Our promise to you

Our Ambition

By 2015 we expect to be measurably recognisable as a successful, influential, international university that has both strong roots in its locality and a substantial global presence.

As a University community we will change the world for the better through our research and education, our innovation and enterprise.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is a positive experience for all concerned. We also want you to feel confident that you have made the right decision in joining us – the right job, at the right time, and the right organisation for you.

What you can expect from us:

If you are a candidate, either internal or external, our recruitment service will ensure that we:

Treat you with dignity
Deal with your questions with honesty
Treat you with fairness
Keep you informed
Keep your information confidential where appropriate
Pay proper regard to equalities which may mean we provide you with flexible alternatives, e.g. in ways of applying

We will also ensure that we have processes and procedures for candidates that are:

Open
Fair
Straightforward
Streamlined
Designed to enable you to perform to your best
Designed to enable you to make decisions about a job