Recruit

A guide to help you create great job adverts that will attract the right candidates

Use this guide to provide you with a straightforward approach to revising job descriptions while ensuring compliance with UK employment law and maintaining positive employee relations. *Full guidance available in paid packages.

References: Do you need them and are they really worth it?

Tips and advice on how to work effectively with recruitment agencies to help you in the recruiting process.

Use this guide for writing clear, effective job descriptions that give clear expectations of the roles and responsibilities

This is a basic contract of employment template that covers all the standard clauses that should be included in the employees 'Statement of Main Terms and Conditions' of employment. This should be provided to an employee at least on their first day of emp

Use this candidate scoring sheet to assess all candidates applying for a position

Use this checklist to ensure that your job advert is attracting the right talent to your business.

Use this statement to indicate your Company's commitment to Equal Opportunities. This is a simplified version of the Company Equal Opportunities Policy (See Compliance/Policies).

Some example interview questions for management type positions

Some example interview questions for non-management positions

Use this job description template when recruiting a Business Development Manager for your business.

Use the GDPR consent form to request to keep the details on file of an unsuccessful applicant in case other positions arise in the future

Use this policy when an employee or former employee requests a reference. It outlines who can provide references, what information can be shared, and ensures consistency and legal compliance.

Guidance on how to complete the basic contract of employment template for your employees

Use this guidelines in revising your employee's job descriptions while ensuring compliance with UK employment law.

Use this form to help you assess each candidate that you invite to interview using a fair and consistent process

Guidelines on what to consider when interviewing and selecting candidates

Letter to send to applicant informing them they have not been shortlisted for interview

Use this tempalte to provide employees with clarity about the expected roles, responsibilities, skills, education, qualifications and personal attributes required for success in the role.

The key points you need to consider when making a job offer

Letter to withdraw conditional offer of employment

Letter to invite an applicant to an interview

Send this offer letter along with a contract of employment to offer a successful candidate a position. This letter contains the conditional terms of the offer.

Letter to applicant who has been unsuccessful in their interview

Use this letter to send to candidates rejecting their application for a certain job, but requesting to keep their details on file for future jobs. Use with GDPR consent form.

Letter to request a reference for a prospective employee

Use this guide to learn more about various types of pre-employment checks and to ensure compliance with the legal requirements.

Privacy notice to be given to job applicants to inform them about how you handle their data

An overview of the process of recruiting a new member for your team.

Use this checklist for a quick view of everything you need to consider when recruiting an employee.

This policy helps you communicate to employees your commitment process including your commitment to fairness and transparency.

This form is for managers to gain authorisation (for budget and process) to recruit employees, either for replacement or new team members. *Form available in paid packages.

Use this script to help you make a quick and professional phone call to check a candidate’s past work and if they’re right for the job.