Jobs at Bath
See our current vacancies and apply for a job.
Find out about our latest opportunities, reclaiming interview expenses, and how we manage your data.
See our current vacancies and apply for a job.
Understand how you can apply for the reimbursement of your interview expenses.
As a job applicant, understand how the University collects, holds and uses your personal data.
If you've been offered a job, find out about claiming back the costs of relocating, our probation periods for different roles, and the checks we might need to carry out before you can work here.
Practical information and guidance for new staff joining the University of Bath
Read the guidance to understand what is required from you to complete a DBS check as part of your role.
Understand the restrictions of your Student / Tier 4 Visa so you can work in accordance with the terms of your visa.
All External Examiners for undergraduate studies must complete a right to work in the UK check - this guide explains how to complete these checks.
Probation is a period of time at the start of your employment for the University to assess your performance, conduct and suitability for your job.
Find out if you're eligible to claim relocation expenses and how to do it. Updated 4 March 2021.
What to do when you're planning to recruit new staff, including advice about the approval stages, tips for writing job adverts and descriptions, and explanations of different types of contracts.
Guidance on how to prepare to recruit staff within your area/department
A summary where you can check whether this course meets your development needs and review pre-work, online tools and access the webinar.
Guidance outlining vacancy authorisation at the University and the approval stages.
Guidance and tips on how to write an effective job advert to attract a broad range of candidates.
Read the guidance to write a job description and person specification to recruit new staff
The following guidance sets out the different ways to engage people for working at the University.
How to start finding the best person for the job after you receive applications. Choose the right selection process and find out about shortlisting your candidates, preparing for interviews and making an offer.
Read the guidance to find out about the different selection techniques you could adopt to help you find the best candidate.
Understand the process of shortlisting candidates for an interview
Guidance for recruiting managers when it comes to interviewing candidates
Guidance on how to interview effectively in a virtual space
How to prepare the panel and questions, reaching a decision and offering a role to the successful candidate
Understand the offer and appointment process in accordance with the recruitment and selection code of practice.
What to do when your candidate has accepted your offer, including requesting references and DBS checks, planning their induction and checking they're eligible to work in the UK.
How to carry out the necessary checks to ensure workers are eligible to work in the UK.
Understand the process for obtaining and providing references for existing or former staff and students
Understand the reason for carrying out DBS checks and the different types of checks required.
A checklist designed to help staff with planning a new employee induction.
Understand the Points-Based Immigration System which covers individuals working in the UK.
How to recruit contractors and staff hired on a casual or fixed-term basis, including guidance on the different hourly-paid worker contracts and how to use the Tier 4 working booking system when hiring international students.
Understand the University online Student / Tier 4 working booking system to help you work in accordance with the terms of your visa.
Guidance on how to engage agency workers and to follow the legislation on this
Our terms and conditions for different types and grades of jobs, as well our code of practice for recruitment and selection.
Understand the terms and conditions for professorial staff
Understand the terms and conditions for academic staff (grades 7-9)
Understand the terms and conditions for staff on grades 2-5
Understand the terms and conditions for staff on grades 6-9 (excluding academic staff)
How we ensure that all people involved in the process for recruiting staff know their roles and responsibilities.
We look after the recruiting process of permanent and casual staff at all levels. We provide advice to managers about hiring and shortlisting and how to organise an interview panel. We also provide the recruitment and selection code of practice for hiring managers to follow.
If you have any questions about recruitment at the University, please get in touch.