| Question: Who should I contact if I have a general enquiry? |
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Please refer to the Application Form Guidance or contact us at: recruitment@ucb.ac.uk
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| Question: Can I make a postal application? |
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We encourage applicants to use the online system to complete and submit applications for employment. However, we do also accept applications by email (recruitment@ucb.ac.uk) and post provided that they are received within the published deadline.
If you wish to hand-deliver an application to our main reception, click here for campus directions.
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| Question: Do you accept CVs in place of an application form? |
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No. Please complete the UCB job application form.
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| Question: May I submit a CV in addition to the UCB job application form? |
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No. All information should be detailed on the UCB application form.
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| Question: How do I submit an application for more than one job? |
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If you wish to apply for more than one job, you need to submit separate application forms in order to ensure that the contents are tailored towards the relevant Person Specification.
Our online system allows you to update an exisiting application using the Edit Your Application tab from the left menu.
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| Question: Will I receive confirmation that my application has been received? |
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If you submit an application online or via email, you will receive an email confirming that your form has been received.
It is not possible to acknowledge receipt of applications delivered by post or in person.
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| Question: What is the latest time that my job application will be accepted? |
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The deadline for applications is midday on the published closing date, unless stated otherwise. Applications received after this time will not normally be considered.
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| Question: What are cookies used for on this website? |
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Please note that logging into this website will set a number of cookies on your computer. A cookie is data stored on your computer relating to your web browsing. The UCB Sign-In Point only uses cookies to maintain your logged in status. University College Birmingham tries to keep the number of cookies required to a minimum. You will be explicitly informed when we try to set a cookie that is not related to our login process. Cookies are required for this login process for your security. For more detailed information on cookies please visit the AllAboutCookies website. Also, please remember to click the logout link when you have finished your session on this site.
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| Question: I cannot locate the option to submit my application. What should I do? |
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If you cannot see the "Submit Application" button on step 5 of the online system, please follow the steps below:
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Return to the home screen
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Identify the job you wish to apply for and click to "View full details"
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Click on the link to "Apply for this job"
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Return to step 5 of the online application and you should now see the "Submit Application" button at the foot of the page
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Tick the box to agree to the University's Privacy
Notice on Employment Applications
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Click the "Submit Application" button
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| Question: If I submit an application electronically I am not able to add a signature. Is this a problem? |
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If submitting an application online, you will be required to indicate your consent to the University holding and processing your personal data in line with the relevant Privacy
Notice prior to submission. This will be taken as your agreement, and therefore replaces a signature on the application form.
If you submit an application either via email or post, you must sign the last page of the form before sending. Any applications received which have not been signed must be rejected, and therefore disqualified from consideration. Where possible, a member of the Personnel team will notify the applicant in cases where an application has not been signed, requesting that a signed version is re-submitted.
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| Question: Will my application be considered if I don't meet the Person Specification criteria? |
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Your application will be considered by a shortlisting panel who will review it against the Person Specification. If you do not meet (or if you fail to demonstrate that you meet) the Person Specification criteria, the panel will not be able to shortlist you.
For further information, please contact the HR department on 0121 232 4303.
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| Question: Can I submit an application form without applying for a specific post? |
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We are unable to accept speculative applications. When you wish to submit an application, it must be for a specific post that is currently being advertised.
UCB do not hold speculative applications on record.
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| Question: When will I know if I have been successful? What is the timescale involved? |
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In the case of candidates who have submitted an application for employment online, you will receive an automatic email informing you of the shortlisting decision if you have not been successful. Please be advised that this may sometimes default to the 'junk' inbox, which you are advised to check if you have not received a response. It is not possible to contact individual candidates who have applied off-line.
We aim to inform successful candidates of the selection process details a minimum of one week prior to the first stage interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within this timeframe, please assume that you have been unsuccessful.
Feedback to candidates who are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage will be given, on request.
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| Question: How do I get feedback on my application if I have been unsuccessful? |
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Please contact the HR department on 0121 232 4303.
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| Question: Is it possible to request a different interview date if I am unable to attend the published interview date? |
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It is not normally possible to rearrange interview dates as all interviews involve a selection panel, who agree the dates in advance.
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| Question: I have completed my online application in full, but step 5 is showing as incomplete. What should I do? |
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If you have completed all of the required fields and step 5 is still showing as incomplete, you may need to complete the following steps in order to submit your application:
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Return to the home screen -
Identify the job you wish to apply for and click to "View full details" -
Click on the link to "Apply for this job" -
Return to step 5 of the online application and you should now see the "Submit Application" button at the foot of the page -
Tick the box to agree to the University's Privacy
Notice on Employment Applications
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Click the "Submit Application" button
If you are still unable to submit after following these steps, please contact: recruitment@ucb.ac.uk
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| Question: I have not received the email to activate my account. |
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Before contacting the recruitment team, please check your junk email box as the activation email may have defaulted to this area.
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| Question: How will my personal data be used in respect of my application? |
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The University holds and processes personal data relating to employment applications in accordance with our Privacy
Notice . Should you wish to withdraw your consent for us to use your personal data, please send an email detailing your request to recruitment@ucb.ac.uk and your data will be removed.
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| Question: I wish to withdraw my application. How do I do this? |
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If you wish to withdraw your application for employment, or if you no longer consent to the University to holding your personal data, please contact recruitment@ucb.ac.uk detailing your request.
Please note that your application will expire from our system automatically after six months.
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