Recruitment process
1. Interview stage – occasionally this may include the candidate making a short presentation to the interview panel, or participating in one or more short work-based exercises.
2. If we are able to offer you a role, an oral offer of employment is made, usually by telephone, outlining the terms of employment.
3. If accepted, the College will then produce and send out a Contract of Employment. The contract is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and health check, and is also subject to the right of the new employee to work in the UK. Included in this pack will be a health questionnaire (see 5) to be completed and returned along with a request for bank, personal and emergency contact details. Also enclosed will be further details of the College’s benefits.
4. Prior to joining the College (normally on acceptance of the oral offer of employment), we ask all prospective employees to provide and authorise us to contact two referees. These must be your managers from previous employers. At least one must be your most recent or current employer.
5. We require all prospective employees to complete a health questionnaire. The information provided will either confirm that the candidate is fit for employment, or determine that further information or a medical examination is required, for example to help us understand what reasonable adjustments could be considered to enable you to satisfactorily carry out the role. You will always be consulted before further information is sought.
6. Prior to joining, you will be contacted by the person who will be running your induction programme. They will discuss and organise your induction and training needs, and be the initial point of liaison.
7. Shortly after joining you will receive a ‘Joiners Pack’. This contains further details of the pension scheme, the healthcare scheme and other College benefits. The Equal Opportunities, Disciplinary, Grievance, and Sickness Policies; the Internet and E-mail Use Policy; Give As You Earn scheme; as well as other appropriate information notices will also be provided to you.