UK Border Force

Its definately a Border Force issue, rather than local. Gatwick is only one place of many that have had their recruitment put on hold due to the current budget constraints. We were told at work that the only place currently able to recruit was Stansted, but how many vacancies they have I have know idea, is it worth you asking if you could transfer your application?

Since they are not keeping us updated as often as we would like, we should update each other. I called today and was told they still have no idea. I asked how much notice we would get in regards to training dates as I have to give 1 months notice. She said providing the job I was offered is still available (worrying), they would give us dates applicable to when we are able to be released from current jobs. I don't know whether we all have the same contact for staffing from the letters, my contact is Folkestone. They said they deal with most areas. Nearly in April when the budgets should be confirmed so hold in there guys. Fingers crossed for us all.

Again it's that possibility that our positions might not be available that is still annoying.

I know if we 100% had the job I wouldn't mind waiting but it's the uncertainty that is really annoying.

I just don't understand that when they I initially deferred us it was on the basis that we would definitely have our jobs, but ever since then they keep on dropping hints that we may not. I just hope they have not kept us waiting all this time just to turn around and tell us their are no positions available.

My post has been withdrawn. Really disappointed. Good luck everyone else.

My post has been withdrawn. Really disappointed. Good luck everyone else.

So sorry to hear that
When did you get told?

This morning. I rang and they said all South vacancies have been withdrawn. But other areas are still on hold.

Like Kate, mine has been withdrawn. Good luck all.


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Weren't you given any alternatives or to hold your application until the next recruitment drive?

So did you have a start date that was deferred or had you not received a start date and had been put on hold?

Weren't you given any alternatives or to hold your application until the next recruitment drive?

Just received a letter today saying Border Force will have very few vacancies to give now and during the reminder of the year, and therefore if interested in working for BF in the future, they are willing to keep me on a waiting list for a further 12 months should any vacancy in my grade arise!

As anyone received similar letter/email?

No
Were you given a start date originally?
What airport were you due to start at?