Recruitment and Selection

Our policy provides a framework and core principles for the recruitment and selection of staff at our University. The accompanying procedure provides clear guidance on the key stages involved.

Our policy and procedure covers all stages of the Recruitment and Selection process and is applicable to all staff recruitment.

Human Resources is responsible for ensuring that the policy and procedure are communicated and applied throughout our University. All colleagues involved in the Recruitment and Selection process are responsible for adhering to the policy and procedure at all times.

An Essential Guide provides additional guidance to managers throughout all stages of the Recruitment and Selection process and supports Recruitment and Selection training for panel members. The Guide comprises summary advice on a range of relevant topics.

For an electronic copy of the entire Essential Guide, please contact a member of the HR Quality & Policy Development team.

Related FAQs

How and when do I complete a Vacancy Review Panel form; which documents do HR require?

When is the deadline for the Vacancy Review Panel?

What guidance is available for completing the new employee specification?

How do I ensure that the interview panel composition is correct?

When are references requested for interview candidates? 

Service contacts

a. Recruitment & Selection Policy and Procedure

b. Panel Composition

c. Flowchart Overview

d. Available Selection Methods

e. Developing Tests

f. Writing Job Descriptions, Employee Specifications and Adverts

g. Sample Employee Specifications

h. Student Panels

i. Unconscious Bias

j. Shortlisting

k. Interviewing

l. Equality & Diversity Legislative Framework

m. Immigration Requirements and Document Checking

n. Making the Offer and Pre-Employment Processes

o. Providing Feedback

p. Induction Checklist