This webinar focuses on the University's approach to recruitment and selection. The content is designed to help you recruit and select candidates effectively − ensuring the very best talent is identified, selected and inducted.

Before you start the training

If you haven't already completed the pre-reading required for this course, please leave the webinar and read:

• Recruitment and Selection Code of Practice
• ACAS discrimination and the law

This course focuses on a structured, systematic approach to recruitment and selection with an emphasis on University policies and procedures. Particular attention will be paid to your understanding of the legal responsibilities and the content is designed to complement the our online learning courses Diversity in the Workplace and Unconscious Bias which are recommended to all staff, particularly managers.

Please note, this course focuses on the procedural aspects of the recruitment process and does not cover interview skills as part of the session. Additional guidance and tips can be found within the Development Toolkit and Staff Recruitment Resources

Who should complete this training

This course is mandatory if you are:

• the chair of any interview panel
• an interview panel member for academic positions

This course is recommended if you are:

• an interview panel member for non-academic positions

Recruitment and selection for panel members (refresher module)

If you have completed the training previously but not in the last five years, you will be required to complete the 'refresher module' (this is a requirement of the Athena Swan action plan) which provides an overview of the responsibilities and actions at each stage of the interview process.

The pre-work for this course is available on Moodle and will take approximately one hour to complete.

You will also need to ensure you have completed the pre-reading for this course:

• Recruitment and Selection Code of Practice
• ACAS discrimination and the law

After attending this course you will be able to:

• identify and outline the legislative context of the recruitment process and reflect on the implications to your role at each stage

• identify and follow the main steps involved in the recruitment process

• describe the responsibilities you need to carry out at each step of the process

• know where to go to for information and help

The Effective Behaviours Framework (EBF) has nine key behavioural areas. The three key behaviours related to this course are:

• using resources effectively
• delivering self and others
• working together

Please note that attending the course does not provide evidence of achieving these behaviours. You will need to demonstrate them by applying your skills and knowledge.

You can access online tools and support about recruitment and interviewing via the Development Toolkit. Resources include:

• A guide to data protection
• Shortlisting CVs
• Body language for interviewers
• Eight classic mistakes interviewers make
• Top tips for declining a candidate after interview

You can also refer to the recruitment guidance on our HR web pages.