The selection process

Application

The job description and person specification detail the responsibilities of the role and the skills/experience you need to apply. Alongside this candidate pack, our website holds a wealth of information about our organisation and the work we do, however, if you would like more information about the role, or the EWC, you can contact our HR team.

We are committed to removing any barriers individuals may face in our recruitment processes. If you need any documentation relating to recruitment in an alternative format, including the application form, please contact our HR team who will be happy to support you.

Shortlisting

Once the application window closes, all applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. To ensure fairness, applications will be anonymised, with personal information such as your name, address, gender, and ethnicity removed. Each application will be assessed against the essential criteria in the person specification, so it is important to provide clear examples demonstrating how you meet these requirements.

We know that completing an application takes time so will keep you informed throughout the process. All applicants will be contacted after shortlisting to let them know whether their application has progressed to the next stage. You may wish to note that we do not provide feedback on individual applications at shortlisting stage.

Interview

If you are invited to interview, you will be contacted by email and asked to confirm your attendance for the allocated time and date. Depending on the role you have applied for, you may be asked to complete an assessment as part of the interview process. Details of this will be provided in advance.

You will be asked whether you would like to use the Welsh language during your interview, and we can arrange a simultaneous translator if required, subject to the Welsh language skills of the panel. The selection panel will be made up of EWC employees, including a representative from the HR team.

Additionally, we will check whether you need any reasonable adjustments to ensure you can participate comfortably and perform at your best. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job.

Post interview

If successful at interview, a member of the HR team will contact you to discuss the offer details.

If you are unsuccessful at interview, you will be contacted via email and have the opportunity to ask for feedback.

Agreeing your start date

Our HR team will guide you through the offer documentation and the pre-employment checks that we will undertake. Once we have completed this process, we will agree a start date with you.

Induction

Our comprehensive induction programme ensures that every new employee gains a clear understanding of their own role and responsibilities, as well as the roles of others across the organisation. During induction, we will also explain our probation policy and outline the support available throughout your probationary period.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

At EWC we may use AI to generate ideas for job adverts, job descriptions, practical assessments and interview questions, but we will never use AI tools to make selection or hiring decisions.