Applying for job while on mat leave vs flexible working

[DancingThroughLife]

I'm due to return to work in January after having my DD in May. Originally, I planned to request to go back PT (probably 3 days a week), which I had planned to go and speak to my boss about now-ish.

BUT...

I've just seen a job advertised that would be perfect for me and I would be perfect for.

IF I'm successful in any way, could I request flexible working (as a new employee)? The job is advertised with a full time salary but says that part time is worked out pro rata, which would lead me to infer that part time could be considered. And if I can request that, when would I bring it up with them?

Thanks

Sorry, should have posted this in the returning to work board

Oops.

You'd have to bring it up in the interview. I believe you have to be an employee for 6 months before you can request flexible working formally.

Its really a phone up an ask question. Preferably before interview, depends if they are looking for a part timer they may be but if they want a full timer then you'll be out of luck most likley unless you want to increasae hours.

Thanks seeyoukay. I could do the new job full time. I think I just don't enjoy my current job enough to go back full time (as well as not earning enough realistically).

If they like the sound of me from my application, I'll bring up part time working if I'm offered an interview. If it is only full time, then I'm still way more excited about doing that full time than my current job. And it pays much better too, so childcare will be more affordable.

Sorry for waffling. Clarifying my thoughts as much as anything.

Thanks again for replying

One of my per hates is when an applicant applies for a full time job and asks afterwards or at interview if they can do part time. See if you can have a char with the decision maker prior to applying.