Application form and how to apply
Before you submit your application you are strongly advised to read these guidelines.
In order to be considered for TSA vacancies you will need to complete our application form.
To ensure recruitment and selection for TSA vacancies is as fair as possible, our application form has been designed to be ‘bias free’. This means that all personal information submitted by a candidate (e.g. name, address, age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, references etc) is removed from their application before it is passed on to the shortlisting panel. The shortlisting panel only receive information that we feel is relevant to the shortlisting process, that is:
- Applicant’s relevant experience and skills in relation to the vacancy applied for;
- Employment history;
- Education and training
We believe this approach ensures best practice and that applications are considered on merit only. We also believe that if further reduces the possibility of any form of discrimination taking place. Therefore, in order to ensure consistency throughout the recruitment and selection process, we do not accept CVs as part of applications for our vacancies. Please do not submit your CV in lieu of an application form or factual information, or as part of your supporting statements because it will not be accepted.
It is therefore essential that you complete the personal details information on page 5 of the application form. We need this information to be able to contact you to inform you of the outcome of the shortlisting. If you do not complete this section fully we may not be able to get in touch with you!
We would also like you to complete the monitoring information on page 6 of the application form as this will help us to monitor the effectiveness of our Equality and Diversity policy in relation to recruitment and selection. Personal details, reference information and the monitoring information will be separated from your application as soon as it is received and treated as confidential. They will not be passed on to anyone involved in the shortlisting, interviewing or appointment for this vacancy.
If you find it difficult to read the application form in colour, or you need a larger print size, you may photocopy it to give you a clear black and white copy to complete. We can also help you with other adaptations you may need when making your application. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 020 7393 2000 if you require further assistance.