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Recruitment Process 

  1. Find a role you're interested in applying for
  2. Read all of the details associated with the role, including job description and person specification etc
  3. Read the guidance notes and complete the application form online or print and complete by hand
  4. Submit your completed application online or post/hand deliver

If you have chosen to post or hand deliver your application, please use the following address:

Calderdale Council
Human Resources
3rd Floor
G Mill
Dean Clough
HALIFAX
HX3 5AX

Please ensure that you quote the post reference number and allow two full working days for the pack to arrive

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications (online and paper copies)

We do not acknowledge receipt of paper applications, however applications submitted online will receive an automated reply acknowledging successful receipt of your application.

Shortlisted Candidates

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date. If you do not hear from us within 4-6 weeks, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. However, please do not let this deter you from applying for other vacancies in the future.

Assessment Centres and Interviews

If your application is successful at the shortlisting stage, you will receive an email/letter inviting you to attend either an assessment workshop and/or an interview. You will also be advised on any supporting documents you may need to bring with you.

Should you be successful at the Assessment Workshop and/or interview, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Application/Recruitment Checks

Calderdale Council takes its duty of care to people who receive services from us very seriously. To ensure all reasonable care is taken, references will always be taken from your current employer and we reserve the right to take up references from any previous employers, or places where you have carried out voluntary work.