Careers FAQs

Yes. Differentiate your applications as each role will ask for different skill set.

Use the supporting statement to show how you are suitable.

As soon as you have submitted your application you will get an acknowledgement email from us.

We will be in touch to arrange interviews or let you know you have been unsuccessful within a week of the closing date.

Make sure that your CV and supporting statement highlights your skills in the best way.

Read the advert and job description and match the key skills we are looking for with what’s on your CV.

It won’t take long but make sure you have allowed yourself plenty of time to complete your details.

Places for People are not a sponsorship organisation. We are unable to progress your application if you don’t have right to work in the UK.

You can work for us if you have a Tier 1 or Tier 2 VISA that grants you the right to work in the UK.

We have tried to make this process as easy and quick as possible. All you need to do is complete some personal details, add a supporting statement and upload your CV.

You can create an account from a social media profile or use your email address.

If you are applying on your phone or tablet you will need to have your CV stored in the cloud.

Our system allows you to download from Dropbox, OneDrive or Google Drive.

All of job roles, across the whole business, have one grading structure.

This groups roles together to show the types of roles that exist across our business and how they relate to each other. It also provides the foundation for other key activities and processes such as career development pathways.

You can read more in our Grading Structure Guide.

• Set-up job alerts on our careers site
• Create a profile based on your skills
• If a suitable job matches your details we'll email you right away.

You can manage the updates you get from us in your candidate profile by amending your alerts.

For help and guidance with interviews please visit our how to apply page.

We will always include anything you need to bring with you on the invite. Please remember to bring your right to work documents for us to take a copy.

You can find a list of eligible documents on the GOV.UK website.

If there is a need for you to hold certain certificates for you to do the job, please bring these with you.

Interviews are formal occasions so your choice of clothing should reflect this. We recommend business wear but above all, the clothes should make you feel confident and comfortable. 

The interview panel will always give you an estimation of when you should expect to hear from us. In most cases this will be within 3 days, this will either be through email or a phone call.

Yes. On occasion we can provide work experience or volunteer places. This is arranged at a local level but you can get in contact with the recruitment team who will put you in touch with the relevant department.

The login page has a forgotten password button. Follow the instructions. We will send an email to your registered account.

If this doesn’t come through please contact the recruitment team.