As part of our ongoing commitment to equal opportunities, and to reaching the most appropriate pool of talent possible for every post, we routinely advertise our posts at the University of Sheffield. The advert plays a major role in attracting the attention of potential applicants and motivating them to find out more information about the post via the About the Job.

Review of the redeployment register

When Human Resources receives a request to advertise a vacancy, the first step in the process is to consider whether we have any existing members of staff who may be eligible for the post via our redeployment register. If there is not a match for the vacancy then we will advertise it further.

University of Sheffield Jobs Website and Jobs.ac.uk

All advertised posts are placed on the University of Sheffield jobs website
http:www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs
and on the jobs board for Higher Education and the public sector jobs.ac.uk http://www.jobs.ac.uk (except some support roles).
Analysis shows that the majority of our applications and final appointees are sourced via these websites and your customary HR contact will place your advert here at no cost. Simply complete the advert template download available from this page and submit it with your Job Requisition in e-Recruitment.

Additional advertising

If you wish to advertise beyond these websites, eg in print media or other websites, please note this in the Job Requisition Note field, giving details of the publication or website you have in mind. Your customary HR contact will work closely with you to discuss this option. If you decide to proceed, s/he will ensure that you receive the best value for money from the advert by liaising with our appointed advertising agency and advising on content, editing and corporate house style etc. The cost of external adverts will be charged to the recruiting department. We will do all liaison with the advertising agency and external publications etc. Do not respond to cold-calls to sell you media space, or invoices for adverts you are involved with, as these may be fraudulent scams or may not represent value for money.

Other advertising sources

As well as websites, newspapers and journals, the following sources can be used to publicise an advert:

• mailshots to other universities/relevant organisations or careers services.
• emails to relevant discussion groups or previous high-calibre applicants.
• advertisements in conference papers/exhibition packs for events where suitable applicants are likely to attend.

Where recruiting departments choose to use one of these advertising sources, or any other suggestions that you may have, please liaise with your customary HR contact to ensure quality standards will be met. It is recommended that all adverts signpost prospective applicants to our jobs website, where full details of the post will be available and candidates can apply online. All applications must be received via the online system for all posts.