The role of the Chair is to make the candidate feel welcome, introduce the panel and to ensure the interview is fair, covers the key areas and keeps to time.

The Chair will be:

• the Head of Department for all support roles and Research posts, 
• a senior academic or administrator for Administrative, Library and Computer staff,
• a senior academic for Other Related Staff, or 
• a Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Academic posts.

Prior to Commencement of Interview:

• Assess whether there is any conflict of interest arising from a personal, familial, financial or other relationship with any of the applicants, which should prevent their participation in the proceedings.  Decide whether the responses require further consideration, any panel member who declares an interest must have indicated this when they signed the Interview panel form (Appendix XII).
• Ask the Head of the Department to clarify the nature of the appointment using the person specification to draw attention to the criteria for appointment.
• Agree the format of the questions to be asked of candidates.
• Organise the distribution and order of relevant questions to members of the panel.
• Ascertain whether panel members are aware/have been trained in Equal Opportunities/Race Equality.

During the Interview:

Welcome

• Welcome candidates to the interview.  Introduce the panel members to the candidates outlining their relevance to the proceedings.
• Explain the purpose of the interview and provide an outline of the interview structure.
• Explain that notes of the interview will be kept by the University to assist with the selection process.

Additional Information:

• Invite the candidate to provide any relevant further information that may not have been covered in the interview, but which they feel is relevant to their application.
• Offer the candidate the opportunity to ask questions about the post or the University.

Closure of Interview:

• Thank the candidate for attending.
• Explain how and when they will be notified of a decision.