Further information about the application process outlined below can be sent to you by emailing .
- Remember - when shortlisting we will only take into account what you put on your application form.
Person Specification
- Read the Person Specification carefully – it describes the skills/experience and aptitude we are looking for.
Making an Application
- Ensure the information is clear and well organised.
- Gear your application to the specific job
- Demonstrate how your skills/experience match the job requirements.
- Describe ‘your’ responsibilities – not what ‘we’ did
- Get it to us by the closing date Please return completed job application forms to recruit@walthamforest.gov.uk.
- CV’s are not usually accepted unless specifically stated in the advert – only completed forms with no more than 2 additional pages will normally be considered.
Assessment & Interview
- We may conduct job relevant tests and written exercises - these will be part of the selection process.
- The interview panel will ask questions which will assess your knowledge and skills and allow you to expand on your application. You will also be able to ask questions.
Disabled applicants
If you are a disabled applicant, please tell us in your application. Waltham Forest Council operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants. This is to say, if a disabled applicant meets all the essential criteria of the job specification, the applicant will be short listed for an interview. Informing us of your disability will also help us to explore jointly with you any reasonable adjustments required for the interview, and there after if successful.
Conditions relating to offers of employment
All offers are subject to:
- Satisfactory medical clearance
- Satisfactory references
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Evidence of qualifications.
- Fraud and Corruption Policy
- Declaration of membership of secret societies – some jobs
Fair recruitment
- Our recruitment process should ensure everyone is treated in a non-discriminatory way.
- If you are not appointed and want to discuss why, contact the Manager who interviewed you. You can get verbal feedback.
- If you are dissatisfied after speaking to the Manager, write to the Executive Director of the department, giving details.
More information
If you have any queries or would like more information, please contact us
Suggestions for improving the website
Your opinion is very important to us. Please let us know if there are ways we can improve our website - particularly if you have some suggestions for how we can make it easier to apply for jobs online, and what information you would like to see in this section.
We look forward to hearing from you.
