Job Application Process FAQ
Q. What method do I use to apply for a role?
• We will only accept applications which are made using our standard application form, although you may supply a copy of your CV and a covering letter in addition to support your application.
• We do not maintain a database of speculative applications and you will need to apply for each separate role you are interested in.
Q. What if I can't see a vacancy I am interested in?
• Please apply for a specific role as advertised. Unfortunately we are unable to accept speculative applications or CVs only. Please check our website regularly as our recruitment requirements change from time to time and we have a wide range of different roles.
Q. How do I complete the form?
• Please complete all sections of the form fully and honestly, with details of dates, telephone numbers and reference information etc. as requested.
• If you wish to apply for more than one position, please submit a separate application form for each job.
• Please ensure that you sign the declaration on page 6 of your application. If you are submitting your application electronically, you are deemed to have confirmed acceptance of this declaration by the sending of your application form. If you are asked to attend an interview, you may be asked to sign your application form as well.
Q. How do I submit my application?
• Ensure you submit your application form by the closing date advertised, either electronically or by post. We cannot accept responsibility for postal delays or insufficient postage on applications. Preference will be given to applications received by the deadline and we reserve the right not to consider applications received after the deadline advertised.
• You should send your completed application to either the e-mail address provided for the specific role in question or the postal address provided on the advert and / or on this website.
Q. What happens to the equal opportunities form?
• Please complete the equal opportunities form on the last page; it will be detached from your application and will not form part of the short listing process. This information is for monitoring purposes and it will be stored in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act as stated on page 6 of the application form.
Q. What happens after I submit my application?
• Please be patient after submitting your application! Some roles are extremely popular and generate many responses. All applications are considered according to criteria for the role, which includes knowledge, skills and experience. Short-listing inevitably takes time. We will do our best to deal with all e-mail and telephone enquiries in relation to the status of applications, but this does delay the process.
• If you do not hear from us within three weeks of the advertised closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on that occasion. We endeavour to reply to candidates. However, due to the volume received, this is not always possible.
• The application forms for candidates who are offered a role with us will be held securely on their personnel file once they have accepted the offer. All other applications received by us will be held for a maximum period of 6 months.
Q. What happens if I am invited to an interview?
• We will arrange a date and time for you to meet with us and we will advise you of the format of the interview.
• You will be required to bring with you proof of your eligibility to work in the UK and we will advise you the forms of identification that are accepted by the Home Office. In most cases a passport is sufficient. We are only able to accept candidates who already have the right to work in the UK. We will take a photocopy of your identification documents at interview which will be stored confidentially. If you are not offered a position further to your interview, we will confidentially destroy the photocopies taken.
• All offers of work are subject to receipt of satisfactory references which confirm the information you have provided. Some roles will require the successful completion of a medical assessment and / or a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check.
• If you are successful at interview, we will contact you to confirm the next steps and will provide you with an offer letter. The photocopies of your identification documents will be stored confidentially on your personnel file.
Finally, good luck with your application and thank you for your interest in working at the Royal Albert Hall.