EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM

Instructions: Complete all fields truthfully, completely and accurately; failure to do so could invalidate your application. Your form, together with an Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, should be completed and submitted either via email to admin@volunteerdundee.org,uk or by post to Volunteer Dundee, Gateway West, 7 Luna Place, Dundee, DD2 1XF, marked Private and Confidential. If you have any questions about the form please contact Pat Cosgrove on 01382 797350. CVs are not accepted.

The information contained in sections 1 and 2 will not be made available for shortlisting.

SECTION 1: PERSONAL DETAILS

Title
Surname
Forename
Address (incl. Postcode)
Home telephone (incl. area code)
Mobile
Email

Please confirm the basis for your right to work in the UK (e.g. by birth/ current visa)
If applicable, please confirm Visa/Permit Expiry Date
Do you have a current, full (i.e. not provisional) UK driving licence?
Do you own/have access to an appropriately insured and MOT’d car?

SECTION 2: REFEREES

Instructions – Please give details of TWO people we may approach for a reference who can comment on your suitability for this position. One referee must be your present or most recent employer. If you do not wish us to approach your referees prior to interview, please make the appropriate selection below.

Referee 1

Title
Surname
Forename
Address (incl. Postcode)
Telephone/mobile (incl. area code)
Email
In what capacity does this individual know you?
How long has this individual known you?
Can we contact this individual in advance of your interview?

Referee 2

Title
Surname
Forename
Address (incl. Postcode)
Telephone/mobile (incl. area code)
Email
In what capacity does this individual know you?
How long has this individual known you?
Can we contact this individual in advance of your interview?

Position Applied For

SECTION 3: CAREER HISTORY

Instructions: Only include details for your current job and the two previous roles (paid or unpaid). If necessary, summarise earlier roles in section 3.3.

3.1 Current Employment (paid or unpaid)

Job title	Employer
Location	Since
Notice period
Job details Include details of your key duties and areas of responsibility

3.2a Previous Employment (one of two)

Job title	Employer
Location	From: To:
Job details Include details of your key duties and areas of responsibility

3.2b Previous Employment (two of two)

Job title	Employer
Location	From: To:
Job details Include details of your key duties and areas of responsibility

3.3 Summary of Earlier Roles (paid or unpaid)

No.	Job Title	Employer	Period
1
2
3
4
5

SECTION 4: EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

4.1 Secondary School/Adult Education

School/Establishment
Location
Standard Grades / O-Levels / GCSEs Only detail the number of passes and the corresponding grades (e.g. Creditx2, General x4) – you do not need to list the subject unless required in the person spec
Highers / A Levels Detail the subjects passed and the corresponding grades (e.g. Maths - C)
Advanced Level / Sixth Year Studies Detail the subjects passed and the corresponding grades

4.2 Further Education

Instructions – detail further educational qualifications e.g. doctorates, degrees, diplomas, HNC, SVQ, NVQs etc.

Qualification	Grade (if applicable)	Place of Learning	Year Gained

4.3 Professional Qualifications

Qualification	Professional Body	Year Gained	Current Member of Body? (Y/N)

4.4 Other Key Learning & Training Events

Qualification/Course/Training	Organising Body/Establishment	Year Gained

SECTION 5: REASONS FOR APPLYING – YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT

Instructions – The Job Description and Person Specification detail the key areas of responsibility, outputs, skills, experience and competencies required for this role. Please ensure that you take time to consider these, understand them and do not make any assumptions. In your supporting statement below, use your own experience to evidence how you meet the requirements of the role and detail why you are the right candidate.

Supporting Statement

SECTION 6: DECLARATION

Before submitting your application, please read the following:
If you omit information that we have asked for, we will not consider your application. If you are appointed to the post, any major omission or inaccurate information relevant to your application could lead to disciplinary or, in some circumstances, legal action against you.
'I declare that the information contained in this form is true and accurate. I understand that if it is subsequently discovered that any statement is false or misleading, my employment may be terminated without notice.

I understand that canvassing a member of staff or a member of the Board of Directors, directly or indirectly, in connection with this application shall disqualify me.

I understand that a standard or enhanced disclosure check may be sought in the event of my application being successful.

I have read and understood Volunteer Dundee’s GDPR Privacy Notice (Recruitment). I understand that my personal details will be held in confidence for the purpose of assessing this application. If employed, I understand the information will be used in the administration of my employment in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.’

I have read and understood the declaration in section 6 above
Name
Signed *
Dated

*where applications are being submitted electronically, an electronic signature is acceptable

Submitting your Application Form

Your form, together with an Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, should be completed and submitted either via email to admin@volunteerdundee.org.uk or by post to Volunteer Dundee, Gateway West, 7 Luna Place, Dundee, DD2 1XF, marked Private and Confidential. If you have any questions about the form please contact Pat Cosgrove on 01382 797350. Please note that CVs are not accepted.