Originally Posted by
andythepandy
Hi all. I imagine this will get buried here but I'll give it a try anyway.
I'm wanting to apply to the LH FO position and see that it closes 2/12/2025. As much as I would love to fling in an application now I have a newborn at home, which is not conducive to studying for an assessment!
Is the position definitely closing or is it likely to be pushed back or open up again next year?
I had a similar dilemma last year, as it turned out the closing date was indeed extended (and has been ever since). I also decided to stay on the safe side and submit an application, at least once it's in the system there's no deadline for completing the process. I ended up taking a bit longer to attend all the assessments as I was very busy, and also wanted to make sure I was fully prepared for each stage. Better to take a bit longer to maximise your chances than rush through it and end up having to re-apply in 6/12 months. You may get an email from the recruitment team to ask if you still want to continue with your application, as long as you respond then there should be no issue.