If you apply for a role with us (regardless of whether this is for a direct role, which includes executive recruitment, or for a contractor or worker position) or register an interest in working for us, we use your personal information in connection with this application
What processing activities do you undertake that include my personal information?
We undertake candidate application sifting and scoring for graduate and apprentice roles, summer internships, industrial placement and related schemes.
We may also use automated processes to sift applications for required qualifications.
Decisions are made about which candidates to reject or invite to later stages of the application process based on automated screening and scoring processes.
For some roles, you will complete a video interview assessment and/or other online ability assessment as part of the application process. Your responses are automatically marked within the assessment software, which may make use of artificial intelligence. These assessments are used to assess evidence of pre-determined job role and/or scheme competencies and cognitive abilities.
Your score is calculated from the responses you give during the assessment and may be compared to cut-off scores which are set for these assessments. A decision as to whether you proceed in the application process or are rejected is made automatically as a result of your score in these assessments.
For further information in respect of your rights in relation to automated-decision making, see “Processing based solely on automated decision making" in the Overview section.
What categories of personal information are included in these processing activities?
To manage this activity, we process Staff related data, Recruitment data and the results of the online ability tests.
What is the reason for these processing activities?
The purpose of this activity is to ensure that we recruit and select individuals to work at the Company with the appropriate ability, skills and aptitude.
What are the legal grounds you rely on to carry these out?
This processing is also necessary for the purpose of the legitimate interests pursued by the Company. In some instances, this processing is necessary to take steps at your request to enter a contract of employment.
See “What are the legal grounds for processing personal information?” in the Overview section.
What are the 'legitimate interests' referred to above?
The Company considers that it has a legitimate interest in fully assessing applications for employment to ensure that only suitable and appropriate candidates are both assessed and selected. The Company considers that this is important to ensure that the Company identifies the right people for its business who will be able to contribute to its operations and culture.
Who do you share this personal information with?
Your personal information is shared internally, as set out in this Notice (see “When do you share my personal information with others?” in the Overview section). This would usually include the recruiter, HR, hiring manager and senior management.