Information for Candidates

When applying for a role online, please ensure you complete all sections of the form in full. This is to ensure your application can be successfully submitted to us on the system. When completing your form, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification, showing how you meet the necessary criteria for the role. All sensitive personal information is confidential and will not be shared by the university. Please provide as much information as possible to support your application so that the shortlisting process can be as fair as possible. For most roles, you will also be able to upload a CV and other supporting documents to support your application. 

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Here at the university, we continually strive to create an inspirational, inclusive learning and working environment, where everyone feels that they belong. We are passionate about breaking down barriers and we celebrate the diversity in our everyday conversations. Our student population is already incredibly diverse, and we want to ensure this is reflected across our colleague profile as well. 

As a disability confident employer, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for job applicants who declare they have a disability and meet the essential criteria of the job they are applying for. You will be asked to declare this as part of your application form.

• Login and update your details via your account
• Disability Confident – Are you disability confident?

Please check your application account before you attend your interview to make sure you have everything you need and are as prepared as possible. On your account will be details of your interview date, time and location, as well as who you will be meeting and any tasks or requirements that need preparing for your interview.

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• hrresourcing@salford.ac.uk (for additional queries/support)

We know that the more comfortable you are at interview, the more we will see you at your best. That is why we try and make things as relaxed as possible to help you feel confident and comfortable. We also welcome notes if you wish to bring these along with you.

Here are our top five tips to help you with your interview:

• Give yourself plenty of time – you don’t want to be rushing
• Try to stay calm and positive – we just want to get to know you
• Practise and prepare - a little preparation goes a long way and the more comfortable you'll feel during the actual interview
• Do your research – it’s as much about you getting to know us, as it is us getting to know you
• Ask questions – this is your chance to find out more, use it!

All the information you need about travelling to our campuses can be found here:

• All campus information
• Car parking information for those travelling by car
• Our campus map

If you have any access requirements for interview, please let us know by emailing hrresourcing@salford.ac.uk and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.

If you can’t make an interview and need to reschedule, you can do this via your application account. Log into your account or email hrresourcing@salford.ac.uk. Please allow sufficient notice for any changes.

If you’re unable to attend on the day, please email hrresourcing@salford.ac.uk and we will do our best to reschedule, where possible.

For some interviews, remote options can be accommodated, for example, if travelling distance is too far or work commitments are restricted. To request a remote interview via Microsoft Teams, please email hrresourcing@salford.ac.uk.

Following your interview, someone should contact you within a few days to let you know if you have been successful or not on this occasion. If you were unsuccessful, we will also offer constructive feedback to help you develop for your next opportunity.

If you haven’t heard from us, please contact us at hrresourcing@salford.ac.uk.

As an employee at Salford, there are many benefits, services and rewards available to you. These range from wellbeing support, healthy pension schemes, generous annual leave packages, employee discounts, and more. We also offer a broad range of training and development support to help you be at your best and work towards your future career ambitions.

• Benefits and Rewards
• Training and Development

Whether you’re relocating from within the UK or you are moving internationally to join us, our Recruitment Team can provide advice and information to help you such as visa requirements, sponsorships and eligibility to work in the UK. Contact our team at hrresourcing@salford.ac.uk

If you are in the process of applying to us, you can contact our team at hrresourcing@salford.ac.uk

If you have received an offer and/or contract of employment from us, you can contact the HR Team at hradvice@salford.ac.uk 

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