Applying for reimbursement of your interview expenses
Understand how you can apply for the reimbursement of your interview expenses.
HR Recruitment
We manage the recruitment process of permanent and casual staff at all levels.
Applying for a job
Find out about our latest opportunities, reclaiming interview expenses, and how we manage your data.
Applicant privacy notice
As an applicant applying for work or work experience at the University, understand how the University collects, holds and uses your personal data.
Starting work at the University
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.
Joining information for new staff
Practical information and guidance for new staff joining the University of Bath.
Guidance for applicants on how to apply for a DBS check
Read the guidance to understand what is required from you to complete a DBS check as part of your role.
Information for Student or Tier 4 Visa workers
Understand the restrictions of your Student / Tier 4 Visa so you can work in accordance with the terms of your visa.
Right to Work in the UK checks for External Examiners (UG)
All External Examiners for undergraduate studies must complete a right to work in the UK check - this guide explains how to complete these checks.
Relocation procedure
Find out if you're eligible and how to claim relocation expenses. Updated 4 July 2022.
Starting the recruitment process
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.
Preparing to recruit
Guidance on how to prepare to recruit staff within your area/department
The approval stages for authorising a vacancy
The process for getting a vacancy authorised at the University.
Recruitment and selection for panel members
A summary where you can check whether this course meets your development needs and review pre-work, online tools and access the webinar.
Writing an effective job advert
Guidance and tips on how to write an effective job advert to attract a broad range of candidates.
Writing a job description and a person specification
Guidance on how to write a job description and person specification to recruit new staff.
Engaging people for work
The following guidance sets out the different ways to engage people for working at the University.
Finding the right candidate
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.
Choosing selection techniques when recruiting staff
Find out about the different selection techniques you could adopt to help you find the best candidate.
Shortlisting candidates for an interview
Understand the process of shortlisting candidates.
Interviewing job candidates
Interview guidance for recruiting managers.
Conducting remote interviews using Microsoft Teams
Guidance on how to interview effectively in a virtual space.
Chairing interview panels
Guidance on how to prepare your panel and interview questions, reaching a decision and offering a role to the successful candidate.
Making an offer of appointment to candidates
Understand the offer and appointment process in accordance with the recruitment and selection code of practice.
Onboarding
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.
Right to work checks
How to carry out the necessary checks to ensure workers are eligible to work in the UK.
Reference guidance (in respect of former, existing and prospective staff and students)
Understand the process for obtaining and providing references for existing or former staff and students
The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and types of DBS checks
Understand the reason for carrying out DBS checks and the different types of checks required.
Planning an effective induction
A checklist designed to help line managers plan an induction for new employees.
Understanding the Points-Based Immigration System
Understand the Points-Based Immigration System which covers individuals working in the UK.
Hiring casual staff, agency workers and contractors
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 how to recruit and manage an hourly paid worker
A step-by-step approach to engaging an hourly paid worker
Rates of pay for hourly paid workers
As we are a Voluntary Living Wage employer we have updated our rates of pay for an hourly paid worker, effective from 1 February 2023.
Understand how to use the Student or Tier 4 worker booking system
Understand the University online Student / Tier 4 working booking system to help you work in accordance with the terms of your visa.
Management information on engaging agency workers
Guidance and legislation on how to engage agency workers.
Terms and conditions
Our terms and conditions for different types and grades of jobs, as well our code of practice for recruitment and selection.
Employment terms and conditions for staff in grades 2 to 5
Understand the terms and conditions for staff in grades 2 to 5.
Employment terms and conditions for staff in grades 6 to 9 (excluding academic staff)
Understand the terms and conditions for staff in grades 6 to 9 (excluding academic staff).
Terms and conditions: Academic staff (grades 7 to 9)
Understand the terms and conditions for academic staff (grades 7-9)
Employment terms and conditions for professors
Understand the terms and conditions for professorial staff working at the University.
Recruitment and Selection code of practice
How we ensure that all people involved in the process for recruiting staff know their roles and responsibilities.
About us
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.
Contact us
If you have any questions about recruitment at the University, please get in touch.