It is Clúid policy to recruit the best candidate for the job and in so doing to ensure all aspects of the recruitment and selection process (i.e. job analysis, advertising, documentation, interviews, interview assessments and job offers) promote equality, fairness and transparency at all times.

In implementing its policy Clúid will ensure the following:

• All positions in the organisation are open to suitably qualified applicants.
• Applicants will be given details of job requirements to enable them to determine their suitability for positions.
• Job requirements will relate to the actual duties of the post.
• Recruitment and promotional material will indicate the organisation’s commitment to equal opportunity.
• Job advertisements will be non-discriminatory unless the role requires a specific gender (including web advertisements)
• Individuals will be selected and treated on the basis of their abilities and merits according to the requirements of the job.
• Every effort will be made to provide mixed gender interview boards.
• Training in good interview practice and in the prevention of discrimination will take place.
• Unsuccessful interview candidates, internal or external, will be informed accordingly.

Clúid aims to recruit staff who satisfy as far as possible the requirements of the job, as outlined in the Job Description. The main criteria for employment are the candidate’s ability to fulfil the role, relevant work experience, education and/or qualifications, other related skills and motivation as applicable to working with Clúid. 
 

The following is a description of the selection process:

Application: Applicants are short-listed on the basis of the information given on the application form.  When short-listing we are looking firstly for relevant experience and secondly for qualifications.  We do not consider additional material and CVs when short-listing, so that every applicant starts equally.  We cannot consider late applications.  Any canvassing will disqualify you from being considered for the post.

Short-listing: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and this will be within one week of the closing date.  Those selected for interview are asked to confirm attendance by telephone.  We will try to accommodate any special requests for interview times from those who might be travelling some distance.

Interview: The interview panel will consist of 2 to 3 interviewers. The interview is a two way process, it is our opportunity to ensure we select the best candidate for the post and it is your opportunity to ensure that it is the post you wish to work at and the organisation you wish to work for. 

Results: Waiting period, the results of the interview will be given within one week of the interview.   We may on occasion hold second interviews.  You will be asked on your application for 2 referees one of whom must be a current employer (or most recent).  These individuals will only be contacted in the event that we are considering offering you the post and with your knowledge.

Offer of employment to the successful candidate is conditional upon references and confirmation of qualifications.  The association requires confirmation of acceptance in writing before the process is completed.