Candidate Frequently Asked Question's
Below are some of the more frequently asked questions about our Secondment programme from a candidates point of view.
If you have a question that isn't answered below then please feel free to contact us.
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Legal Notice
It should be noted that there will be a legally binding contract agreed between all parties that no secondee may join a host organisation on a permanent basis within 6 months of completing a secondment.
Q. What is a secondment?
A loan of an employee to a different organisation.
Q. Why would I want to do a secondment?
This is a valuable tool in your personal development and career enhancement and a key part of your home employer's Talent Management process, allowing you to experience and apply your skills in a new organisational environment.
Q. Who will pay me?
Your ‘home’ employer – this will not change.
Q. Who will I advise if I am off ill/absent?
Your ‘home’ employer first followed by your 'host' employer.
Q. How will any supervisory and disciplinary matters be dealt with?
A mechanism will be agreed between the host and home organisations and communicated to you.
Q. How long will my secondment last?
Usually 6-9 months and up to but no longer than a maximum of 11 months.
Q. How will performance management and development be managed?
This will be clearly outlined and documented to you prior to your commencement.
Q. Will I be measured and targeted in my role?
Secondments offer a clear business need and specific outcomes will be required – these will be outlined by the ‘host’ organisation.
Q. How will I know what the host organisation does?
A valued secondee induction will be delivered by the host organisation.
Q. How will the end of the secondment be managed?
All parties will be involved in agreeing this. Detailed 360⁰ feedback will be obtained from your host and home organisations.