Our new applicant portal launched in January 2026. If you had an account with us previously, you will need to recreate an applicant account to apply for vacancies.
Please add: donotreply@email.ulster.ac.uk and peoplexd@accessacloud.com to your safe senders list.
Interactive guidance is provided above to assist you in navigating the new portal, along with useful tips for the application and interview process.
To view in full-screen mode, click the four-arrow icon located at the top right corner of each tile.
Scroll through the content using the arrows on the right-hand side of the screen.
To quickly access specific sections, use the navigation button positioned in the bottom right corner.
Steps in the Recruitment Process
1. Application | An online application form is completed and submitted by the candidate. The application form includes sections for personal details, education & qualifications, current and previous employment, references and job related questions.Within the job related questions section the candidate must evidence how they meet the criteria for the job.Please add: donotreply@email.ulster.ac.uk and peoplexd@accessacloud.com to your safe senders list to ensure you do not miss any emails from us. |
2. Shortlisting | Applications are then sent to the shortlisting panel to be assessed against the criteria for the role. Applicants who are not successful will receive an email advising them of same. |
3. Interviews | Shortlisted applicants will receive an invitation to the next stage. This may be in person or via MS Teams. The interview may take the form of questions, similar to the job related questions section of the application form. Candidates can prepare by checking the candidate briefing document which specifies which questions are covered in the application form and which are to be covered at interview. Some interviews may include another form of assessment such as a presentation, written exercise or practical test. You will be advised of this in advance. |
4. Provisional offer | Successful applicants will initially receive a provisional offer which is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. |
5. Contract | On successful completion of all pre-employment checks, the candidate will receive a formal contract of employment with the confirmed start date. |
Guidance to support your application
Interactive guidance is provided below to assist you in navigating the new portal, along with useful tips for the application and interview process.
To view in full-screen mode, click the four-arrow icon located at the top right corner of each tile.
Scroll through the content using the arrows on the right-hand side of the screen.
To quickly access specific sections, use the navigation button positioned in the bottom right corner.
Campus Maps
Maps of our campuses are linked below to assist in locating the venue for interviews.
Feedback Requests
Where an applicant is not shortlisted for interview or is unsuccessful at interview it can be both personally and professionally disappointing. Applicants may wish to obtain feedback on an interview decision as part of their personal development. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications received we are unable to provide feedback on shortlisting. Please download a copy of our Tips for Applicants Guidance to assist you with future applications.
Feedback from Interview can be obtained by emailing your Resourcing Contact who advised you of the outcome of your application.
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Guidance for Applicants
For guidance on how to register an account and use the applicant portal
For guidance on the application, shortlisting and interview process
Process Flow Chart
Click to view the steps from application to onboarding for external applicants at Ulster University.
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