Recruitment step-by-step guides
See each section for guidance on each stage of the recruitment process and guides for using our Jobtrain system.
Before starting recruitment
You must complete mandatory recruitment training and understand your responsibilities
Job description and person specification
These are the foundation of the recruitment process
Create advertised vacancy
Create a vacancy to be advertised in Jobtrain
Non-advertised vacancies and direct offers
For vacancies offered directly to a named candidate or managed outside Jobtrain
Advertise vacancy
How our vacancies are advertised
Shortlist and interview
Review applications, shortlist and invite candidates to interview
Offer and appointment
Make an offer, complete pre-employment checks and get a contract issued
Equality and diversity
Ensure your recruitment process is equal and inclusive
Read more
Contact us
For recruitment enquiries or to set up a Jobtrain account:
people.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
0161 275 5973
Share your feedback
When you have completed your recruitment, please take a few minutes to complete this short anonymous survey.
Complete survey