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1. Interviews

   The main goal of the interview is to establish information on the candidate’s capability to successfully perform the duties of the role and ensure the best person is hired.

2. Shortlisting

   Shortlisting is the process of identifying candidates from the applicant pool who best meet the essential (and sometimes desirable) criteria set in the Person Specification for the vacancy they are recruiting to.

3. Offers and pre-employment checks

   Following interviews, the successful candidate should be contacted verbally to confirm the outcome of the interview and confirm that a formal offer will be issued by the HR department.

4. Job descriptions and person specifications

   A job description and person specification is required for all roles within LJMU.

5. Establishing a vacancy and vacancy approval

   A vacancy may arise for a number of reasons, such as staff resignation, retirement or a new post (either temporary or permanent) may be required due to taking on new projects or responsibilities.

6. Staff Suggestion Scheme

   The staff suggestion scheme has been introduced to give all employees the opportunity to make positive suggestions to contribute to the success of the University.

7. Job Grading and Pay

   Find our more about job grading and pay at Liverpool John Moores University

8. Grading of new roles, minor changes to existing roles and job description template

   Evaluation of new and existing roles

9. HERA

   HERA is an analytical job evaluation scheme which has been specifically designed to support the analysis of the roles found in Higher Education.

10. Equal pay audit

    Find out more about the law on equal pay as employees of Liverpool John Moores University