Applying online

All applicants must submit their application online, unless you have requested an alternative format due to a disability.

  • Select the vacancy you want to apply for
  • Click on "Apply for this job" and create a user account or login if you’re already registered
  • We’ll send you an email to validate your account once you register
  • Click on the link to confirm your email and login to the online application system
  • You can save your application and return to it by logging in as many times as you need to
  • Once you've submitted your application, you can view it by logging into the system
Applications will be accepted up until 23:59 on the closing date. Applications after this time will not be accepted. 

Completing the application form

Applicants should ensure that all fields in the application form have been completed accurately.

It’s important that you provide clear evidence of the Essential Criteria for the role in the Additional Information section of the application form. It’s helpful if you provide this in a structured way, for example:
  • Criteria 1 Name: Evidence/example
  • Criteria 2 Name: Evidence/example
We accept CVs for academic roles in support of a fully completed application form. This should include details of any publications.

If you are unable to complete the online application form, please contact VMS@napier.ac.uk or call 0131 455 3362 to discuss alternative application arrangements.

Typetalk users please dial 18001 before the numbers quoted.

Applicants with a disability

We guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential selection criteria for the post. You must declare the disability on the online application form and tell us about any reasonable adjustments you would need if you were invited to interview. 

Applicants from overseas

If you are an applicant applying from outwith the EEA, you should check the UK Visa and Immigration website to verify the criteria for being eligible to work in the UK. 

Equality and diversity

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. The successful candidate will be selected solely on the basis of their merits.

We encourage the development of a diverse community in which everyone can achieve their full potential.

Next stage

If your application has been successful, we will invite you to attend an interview.

You must bring to your interview:
  • Your passport. If you do not have your passport please see the eligibility document checklist to check which documents are acceptable.
  • Documentation relevant to your application, for example educational certificates and proof of professional qualifications or membership.
  • Evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Original documentation must be supplied - we cannot accept any photocopies. Copies of your documentation will be taken and returned to you at the end of the interview.

Contact Us

For questions about the status of your application or the role itself, please contact the Recruitment Contact for that vacancy.

For technical problems with the online application form please email VMS@napier.ac.uk confirming which vacancy you are applying for. We will aim to respond to your email within 24 hours.