The Jobs module allows you to search and apply for council vacancies.  Registered users can also select jobs that they are interested in and be notified when similar jobs are advertised in the future.

Browsing vacancies

The module will initially display the most recently advertised vacancies.  You can restrict the list to show only recently advertised jobs of a particular type.  Use the Show me jobs of type drop down list to select which type of vacancy you are interested in.

To read more details about any of these jobs just click the job title in the list.

Searching for jobs

You can also search the full list of currently advertised jobs:

1. Enter a key word or term into the Job module's search box: sport, social, legal or policy for example.
2. Click the Search button.
3. Vacancies that match the search term you entered will be listed.  Use the scroll bar to view the full list.
4. Click a job title in the list to read more details.

Click the close icon  to clear the search results area.

Applying for a job

Only registered, logged in users are able to apply for jobs on-line.

To apply for a job you must:

1. View the detail page for the job you wish to apply for.
2. Click the Apply button located at the bottom of this page.
3. You will then be asked how you wish to apply:
   • Online application: Fill in and submit the application online.
   • Download application: Download the application form as a document for you to print out, fill in and post back to us.
   • Request application pack: Asks us to send the job application form to you by post.

Watching a job

If you are a registered user you are able to select jobs that are of interest to you.

When browsing recently advertised jobs, or searching for jobs a Watch button is displayed alongside each job title.  Click the Watch button to add the job to your Watched jobs list.  (You will also find a Watch button on a job's detail page).

The Watched jobs area will display a status alongside the job title of your selected jobs.  The status will indicate if you have started (or completed) an on-line application for this position.  Please note that status will not reflect jobs applied for using the downloadable application form and sent in via the post.

To remove a job from this area click the Remove link  alongside the job concerned.

At the bottom of of the module's Watched jobs area you will find a Remind me button.  Click this button to receive an e-mail reminder if you have not applied for any of your watched jobs.  The e-mail is sent three days before the final job application date.

Job recommendations

Based on jobs you have selected for watching we are able to recommend other vacancies that may be of interest to you.  These jobs will be listed in the We recommend area.  Jobs can only be recommended to registered users.

• Click a job title in the list to read more details.
• Click the Watch button to add the job to your Watched jobs list.