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Logica Graduate Programme

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00

Lasting 18 months, our graduate programme mixes formal tuition and a series of Open University business modules together with plenty of challenging, hands-on experience. You’ll work on a range of assignments, from some that may only take a few days to complete, to ones that last several months. We’ll sit down together with you to decide exactly what they are. They’ll depend as much on your skills, interests and career goals as they will on business needs and the types of projects we’re working on at the time. One thing’s for sure, it doesn’t matter whether your strengths lie in a technical or business-focused area, by the time you emerge you’ll have acquired a huge amount of exposure to our business and the skills you need to flourish. A leading business and technology service company, we help our clients make the most of new technologies. We support them in all sorts of ways – from consulting and systems integration to IT and business process outsourcing. Working collaboratively with customers, we deliver creative, intelligent answers to their business problems and help them become leaders in their chosen markets. With a 40-year track record of success, we’re already one of the most respected names in our field. Our future looks equally bright, too. The scale of our operation today is truly breathtaking. We have over 41,000 people in 41 different countries. Provided you have the talent and drive, this is a place where you can go as far as your ambition takes you. We’re recruiting throughout the year so no need to wait until September. Please click on apply for more details or to apply.

Trainee Personal trainer/Fitness Instructor

2012-03-01T11:00:43+00:00

Are you passionate about Sport, Health and Fitness? Then a career in Personal Training could be for you. If you’re longing to launch yourself into an exciting and rewarding career doing something you love, and possess the drive and determination to be the very best, then The Training Room could be just the answer. As the UK’s leading Personal Trainer Academy, we are now recruiting for 2012 intakes and invite applications from highly motivated individuals with a proven track record for success. We offer some of the UK’s leading training facilities, distraction free learning and the opportunity to work and train alongside the very best. We are also the chosen provider of employees to the UK’s leading leisure companies such as David Lloyd Health Clubs, Esporta Health Clubs, Greens Health Clubs, LA Fitness PT, Harding Brothers Spa Division (Cruise Ships) and Mark Warner Holidays (overseas placements). If successful, you will be offered an exclusive place on our Fast Track training scheme where you’ll gain nationally recognised qualifications in Personal Training (REPS 3), Spinning, Circuit Training and Sports Nutrition. You’ll also enjoy professional development and mentoring from our experienced tutors and personal trainers so you can enter the industry with all the qualifications and experience required to win the right job for you. During training we will guarantee you interviews with the UK’s leading employers (500+ UK Health Clubs) with an average starting OTE of £20K-£30K. You’ll also benefit from our experience and ongoing career support once you’ve graduated. Our Corporate Partner Sponsored programme can be fully funded through our Career Loan Scheme so that you can complete your training and repay once employed and working. Places are limited and strictly by application only. No previous experience or qualifications are necessary.

Retail Advisor - 20 Hours per week.

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00

Part Time - 20 Hours Per Week To give our customers an outstanding experience, we need outstanding people. Advisors who love gadgets, new technology and helping customers. If that sounds like you, you’ll be right at home in one of our stylish stores. We operate in a fast-moving market. We’ll expect you to be up to speed with the latest developments and full of information for our customers. Of course, our training will help, but it’s your expertise and enthusiasm that will inspire people. With a like-minded team behind you, you’ll have all the support you need – plus a lively, welcoming workplace where you’ll be free to learn and excel. You will need experience working with customers. As well as being friendly, keen and helpful. Ready to chip in and determined to make customers happy. Make the grade and we’ll make sure you’re well rewarded. We offer a range of benefits and incentives, plus the chance to progress. In a business that’s always evolving, there’s no telling how far you could go. For more information and to apply please click link;

Electrical (C&I) Engineering Graduate Programme

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00

If you’re looking for a fascinating, interesting, rewarding and mentored journey towards becoming a Chartered Engineer, Centrica’s Engineering Graduate Programme will provide the ideal starting point. We are a top 30 FTSE 100 company and a leading integrated energy business, with a growing upstream oil, gas and power generation portfolio. Our programme will engage you in a variety of roles including hands-on operations, technical engineering and project work to keep our assets running – even Greenfield project development and plant commissioning. During your four years on the Programme you will be sponsored by a key section of the business: Centrica Energy, Power Generation or Centrica Storage. Senior stakeholders will support and guide you on your path towards chartered status, and will also plan ahead regarding your first permanent role within that business unit on completing the Programme. To help you develop breadth there may be the opportunity to undertake a placement in other parts of the business, which could give you experience in areas as diverse as gas production, gas storage, renewable energy and energy trading. A carefully-structured development programme will give you the opportunity to achieve your full potential. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivery to millions of customers at a time. So you will need to be a passionate and creative electrical (C&I) engineer who can deliver solutions, often within tight timeframes, and implement them safely and successfully. Most of all, you should be keen to learn new skills and constantly build on your knowledge. As well as the ideal grounding for a career in the energy business, you can look forward to a package that includes flexible benefits, contributory pension scheme (after three months), life insurance, and discounts on British Gas products and a wide range of other items. So, if you have a Masters’ degree in a relevant engineering discipline, a full UK driver’s licence (due to remote locations) and can combine real ambition with genuine commercial savvy, join a uniquely pioneering and diverse engineering team at Centrica. To find out more and to apply click 'Apply Now'!

