Completing your Jobs go public application

We decide whether or not to interview you for a job from the information you give us on your application form. We cannot make assumptions about your experience, knowledge, skills or abilities. So it is important that you give us clear and relevant information and that you answer all the questions.

Tips on completing your application form

1. Before you start, carefully read the job description, person specification and any other information you have downloaded or been sent.
2. The job description describes the main duties of the job (what you will be doing), and will give you a good idea whether or not you think you would like to do the role.
3. The person specification tells you the skills, knowledge and experience you need to be able to carry out the job.
4. Make sure you complete all sections of the application form.
5. Please type or write in black ink.
6. You might want to do a rough draft of your answers first so that you can decide exactly what you want to say before you complete the form itself.
7. Applicants will be assessed on how they meet requirements stated in the person specification. Make sure your application is specific to the job you are applying for. A standard application form which you have prepared before may not address all of the items in the person specification.
8. Remember that experience and skills can be gained in a number of ways, not only through paid employment. You may have developed skills at school, college or university, voluntary work or through life experiences.
9. Return your completed form to the address provided, before the closing date. We will not consider applications submitted after the closing date.

Applications for jobs posted on the Jobs go public site should be returned to the address provided before the closing date. Alternatively, applications can be e-mailed to recruitment@lambeth.gov.uk. Please ensure you put the reference number in the subject heading of your email.

Step-by-step guide to completing your application form

A guide to completing the different sections of the application form.