The Recruitment Process

Application Guidance

At the University of Chester, our success starts with our people. We believe that a supportive, inclusive and ambitious workplace enables colleagues to do their best work and make a real difference.

We're proud to be a university where talented people from all backgrounds can thrive, develop their careers and contribute to a shared purpose. Through our Citizen Student Strategy, we're committed to delivering an exceptional student experience, and our staff are central to making that vision a reality every day.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can grow, belong and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. 

The University of Chester is committed to ensuring that all job applicants and employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Selection decisions are made on the basis of skills, experience, qualifications and potential to fulfil the requirements of the role.

As a Disability Confident employer, applicants with a declared disability who meet the essential criteria identified within the person specification will be guaranteed an interview in line with the University's Disability Confident commitments.

Interview Information

The University of Chester is committed to ensuring that all job applicants and employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. 

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to be transparent, equitable and focused on identifying the skills, experience, qualifications and potential needed to succeed in the role.

As a Disability Confident employer, applicants with a declared disability who meet the essential criteria identified within the person specification will be guaranteed an interview in line with the University's Disability Confident commitments.

FAQs

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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