Post specification | Cumberland Intranet

you can find the official post specification for your vacancy on the pay and grading sharepoint site
the post specifications on this site have been graded in line with the Cumberland Council job evaluation scheme

What you need to do:

as a manager you should access the sharepoint site and find the role specification. (Further instructions are available on the sharepoint site if the role specification cannot be located)
you should review the post specification to ensure it is still accurate, valid and in the correct Cumberland Council template
if no changes are needed to the online post specification, you should move to step 2
if any changes are needed to the post specification, these should be made using tracked changes (How to use track changes)
your changes should be saved and submitted to the pay and grading team to review. To do this, you should raise an HR Advisory ticket on the Service Catalogue - HR Portal, selecting the “Pay, Working arrangements and Benefits” category on the query. You should attach your amended Post Specification to this ticket
in these circumstances, the pay and grading team will confirm when your amended post specification has been published and you are ready to move to step 2 of the process

Ensure the post specification is accurate
All manager's must make the post specification for the vacancy is accurate and graded correctly.
Obtaining authority to recruit
Authorisation to recruit is required from any confirmed Extended Leadership Team (ELT) officer in Cumberland Council from 1 April 2023.
Advertising your vacancy
The Resourcing Team will process the vacancy so it is advertised on the appropriate authority job site.
Shortlisting
After the application closing date, a shortlisting pack, including all application forms, will automatically be sent via email to the main recruitment contact for the campaign.
Inviting to interview
Recruiting Managers are responsible for contacting shortlisted applicants and inviting them to interview.
Interviewing
Recruiting managers are responsible for conducting interviews with shortlisted applicants and there must be at least two individuals involved in the interview and selection process for each candidate.
Conditional offer
Recruiting managers should verbally offer the preferred candidate the position and outline it is subject to pre-employment clearances.
Arranging a start date, onboarding and induction
Information about ensuring you get your staff the access to buildings and systems they need and that you plan to welcome them to Cumberland Council with a thorough induction.