Jobs at Tower Hamlets Council
If you have any questions about the process, or a particular job, you can contact our recruitment team recruitment@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Read all the information on this page before applying for a job.
How to apply
Each job will have an application form for you to complete. We have written some guidance to help you complet the form. Read it before you start your application. The application form will automatically time out after 90 minutes, so save your progress regularly.
Complete the application fully before submitting 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 it in an alternative format like large print, contact the recruitment team.
Our preference is for on-line application forms. But if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, contact us recruitment@towerhamlets.gov.uk and let us know how we can help.
Late applications
If you start your application and do not complete it before the closing date as advertised, you will not be able to submit your application. The deadline for all applications is 11.59pm on the closing date
Decisions on short-listing
If you have been unsuccessful at the short-listing stage you will receive an email advising you of this to the email account you provided when applying for the role.
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.
We are committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of the children and vulnerable adults we provide services to in Tower Hamlets. Therefore any appointments to a role which involves working with these groups will be subject to a DBS and Reference Checks.
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)
Any other requirements which are applicable to the post for which you will be notified during the selection process, for example a driving test.
Council use of DBS disclosures
The council is committed to safeguarding the vulnerable members of our community. Therefore, if you are offered a post which requires you to work with either Children or Vulnerable Adults, you will be offered the role subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS disclosure. If the role requires a DBS, this information will be available in the advertisement.
Find out more about DBS checks and this process.