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Career FAQs

Q. How can I find out what job opportunities there are at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group?

Q. Can I send my CV to the Royal Bank of Scotland Group for employment?

Q. How do I apply for a position I have seen on the website?

Q. What is the working environment like?

Q. What career prospects can I expect in a company like the Royal Bank of Scotland Group?

Q. What happens next in the application process?

Q. How can I check my application has been received?

Q. Do I need the unrestricted right to work in the UK?

Q. If my application is successful, what references will you take up?

Q. What benefits might I expect from the Royal Bank of Scotland Group?

Q. Is there an age limit for joining the Group?

Q. Will I receive a uniform? Is there a dress code?

Q. Do I need any specific qualifications?

Q. Why do you need my Date of Birth and what do you use it for?

Q. What do I do if my question isn't answered above?

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Q. How can I find out what job opportunities there are at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group?

A. We have a variety of opportunities available across the Group. To see them, visit Search & Apply for Jobs

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Q. Can I send my CV to the Royal Bank of Scotland Group for employment?

A. If you are applying for a specific role, please follow the instructions for filling-out an application.
Alternatively, if you wish to be considered for a role you haven’t seen on our website, then please email your details to
jobs@rbsrecruitment.com

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Q. How do I apply for a position I have seen on the website?

A. Please follow the specific application instructions for the role you wish you apply for.

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Q. What is the working environment like?

A. We have a number of different sites across the UK all of which have their own unique environment. As part of the selection process you may be given the opportunity to visit your place of work and meet your new manager and colleagues. There is also some information on this website which will give you a flavour of the different job types we have available.

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Q. What career prospects can I expect in a company like the Royal Bank of Scotland Group?

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group employs over 135,000 people worldwide. We have offices in all major cities and towns and as you might expect have opportunities across a large variety of areas. At RBS we promote on merit. There are lots of opportunities to progress if you have the drive, determination and skills to succeed.

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Q. What happens next in the application process?

A. After you have completed the initial stage of the process your application will be considered. If you have been successful you will be invited to a telephone interview.

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Q. How can I check my application has been received?

A. You will receive an automatic acknowledgement email confirming that your application has been received.

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Q. Do I need the unrestricted right to work in the UK?

A. Yes you do. This means you must have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. If you are unsure of your rights, please visit www.workingintheuk.gov.uk

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Q. If my application is successful, what references will you take up?

A. In keeping with most large organisations, we will need to verify your recent employment, address and credit history before you start work with the Royal Bank of Scotland.

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Q. What benefits might I expect from The Royal Bank of Scotland Group?

A. The Royal Bank of Scotland Group offers one of the most innovative and flexible reward schemes in the financial services sector. Please look at our Benefits page for further details.

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Q. Is there an age limit for joining the Group?

A. No. The Royal Bank of Scotland Group encourages applications from all age groups. (Candidates must however be at least 16 years old).

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Q. Will I receive a uniform? Is there a dress code?

A. This will depend on the role you have applied for.

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Q. Do I need any specific qualifications?

A. This will depend on the role you have applied for.

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Q. Why do you need my Date of Birth and what do you use it for?

A. Your date of birth will only be used for the purposes of identification and to ensure that you are of a legal age to work. This information is not used as part of our selection process or for decision-making purposes.

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Q. What do I do if my question isn't answered above?

A. If we haven't been able to answer your question, please email us at rbs.jobs.query@rbs.co.uk

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