Thales Business and Finance Opportunities

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00

Business and Finance Opportunities Cracking the confusingly complex is second nature to us at Thales*. Where others get fazed and faint hearted, we grab challenges with both hands and break new ground. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the unrelentingly unknowable, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to business brainteasers. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. Join our General Business stream and you’ll experience four six-month rotations in areas including Programme Management, Commercial, Purchasing/ Procurement, Sales & Marketing and Head Office functions. Alternatively, our specific Finance stream will introduce you to various businesses, again through four six-month rotations. Both streams could take you to any of our UK sites, so as well as developing an overview of the business as a whole, it’s also an opportunity to network, meet new people and experience a broad spectrum of business challenges. You can come from any degree discipline, as long as you have the ambition, intellect and commercial savvy to stand out from the crowd. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Information Systems Summer Placements

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00

Thinking about a future in the energy industry? Want to develop your employability skills during your summer? Want to secure a graduate place early? Get ahead of the game, fast-track your personal development and fulfil your potential through a summer placement at Centrica. We are a top 30 FTSE 100 company aiming to become the leading integrated energy company. And there’s not much we don’t know about energy – we source, generate, process, store, trade, supply, service and save it, working all over the world, underground and out to sea. Our 10-week Summer Placement programme will give you the chance to explore the business so that you can appreciate the diversity of our organisation and our graduate opportunities. You’ll work closely with the business on projects that will address your development needs, give you a high level of responsibility and enable you to develop the fundamental skills needed for working life. Our support network is second to none, and you’ll also be able to get involved in community and charity work. It really is a win-win situation. You’ll be increasing your employment prospects and, if you perform well, you could leave us with an offer to join our Graduate Programme the following year. We’ll also arrange and pay for accommodation close to your place of work. To apply, you should be in your penultimate year expecting at least a 2:2 degree in any discipline. If you can combine real ambition with genuine commercial savvy find out more and apply by click "Apply Now"!

Trainee Personal trainer/Fitness Instructor

2012-03-01T11:00:49+00:00

Lead and Appointment Advisers

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00

The Opportunity At npower we recognise the importance of motivating individuals and teams to reach their full potential. That’s why as a Lead and Appointment Advisor, you will receive the training, support and financial incentives to achieve our goals and provide a quality service to our customers The Role Join us, and you’ll be generating leads for our sales teams, who promote and explore our customer’s energy options though our gas, electricity and other energy solutions. Working in supermarkets, shopping centres and at events across the country you could potentially earn £22K pa on a regular basis if you hit your targets. Smash them and the sky’s the limit. Our uncapped commission structure means there’s no ceiling to what you can earn. To Apply If you have Sales or Promotional experience and plenty of drive, we’d like to sign you. Find out more and apply online by clicking the apply button on this page.

Thales Electronics Engineers

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00

Investigating the impossibly intractable is what gets us up of a morning at Thales*. Where others see hitches and hiccups, we see an opportunity to innovate and a way forward to explore. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the confusingly complex and the unrelentingly unknowable, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to engineering enigmas. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. We’re looking for solid self-starters with a good grasp of systems engineering and product lifecycles. A relevant degree is also essential, particularly modules – or equivalent training – in electronics, electro-optics, communications, systems architecture, software and firmware programming languages and business awareness. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Customer Advisor.

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
For current opportunities in your area, please visit the RBS Group website At RBS, the vision of UK Retail (including the RBS and NatWest branch networks) is to become Britain’s most helpful and sustainable bank. Our people are key in helping us achieve this, which is why we place a high priority on recruiting the very best people with the right skills, experience and behaviours. With the customer at the heart of everything we do, our Customer Advisors lead the way in providing a level of service we can be proud of. Working with our RBS or Natwest branch teams, you’ll build and maintain essential customer relationships; whether as the welcoming face of RBS or conducting a personal one-to-one review of their finances and requirements. You’ll keep a full diary of appointments with customers, identifying and fulfilling their needs or referring them to specialists throughout RBS. And thanks to a thorough knowledge of the bank’s products and services, you’ll use your customer service experience to help some of our 13 million customers make the right decisions with their money. To find out where we can take you, please click on the link below

Thales Test Engineers

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
Unravelling the unrelentingly unknowable is our reason for being at Thales*. Where others see hurdles and hindrances, we see a chance to pioneer and a new trail to blaze. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the quirkiest quandaries, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to engineering enigmas. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. Join us and you’ll get to grips with all manner of systems and procedures, ensuring the integrity of all software and embedded deliverables. We’re looking for at least a 2.1 in software engineering, computer science, mathematics or electronic engineering, together with a good grasp of areas such as cryptography, internet protocols or scripting languages. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Thales Engineering Internship Programme

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
Deciphering the dazzlingly difficult is our holy grail at Thales*. Where others lose heart and hope, we take things to a whole new level and exceed expectations. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the quirkiest quandaries, you could find out more about the engineering enigmas we tackle on a daily basis. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. The Programme offers students and graduates the opportunity to spend between 3 and 12 months at one of our UK locations. We’re committed to offering at least 50 internships every year. So, if you’re on course to attain a 2:1 or above in your degree, we encourage you to apply. In return, you’ll receive £280 per week for the duration of your internship. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Branch Manager

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
For current opportunities in your area, please visit the RBS Group website At RBS, the vision of UK Retail (including the RBS and Natwest branch networks) is to become Britain’s most helpful and sustainable bank. Our people are key in helping us achieve this, which is why we place a high priority on recruiting the very best people with the right skills, experience and behaviours. Our RBS and Natwest branches are the welcoming public face of RBS, and as Branch Manager you’ll lead, coach and motivate the teams who continue to provide an excellent level of customer service to over 13 million people in the UK. Working together to meet branch objectives, you’ll strive to become the first choice financial services provider in your area, thanks to clear service improvement plans and business milestones that focus on customer acquisition, service and retention. You’ll build a team of in-branch experts, encouraging staff to develop their professional skills and knowledge base and as a branch you will offer a range of products and service structured to meet ever-changing customer needs. As a great people motivator and an experienced manager, you’ll drive your branch performance in leading RBS to exceed customer expectations. To find out where we can take you, please click on the link below.

