Careers
Welcome to Careers at Picture
At Picture we strive to be an excellent employer and to provide a pleasant and challenging place to work. Our most valuable resource is our people. We aim to employ individuals with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to satisfy the needs of the company and deliver great service to our customers. We want people who are ambitious, who thrive on a challenge and who want to be part of a successful team.
We’re committed to providing everyone in the Picture team with the facilities, motivation, responsibility and satisfaction to ensure that working for us is an enjoyable experience.
You’ll find everything you need to know about working for Picture Financial in this section of the website. If you’re interested in finding out about the types of opportunities we have on offer, understanding our recruitment process or if you want to apply for a role, you’ll find the answers here. If not – get in touch! You can call us on the above number, or email us at jobs@picturefinancial.com
FAQs
- Q. How do I apply for a vacancy?
- A. All applicants must complete Picture’s form. You can do this by either downloading a PDF of the form here or emailing the Word version of the form to jobs@picturefinancial.com Alternatively call us on 01633 717607 and we’ll send you an application form.
- Q. Can I apply for more than one Picture Financial Vacancy?
- A. Yes, no problem. Candidates can apply for more than one position, however, please clearly mark on the form which vacancies you wish your application to be considered for.
- Q. Can I reapply if I have applied before?
- A. Yes, providing that twelve months have passed since the date of your original application, or the date that you were advised your application was unsuccessful. You can, however, apply for a different position should you believe your skills and experience are suited to another role.
- Q. Does it matter if I don’t have a background in the financial services industry?
- A. No, not at all. Picture will look at your application, including previous experience, skills and qualifications. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate that they possess the required competencies for the role.
- Q. Do I have to be eligible to work in the UK to apply?
- A. In line with requirements of Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all employees need to be eligible to work in the UK. For further information please call a member of our HR Team on 01633 717607.
- Q. Can I change my application once I submit it?
- A. No - please make sure you are completely happy with your application before you submit it.
- Q. How long does it take to process my application?
- A. The length of the application process depends on the vacancy for which you have applied. Picture Financial endeavours to deal will all applications as efficiently and effectively as possible. We aim to fill vacancies within a six week period, although this may vary depending on the role.
- Q. What does the recruitment process involve?
- A. Your application is carefully screened according to set criteria and if successful, you will be invited to undertake ability tests. Following success at this stage we will conduct a credit check and ask you to complete an online personality questionnaire. As part of the last stage of the recruitment process, you will be invited to an interview at Picture House. In some instances you may be required to attend a second interview. We will make reasonable adjustments for all candidates with disabilities. Please ensure you inform us in advance to discuss your requirements by telephoning our HR Team on 01633 717607.
- Q. What do you look for in a credit check?
- A. The credit search will be carried out using a credit referencing agency, who will make a record of our search. The check will include CCJs, bankruptcy and delinquent debts registered (e.g. defaulted on payments to a loan which has not yet been paid in full). If any of these appear on your credit report we unfortunately will not be able to progress your application.
- Q. How do I prepare for ability testing?
- A. Picture will provide candidates with information outlining what you can expect at the ability testing stage. There are many websites devoted to psychometric testing – so you can always practice online first. We recommend the following link: http://www.shl.com/shl/en-int/candidatehelpline
