Job application process

Please read the following notes carefully before completing the application form:

• Online applications - Applications for all Coventry University posts are now only accepted through our online recruitment system. If you are interested in applying for our vacancies you will automatically be directed to our new online application form, where you will be able to complete and submit applications online.  You will be asked to register, using a personal email address, to which we will forward any correspondence.
• It is not our practice to hold speculative CVs on file. You are welcome to submit CVs, supporting statements or additional information, but you must complete the University’s application form and monitoring form and apply for a specific role.
• Acknowledgement of receipt of your online application will be sent out to you by email automatically once the system registers your application. There's no need to send us a hard copy of your form in the post. It’s the quickest and cheapest method of application.
• If you have any issues with your online application form, we do have guidance notes to help you through the process. Alternatively, please contact the recruitment team on the details below.
• We would be very interested in hearing your feedback on our online application process, if you have any comments, please complete our feedback survey. If you would like to receive an application form in an alternative format please contact the Recruitment team on 024 7688 7707 or 024 7688 7699.

Closing dates

Unless otherwise specified within the advert, we allow for a two-week closing date for all our vacancies. Any applications received after the closing date cannot be considered.

Referees

Please note it is Coventry University's policy to obtain two confidential written references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.  If you do not wish them to be contacted prior to interview, please indicate this clearly (by selecting 'yes' from the the appropriate box on the application form).  Referees should be able to comment authoritatively on your work, education, skills and abilities and must not be related to you.

Academic appointments

Please attach a letter of application to your formal application form. We would ask you to include details of your research, published works (including text books) and professional practice in your letter of application. 

Canvassing for appointment

This will disqualify your application, although it does not, however, preclude you from making informal enquiries to further your knowledge and understanding of the role.

Acknowledgment of your application

You will receive an automated receipt of your online application. We regret that because of the large number of applications we receive for posts within the University, we will only communicate further with shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

Where we advertise

We advertise all our vacancies on our corporate website alongside appropriate press and media.