Thales Hardware Engineers

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
nravelling the unrelentingly unknowable is second nature to us at Thales*. Where others see hurdles and hindrances, we see a chance to pioneer and a new trail to blaze. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the quirkiest quandaries, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to engineering enigmas. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. Join us and you’ll get to exposure to a wealth of projects, from system integration to product qualification. We’re looking for at least a 2.2 in electronic, electrical and electronic or communications engineering, or a relevant applied physics discipline. An interest in analogue engineering or RF and microwave would be a definite plus. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Thales Software Engineers

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
Pondering the positively perplexing sets our pulses racing at Thales*. Where others give up and go home, we take things to a whole new level and exceed expectations. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the quirkiest quandaries, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to engineering enigmas. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. Join us and you’ll get to grips with the full software engineering lifecycle. We’re looking for solid self-starters with at least a 2.1 in a relevant degree discipline, as well as proficiency in languages such as Java, C++ and C#. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Personal Mortgage Advisor

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
For current opportunities in your area, please visit the RBS Group website At RBS, the vision of UK Retail (including the RBS and Natwest branch networks) is to become Britain’s most helpful and sustainable bank. Our people are key in helping us achieve this, which is why we place a high priority on recruiting the very best people with the right skills, experience and behaviours. Our mortgage business is a cornerstone of the RBS group’s customer offerings, and as a Personal Mortgage Advisor you’ll manage the individual needs of some of our 13 million UK customers. Conducting personal, structured, face to face mortgage sales interviews, you’ll be a key point of contact for our mortgage services within your region. Acting on referrals and appointments from RBS or Natwest branches and generating leads yourself, you’ll maintain an excellent level of service. Identify customer requirements and meeting their priorities with a wide range of mortgage products and a thorough knowledge base, ensuring they always get the best advice. You will have a CeMAP qualification and thanks to your sales experience and interviewing skills, you’ll be a key line of contact between customers and our teams in branch, providing knowledge and advice that exceeds customer expectations. To find out where we can take you, please click on the link below.

Thales Mechanical Engineers

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
Unravelling the unrelentingly unknowable is second nature to us at Thales*. Where others see hurdles and hindrances, we see a chance to pioneer and a new trail to blaze. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the quirkiest quandaries, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to engineering enigmas. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. Join us and you’ll work get to grips with all kinds of challenges – from building prototypes to designing and developing mechanical components. We’re looking for at least a 2.1 in mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, together with a good aptitude for mechanical design. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Thales Production Engineers

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
Cracking the confusingly complex is second nature to us at Thales*. Where others get fazed and faint hearted, we grab challenges with both hands and break new ground. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the unrelentingly unknowable, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to engineering enigmas. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. Join us and you’ll get to work alongside an experienced team of production and development engineers on all kinds of challenging projects. To do so, you’ll need at least a 2.1 in manufacturing or mechanical engineering and a good general understanding of manufacturing demand processes. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Thales Systems Engineers

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
Deciphering the dazzlingly difficult is our holy grail at Thales*. Where others lose heart and hope, we take things to a whole new level and exceed expectations. If you’re exceptionally enthused about tackling the bafflingly bewildering, the impossibly intractable and the quirkiest quandaries, we’d like you to create superlative solutions to engineering enigmas. You might not realise it but our work touches all of our lives – every single day. From BACS, the secure network communications system behind 3.7 billion secure electronic transactions every year, to in-flight entertainment systems for passenger planes and state-of-the-art equipment for military aircraft, the scope and scale of our problem-solving abilities knows no bounds. As one of our systems engineers, your role will encompass everything from requirements analysis and system design to mathematical modelling and real-time simulation. So we’re looking for bright sparks with an engineering, mathematics or science degree, together with a good grasp of Digital Signal Processing techniques. *That’s Thales as in ‘Alice’ by the way.

Customer Service Officer

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
For current opportunities in your area, please visit the RBS Group website At RBS, the vision of UK Retail (including the RBS and NatWest branch networks) is to become Britain’s most helpful and sustainable bank. Our people are key in helping us achieve this, which is why we place a high priority on recruiting the very best people with the right skills, experience and like us have a passion for customer service. As the face of the bank, you’ll work as part of a team to ensure our customers are listened to, engaged and supported. You’ll have a variety of responsibilities ranging from greeting customers at reception and discussing their needs to carrying out cash transactions. Another important part of your role will be to identify opportunities that will deliver a better service to customers and help with their financial needs. We need confident, motivated people, who aren’t afraid to jump right in and start talking to customers. You’ll need to be a team player, friendly, helpful and able to use your initiative. Commercial awareness is also important, as is a willingness to learn. We offer a comprehensive training scheme that will build on your professional knowledge and technical competence, and will help you deliver the best possible service to our customers. You’ll need to bring confidence and energy and keep 100% motivated to help both customers and colleagues At RBS we treat all our staff as individuals. That’s why you can customise your own rewards package to suit your changing lifestyle and find the perfect balance.

