Vacancies at Tower Hamlets Council

We are launching a new online job application service from Monday 15 March

• To view the most recent vacancies advertised from Monday 15 March use this link. .
• For all other currently advertised  vacancies use this link.

Please read all the information on this page before applying for a vacancy at Tower Hamlets Council

The application form

Please make sure you download and read our guidance notes on how to complete a job application form for Tower Hamlets before you start your application.

Guidance for completing your application form (Word 50k)

Ensure you complete the application fully before returning it. If there are any gaps on the form and you are invited to interview you may be questioned on this.

If you do not understand anything on the form or need help in completing the form in an alternative format, for example; large print, please contact the recruitment team on recruitment@towerhamlets.gov.uk

We advise you register and log in to save your application If you’d rather not register, you may still apply, but your application will not be saved. Please note that you will be timed out after 90 minutes.

Late applications

Application forms received after the closing date will not be considered.

Decisions on short-listing

If you are not called for interview within three weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been short-listed.

Use of clearance, reference and tests

The council does sometimes incorporate tests and/or practical exercises in the selection process. If you are short-listed for a post, you will be informed if any form of assessment is to take place.

Please note all offers of appointment are subject to the following:

• medical clearance
• two references that are satisfactory to the council
• sight of professional qualifications (if this is a requirement of the post)
• Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check if relevant (you will be advised of this is applicable to you)
• any other requirements which are applicable to the post for which you will be notified during the selection process, for example a driving test.

Related information

• Tower Hamlets Council has been named as a 4 star council by the Audit Commission
• The council has been recognised as a beacon of excellence for the fifth year running
• We have Investors in People status council-wide and are also proud to have achieved Level 5 (the highest level) of the Equality Standard.