The Recruitment process

The University of Chester considers its staff to be its most important resource and recognises the importance of recruiting and selecting staff with the skills and attributes to support the achievement of the University’s goals and objectives. We have a strong commitment to ensuring a premium, personalised and purposeful student experience as outlined in our Citizen Student Strategy.

Equality and Diversity 

The University is committed to the promotion Equality and Diversityof diversity and equality and the elimination of discrimination in all its forms, as evidenced by its Athena SWAN Bronze award. The University will ensure that all job applicants and members of staff are treated as individuals, fairly and with respect. Selection decisions will be made solely on the basis of a candidate’s aptitude, competence and potential to fulfil the requirements of the role, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital, partnership, parental or carer status, or socio-economic background. 

The University is committed to undertaking positive action throughout all of our recruitment processes.  

In accordance with the Disability Confident award, applicants with a declared disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who meet the essential criteria as detailed in the Person Specification will be short-listed for interview. 

Eligibility to Work in the UK 

The Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006, requires that all employees provide evidence that they have permission to work in the UK prior to starting employment. Further details on what documents can be provided can be found in the Eligiblity to Work in the UK guide.

Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of essential qualification certificates as outlined in the Person Specification for the role.  

Offers of Employment 

All offers of employment are made based on the following requirements:

  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK 
  • Evidence of essential qualification certificates 
  • Receipt of 2 satisfactory references 
  • Completion of an Occupational Health questionnaire/medical examination (if applicable) 
  • Disclosure and Barring Service check (if applicable) 
  • Successful completion of a probationary period 
  • Some staff may be contractually required to obtain qualifications/professional memberships which are essential to the role

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