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DISCRIMINATION LAW ASSOCIATION
APPLICATION FORM 

Freelance Editor for Briefings

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PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO NEED TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME ON THE APPLICATION FORM.  YOUR NAME SHOULD BE INCLUDED ON THE MONITORING FORM WHICH IS ON A SEPARATE DOCUMENT.  PLEASE FILL IN AND SUBMIT BOTH FORMS AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION – HOWEVER, THE MONITORING FORM WILL NOT BE USED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.  A REFERENCE NUMBER WILL BE USED TO IDENTIFY THE APPLICANT FOR ANY FUTURE CORRESPONDENCE.	

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Suitability for the job  
Please indicate how you meet the requirements of the person specification.  Include any other information you think may be relevant to the post.  Please use the additional sheet if necessary.

Essential:	
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A minimum of two years working in the equality law field	

     	

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Knowledge of discrimination law and the legal systems across the UK	

     	

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Ability to work on own initiative without supervision	

     	

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Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise and to work effectively to tight deadlines and under pressure	

     	

Suitability for the job (cont.)
Please indicate how you meet the requirements of the person specification.  Include any other information you think may be relevant to the post.

Essential:	
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Experience of writing, editing and proof reading	

     	

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Ability to explain complex concepts simply	

     	

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Proficient in the use of information technology and able to be administratively self-supporting	

     	

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Diplomacy and tenacity	

     	

Suitability for the job (cont.)
Please indicate how you meet the requirements of the person specification.  Include any other information you think may be relevant to the post.

Desirable:	
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Educated to degree level	

     	

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Strong communication and collaboration skills	

     	

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Past experience of claimant litigation	

     	

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Ability to network effectively in the equality law field	

     	

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to attend an interview, or which you wish us to take into account when considering your application.  Reasonable adjustments are things like sign language interpreters, altering the time of the interview, or making the interview accessible for you.  If you would like to discuss your disability requirements further, please contact our Administrator, Chris Atkinson Tel: 0845 478 6375 email address: info@discriminationlaw.org.uk

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Referees: please give the names of two referees that we may contact if we wish to do so.  One of them should be a current or past employer.

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