Completing your application form
We have tried to keep our application form as simple as possible. These notes are to help you complete the form
Completing the Form
Please complete the form in black ink or type so that it can be photocopied.
What you say on the application form is all that will be used to decide whether or not to shortlist you for the post so you must complete all the parts on the form which apply to you. CVs cannot be accepted or used for short-listing unless accompanied by a supporting statement.
Education and Training
Give a list of all the education and training you have undertaken. Please list all professional qualifications you have acquired. If a particular qualification is essential for the job you may be asked to provide original certificates.
Employment
Starting with your current or last employer list all the employers you have worked for over the past 10 years. Please include periods of paid and voluntary work.
Supporting Statements
Please support your application form with a short resume of your qualities, skills, experience and achievements particularly as they relate to the job description and person specification.
Work Permit
Under the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 we are legally bound to check that you are eligible to work in the UK.
References
Please give details of two people (not related to you) who can give you a reference. One should be your present or most recent employer and the other should be a previous employer or should know you in connection with your work.
If you do not wish us to contact your referees before the interview we will not do so. However, reference will be taken up on offer of employment.
Queries
If you have any queries regarding the completion of the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources Team on 020 7424 1141.
Returning your form
Please send your application form Human Resources Team, Diabetes UK, 10 Parkway, London NW1 7AA or by email to recruitment@diabetes.org.uk. Please ensure you post your form in good time to reach us by the closing date and time.