Applying for one of roles couldn’t be easier. We’ve designed our processes to provide a positive candidate experience, every step of the way. We want to know about your talents, knowledge and everything that makes you!

STEP 1 – Register for an Account

• Visit our jobs website to access all our fantastic job opportunities and find your perfect role
• Register with our JobsGoPublic recruitment portal to start your application
• Any questions? Contact our Resourcing Team on 0151 511 6798 or email resourcing@halton.gov.uk

STEP 2 – Complete your Application

• Review the ‘About You’ section of the Job Profile so you can really show us the best of you
• Follow the onscreen instructions to complete your application
• As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview for any disabled person who meets the minimum requirements of the post being applied for. If you are a disabled applicant, please make sure to tick the “yes” box on your application form
• Use your online account to manage your job application, update your details, and set up job alerts
• Any questions? Contact our Resourcing Team on 0151 511 6798 or email resourcing@halton.gov.uk

STEP 3 – Shortlisting and Interview Process

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via telephone or an email with an invite to interview; unsuccessful candidates will be advised via email within 4 weeks of the closing date
• Require any reasonable adjustments? Contact our Resourcing Team on 0151 511 6798 or email resourcing@halton.gov.uk
• Interviews may include an assessment element tailored to the role
• More information on how we hire is available

Guidance for Candidates on Virtual Interview Calls

This guidance is designed to assist you in planning for your video call interview. To ensure that your interview runs smoothly please read and follow the below guidance.

1. Know how your interview will be held. Your interview may be held on software you have not used before, such as Skype or Microsoft Teams. It is worth taking some time to download the software and familiarise yourself with the software on which your interview will be taking place. Be mindful that Skype video calls are designed so you will only see yourself and the interviewer who is speaking at any one time, please consider that there will be more than one person on the interview panel. Using Teams, you may be able to see more than one panel member.

2. Be on time. Ensure that you are well prepared and join a few minutes before your scheduled interview time.  You will need to accept your invitation to video call interview and will be called into the interview by the hiring manager.

3. Right to work documents. Please have all the Right to Work documents that you would bring to your interview with you. You will be asked to show these to the Interview panel by holding them up to the screen. Alternatively, you may be contacted in advance of your interview time to show these documents.

4. Hear and be heard. Make sure that you have the volume and microphone set properly so the interviewers can hear you and you can hear them.

5. Be visible. Do not sit too close to the screen. Ensure you can be seen on screen with your head and shoulders visible.

6. Dress appropriately. Dress as you would for a face-to-face interview.

7. Consider your environment. Is it quiet and distraction free? Is the lighting good and visibility clear? What will the interviewers see behind you? Make sure you are the main focus with nothing distracting behind you.

8. Make sure that you won’t be distracted. Shut down other programmes on your device. Make sure there aren’t any notifications that will make a noise. Turn your phone on to silent.

9. Don’t be disturbed. If there are other people about let them know that you are being interviewed and don’t want disruptions. Ensure that you won’t be disturbed by pets.

10. Using Notes. You may use notes but make sure that they are short reminders so that you can keep your focus on your interviewers, this avoids them looking at the top of your head whilst you read.

11. Practice. It’s a good idea to practice with someone beforehand and get feedback on the environment, lighting, your posture and tone.

12. Try to relax! We want you to feel relaxed and able to showcase your skills and abilities.