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Bridge & Talent - Nottingham and East Midlands

For employers

Our recruitment process

A clear, step-by-step approach, so you always know what's happening and what comes next.

Recruitment team reviewing a candidate shortlist in a meeting room

From brief to first day

Step 1

Understand the role

We talk through the duties, team, essential skills, pay, location and timescale.

Step 2

Agree the brief

We confirm the details in writing, including the selection process and who makes decisions.

Step 3

Search and attract

We advertise the role and look for suitable candidates.

Step 4

Shortlist

We assess candidates against the agreed criteria and share a shortlist with clear notes.

Step 5

Interviews and offer

We arrange interviews, collect feedback and support the offer conversation.

Step 6

Follow-up

We keep in touch after the start date to check things are going well.

How you can help the process

  • A named contact who can make decisions
  • Clear, honest information about the role and team
  • Prompt feedback after shortlists and interviews
  • Interview dates agreed early

Fair and consistent

Every candidate is considered against the same criteria. We focus on skills and experience that matter for the role and follow the Equality Act 2010.

Read our EDI statement →

How long does it take?

It depends on the role, the market and how quickly interviews can be arranged. We'll give you a realistic timetable when we agree the brief.

Let's start with your brief