Our Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process is designed to get the best from you, as well as providing you with a good understanding of what we're like to work for. We ensure this process is as open, honest and fair for all as possible. This is what you can expect.
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So, you’ve seen a job at Bristol Airport that looks right for you. But what next?
First of all it’s a good idea to find out as much as you can about the job, so take a look at the advert and role profile before applying through our website. The online application should take no more than 10 minutes. We'll gather some basic background information and, depending on the job you’re applying for, you might be asked some key questions. Along with your CV, we'll also ask you to upload a covering letter telling us why you think you're right for the job.
Once we’ve got your application, we’ll check to see if it matches the candidate specification. We do this each time anyone applies for any job, so it makes no difference if you’ve applied to us before or not. And when we’ve decided what happens next, we’ll always let you know – usually around the closing date for applications if not before.
Phone interview
If we think you could be right for the job, we might arrange an interview with you over the phone. This is usually a 15-30 minute chat with someone from our Resourcing Team. It’s a chance for us to find out a bit more about you – your experience, what you’re like as a person and why you’ve applied for the job. But it’s also your opportunity to ask us any questions about the job and working for Bristol Airport.
We’ll give you a time for the call, so it’s a good idea to be somewhere you won’t be interrupted. Keep your CV and the role profile close by, just in case you need to check them. And you might want to take notes too, so have a pen and paper handy.
First stage interview
Assessment Centre
For some of our jobs (typically those which are customer facing) we might ask that you attend an assessment centre. These are usually half-day events where you'll attend with other candidates and participate in a combination of activities to help us assess your suitability for the job you have applied for. We'll always let you know in advance and you'll not be expected to prepare anything in advance.
Second stage interview
At this stage we'll ask you to bring a few important documents with you such as evidence that you have the right to work in the UK and proof of your address. We'll let you know what you need to bring when we confirm your interview.
Feedback
Offer letter and contract
Referencing
When you start
Our People Team will also provide a brief induction - usually on your first day - that covers all the important information you need for working at the airport. It’s also another chance for you to ask any more questions about working here.