Our Hiring Process

Application

Job vacancies are listed on the University of Edinburgh jobs website, which can be accessed via the "View current vacancies" button, located in the sidebar of this webpage. This will show vacancies that are currently available in the Business School, however, if accessing the jobs' website via an alternative route, applicants can filter vacancies to show only those available in the Business School by selecting the "Organizations" tab in the right hand column and selecting the Business School check box.

Once on the jobs website, applicants can create an account by selecting the icon in the top right corner. When the account is active, applicants can apply to relevant vacancies using the "Apply" button. All vacancies will require applicants to submit their CV and cover letter, detailing how they are a suitable candidate for the advertised job. Depending on the vacancy, additional supporting documents, such as a publications list, may be required.

Interview Process for Professional Services Staff

Once the application deadline has passed and the post is closed, applicants will be notified of their outcomes, either successful or unsuccessful at this time. Successful candidates will receive an email from Human Resources with details, such as date, time and location, related to their individual interview. Generally, most interviews will be held in person, however dependent on the circumstances, such as location of candidate, these may be held digitally.

Candidates for Professional Services roles will be interviewed by a panel of relevant Professional Services staff. Candidates will be asked a series of competency based questions that will provide individuals with the opportunity to discuss how their experience is relevant and transferrable to the role in which they have applied. At the end of the individual interview, candidates will have the opportunity to ask the panel any questions they may have. In addition to an interview, candidates may be asked to carry out other relevant exercises such as presentations, role plays, scenario tests or psychometrics. There may also be an opportunity to meet other members of the team to find out more about what it is like to work at the Business School. Candidates will be informed of the outcome as soon as is practicable after the interview. All interview candidates will be offered feedback.

Interview Process for Academic Staff

Candidates for Academic Roles will be interviewed by a panel of relevant Academic Staff, who will ask a series of competency based questions, providing candidates with the opportunity to discuss their past experience as well as their current research. At the end of the individual interview, candidates will have time to ask the panel any questions they may have. Following on from the individual interview, candidates will be invited to a presentation session, where they will have the opportunity to give two presentations. The first presentation will be based on research related to a given topic and will last between 10-15 minutes. The second presentation will be teaching based, lasting 10-15 minutes in the style of a mock lecture, and will be delivered in front of the department in which the role is located.

Prior to their individual interviews, candidates for academic roles will have an informal meeting with the Dean or Deputy Dean of the Business School, lasting between 20-25 minutes, where they will have the opportunity to ask any questions they may have. For positions at Grade 10, the Head of College, or a representative for the Head of College, will also be present at this meeting.

Assessment Centre

Prior to any assessment day activities, there will be a presentation from the School giving information about the programme, as well as an opportunity for candidates to ask any questions they may have. The assessment day will be facilitated by a group of assessors made up of relevant Professional Services staff and will begin with a group task, followed by a group presentation which will be open to questions from the assessors. Following these activities, there will be a networking lunch where candidates will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Business School to the staff members present. The assessment day will also include an individual interview, where candidates will be asked competency based questions. Once all individual interviews are complete, candidates will be informed of the next steps involved in the process and will have the opportunity to ask any final questions they may have.

Onboarding

Successful candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment from Human Resources, subject to the approval of additional documents, such as Right to Work documents. Once these have been approved, offer holders will be issued with a formal employment contract to be reviewed and signed. From there, Human Resources will be in contact to provide further details, such as a start date.

Upon joining the Business School, new starters are required to complete a series of onboarding activities, such as personal learning courses and payroll tasks. The length of the onboarding period will vary depending on the type of role, and will be discussed with the relevant line manager. New starters will be provided with a Business School laptop, as well as other necessary pieces of hardware.

Demonstrating your Right to Work

Prior to commencing any employment at the Business School, candidates will be asked to provide documents to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. More information on this matter can be found on our Right to Work webpages.

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