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1. Programme and module information

   Download the Programme guides.

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. Hireserve Hiring Manager Portal guidance

   The HR team have introduced a Hiring Manager Portal, available within our recruitment system – Hireserve. This will streamline the recruitment process and give Hiring Managers end-to-end control and visibility of their vacancies in one place, from initial request to advertise, shortlisting, inviting candidates to interview through to making an offer to your preferred candidate.

4. External Examining

   External Examining

5. Advertising

   The aim of advertising is to generate interest from potential applicants by attracting a sufficient number of applicants who possess the necessary skills, experience and qualifications to do the role effectively.

6. Get in touch

   Get in touch with a member of the Reward, Recognition and Engagement team

7. Job descriptions and person specifications

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

8. 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.

9. Finance (including Procurement, Payroll and Pensions)

   Finance is the University department responsible for providing advice and information on financial matters affecting the University and its companies.

10. 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.