Logica Industrial Placement

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
Industrial Placement in Logica’s Programme and Technical Services division This programme is for students who take an industrial gap year as part of a four-year degree. During your 12 months with us, you’ll gain both real-life project experience and a genuine insight into our business. You’ll also have the chance to showcase your talents. Perform well, and we may even offer you a graduate position for the following year. You’ll carry out the same kind of work and gain the same kind of client exposure as our graduate recruits. As well as practical experience, you’ll also get a flavour of what our graduate programme is really like. Your application form will be based on the one we use for our graduate programme, and you’ll go through exactly the same assessment and interview process. You’ll even attend the same induction with the graduates. There will also be a dedicated event for you to network and make contacts. Benefits You’ll also be eligible for benefits that include: • 25 days’ holiday • Contributory pension or contributory home purchase scheme • Private medical cover • Sick pay/income protection • Life assurance cover • Interest-free season ticket loan • Subsidised sports and social club We also offer a selection of flexible benefits which you can tailor to your specific needs. There’s extended insurance cover for instance, access to a range of discounts and deals, plus the option to 'buy and sell' holiday within policy limits.

University Brand Ambassador

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
Wanting to earn a little extra cash whilst at university? Apply for our on-campus rep position now! We are recruiting existing students across all universities in the UK to act as our official grads graduates Brand Ambassadors. This varied and exciting role is perfect for those who want to earn easy money in and around your studies - whilst enhancing your skills and knowledge for future employment. The Role 1) You will be responsible for growing our user database throughout your campus by actively encouraging students to register with grads.co.uk. This will be achieved by using online and offline marketing initiatives (Twitter, Facebook, Intranet, student union and so forth). For each person you sign up you will receive 80p. Working flexible hours that suits you mean you are in control of your own activities - thus allows for fantastic earning potential. Incentives include ‘Top Agent’ per month, if you prove to be our top earner you could be awarded with a very handsome reward. 2) Top graduate recruiters who want to target students in a creative, offline outlet utilise jobs4-graduates to deliver their targeted recruitment drive campaigns. You will be deploying marketing activity on behalf of our clients, work is project based and will involve working on campus interacting with both clients and students. The amount of campaigns per academic year will vary. The pay rate is £8 per hour. Requirements We are looking for: • Current or prospective students • Savvy individuals with sound interpersonal skills • People with great networking ability, you need to be able to talk and ‘sell’ our site to fellow students • Have a confident and persuasive personality • Relish a challenge, you must be persistent and resilient • Have a professional and entrepreneurial mindset • People with the ability to work independently and in a proactive manner • Sales / customer driven people who can generate results About Grads.co.uk are part of The Jobs4 Network Limited, one of the largest networks of independent jobs boards. We are a new and exciting graduate site who specialise in graduate recruitment, our network of top graduate employers and advice centre means our site is the ultimate hub for graduates. This is a brilliant opportunity, press ‘apply’ now!

Santander Graduate Programme

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
It’s time to test all the things you’ve learned at one of the world’s largest banks. A bank with over 90 million customers globally and more branches than any other international bank. It’s time to stretch your potential and learn from industry experts. It’s time to take on real responsibility and discover more about your future. It’s time to experience Santander. The Programme: Based in one of our head office sites for between 10 and 12 weeks, you’ll gain an insight into how one of the world’s largest banks operates within the UK. This opportunity is all about providing you with some exciting and challenging work experience which will help you raise your commercial awareness and take your interpersonal skills to new levels. What you need: As well as a desire to work in the banking sector you’ll need at least 280 UCAS points and a predicted 2:1 in your chosen degree. Our schemes are extremely popular so the ability to demonstrate a commitment to extra-curricular activities, and ideally a position of responsibility like society chairman or team captain, will help you stand out. We currently have opportunities in Investment Banking, HR, Marketing, Risk, Audit and Corporate Banking. It’s time to take the first steps in determining where you future takes you. Click 'Apply' now!

Santander Graduate Internships

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
It’s time to test all the things you’ve learned so far at one of the world’s largest banks. A bank with over 90 million customers globally and more branches than any other international bank. It’s time to stretch your potential and learn from industry experts. It’s time to take on real responsibility. It’s time to experience Santander. Based in one of our head office sites for between 10 and 12 weeks, our summer internships give you a real-life view of what a graduate career with Santander UK would be like. You'll find out first-hand if this is the career for you. If it is – and you perform well – you could go back to university with an opportunity to be considered for a subsequent graduate programme. We currently have opportunities in Operations, Telephone Distribution, Retail Banking, and Banking Support Operations. Click 'Apply' now!

