Wealden District Council
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How To Apply

How to Apply for a job at Wealden

Browse our Vacancies Listing for current vacancies and click on the one you wish to apply for to view further details and apply.

Download the job description from the job advert page.

Please read the guidance notes before you start your application.

If there are no vacancies that are of interest you can now sign up to Job Alerts where you will be emailed every time a new vacancy is advertised that matches your search criteria. To do this, click on ANY current vacancy then click ‘Apply Online Now’ (you do not need to actually apply for the position, this just takes you to the correct page) – you will then be prompted to register. Once you’ve registered, on the left hand menu click on ‘job search’, enter any specific criteria in the boxes provided, hit search and then scroll to the bottom of the page where there is an option to ‘save this search as a job alert’.

If you are unable to apply online:

Download and save the Word Application Form

If you wish to print the form off and complete it by hand download the Application Form . You can scan your form and email it to us or post it to the address below.

If you are visually impaired and/or use Assistive Technology on your computer please use this form:  Assistive Technology Form 

Complete your application using the and job description to assist you.

All applicants must complete an application form. CV’s will not be accepted.

Save your completed application onto your computer then attach it to an email using the contact details below. All applications submitted by email will be acknowledged.

Postal applications should be sent to Human Resources, using the contact details below. Postal applications will not be acknowledged unless a stamped and addressed envelope is enclosed with your application.

Please allow enough time for your application to be delivered to us in time for the closing date. Please ensure you use the correct postage stamps to avoid your application getting delayed in the post.

Personal Data we collect

We are fully committed to protecting your personal data.  As a data controller we have a responsibility to make sure you know why and how your personal information is being collected in accordance with relevant data protection law. View or download our individual Privacy Notice for Job Applicants from the Privacy Policy link in page footer below.

If you require help

If you experience any problems either applying online or with downloading an application form please email the Human Resources Team, telephone: 01892 602424, or write to us at Wealden District Council, Human Resources, Council Offices, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX