APPLYING FOR A JOB WITH THE RIVERNENEREGIONALPARK CIC
A job description and a person specificationare included with this application form.
The job description lists the main duties and responsibilities for the post.
The person specification sets out the experience, skills, abilities and qualifications required to do the job.
GENERAL POINTS
- Please do not submit CVs alone as these are not acceptable. You must complete the application form provided.
- If you run out of space you may use additional pages.
- Make sure your application relates to the person specification.
- Make sure your application form is returned by the closing date.
- Please keep a copy of you application.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Please complete this section fully and clearly.
CURRENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT
Please state your employer’s name, address and telephone number in full.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Please account for all time since you left school, college or universityincluding explanation of any gaps.
TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIPS
List the qualifications you possess indicating grades. There is no need to list failed exams. The person specification will say if the job requires any particular qualifications. If you are appointed we will need to see evidence of essential qualifications.
There is no need to give the name of the school, college or university you have attended.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Disabilities:
This information will not be used as part of the shortlisting process.
If you have declared a disability on application and meet the essential criteria for job, as listed in the person specification, you will be assessed along with all the other candidates. You do not have to declare a disability, but we can only guarantee an interview (subject to you meeting the essential criteria for the job) if you tell us.
SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Please provide additional information addressing the selection criteria (refer to pages 11 & 12 in applicants pack).
OTHER DETAILS
Some posts require the post holder to be able to travel between locations. This does not necessarily mean use of a car; the actual mode of transport can vary depending on the distance to be travelled. Other posts may specify that driving is essential. For this reason you are asked to state whether or not you hold a current driving licence. Please complete this section fully.
WORK PERMIT / NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER
Before you are appointed, the RNRP CIC must ensure that you are legally entitled to work in the UK. You must state on the form whether or not you require a work permit to take up employment.
REFERENCES
No offer of appointment will be made until references, that are satisfactory to RNRP CIC, are received.
Referees must be able to produce information about your suitability for the post.
You will need to provide the names of two referees. One should be your most recent employer and the second a previous employer or someone who can give information relevant to the job.
If you have been self employed or employed by an organisation that has ceased trading give the name of an official such as an Accountant or Bank manager who can vouch for that period.
References will be only be taken up if you are short listed for the post you are applying for. Please state on the form if we should not contact a referee prior to the interview.
It is advisable to contact your referees at an early stage to let them know that you wish to give their name and ensure that they are willing to act as a referee.
DECLARATION
Please read your completed form carefully and check for any errors or omissions. False declaration or omission in support of your application will disqualify you from appointment. If you are appointed, and false declarations or omissions are subsequently discovered, this may lead to disciplinary or legal action against you.
Please do not forget to sign your application form.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Your completed application form will be used to decide whether or not you progress to the next stage of the selection process. No assumptions will be made about your experience. It is vital that you have told us that you meet the selection criteria.
If you do not receive an invitation for interview by the date specified in the advertisement or by the interview date you can assume that your application has not been successful.
BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM, PLEASE READ THE SECTION “APPLYING FOR A JOB WITH THE RIVERNENEREGIONALPARK CIC
APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF:1.PERSONAL DETAILS
Title:First Name(s): / Surname:
Preferred Name:
Address: / Home Telephone No:
Business No:
Post Code:
Are you aged 16 or over?YesNo
2. CURRENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT
Name of Employer:Address:
Post Code: / Telephone No:
Position held:
Date appointed: / Notice required:
Salary/Wages:
Please give a brief description of the main duties of this post
3. PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Start with your most recent job. You should include all paid employment, voluntary work, periods of unemployment and time spent out of employment whilst undertaking caring responsibilities, since leaving school, college or university. You may be asked to explain any gaps.
Name of employer/organisation and full address / Job Title / FromMonth/Year / To
Month/Year
We reserve the right to approach any of the previous employers listed in this section to confirm the details you have supplied
4.EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Please give details of your education and any qualifications obtained. This should include any qualifications which you are studying for now. You will be required to prove you have obtained the qualifications you have listed.