Video Blogger

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
Graduated or maybe about to graduate – get in touch! Grads are looking to recruit a resident video blogger for our new, cool and exciting jobs site! If you’re a confident individual with great communication skills – we want to hear from you As our guest video blogger, we’re looking for: •Students – are you in your final year? Are you applying for graduate jobs, schemes or a placement? Maybe you’ve decided to go travelling? Either way, whatever your decision we want to be involved. We want you to document your transition from student into a graduate entering the big bad world! Document your interviews, any challenges you had to overcome – maybe your first day at work? •Graduate - have you just graduated? Maybe you graduated a year ago but are still looking for that career break? Maybe you’re a graduate and have been out of work for a period of time? You may have finished university and gone travelling, either way we want to hear your story! We want you to document your story and share your experience •Placement Students – Have you completed an industrial placement as part of your degree? Maybe you’re about to embark on a placement, or are in the process of applying for one? Again we want you to document your story and share with other students! If you match any of the above, please apply! Why apply? The question you may be asking yourself now is, “why should I apply, what do I get out of it”? The answer is simple: exposure! You will have your very own profile on our site, here recruiters will be able to look at your profile and view your video content – you may get headhunted! As well as looking fantastic on your CV, you will be helping fellow students and graduates across the UK. How to apply? Click ‘Apply now’ and send us a CV and short cover letter detailing why you would love to be our video blogger! Please note the position is voluntary

Student and Graduate Bloggers

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
Are you a student or graduate? Do you love writing? Studying Journalism, English, PR, Marketing or HR - become our resident guest blogger and gain valuable credentials for your CV. Role We are looking to recruit graduate and student bloggers with an active interest in writing. This is a fantastic opportunity for budding journalists, writers, marketers, public relations and human resource executives wanting to showcase their writing talent. As our voluntary guest blogger we’d like one article from you a week about anything student or graduate related. This can be graduate/recruiter news, latest student fees, employability stats, your graduate experience, the application process – anything and everything relevant to the graduate and student market. The length of the articles will be left to your discretion. With studying and additional commitments we appreciate you may only be able to write one every 2 weeks; however whatever your availability, please drop us an email and we’ll be sure to come up with a proposal that suits you! Benefits Awarded resident blogger status boasts its advantages: 1) You are actively enhancing your writing ability 2)There’s the potential to be headhunted by recruiters 3)It is quality content that will be well received by employers Company We are grads.co.uk, a new and exciting jobs board dedicated to graduate recruitment. Part of The Jobs4 Network Limited, we have an extensive client base across all sectors. If this sounds like a job for you, press apply now! We’ll be in-touch with you soon.

Santander Internships - Operations

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
It’s time to find your calling with one of the world’s largest banks. Being part of the Santander Operations Internship Programme means having some of the best opportunities available across a wide variety of business areas and specialisms. It’s time to think responsibly, be exceptional and prove yourself through the largest and most high-profile internship programme we offer. For up to 12 weeks you’ll work in a specific division within Operations at one of our head office sites. There, you’ll enjoy a number of different work challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas to major change projects. It’s time to make a decision that could change your future from this point forward. It’s time to experience Santander. Santander As one of the world’s biggest banks, the Santander Group has more than 150 years’ experience in banking and more branches worldwide then any other international bank. At Santander we are committed to serving our customers and helping make the most of their money. In the UK we have over 25 million customers, 1.8 million shareholders, more than 1,300 branches and 4,100 cash machines. Our goal? To be the best retail bank in the UK. For our Operations Internships your skills and qualifications will ideally include: • Current participation in a university undergraduate programme • At least 280 UCAS points (or equivalent) • Being on course for a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) • Having held a position of responsibility at university or school, such as a secretary, treasurer or team captain • Customer-related work experience In our Operations Internships you’ll receive: • £250 per week financial reward • Induction training that will allow you to quickly get up to speed, and you’ll be fast tracked to assessment centre for graduate roles, including the Operations graduate programme which is the largest and most high profile on offer • On-the-job training and the chance to get hands-on with real-world projects • Regular feedback to help you develop your capabilities • Real-life work to build your business skills • An opportunity to gain a referee to assist with subsequent employment opportunities What we will be looking for in you: The Santander Operations Internship Programme takes place at locations across the UK and normally includes Milton Keynes, London, Liverpool or Glasgow, so it’s important that you’re within commuting distance of at least one of these locations. For more information and to apply, click "Apply Now" below!

Systems Integration Graduate Programme

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
Advance Your Career At Atos, we’re bringing together people, technology and business to meet the challenges of the future. Whether it’s to provide early warning of a tsunami or to guarantee that the 2012 Olympic Games competition results are delivered to the world in less than a second, we’ve got the technology in place to get the job done. And we know that world-class technology needs world-class talent behind it – and that’s where you come in. As part of our Systems Integration Graduate Programme, you’ll be exposed to multiple projects and technologies from our entire range of clients and market sectors. You’ll undertake a variety of roles over the first one to two years, focusing on software development information management or information security In every case, you’ll get hands-on experience from day one, working on high-profile projects and seeing the results of your work firsthand. You can count on a friendly, low-key work environment and a team culture that will encourage your ideas and contributions. Most importantly, you’ll get a solid grounding in a technical area that you can later choose to become a specialist in. No matter what path you choose with us, you’ll need to be flexible regarding location. Projects may be based in different locations and a willingness to travel is essential. We’ll need to see a solid technical background and all relevant qualifications in your chosen discipline, plus an awareness of the latest developments in IT. You’ll be equally comfortable working alone or as part of a team, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels will be second nature. About Atos Atos is a leading international information technology (IT) services company, providing hi-tech transactional services, consulting, systems integration and managed operations to deliver business outcomes globally. The company’s annual revenues are EUR 5.1 billion and it employs 49,000 people. Atos is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and has a client base of international companies across all sectors. Atos is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market and trades as Atos, Atos Worldline and Atos Consulting. Passionate about technology

