Navigating our Recruitment Process

Start by thoroughly reviewing the job advert and job description. When you're ready, submit your application through our online platform.

To apply for a job with WMCA, you will first need to create an account. You will have the opportunity to upload a CV, which will be used to auto-populate your profile. We don't see your CV once you have applied, and so it is important to make sure your profile really stands out. Make you sure include all you employment history and include any essential education and qualifications. 

You will be asked to provide a supporting statement telling us about your skills and experiences and how you would be suited to the role. We will use this when we are assessing your application. We recommend that you first draft your supporting statement in a Word document. You can then copy and paste it into the application form.

Once we receive your application, a member of the recruitment team will carefully review it against the job description and person specification. We frequently review applications in real-time. This means that you may hear from us before the closing date of the job advert.

If your application meets the essential criteria, it will then be submitted to the recruiting manager for further consideration.

Rest assured, each application is evaluated equally, regardless of whether you've applied to us before.

If you meet our requirements, we'll invite you for an interview. This could be conducted virtually via MS Teams or in-person at one of our locations. We'll notify you of the interview format when confirming the details.

During the structured, evidence-based interview, we'll assess your skills, experience, and motivation for the role. Feel free to prepare questions for us as well, as we value your active participation in the process.

For some jobs, we use behavioural and cognitive assessments to help us gain insight into your behavioural tendencies and cognitive capabilities, enabling us to make informed decisions during the selection process.

Again, we'll always let you know when we confirm interview arrangements. 

In some cases, we may request a second interview. This final stage might involve a presentation, an opportunity to meet your potential team, and potentially someone from another department. It's an excellent chance to delve deeper into the role, ask further questions, and ensure alignment between both parties.

If you are successful following your interview, the recruiting manager will contact you with the good news. It is normal for us to offer a role with a salary towards the lower end of the advertised range. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

Upon accepting our verbal offer, we'll provide you with a conditional offer letter. This is all done on-line via our recruitment management system.

Please note that finalising your employment is subject to pre-employment checks, including Right to Work verification, referencing, and, if applicable, a DBS check. Once all checks are satisfactory, we'll confirm your start date and send you the final offer and contract of employment.

Our aim is to provide feedback to candidates who have been interviewed. Due to high applicant numbers, feedback will not be provided at the shortlisting stage. 

On your first day, you'll be invited to a 'welcome session' with someone from our HR team. These sessions are for all new starters and take place twice a month, typically on a Monday. Welcome sessions are held at our office on Summer Lane and last approximately 2 hours, with a welcome lunch included.

You’ll collect your IT equipment, meet other new starters, and be shown how to do things like book holiday and provide your bank details.