HOW TO APPLY...

Closing date for applications: 7th October 2005

1. To apply please submit your CV from this website using the "Submit CV Now" button which can be found at the footer of each job description.
2. Once this has been received and logged you will receive an email from our managing agent prompting you to complete the official online application form. This should only be completed once you receive the email confirmation.

If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our managing agent, Robert Wallace at Hays Information Technology on 01454 626 666 or email hcit@hays.com

Terms and conditions...

Location: Thorn Office Centre, Holme Lacy Road, Rotherwas, Hereford HR2 6JT

Salary: Paid monthly on the 25th day of the month, directly into your bank or building society account.

Appointment subject to:

• Satisfactory references
• Medical clearance by Occupational Health following completion of medical questionnaire
• Validation of qualifications (copies of relevant certificates to be supplied for personnel file)
• Asylum and Immigration checks

Probationary Period: Six months for employees new to local government.

Superannuation: Local Government Pension Scheme - final salary with 6% employee contribution.

Hours of work: Full-time (37 hours per week). Your post requires that you work such hours as are considered necessary to effectively carry out your role. There may be a requirement to attend evening meetings, from time to time.

Political restriction: This post is Politically Restricted under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Car allowance: Mileage rates are paid when you use your car for business purposes; this is currently 40 pence a mile (or 45 pence when you provide transport for a colleague). The Council also operates, subject to eligibility, a car loan scheme and a car lease scheme.

Relocation expenses: The Council's relocation scheme assists new employees with the expenses associated with moving to the County.

Professional fees: The Council will pay the membership fees of one relevant professional body.

Computer loan scheme: This scheme enables employees who use a PC as part of their work to have an interest-free loan for the purpose of purchasing a computer.

Discounted leisure facilities: Employees of the Council are eligible for discounted use of local leisure facilities.