Managed Services Graduate Programme

2012-05-23T10:00:01+01:00
Advance Your Career At Atos, we’re bringing together people, technology and business to meet the challenges of the future. Whether it’s to provide early warning of a tsunami or to guarantee that the 2012 Olympic Games competition results are delivered to the world in less than a second, we’ve got the technology in place to get the job done. And we know that world-class technology needs world-class talent behind it – and that’s where you come in. Join our Managed Services Graduate Programme and you’ll be exposed to a wide range of projects and technologies from our entire range of clients and markets. You’ll undertake a wide variety of roles over the first one to two years, focusing on infrastructure, networks, or application technology management. In every case, you’ll get hands-on experience from day one, working on high-profile projects and seeing the results of your work firsthand. You can count on a friendly, low-key work environment and a team culture that will encourage your ideas and contributions. Most importantly, you’ll get a solid grounding in a technical area that you can later choose to become a specialist in. No matter what path you choose with us, you’ll need to be flexible regarding location. Projects may be based in different locations and a willingness to travel is essential. We’ll need to see a solid technical background and all relevant qualifications in your chosen discipline, plus an awareness of the latest developments in IT. You’ll be equally comfortable working alone or as part of a team, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels will be second nature. About Atos Atos is a leading international information technology (IT) services company, providing hi-tech transactional services, consulting, systems integration and managed operations to deliver business outcomes globally. The company’s annual revenues are EUR 5.1 billion and it employs 49,000 people. Atos is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and has a client base of international companies across all sectors. Atos is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market and trades as Atos, Atos Worldline and Atos Consulting.

Service Manager - Workshop Controller

2012-05-23T02:48:15+01:00
This role would suit a current Workshop Controller looking for a next step into a Service Manager role. Previous experience of working as a workshop Controller or Service Manager within a franchised motor dealership is essential. You will be responsible for managing the team and operations of the Service Department to ensure volume and profit targets are met. You will be expected to maintain the quality and productivity of the Workshop ensuring full use of all the resources and that excellent service is given to both internal and external customers. The successful applicant will be able to lead and motivate others, demonstrate a track record of previous high achievement and be committed to excellence. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITHIN A FRANCHISED DEALERSHIP IS ESSENTIAL along with a full clean driving licence

Homecare Administrator

2012-05-22T03:17:59+01:00
Homecare Admin experience required - Our valued client is looking for candidates with Homecare administrative experience for various roles including Team Leaders, Sales Resourcers and Central Night Shift Officers. The primary duties of this role will be - Responding to all incoming business enquiries ensuring every potential referral is recorded and promptly forwarded to the correct department. Acting as the first point of contact for clients, by receiving bookings by telephone Accurately record data onto company computer systems and manage computer based records and bookings in a confidential matter Adhere to office systems and quality standards as directed Meeting and achieving targets and KPI's Assist in the recruitment of new home carers by working as part of the team to share information. The position will be Monday - Friday based although the Central Night Shift Officers will be 2 nights a week on a Friday and Saturday. If you think you are suitable for any of the above positions and would like more information please contact (url removed) Office Angels is an Equal Opportunities employer and is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

Temporary Legal Secretary

2012-05-22T03:05:20+01:00
Office Angels Exeter is looking for a professional Legal Secretary. This assignment is to start ASAP and run for a period of four weeks. You will need to have knowledge of working within the legal sectors as you will be based within the Conveyancing department. Please call Charlotte or Jules on (Apply online only)

Studio Team Leader (Print)

2012-05-22T02:43:33+01:00
STUDIO TEAM LEADER (PRINT) TOTNES, DEVON Competitive Salary Kingfisher Print and Design is an award winning family run business established in 1982, based in the South West. Building on knowledge and expertise passed down through generations, the virtues of a family business have become their hallmark. Their continued success has enabled them to grow and their true strength comes from a dedicated and highly knowledgeable team who are always available to offer advice, guidance and to ensure they deliver the most effective print job. Kingfisher Print and Design are the leading print company in the South West and have a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional Studio Team Leader to join their team. STUDIO TEAM LEADER - RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage all members of the design team - Plan, schedule and monitor all design work including estate agent brochures - Role out implementation of new Macs and in-design software - Ensure all employees are provided with regular training relevant to their roles - Ensure effective communication with account managers and production - Improve monitoring and estimating of studio time and charges - Scheduling of work - Minimise department and company reliance on certain staff and skill sets - Improve department and company understanding of design time and charges - Ensuring effective use of software to improve efficiency STUDIO TEAM LEADER - EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Proven experience of effective team leadership within busy design studio or agency environments - Extensive knowledge and experience of creative design - Expert knowledge in current versions of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator running on Mac platform - Working knowledge of Quark Xpress STUDIO TEAM LEADER - BEHAVIOURS & CHARACTERISTICS - Excellent communication skills with design team, customers and all other departments - Strong departmental and personal organisation skills - Team player - Proactive - Excels in a fast paced environment - Positive mental attitude - Excellent team and performance development skills - The ability to use own initiative and capable of problem solving To continue your application please follow the link

