Application Guidance Notes

The following information has been prepared to assist you in applying to work at the National Portrait Gallery and to provide a brief overview of the recruitment process.

Please read these guidance notes in full before applying.

Recruitment Information Pack 

For each job that we advertise on our website we will provide a recruitment pack containing the following information:

• How to Apply
• About the National Portrait Gallery
• Job Advert, Job Description and Person Specification
• Employment Terms and Benefits

The job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post and the person specification lists the skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for in the successful candidate. You should make sure that you meet all the essential criteria before submitting an application.

Applying

All applicants can apply to any suitable vacancies available by simply submitting their CV.

Equality Monitoring Form 

This form is used to monitor the National Portrait Gallery's equality policy and practices. It is completely confidential and will not be seen by anyone making short listing decisions. It is essential that this form is completed along with the application.

Shortlisting and Interviews 

Shortlisting for interview will take place as soon as possible after the closing. Shortlisting will be based upon how closely candidates have demonstrated they meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification.

We receive a high volume of applications and are therefore unable to respond to all applicants. If you have not had a response to your application by the interview date stated in the recruitment information pack you should assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We try to indicate in the recruitment information pack when the interviews will be held. If you are unable to attend the interview on the given date you must state so in your application so that we can try to make alternative arrangements should you be shortlisted. Shortlisted candidates will be normally contacted by phone and email and given details of the interview date, time, location and any special requirements.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable adjustment to be made to the process or venue, please advise us at the time you receive notification that you have been shortlisted for interview.

Returning Your Application 

Please make sure that you sign and date your completed form before returning it to:

By email: [email protected]

By post:

HR Department
National Portrait Gallery 
2 St Martin's Place 
London
WC2H 0HE

If you are delivering your application by hand, please take it to the reception desk at 39-45 Orange Street, London, WC2H 0HE.

Please note that applications will not be accepted if submitted after the closing date.

To ensure the best possible use of our limited resources we are unable to respond to every application.  If you have not had a response to your application by the advertised interview date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Thank you for your time and effort in your application.