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Thank you for your interest in applying for a role with us.

Our recruitment process is open, fair, promotes equality. The process will be proportionate to the role advertised. We have a duty to ensure that anyone who applies to work with us is not discriminated against in any way.

We hope that our recruitment process can put you at ease, bring out the best in you. We want to make you feel welcome at Dorset Council.

We want talented, collaborative people to feel welcome and fairly treated at Dorset Council and that starts before you join us.

The application process

1. How to apply

See the application process for Dorset Council.

2. Review and shortlisting

To avoid the risk of bias, shortlisting:

  • is done by at least 2 people
  • is based on scores relating directly to the person specification

3. Selection process

Our preparing for your interview guidance will help you to:
 
  • understand the selection process
  • be confident and well prepared when arriving for an interview with us
If we invite you to interview, you will need to bring certain documents with you.

4. Selection process outcome

One of the interview panels will call you to let you know the outcome of your application. If you are successful:
 
  • we will talk you through the offer (conditional to any checks)
  • answer any questions you may have
We are happy to give feedback if you are not selected for the role.

5. Checks

When we offer you a job:
 
  • we will get in touch to let you know about the pre-employment checks
  • you will receive a formal offer letter
  • once your checks are complete your new manager will be in touch to agree a start date