Highland Employment Recruitment Offer (HERO)
Information for recruits
We are asking you, as the new recruit to complete and submit a form as your new post will be supported by HERO. Please read all of the following information. Due to data protection, this information must be submitted by you.
Your new employer needs to have already submitted their application form before the recruit form is submitted and your new employer needs to provide you with their HERO reference number BUS (followed by 9 digits). You will also require your National Insurance number to complete the form.
Once you start the application, you will be asked to agree to our privacy statement then asked to confirm the following eligibility criteria.
I confirm that:
- I am unemployed /not working (or about to complete a work experience placement such as Kickstart or Community Jobs Scotland)
- I have not left another job voluntarily to take up this job
- I am aged between 16-67 years
- I have the right to live and work in the UK
- I have my permanent residence within the Highland Council area
- I agree that the Highland Council or its contractor will by prior arrangement with me and at a time that suits my employer, will be able to meet with me at my place of work for a maximum of 4 times per year for the purpose of discussing my progress in the job and identifying if I need any additional support to progress my employment opportunities.
Please ensure that you complete all of the questions and avoid entering N/A. If we have any further questions, a member of our Team will be in touch with you.
If you require any further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at HERO@highland.gov.uk