Job Application Form by Acas
Updated 17 October 2025
This document is a template for a job application form, designed to collect essential information from prospective employees. It covers personal details, educational background, qualifications, and employment history. The form also includes sections for a supporting statement, interview availability, right to work status, and references, concluding with a declaration by the applicant.
Job Application Form (Example)
[Add the name of your organisation]
Application form
Application for [job title]
Your details
Name:
Address:
Postcode:
Phone:
Email:
Education and training
Please give details:
Qualifications
Please give details:
Employment history
Your current or most recent employer
Name of employer:
Address:
Postcode:
Job title:
Pay:
Length of time with employer:
Reason for leaving:
Duties:
Previous employers
Please tell us about other jobs you have done and about the skills you used or learned in those jobs.
Supporting statement
Please tell us why you applied for this job and why you think you are the best person for the job.
Interview arrangements and availability
If you have a disability, please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.
Are there any dates when you will not be available for interview?
When can you start working for us?
Right to work in the UK
Do you need a work permit to work in the UK? Yes / No
References
Please give the names and contact details of 2 people who we can ask to give you a reference. We may ask them before an employment offer is made. We will not ask your current employer until we get your permission.
Referee 1
Referee 2
Declaration
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge the information I have provided on this form is correct and I accept that providing deliberately false information could result in my dismissal.
Name:
Signature:
Date:
About this template
What is this template?
Job Application Form by Acas is a free, ready-to-use Employment Contracts template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Employment Contracts template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. This version is drafted with England & Wales in mind, though you should always review the final wording against the laws that apply to you.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Employment Contracts usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.