Your Application Guide

The application form is your chance to show us your skills and experience, and explain why you’d be great for the role.

We’ve created this guide to help you complete the form and feel confident at interview.

Tips for Your Application

• Check your spelling and grammar.
• Save your work often as you go.
• Some fields are mandatory - you must complete these before submitting.

Decisions about shortlisting are based only on what you write in the form.

Employment History

• List your most recent job first - up to 5 years of employment including volunteering experience.
  
  

Education

We don’t ask for education details in the form. This helps us reduce bias and focus on your skills.

For some specialist roles (Design, Engineering, IT, Maintenance), qualifications will be checked later if you are successful at interview.

Additional Questions

You will be asked you to answer up to six specific questions around your experience and knowledge, and we will use this to shortlist your application.

CV and Cover Letter

For certain roles, you may be asked to upload a CV and cover letter. Only do this if the application portal requests it.

Interview Preparation

• Read through your application before the interview.
• Read the Job Description to refresh your understanding of the role.
• Research our organisation on our website.
• You can bring notes and use them during the interview.
• Look at our Values and consider how they apply to you.
• If face‑to‑face, check the location in advance.
• If you’re running late, call the Recruitment Team: 0131 378 9995.
• Some interviews include a task - details will be sent with your confirmation.

At the Interview

• Join the call or arrive at the venue in plenty of time.
• Take time in answering your questions.
• You can use the STAR Technique to answer the questions – Situation, Task, Action, Response
• Remember: interviews are two‑way. You can ask questions too.

Remember

• Don’t criticise current or past employers.
• You can ask for a question to be repeated.
• In virtual interviews, you can ask for questions to be written in the chat.

Accessibility and Adjustments

Our goal is to champion equity throughout every step of the process, ensuring fairness for all.

If you need adjustments, get in touch with the Resourcing team jobs@walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk. 

Examples of adjustments:

• Application forms in a different format.
• Interview questions shared up to an hour in advance.
• Using your own notes during the interview.
• Extra time for questions or tasks.
• Asking interviewers to repeat questions.
• Having questions typed in the chat during virtual interviews.
• A British Sign Language interpreter.

If you need something not listed, just ask – we are here to help

All Walk Wheel Cycle Trust hubs are wheelchair accessible.

For more information on reasonable adjustments, see Acas guidance.

Contact Us

• Email: jobs@walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk
• Phone: 0131 378 9995

Good luck with your application - we look forward to hearing from you!