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Post Code
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Contact Number
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Preferred Communication Method
This application form will be used to select candidates for interview. If you need any support completing this form, please contact HR at recruitment@paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk and we can provide alternative application methods. The Paul Mellon Centre is aware of its obligations under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and is committed to processing your data securely and transparently. The personal information collected on this form will be used for the purpose of selection/recruitment only. Please consult the Applicant Privacy Notice for further information.
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Eligibility Questions
If these four statements are "true" you are eligible to apply:
I have been awarded an undergraduate degree (i.e. the final grade has been awarded)
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I do not have a postgraduate degree (Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, Integrated Masters or Doctorate), nor have I embarked on one now, or at any time in the past.
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Excepting a Scottish Master of Arts degree awarded to undergraduates as a first degree. If you have started a postgraduate degree but withdrew or did not complete this in the past, please contact the HR team at recruitment@paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk to discuss further before you continue with your application.
I have demonstrable interest in pursuing a career in the archives, library or information management professions.
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(Examples might include participating in remote volunteering projects regarding transcription of archival materials or helping out at a local library's summer reading challenge etc.)
I have not previously held a graduate trainee post in any field
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Please do not continue with your application if you cannot answer true to these four questions. Unfortunately your application will not be considered if you do no meet the eligibility criteria. We discourage the use of AI to answer questions on our application form. Applications deemed to be written using only AI will be automatically dismissed
Demonstrable Interest
We know that some people might use AI tools to help when writing their application. That’s okay for things like grammar or formatting but everything you include should still be based on your own experience and understanding of the role.
Please tell us in no more than 250 words (approx 1700 characters with spaces) about your demonstrable interest in pursuing a career in the archives, library or information professions.
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Please tell us why you want this role and how this role would fit in with your career plans? You may wish to refer to the job description in your answer.
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Please note there is a maximum 1000 word limit for this answer.
Educational and Training Qualifications
University Details
Name of University
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Course Studied
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Grade Achieved
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Start Date with University
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End Date with University
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School or College Details
Name of School or College
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A Levels (or equivalent) achieved and grades
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Years of attendance (e.g. from 2015 - 2017)
Name of School or College
GCSE (or equivalent) achieved and grades
Years of attendance (e.g. from 2010 - 2015)
Any other Educational Institution Details
Please use this space to enter alternate educational details if you have not undertaken GCSE's or A-Levels or would like to let us know any further details about your education.
Employment History
Please tell us about your paid employment history for up to the last 3 roles you have held. (We recognise that candidates applying for this graduate trainee post may not have significant employment history so there is a separate section in this application form to enter any voluntary work you have been involved with as well.)
Employer 1
Name of Employer
Your Job Title
Start Date with Employer
End Date with Employer (if applicable)
Was this role full time or part time? Please specify how many hours a week you worked in this role.
Please enter a brief description of your key responsibilities and duties
Please note there is a 1000 character limit which includes spaces.
Employer 2
Name of Employer
Your Job Title
Start Date with Employer
End Date with Employer (if applicable)
Was this role full time or part time? Please specify how many hours a week you worked in this role.
Please enter a brief description of your key responsibilities and duties
Please note there is a 1000 character limit which includes spaces.
Employer 3
Name of Employer
Your Job Title
Start Date with Employer
End Date with Employer (if applicable)
Was this role full time or part time? Please specify how many hours a week you worked in this role.
Please enter a brief description of your key responsibilities and duties
Please note there is a 1000 character limit which includes spaces.
Voluntary Work
Please tell us about any volunteering work.
Voluntary Work (Please include details of the voluntary work including name of the organisation, your role and a brief summary of your duties and how many hours a week you volunteer with the organisation.)
References
Please indicate two people who can provide employer references, one of whom should be your present/most recent employer. The Referees should be able to give a professional reference and have knowledge of you and your work. If you are currently, or have recently been, in full time education a reference from an educational institution and a character reference will be accepted. Referees will only be contacted after an offer of employment has been made.
1st Reference Details (Name, Occupation, Work Address, Email Address, Contact Number, How do you know this person?)
2nd Reference Details (Name, Occupation, Work Address, Email Address, Contact Number, How do you know this person?)
Other Information
The Paul Mellon Centre does hold a Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship License. However this role is not eligible for sponsorship so we are only able to consider applicants who are currently eligible for employment in the UK.
Are you currently eligible for Employment in the UK?
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Please state what documentation you can provide to demonstrate this.
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If successful in your application, when would you be able to commence work / how much notice would you need to give?
How/Where did you hear about this vacancy?
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I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, all particulars I have given in all parts of this application form are complete and true. I understand that any false declaration or misleading statement or a significant omission may disqualify me from employment with The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art and render me liable to dismissal. I understand that any confirmed job offer is subject to pre employment checks including references, checks on relevant qualifications, employment eligibility, unspent criminal convictions, a probationary period and (if the organisation believes it appropriate) a medical report, all of which must be deemed by the organisation as satisfactory. Please check the below box below
