Frequently Asked Questions - Applications

  1. I am applying for more than one job, do I need to fill out a separate application form?
  2. Can you tell me if you have received my application?
  3. I have made some mistakes on my application form - how can I correct them?
  4. Who should I provide as my referees?
  5. How long will I have to wait to find out if my application is successful?
  6. Can you send me a paper application pack?
  7. What is the Equal Opportunities Form used for?
  8. How do I get a job here?
  9. How do we protect your information?

  1. I am applying for more than one job, do I need to fill out a separate application form?

    For every post advertised you must ensure that you complete a separate application form and provide us with a separate supporting statement.  You cannot use one application form to apply for more than one job.  The information you complete on your initial application, including your supporting statement, will however be saved for you to resubmit or amend to suit subsequent applications.

  2. Can you tell me if you have received my application?

    Once we receive your application online we will send you an email to confirm receipt.  Normally you should hear from us within six weeks if you have been shortlisted for interview, otherwise you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

  3. I have made some mistakes on my application form - how can I correct them?

    Unfortunately, once you have submitted your application form online you cannot change your details.  If you need to change your details please contact the Human Resources Department on 01952 815456. 

  4. Who should I provide as my referees?

    Your referees must be able to comment on your past employment and recent work performance in relation to the post’s selection criteria.  It is advised that your most recent, direct supervisor/line manager, or, if you have just completed full-time education, the Head/Principal or Tutor, is nominated as one of your referees.  Do not include family members or friends.  Please note that referees' details are compulsary fields on our application form.  There is an option to indicate that referees should not be contacted at the time of application.

  5. How long will I have to wait to find out if my application is successful?

    If you have not heard from the University College within four weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

  6. Can you send me a paper application pack?

    We encourage all applicants to apply online as the system is user-friendly and the application forms are simple to complete. The system allows you to save and edit prior to submission and so should be considered as the University College's preferred method of application.

    You should only call the HR Department on 01952 815456 if you are unable to submit an online application.

    Please note the information posted to you will be exactly the same as the information on our website.  You should allow at least four working days for the information pack to arrive with you.

  7. What is the Equal Opportunities Form used for?

    Harper Adams University College is an equal opportunity employer.  It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

    The information gathered on the form is used to assist us in monitoring the effectiveness of our policy and will not be taken into consideration for short-listing and interviewing purposes.  In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, the University College will seek your explicit permission should it intend to process any sensitive personal data for any reason other than Equal Opportunity purposes or exercising a legal right or obligation required by law.  Sensitive data includes your racial or ethnic origin, sexual life, political beliefs, trade union membership, religious beliefs, physical or mental health and criminal offences.

  8. How do I get a job here?

    The only route to being considered for employment at the University College is to apply for a position advertised on this site.

  9. How do we protect your information?

    We use a server certificate (also known as a digital certificate) to assure you of our identity and secure sockets layer (SSL) to encrypt data transmissions.

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