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We are only measuring the criteria listed on the Person Specification.  We believe that there are extremely talented people in the jobs market, including people who may not have developed their skills and abilities through a traditional academic route and gained a qualification.  In addition to qualifications we also value other qualities people have, e.g. previous job experience, research projects or personal study, voluntary work, social experience or personal life experience. 

If you state you have a qualification, you will be expected to produce the original certificate at interview for examination.  In some circumstances we may check the validity of qualifications. 

If you state you have a professional membership you will be expected to produce evidence of membership at interview for examination.  In some circumstances we may check the validity of your professional membership.

Hints and tips to help you complete your application form:

· Provide details of your full employment history and details of all gaps in employment, e.g. to have a family, because of illness, career breaks etc.

· Provide details of any referees whom we can ask for information about you.  If you are employed, include details of your current employer.  If you are unemployed, give details of your most recent employer.  If you have never been employed, please provide details of others who could provide a reference, e.g. a teacher, school, college, university tutor, trainer for courses you may have undertaken.  We do not accept references from friends or relatives.

· Focus on the ‘how you meet the essential requirements’.  Take each of the criteria on the Person Specification in turn. Think about your previous experience and knowledge and give examples of where you have demonstrated the qualities required.  Simply stating that you have met each requirement will not be considered as suitable evidence.  Remember, you can use examples from your work life, study, personal life, voluntary work, social experience, vocational training etc. 

Public Sector Pension

If you are a suitable candidate and in receipt of a public sector pension then approval of appointment will be required in accordance with the Council’s Pay Policy.

Giving you a Fair and Equal Opportunity to Work for Hartlepool Borough Council

We are fully committed to providing a fai

WELCOME TO HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL RECRUITMENT WEBSITE 

From 1st July 2025, all job applications will be processed via North East Jobs.  This applies to all vacancies advertised from 1st July 2025 onwards.  Any vacancies advertised prior to 1st July 2025 will continue to be processed via this site.

Once you have completed a section of the applicr recruitment process for all.  To do this, we need to know if you feel anything may prevent you from demonstrating your full potential.  We will make reasonable adjustments or arrangement to any part of the recruitment process.

Access to Employment for Disabled People

We are committed to equal opportunity in employment for disabled people.  This means that we will not unfairly discriminate against a candidate with a disability, or an employee that becomes disabled whilst working for us.  We are a disability confident committed employer.  This standard relates to the way we treat disabled candidates and employees, supporting disabled people to work and stay in work.

Any disabled person who meets the essential criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

Complaints about the Recruitment Process

If you are unhappy with any part of the recruitment process, we want to know about it.  You can make a complaint via the Council’s website www.hartlepool.gov.uk or by telephoning 01429 266522.

Data Protection

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Thank you for your interest and we look forward to receiving your completed application.

Please Note: 

If you have not received a response to your application within 3 weeks of the closing date please assume you have been unsuccessful. 

All successful applicants for jobs with the Council will be required to provide evidence of a right to work in the UK.  Applicants for jobs who are EU/EEA/Swiss nationals should be aware that the UK has left the EU and the transition period has expired.  This means that to apply for and undertake work in the UK after 1st July 2021 EU/EEA/Swiss citizens now have to provide evidence of a right to work in the UK, e.g. Settled or Pre-Settled Status.  https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families The new system will treat EU and non-EU citizens equally.  Currently HBC are not a Sponsor employer. 

Irish citizens and Crown Dependencies Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man are exempt from thesize="2">The personal data / information you provide on the application will be used to assess your suitability for the post and will be viewed only by those involved in the recruitment process.  Please read the GDPR Applicant Privacy statement on this site.  Further information in relation to Data Protection is available on the Council website.

Declaration

By submitting an application form you declare that;

· You are eligible to work in the UK and that if you are appointed, the appointment will be made on the basis that the information you provided was correct.

· To the best of your knowledge and belief, all statements contained in the application are correct.

· You understand that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or summary dismissal if appointed to the post, and possible referral to the Police.

· You have not and will not canvass anyone in respect of your application for appointment.

· You have read the GDPR Privacy Statement and understand how your data will be used.

· You understand that it is an offence to apply for a post which is classified as Regulated Activity if you are barred from applying for such a post by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

· You are not subject to sanctions imposed by a regulatory body for the post for which you are applying.

·Be assured Hartlepool Council welcomes job applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK.  Immigration information may change / be updated so please regularly check the government websites.