Canvasser

2012-05-18T09:31:00+01:00
We specialise in raising funds for Grass roots junior football teams and academies We work with local clubs in local areas Job Role: Looking for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with good communication skills. You must have a passion for customer care and service with a drive to succeed. Expect to initially start in a field based face-to-face marketing role with the opportunity to progress within the company at a rapid rate. Door to Door Marketing This opportunity is available to individuals who show a strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills. The key attributes for this role are: * Excellent communication skills * Drive and determination * Customer service *Great conversationalist and likes to talk to anyone and everyone * Ambition to succeed * Leadership * Ability to work on own or as part of team We Offer *Whilst previous sales experience is desirable, your character, drive and determination to succeed are equally important as Full product training is provided. *Weekly pay *£7 -£9 per Hour + Bonus *We offer the opportunity for career progression to Team Leader and then Team Coordinator within 10-14 months starting at the basic role and progressing through to management. Hours 1pm – 8pm Full Time (Mon – Fri) Part time hours available late afternoons to early evenings Occasional weekends available Please note this is an hourly rate and bonus NOT commission only Must be willing to travel Located in the Wakefield and Leeds Area. Please press the APPLY button

Collector

2012-05-18T09:31:00+01:00
Collector required for The Community Scheme would suit ex pools collector Established rounds 1-2 evenings weekly

Assignment Co-ordinator

2012-05-18T03:28:55+01:00
Office Angels is currently seeking an Assignment Co-ordinator to working for a loyal client based in Torquay. Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Based within a busy recruitment office, this is an hands on role requiring you to fill and co-ordiantor all assignments. We are ideally seeking someone with some sales experience as well as excellent customer service skills. Please email your CV to (url removed) Office Angels is an Equal Opportunities employer and is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

Credit Control Manager

2012-05-18T03:28:54+01:00
Office Angels has a permanent vacancy for a Credit Control Manager based on the outskirts of Torquay. Working Monday to Friday - 37.5 hrs per week. Working closely with the Head of Finance, Accounts Team and Administrators. Duties will include - Database management, updating daily records, producing client statements, letters and cheques and remittances. Company banking, chasing outstanding invoices and amendments, assisting the accounts team, prepare figure reports and the management client accounts as well documentation. This is a hands on role and Credit Control experience is desired. Please email you CV to (url removed). Office Angels is an Equal Opportunities employer and is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

Practice Manager

2012-05-17T03:42:41+01:00
Randstad Care are urgently looking for a Practice Manager for the Safeguarding and Family Support Team in Torbay, in charge of a team of Social Workers. The Safeguarding and Family Support team within Torbay Council works with children and their families from birth to 18years. Social Workers within the team are competent in writing clear reports to strict deadlines and confident in presenting these within a variety of venues - Court, CLA reviews, CP reviews, resource meetings etc. Successful applicants MUST BE EXPERIENCED in the work detailed above , and have a sound working knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, including the Care Planning Regs 2010. The work within the team is of a complex nature, either high end children in need, or child protection. Cases also progress to care proceedings where appropriate hence the need for knowledge around Court work and the statutory requirements for children who are looked after. For more information and to apply for an applicantion pack, please call Stuart Kidd at Randstad Care on (Apply online only) or email

Helpdesk Assistant

2012-05-17T03:34:35+01:00
My client in Torquay is seeking a helpdesk Assistant to join their successful support team. The help desk assistant forms the main day to day interface between our advisors and clients. Requirements for the role:

Maintain a sound understanding of the organisations business and requirements.

Dealing with all inbound calls and client walk ins

Offering advice on services and products

Resolving issues or reporting issues where necessary

Able to remain calm under pressure or when working to tight deadlines

Strong organisational skills with ability to work independently without supervision The ideal candidate will have previous help desk experience dealing with both young people and adults, sometimes in difficult situations or with personnel issues. You will be able to stay calm in difficult situations as the role will involve at times irate clients. This will be a temporary role until September with a view to go permanent after this

Sales Advisors

2012-05-17T03:02:57+01:00
My local based client is seeking 12 Sales and Customer Service Advisors 14-16k plus generous OTE monthly bonus. We are looking to recruit experienced advisors to sell a range of home insurance products from a leading provider. You will take inbound customer calls and provide new business quotations. Process new business on the computer system. Make outbound calls to follow up quotations and qualified leads and respond to customer queries. You will be responsible for achieving sales and KPI targets. No cold calling. You will be given all the product and sales training you need to succeed plus ongoing support and encouragement. You will need a background in a warm sales environment together with good computer and administration skills. Fantastic working environment, great career prospects and earning potential. Benefits include 22 days holiday, pension and company incentives

LETTINGS MANAGER (RESIDENTIAL)

2012-05-16T03:29:28+01:00
£20k - £25k PA Basic * Plus Bonus OTE £35,000 * Guaranteed bonus for 6 months * Company Car included - Vauxhall Insignia or Company Car allowance * Expanding and profitable company COMPANY: An award winning Estate Agency, and one of the most profitable in the UK, are expanding into Lettings. Due to this continued expansion we are looking for Lettings Managers across the UK to join them at this really exciting time. YOU MUST HAVE: Lettings experience, preferably as a Lettings Manager - but we would also consider Senior Lettings Negotiators or Assistant Managers. A Full and Clean Driving licence is required as a company car will be provided. IDEALLY YOU HAVE: The drive and motivation to develop the lettings side of the business, and experience in winning new instructions. JOB ROLE: Winning new instructions and developing the business within an existing Estate Agency.Due to the high volumes of applications we are currently receiving, unfortunately we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage. If you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application, then please presume that you have not been successful on this occasion

