Application support
Get support with common questions around applying for a job at the University.
- How do I find out about the University's location or find further information on the University?
- How do I find out about and apply for jobs?
- What if I have problems viewing the pages on the University's jobs web site?
- How does the University use and protect the information I provide?
- How does the University use cookies on its jobs web site?
- What is the application process?
- Can I save my application and come back to it?
- How do I know the deadline for submitting my application?
- How do I know that my application has been received?
- How will you update me on the progress of my application?
- How do I obtain the application form and job details in an alternative format?
- Why do I have to provide details of referees?
- How is the diversity information I provide used?
- What should I do if I have a disability or health condition that may impact on the recruitment process?
- What if I am an overseas national from outside the UK who needs permission to work in the UK?
- Who is able to access the 'internal candidates' jobs pages?
- How does the selection process work?
- How do I contact the University if I have any further queries?
How do I find out about the University's location or find further information on the University?
You can look at the University's maps and travel information and introducing the University pages.
How do I find out about and apply for jobs?
You can find our jobs by clicking into either the job search or full job list links. If you click through to the page that contains the advert for the vacancy you are interested in, including a link to the job description, you will see an Apply link; this takes you through to our on-line application process.
What if I have problems viewing the pages on the University's jobs web site?
The University's jobs pages are compatible with all current versions of major web browsers, including Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera and Safari. If the pages return blank or incomplete information, press F5 (function key) to refresh the screen. If you still experience problems with viewing information this may mean that you need to reset your browser to enable cookies or you may wish to consider clearing caches in your web browser.
If this does not resolve the issue then it may be that the security settings in the web browser are blocking information if they are set at a high level. You may also want to check that you are using the most up to date version of the web browser. Alternatively, you could try using a different web browser.
How does the University use and protect the information I provide?
Refer to the University's Recruitment Data Privacy Statement (PDF, 322kB) for further details.
How does the University use cookies on its jobs web site?
Find information about use of cookies on the University website.
Note that when you apply for a job, you are entering the web site of the University's third party supplier. The University of Bristol is not responsible for the cookies set on these pages; however, you can check how the third party supplier uses cookies (PDF, 157kB).
What is the application process?
All applications must be submitted on-line.
Academic jobs
The on-line application process consists of:
- a short on-line personal information form, including details of 3 referees;
- an uploaded Curriculum Vitae (CV)/ resume (file size limit is 5120kb);
- an uploaded covering letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the role (file size limit is 5120kb);
- an on line diversity questionnaire (this does not form part of your application for the selection process and is only used for diversity and equal opportunities monitoring purposes).
Copies of qualification, certificates, letters of reference, journal articles and any other additional documents are not required at this stage, unless specifically requested.
Non-academic jobs
The on-line application process consists of:
- a short on line application form, including personal information, details of employment and how you meet the criteria for the role;
- an on line diversity questionnaire (this does not form part of your application for the selection process and is only used for diversity and equal opportunities monitoring purposes).
Can I save my application and come back to it?
Yes, you can save your partially completed application and return to it.
All of the pages in the application process time out if they are inactive for 30 minutes. You should save your application if you need to pause for any reason while you are preparing it, if you expect you will take more than 30 minutes before you return to it. Failure to save a partly completed application may result in you losing some or all of the information you have entered.
How do I know the deadline for submitting my application?
The closing date for each vacancy is clearly stated on the full job list, on the job details page