Catholic Church > Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales > Recruitment > How to Apply
Please read the information on this site, including the job description and person specification, for the position you wish to apply for. Once you have read this information, and if you are still interested in being considered for the role, please write a short (approx 400 words) personal statement explaining why you believe we should consider you for this position. You should include:
Please then send your CV along with your personal statement to recruit@cbcew.org.uk (please put Personal Statement in the subject line). Both of these documents will be used during the short listing process.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted. If you have not heard anything within four weeks of your application, you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. I would like to thank you for your interest in working for CaTEW and wish you every success in the future.
Equal Opportunities Policy
Our equal opportunities policy is to treat all job applicants and employees fairly regardless of their sex, trans-gender status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, civil partnership status, age, race, colour, nationality, national origins, ethnic origin or disability.
Through this policy and procedure and the training and development of managers and staff, the organisation will do all it can to promote good practice in this area in order to reduce the likelihood of discrimination or harassment occurring.
Disclosure of Criminal background
Criminal records will be taken into account for recruitment purposes only when the conviction is relevant. Unless the nature of the work demands it, you will not be asked to disclose convictions which are 'spent' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Having an 'unspent' conviction will not necessarily bar you from employment. This will depend on the circumstances and background to your offence.
A few posts at CBCEW meet the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. These are mainly posts which involve contact with children and vulnerable adults. If the post you are applying for falls into this category this will be clearly stated on the job description. If you are selected for a post that involves access to children and vulnerable adults, you will be subject to this procedure. All checks are carried out in the strictest confidence and only made in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose.
Data Protection
Work permits
You should only apply if you already have the right to work within the United Kingdom. Current work permits need to cover the full length of a contract. This includes citizens of the European Union. Please refer to the Home Office's working in the UK website http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/ for more information about work permit eligibility.