How to apply for a job with us

How to apply for a job at Wokingham Borough Council

Applying for a job

Search our jobs website to find a job you're interested in.

Firstly, read the job description carefully to see if you have the skills and qualities outlined. The job description or role specification includes the competency levels required for each role.

Important - before you complete the job application form

You will need to complete the job application form in one session. It is not possible to save it and finish it later.

Before completing the form, make sure you have the following details to hand:

Education history
Employment history – including dates / employment gaps / volunteer work
Previous names or name changes
Citizenship details
Criminal record / convictions
Disability information

To have the best chance of being successful, complete all sections of the application form, including additional information. This section gives you the opportunity to show how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

Fair and objective application process

The application process is fair and objective for all our jobs as it enables us to assess your key competencies against the criteria we are looking for. Unfortunately, we can't accept speculative CVs.

Under the rules of our Constitution, any applicant who directly, or indirectly, seeks the support of any Councillor for any appointment with the Council will automatically be disqualified.

Hints and tips

Applying for a job is not always easy. Some hints and tips to support you are:

Read the job description and person specification carefully
The job description outlines the main responsibilities and tasks of the job and tells you about the location and team the job is part of
The person specification outlines skills, qualifications and experience expected of the person who fits the job
It's very important in the application to show evidence of how you meet these requirements - use the additional information section of the application form to show this
We then assess this evidence against the selection criteria to decide a short list of candidates to invite to interview
It's also important you complete the application form in full
Any gaps in your employment history these will be explored if you are invited for an interview
Make sure your referees are previous employers who know about your work skills and cover the last 3 years
Make a note of the closing date – application forms received after this date will not be considered

Working with children or vulnerable adults

Jobs that involve working with children or vulnerable adults have additional requirements to make sure of safe recruitment and safeguard our customers. This means:

All applications will need to provide a full and complete work history and explain any gaps in employment
The additional disclosure and barring service data form must be completed as well
References may be requested if shortlisted for interview - so they can be reviewed and discussed at interview if needed

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no member of society is unfairly treated or disadvantaged. We are also dedicated to having a workforce that is representative of the population it serves.

We are a 'Disability Confident' employer. Where an applicant meets all the essential criteria and has identified themselves as having a disability, they will be shortlisted for interview.

To find out more about our commitment to equal opportunities read:

Where to send applications for jobs in schools

Applications for school job vacancies should be sent to the school contact details listed in the job vacancy advert.

You must sign any emailed application forms when you attend an interview.