Applicants who zero in any of the competences or interview), nor if you have to relocate to take up appointment essential skills/experience/qualifications will not be selected (this is also applicable to any current COPFS staff who may for appointment. make an application for an externally advertised post). Guaranteed Interview Scheme Appeal COPFS is committed to valuing diversity and equality of All candidates are entitled to the right of appeal against any opportunity and participates in the Disability Confident selection decision (i.e. at sift or interview). scheme as awarded by Job Centre Plus. Appeals against selection decisions can be made on the Under this scheme, all candidates who consider them to be following grounds: disabled in terms of the Equality Act 2010, and who meet the There has been a procedural irregularity that can be essential minimum criteria for the post, will be guaranteed an seen to have materially disadvantaged the individual interview. candidate; and/or There has been an infringement of COPFS’ equal For the purposes of the scheme, the minimum criterion to opportunities policy causing actual disadvantage quality for interview requires adequate demonstration of all Appeals out with grounds will not be considered. The competences tested and to meet the essential criteria. appeal must be submitted in writing, justifying the grounds, to This will be applicable at all stages of recruitment, i.e. if you the HR Resource Team within five working days of receiving do not pass the standard required at sift or technical the results or feedback (if available). Where an appeal is assessment (if applicable), you will not proceed to interview. upheld, COPFS will take steps to remove disadvantage or compensate for actual loss. Selection Information Equality & Diversity The selection panel will recommend the candidate(s) for COPFS is proud to maintain an inclusive workplace and we appointment in order of merit. encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Our policy is to provide equal opportunities for employment, career You may ask for feedback on your performance however this development and promotion to all where eligible, on the basis may not be available. However candidate rating forms will be of ability, qualifications and suitability for the work. Selection available. will be based on fair and open competition and regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or Please note that we will not meet any expenses you may incur ethnic origin. in association with this recruitment exercise (tests or
Applicants who zero in any of the competences or essential skills/experience/qualifications will not be selected for appointment. Guaranteed Interview Scheme COPFS is committed to valuing diversity and equality of opportunity and participates in the Disability Confident scheme as awarded by Job Centre Plus. Under this scheme, all candidates who consider them to be disabled in terms of the Equality Act 2010, and who meet the essential minimum criteria for the post, will be guaranteed an interview. For the purposes of the scheme, the minimum criterion to quality for interview requires adequate demonstration of all competences tested and to meet the essential criteria. This will be applicable at all stages of recruitment, i.e. if you do not pass the standard required at sift or technical assessment (if applicable), you will not proceed to interview. Selection Information The selection panel will recommend the candidate(s) for appointment in order of merit. You may ask for feedback on your performance however this may not be available. However candidate rating forms will be available. Please note that we will not meet any expenses you may incur in association with this recruitment exercise (tests or interview), nor if you have to relocate to take up appointment (this is also applicable to any current COPFS staff who may make an application for an externally advertised post). Appeal All candidates are entitled to the right of appeal against any selection decision (i.e. at sift or interview). Appeals against selection decisions can be made on the following grounds: There has been a procedural irregularity that can be seen to have materially disadvantaged the individual candidate; and/or There has been an infringement of COPFS’ equal opportunities policy causing actual disadvantage Appeals out with grounds will not be considered. The appeal must be submitted in writing, justifying the grounds, to the HR Resource Team within five working days of receiving the results or feedback (if available). Where an appeal is upheld, COPFS will take steps to remove disadvantage or compensate for actual loss. Equality & Diversity COPFS is proud to maintain an inclusive workplace and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Our policy is to provide equal opportunities for employment, career development and promotion to all where eligible, on the basis of ability, qualifications and suitability for the work. Selection will be based on fair and open competition and regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or ethnic origin.