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Glasgow Caledonian University is a world-leading university dedicated to delivering positive social change, locally and globally, through education and research for the Common Good. We are an internationally renowned, values-led, vibrant, multi-cultural community with campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, and partnerships around the globe.

Our vision, outlined in the University’s Strategy 2030, is to be recognised as a leader in social innovation - delivering transformative education and impactful research through purposeful partnerships as a globally connected University with an engaged community committed to the Common Good.

In order to achieve this, the staff we recruit must be of the highest calibre. To this end we go to great lengths to ensure that Glasgow Caledonian University is an attractive, diverse and rewarding place to work where its people are treated with respect and dignity.

GCU has partnered with Myjobscotland to give you a more efficient and improved online candidate experience.

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Please note all internal vacancies are only open to members of staff currently on GCU contract of employment.

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The University has partnered with Myjobscotland to enable candidates to apply for vacancies online.

All vacancies can therefore be viewed on both the GCU website and the myjobscotland recruitment website. When applying for any role(s) you will automatically be redirected to the myjobscotland website (by hitting the ‘Apply now’ button), to make the application online.

Before making an application

Before making an application, you will need to set up an account with Myjobscotland.  You may also wish to take advantage of the myjobscotland job alert service which will enable you to receive notifications of new opportunities at GCU, which match your specified criteria, as they arise.

If you require assistance with creating an account please refer to the list of frequently asked questions regarding myjobscotland.   If you experience any technical problems when completing your application on myjobscotland, please email myjobscotland@cosla.gov.uk for support.  Please also note that the privacy statement is available for your information.

Completing your application

For guidance on completing your application form please read the notes for the job application process. You should read these notes carefully along with the job profile and person specification before completing and submitting your application.

Applications will not be considered after the deadline and CVs will not be accepted instead of an application.

Further assistance

If you are unable to apply online please contact us as soon as possible before the closing date by emailing recruitment@gcu.ac.uk or by phoning 0141 331 8864.

If you have any general recruitment questions please read our Recruitment FAQs.

Shortlisting stage

Once the job advert closing date has passed the shortlist panel will review all applications submitted and will agree on which candidates they would like to invite for interview.

In most cases this process should take no longer than four weeks but are unable to supply a definite timescale, as some recruiting managers may take longer than others to shortlist a vacancy.

When the shortlisting has been completed we will contact all candidates to confirm the outcome of your application. This will be sent via email, to the address you provided on your myjobscotland account.  Additionally, your myjobscotland account area will also show you your application status.

Interview stage

Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend the next stage of the selection process, and will normally be given at least 1 week notice in order to prepare for this.

This stage will involve an interview and also may include other selection methods as appropriate, such as in-tray exercises or a presentation; full details will be included in the interview invitation.

Please note references are not taken up at this stage and will only be sought for the preferred candidate after the interview has taken place.  However, all applicants will be asked to provide details of their referees at application stage.

If you are invited to attend an interview, you will be asked to confirm your attendance as soon as possible. You will either be allocated an interview date/time or asked to select your preferred date/time from an allocated slot via your myjobscotland account.  If you find you are unable to attend on the date or set time, please contact us at the earliest opportunity.

Offer of employment stage (for successful candidates)

After the interviews have taken place and the panel have made their decision, the outcome will then be communicated via email in no longer than 5 working days.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying a number of pre-employment conditions (see Recruitment FAQs for further details).

Please note that the appointments will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).

Further questions

Should you have any further questions regarding the selection process, please refer to our Recruitment FAQs which we hope provides all the information you need.  Thereafter, if you have any remaining queries please contact us via email: recruitment@gcu.ac.uk or alternatively by telephone on 0141 331 8864.

You can also view our new employee FAQs.

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