Imperial Employment

Imperial College London is a science-based institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research that attracts 12,000 students and 6,500 staff of the highest international quality.

 

Thank you for your interest in Imperial College London. Our online application process has been designed to be convenient and easy to use. Our preferred method of application is via our online system however, if you are unable to apply online, you should contact the relevant individual named in the advertisement for an application pack.

Overview of Application Process

When you open the demonstrations below, please click the ‘See It’ button at the top of the screen, to view the demonstration

Application process, step by step:

In addition to the online demonstrations available above, further guidance can be found below:

Once you have seen a vacancy you wish to apply for, hit the ‘Apply Now’ button and follow the steps below:

Register Today

  1. If this is your first time using our online system, click on the “Register today” link and register using an email address and a password of your choice.
  2. An email will be sent to the email address you used with a link that enables your online account to be activated. You may need to check this email has not been ended up in your spam / junk box! To activate your online account, click on the link contained within the email.
  3. You will then be returned to the first page of the online application form.
  4. You will need to answer all the questions within the system; all of these details will be stored automatically and retrieved each time you apply for a vacancy at Imperial College. You will be able to edit your pre-registered information when you apply for future specific vacancies.

Registration and completion of downloaded application form

  1. You may at this stage decide to ‘save your application for later’ to allow yourself time to complete your downloaded application form and any other material stated in the advertisement for the application process.  Or you may have decided to do this earlier for example prior to registering.

Applying for a vacancy

  1. To apply for a vacancy you will firstly need to log into the system using the email address and password you used to register.
  2. Once you have prepared all the documents you need to complete your application, you will need to ensure these are saved using the Vacancy Reference number and upload these directly into the system, via the “Add Document” button on page two, and complete any outstanding questions required by the online application system. Once you are happy that all documents and information have been completed, please select the “Finish” button.
  3. We will acknowledge receipt of your application immediately by email. You can also revisit the site to obtain an update on your application and to change your personal details as required, for example, if you change one of your contact telephone numbers.
  4. If you are shortlisted or invited for interview you will also receive an email notification from us.
  5. Your details will remain in our online system for a period of six months. At the end of the six-month period, you will receive an email informing you that your account will be closed unless you renew your registration.

Registered applicants: searching and applying for vacancies

  1. Before searching for a vacancy, log into your account from the homepage.
  2. Use the email address and password you used when registering.
  3. Use the Quick Links to search for recently added jobs (New Jobs Last 7 Days) or to perform a more specific search (Search for Jobs).
  4. Once you have identified a vacancy you would like to apply for then you can continue to apply as usual.