Our refer a friend scheme applies to certain vacancies that are difficult to recruit for. The advert will say if the scheme applies. The scheme may be useful to you if you:
- are employed by the council and you know someone who would be a good fit for an available role
- are looking for work and know someone who already works with us
Who can refer a friend
The scheme is available for all BCP Council colleagues, except:
- agency workers
- external contractors
- elected members or anyone else who is not an employee of BCP Council
- any employee who is under a formal performance improvement or disciplinary process
- employees who are involved in the recruitment process for that job
- employees who intend to provide a reference for the applicant during the recruitment process
Any referrals from colleagues working in People and Culture must be approved by the Director of People and Culture.
The scheme can earn an existing colleague a cash payment if:
- they refer a friend for a role and that friend gets the job
- that friend goes on to complete their probation period
To be referred for a job under the scheme, the person being referred must:
- not be currently employed by BCP Council or have previously worked for BCP Council for 12 months
- not be a previous employee who was dismissed through the disciplinary or performance improvement process
Our normal fair recruitment process applies. No preference will be given to applicants on the basis that they have been referred.