Information about the application process is outlined below.

Person specification

  • Read the person specification carefully – it describes the skills/experience and aptitude we are looking for
  • Please remember - when shortlisting we can only take into account what you put on your application form

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
  • Please make sure you complete and submit your application before the closing date stated on the advert
  • 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 and 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

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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 about the recruitment process, please email us at recruit@walthamforest.gov.uk.

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