Stay Safe – Avoid Recruitment Scams

greater.jobs is committed to protecting your personal information. Unfortunately, scammers sometimes create fake websites or send messaging pretending to be us. 

Here’s everything you need to know to stay safe and make sure you only apply through our official greater.jobs site.

Official Channels

Our only official site is: https://greater.jobs 

Always check your address bar before entering any personal details.

Look for:

The correct spelling: greater.jobs (no extra words, hyphens, or numbers).

A padlock icon showing the site is secure.

The only official local authority recruitment systems to apply for vacancies in these organisations are listed within the ‘Login’ dropdown of greater.jobs and are listed here:

Social Media

We only post updates and share jobs through our verified accounts:

• LinkedIn: greater.jobs | LinkedIn 

• Twitter (X): x.com/greater_jobs

• Facebook: greater.jobs | Facebook

• Instagram: greater.jobs (@greaterjobs)

If you see job adverts or messages from any other accounts, treat them as suspicious and report them.

How We Contact You

At greater.jobs we never:

• Send any messages via WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger or any other messaging or social media platforms about jobs or interviews.

• Ask for personal details through unofficial links.

• Request payment for job applications or shortlisting.

All communication will be through your greater.jobs account in the local authority’s recruitment system via email, or direct with the employer that you have applied to.

How to Spot a Scam

Be alert for:

• Direct messages from WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger or any other messaging or social media platform asking you to go to greater.jobs.

• Requests for payment or bank details.

• Poor spelling, unusual formatting, or urgent language like “Apply Now or Lose Your Chance”.

• Emails from free accounts (e.g. Gmail, Yahoo) claiming to be greater.jobs.

How to Apply Safely

• Always start from https://greater.jobs or your saved bookmark. We strongly recommend bookmarking this link for future use.

• If the job isn’t listed on https://greater.jobs, it’s not genuine.

• Never share personal details via links sent in texts or social media messages.

What To Do If You're Unsure

• Do not click suspicious links.

• Take a screenshot and copy the web address (URL).

• Email admin@greater.jobs to alert us.

If You Clicked a Suspicious Link

• Close the page immediately.

• Change your greater.jobs password.

• Run a security scan on your device.

• If you shared financial details, contact your bank and report to Action Fraud.

Report a Scam

• Email: admin@greater.jobs 

• Forward phishing emails to report@phishing.gov.uk (UK National Cyber Security Centre).

• Include screenshots and the suspicious link.

Thank you for helping us keep greater.jobs safe and secure.

By following these steps and reporting anything suspicious, you’re protecting yourself and others from scams. Your vigilance ensures that everyone can apply for jobs with confidence.