Career FAQs
What is the recruitment process? -
We first advertise all vacancies on the Company Intranet, so that any internal candidates can apply and staff can recommend friends/ex-colleagues. After that our recruitment department begins to look for external candidates.
In response to enquiries our recruitment department will evaluate each candidate's suitability and forward to the hiring manager the details of those who most closely meet the specification. The hiring manager selects which candidates they wish to interview, and interviews are then scheduled.
For successful candidates we first make a verbal offer. When this is accepted we then send an offer letter, contract and all other relevant joining information.
For unsuccessful candidates feedback is given via our recruitment department.
How can I be notified of the latest vacancies? -
Please look at our website for current vacancies. We regret we cannot send automated updates.
What are the key benefits at STL? -
Key benefits include :
Holidays: Immediately upon joining, 25 days leave per calendar year, increasing by 1 day for each successive block of 5 years' completed service and subject to a maximum of 30 days, in addition to Bank and Public Holidays;
Private Medical Insurance: Upon successful completion of any probationary period, STL pays for single level private medical insurance cover with a major healthcare provider (this is a taxable benefit). Employees have the option to include spouse / partner and dependent children at a discounted cost;
Pension: Upon successful completion of any probationary period employees are eligible to join the Group Personal Pension with a major pension provider. This is a contributory scheme and STL will match employee contributions on a one-for-one basis up to 3%. The Company bears all the administrative costs including the services of an independent financial advisor for initial set-up and annual review meetings;
Life Assurance: Immediately upon joining employees are entered into a life assurance scheme (death-in-service) which provides cover of 4 x salary;
Gym Membership: Immediately upon joining employees are entitled to free membership of a local gym. The Company bears all related costs including any tax liability;
Overtime / Shift working: Some areas require overtime and / or shift working to accommodate the needs of our clients. Where this is required appropriate compensation arrangements are in place.
Other Benefits -
The Company offers a range of other benefits including eyecare vouchers (to pay for the cost of an eyesight test and the cost of/a contribution towards the cost of glasses), childcare vouchers via a salary sacrifice arrangement, free on-site parking, free refreshments and access to 3rd party promotions and staff purchases (taking advantage of the Company's bulk purchasing power).
There is also an active calendar of social events including a Christmas Party and trip to a Christmas pantomime, summer event and local evening events throughout the year.
Career Development -
In order to ensure appropriate career development for all employees STL has a range of initiatives covering formal induction, annual performance appraisal, Company paid training and development opportunities, internal promotion and annual salary review (with opportunities for discretionary bonuses where warranted by outstanding contribution).
What key skills and attributes are you looking for? -
Again, this very much depends upon the role. A job specification is always provided to potential candidates, and Agencies. Candidates are able to contact managers prior to interview to discuss the role if they wish.
What training do you offer? -
Training is identified between the individual and their line manager, and largely depends on the role/situation of each employee. Any technical training necessary to enable an employee to do their job would be provided.
Is there a social club? -
Not as such, but there is a Squash League that plays at lunch times, football played on a Tuesday Night, and various other social gatherings.
Do you have facilities for the disabled ? -
Yes, limited facilities. There is no-step entry to the ground floor of the building, and there are disabled toilet facilities, also on the ground floor. Any adaptive measures needed to meet the requirements of any disabled person would be addressed, as they arose, in line with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.
Are you an equal opportunities employer? -
Yes. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, particularly on the grounds of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex, or Sexual Orientation.
We first advertise all vacancies on the Company Intranet, so that any internal candidates can apply and staff can recommend friends/ex-colleagues. After that our recruitment department begins to look for external candidates.
In response to enquiries our recruitment department will evaluate each candidate's suitability and forward to the hiring manager the details of those who most closely meet the specification. The hiring manager selects which candidates they wish to interview, and interviews are then scheduled.
For successful candidates we first make a verbal offer. When this is accepted we then send an offer letter, contract and all other relevant joining information.
For unsuccessful candidates feedback is given via our recruitment department.
How can I be notified of the latest vacancies? -
Please look at our website for current vacancies. We regret we cannot send automated updates.
What are the key benefits at STL? -
Key benefits include :
Holidays: Immediately upon joining, 25 days leave per calendar year, increasing by 1 day for each successive block of 5 years' completed service and subject to a maximum of 30 days, in addition to Bank and Public Holidays;
Private Medical Insurance: Upon successful completion of any probationary period, STL pays for single level private medical insurance cover with a major healthcare provider (this is a taxable benefit). Employees have the option to include spouse / partner and dependent children at a discounted cost;
Pension: Upon successful completion of any probationary period employees are eligible to join the Group Personal Pension with a major pension provider. This is a contributory scheme and STL will match employee contributions on a one-for-one basis up to 3%. The Company bears all the administrative costs including the services of an independent financial advisor for initial set-up and annual review meetings;
Life Assurance: Immediately upon joining employees are entered into a life assurance scheme (death-in-service) which provides cover of 4 x salary;
Gym Membership: Immediately upon joining employees are entitled to free membership of a local gym. The Company bears all related costs including any tax liability;
Overtime / Shift working: Some areas require overtime and / or shift working to accommodate the needs of our clients. Where this is required appropriate compensation arrangements are in place.
Other Benefits -
The Company offers a range of other benefits including eyecare vouchers (to pay for the cost of an eyesight test and the cost of/a contribution towards the cost of glasses), childcare vouchers via a salary sacrifice arrangement, free on-site parking, free refreshments and access to 3rd party promotions and staff purchases (taking advantage of the Company's bulk purchasing power).
There is also an active calendar of social events including a Christmas Party and trip to a Christmas pantomime, summer event and local evening events throughout the year.
Career Development -
In order to ensure appropriate career development for all employees STL has a range of initiatives covering formal induction, annual performance appraisal, Company paid training and development opportunities, internal promotion and annual salary review (with opportunities for discretionary bonuses where warranted by outstanding contribution).
What key skills and attributes are you looking for? -
Again, this very much depends upon the role. A job specification is always provided to potential candidates, and Agencies. Candidates are able to contact managers prior to interview to discuss the role if they wish.
What training do you offer? -
Training is identified between the individual and their line manager, and largely depends on the role/situation of each employee. Any technical training necessary to enable an employee to do their job would be provided.
Is there a social club? -
Not as such, but there is a Squash League that plays at lunch times, football played on a Tuesday Night, and various other social gatherings.
Do you have facilities for the disabled ? -
Yes, limited facilities. There is no-step entry to the ground floor of the building, and there are disabled toilet facilities, also on the ground floor. Any adaptive measures needed to meet the requirements of any disabled person would be addressed, as they arose, in line with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.
Are you an equal opportunities employer? -
Yes. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, particularly on the grounds of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex, or Sexual Orientation.
