Recruitment at Exmoor National Park Authority
Exmoor Moorland Landscape Partnership Scheme Manager
New members wanted for National Park Authorities and Broads Authority
Advertising
Vacancies for positions with Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) are advertised on this website and will also be advertised in the local press, relevant professional magazines and/or National Newspapers, such as The Guardian as appropriate for each vacancy.
Application
Currently all vacancies advertised for ENPA require the completion of an application form. The information provided in an application form is the only information we will use in deciding whether or not you will be short listed for the selection process. (Please do not send in either CV’s or testimonials as these will not be taken into consideration). Your application form is therefore very important. If you have any questions or difficulties in completing the application form please contact the Personnel Department on 01398 322219.
Large Print Version Application Form
Equal Opportunities
As a service provider and local employer, Exmoor National Park Authority is committed to promoting equal opportunities and tackling social exclusion in everything it does. The Authority recognises its statutory equality duties under legislation in terms of service provision and employment and is committed to meet them by complying with the attached policy statement. The Authority is a Disability Symbol user and as such ensures that all candidates meeting the minimum requirements of the post who declare a disability on their application form will be guaranteed an interview. More information about the Disability Symbol and what this means can be found within the Authority's Equality Scheme.
Shortlisting
Shortlisting is carried out as soon as possible after the closing date. A minimum of two people will normally shortlist, one of whom will be the section manager. The criteria used for shortlisting is consistently applied to all candidates. It is done by measuring the information supplied by the candidates or their nominated referees against the person specification. The application form is not used as a test for literacy, unless literacy is a genuine requirement of the job. References will normally be obtained at the shortlisting stage, unless a candidate specifically requests otherwise.
There is no maximum or minimum number of candidates who will be shortlisted. The reasons for shortlisting and rejecting candidates will be recorded and kept for twelve months.
Interview
If you are short-listed you will be asked to attend an interview, normally at Exmoor House in Dulverton. We will aim to give candidates 7 days notice of an interview unless the date has been previously stated. Dependent upon the nature of the post, short-listed candidates may be asked to undertake written exercises or a relevant test or prepare and deliver a presentation as part of the interview process. Should this be the case, you will be informed of the specific requirements in the letter inviting you to attend for interview. Interviews will be conducted by at least two people and no more than four (with the exception of Section Head or Chief Executive positions for which representatives from the Authority Member group will also be present).
At the interview, the panel will ask questions which are intended to allow you to expand on your application and to demonstrate the extent to which you meet the requirements of the post. You will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Interview Assessments
Professionally designed selection tests can provide an objective and relatively accurate way of assessing key skills which are difficult to measure in an interview. Techniques are available to assess a wide range of skills and aptitudes at all levels. Examples include verbal reasoning, checking skills, numerical computation, clarification, personality and behaviour assessment. These techniques will only be used and interpreted by qualified and experienced assessors and there will be an opportunity for you to receive feedback following the tests. Such techniques are best used when the job details and the person specification show that it is essential to determine that a candidate has specific abilities, aptitudes or behaviour. Other types of tests can be used to provide alternative means of assessing candidates. These can include asking for a written report, a presentation, grouped discussion exercises and in-tray exercises. There may be a requirement for second interview for a smaller selection of candidates.
Recruitment and Development
Selection of the successful candidate will take place as soon as possible following completion of the interviews. Before an offer is made, medical assessment by Somerset Occupational Health Services is required. A medical questionnaire must be completed by the candidate and submitted at interview.
A comprehensive induction programme will be designed for the new employee to prepare them to take on their new role and integrate into the Authority as effectively as possible. Ongoing learning opportunities are provided including, where appropriate, support for relevant academic, professional and vocational qualifications. The Authority has been awarded Investor in People Status.
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