Secondary School/College/University/Institute / Qualifications and grades achieved- TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIP
Please give details of any training you have had which you feel is relevant to the job you are applying for. Include any on-the job training as well as formal training courses. There is no need to mention any courses listed in section4.
Title of training programme/course and brief description / Date (approx) started/completedMembership of Professional Associations and level / Dates
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DisabilitiesIf you have a disability (as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act) and meet the essential criteria for the post you will receive an interview.
Please tick if you have a disability
You do not have to declare a disability, but we can only guarantee an interview (subject to you meeting the essential criteria for the job) if you tell us.
In relation to any disability, would you require special facilities or assistance at interview?
Yes / No
If yes, please give details:
7.SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Please explain below how your experience, skills and knowledge, meet the criteria for the post as described in the person specification.8. OTHER DETAILS
Are you able to travel freely between locations? / Yes / NoDo you have a current driving licence? / Yes / No
Do you need a work permit to work in the UK? / Yes / No
If yes, when does your current work permit expire?
What is your National Insurance Number?
9. REFERENCES
References will only be required for candidates short listed for interview. Candidates must give names and addresses of two referees (not relatives or people with whom you live). If you have been in employment, one referee must be your present or most recent employer. We reserve the right to ask you for further referees if necessary.
A Referee detailsName:
Position in organisation:
(if applicable)
Address:
Post Code: / Telephone No:
B Referee details
Name:
Position in organisation:
(if applicable)
Address:
Post Code: / Telephone No:
References are usually requested prior to interview, for those candidates short listed.
May we contact your present employerif you are short listed? / Yes / NoIf you have indicate NO above, please note that a reference be will be required if you are the preferred candidate after the interview.
10. DECLARATION
I declare that the information I have provided is a complete and true statement.
I understand that any offer of appointment and subsequent employment is conditional on this declaration and if my application is incomplete, untrue, or inaccurate, then the RNRP shall be entitled to withdraw any offer of appointment or terminate any contract of employment.
I understand that information provided on this application form will be used on the Computerised Personnel Information System should an offer of appointment be made. Further details about Data Protection will follow with the contract of employment.
Signature:Date:
Please note you will be asked to sign this application form if you are invited to an interview.
Please return the completed form to:
Email:
Post:
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MONITORING OF RECRUITMENT & SELECTION
- The RNRP is committed as part of its Equal Opportunities and Social Justice Policy to attempt to ensure that no job application of employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of colour, race, ethnic or national origin, language, religion, gender, marital status, sexuality, disability, age, social background or any other unjustifiable reason. Procedures will be regularly reviews to ensure that individuals are recruited, promoted, trained and treated on the basis of merits and abilities.
- One means of monitoring recruitment practice is by analysing obtained from applicants for employment with the RNRP. Your co-operation in providing the information requested below will be appreciated. This information will not form part of your application and will be separated from your application on receipt. Please be assured that it will be treated confidentially, used for analysis purposes only and will contribute to the development of future recruitment practice aimed at equality.
- The RNRP requires all its employees, in the course of their work, to behave in a non discriminatory way towards other employees and member of the public. All RNRP staff are encouraged to be part of developing equality and social justice through the practices, provision of services and policy in which they are involved.
Please answer the questions below by marking the appropriate box
AGE (YEARS)
16-20 / 26-30 / 36-40 / 46-50 / 56-6021-25 / 31-35 / 41-45 / 51-55 / 61 and over
GENDER
FemaleMale
Ethnic Origin
I would like to describe my race or ethnic origin as:
WHITE / ASIAN OR ASIAN BRITISH / CHINESE OR OTHER ETHINIC GROUP / MIXED / BLACK OR BLACK BRITISHBritish / Indian / Chinese / White and Black Caribbean / Black Caribbean
Irish / Pakistani / Other / White and Black African / Black Africa
Other White / Bangladeshi / White and Asian / Other Black
Other Asian / Other Mixed
Sexuality
I would describe my sexuality as:
Heterosexual / Lesbian / Gay / Bi-sexualDisability
Do you consider yourself to have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination ActYESNO
Publication in which advertisement was seen:
RNRP Website / Other Website / Job CentreLocal Newspaper / National Newspaper / Ethnic Press
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