.

Canvassing

You must disclose any relationship to a Member of the Council or to any officer of the Council. A candidate who knowingly fails to disclose such a relationship shall be disqualified and, if appointed, shall be liable to dismissal without notice.

Medical Report

All appointments are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory medical report from the Council’s Medical Advisor.

Appointment documentation

For the successful candidate we will need to request the following:

• Qualification certificates
• Driving licence
• Specific reference for those working with children or vulnerable adults
• CRB check (Police check) for specific roles

Relocation

In appropriate circumstances, the Council offers a relocation scheme to contribute towards the cost of moving into the District.

Equal Opportunities

The Council aims to recruit and employ personnel without regard to disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family responsibility, age (subject to retirement policy), race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality (subject to issue of work permit where required), trade union membership and activity, political or religious beliefs.

Disability

Applications from disabled people are welcomed by the Council. A disability does not preclude an individual from consideration for the job. The Council’s policy is to give all disabled people an interview if they satisfy the essential criteria for the job.

Asylum and Immigration Act

Prior to starting work with the Council, successful applicants are required to produce an official document stating their National Insurance number. If unavailable, a number of original documents will be required from the list produced by the Home Office.

Political Restriction

Certain posts are politically restricted under the terms of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and the Local Government Officer (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, (Exceptions) Order 1975 and Order 1986, it is the Council’s policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose criminal convictions. The Act provides that certain convictions shall be regarded as ‘spent’ after specified periods of time have elapsed.