Auditor

2012-05-15T02:42:25+01:00
AUDITOR - Torquay Our Client is one of the South West's largest and fastest growing accountancy firms. They are looking for a Qualified or part-qualified accountant with Audit experience (AAT, ACA or ACCA). Hours: Full time or Part-time - will consider annual hours contract around school terms. You will be working with our clients to understand them, discussing specific requirements and agreeing exactly what we'll do, and looking beyond the legal essentials to provide management information that will help them to prosper. There may also be accounts preparation assignments, as well as the opportunity to develop the business and become involved in winning new clients. The successful candidate will be a well-organised and self-motivated team player, you will have solid experience of direct client contact since qualification. You will work well under pressure and have the ability to manage your own time and budgets and be keen to join an established firm with an extensive portfolio of clients where you will rapidly gain experience in Corporate Services. Benefits: a. Competitive Salary - Annual review. b. 25 days annual leave (if qualified) plus Bank Holidays. Pro-rata holidays if part time c. Hours 36.25 per week with flexible working time scheme. TBA if part-time working d. Pension and Life Assurance (3 x salary) and Personal Pension (Employer 3% Employee minimum 2%). e. Critical Illness Scheme. f. Contributory AXA PPP Health Scheme. g. Non-contributory Simplyhealth Scheme (after probationary period). h. Ongoing Performance Appraisal Scheme resulting in your own Personal Performance Development Review and real career development opportunities and promotion for the right people. i. Training CPD support

Senior Payroll Administrator

2012-05-15T02:42:21+01:00
SENIOR PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR - Torquay Our Client is one of the South West's largest and fastest growing accountancy firms. Likely to be working at a senior administrator level with proven ability to handle multiple payrolls, able to deal with all or most aspects of payroll, and used to working in a busy deadline driven environment, you will be a competent, IT literate, numerate, organised and a highly efficient payroll administrator with extensive payroll experience. What is more important is that you thrive in a very busy environment, are used to meeting tight deadlines, and have an extremely high attention to detail with good knowledge of Excel. This is an ideal opportunity for an adaptable, person to join the expanding payroll team. You will take part in the practical day-to-day running of client's payrolls, and this varied and interesting role will involve dealing with pay packets and bank credits, processing tax and allowances and delivering regular management updates, in a busy and committed team. Training will be given. Qualifications: Must have a Payroll Qualification e.g. AAT/BTEC/IPP Diploma Minimum GCSE Maths (or equivalent) and English - minimum grade B. A2 or AS level or equivalent also considered IT literate - used to using email, word excel. Preferably used to using Star or other payroll software The benefits: 1) Competitive salary dependent upon experience and qualifications. Annual salary review. 2) 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays 3) Hours 36.25 per week with flexible working scheme 4) Life Assurance, (3x Salary) 5) Personal Pension - Employer 3% Employee min 2% 6) Critical Illness Scheme 7) Discretionary Healthsure Scheme 8) Contributory Aviva Health Scheme 9) On-going Performance appraisal scheme resulting in your own Personal Performance Plan

P/T Housing Administrator

2012-05-12T03:49:03+01:00
BRC Social Housing Recruitment are currently seeking a part-time administrator for one of our key Social Housing clients in the Torbay region. This is a part-time role of 20 hours per week, working from 10am-2pm Monday to Friday. It is anticipated that the contract will run for approxiimately 2-3 months initially. Our client are looking for someone with strong administrative skills with a knowledge of welfare benefits, so would suit someone who has worked for a Housing Association, Local Authority or Government organisation previously. Duties will include processing Housing Benefit notifications and sending letters out to tenants, handling the post for the team and any other duties as requested by the manager from time to time. For further information, please contact Mark Grove on (Apply online only) or email your CV to (url removed)

Housing Referral Co-ordinator

2012-05-12T02:48:21+01:00
BRC Social Housing Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Social Housing professional to work in the Allocations team. This is a full-time role of 35 hours per week, and it is anticipated that the contract will run for approximately 2-3 months initially. Our client are looking for someone with strong people skills, confident with IT, able to work to deadlines and work on own and as part of a team. Duties will include putting adverts on Devon and Cornwall Homechoice, shortlisting, arranging appointments, carrying out over the phone interviews and void management. You must have a background in working in Social Housing for this role and an understanding of Choice Based Lettings. For further information, please contact Mark Grove on (Apply online only) or email your CV to (url removed)

Acountancy - Business Services Senior

2012-05-12T02:43:28+01:00
Job Title: Accountancy - Business Services Senior Location: Torquay, South Devon Salary: Competitive Market rate Our client is one of the largest independent accountancy practices in the South West and they are looking for an ambitious candidate to join their team in Torquay in providing outstanding client services to a wide range of business sectors Summary of Position A business services senior is required to join their Torquay team The successful candidate will be recently ACA or ACCA qualified Main Duties To assist the resident partners with the management of their client portfolios which cover a wide range of business sectors including manufacturing, corporate, tourism and leisure. Provision of accounting and taxation compliance services Providing value added business advice to include identifying ways to assist clients minimise tax liabilities & maximise profits. Assisting the partners to control the key financial ratios of their portfolios Identifying opportunities to offer clients additional services Participate in marketing and networking activities To manage and mentor more junior staff Core Skills A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Excellent attention to detail A problem solver, with a "can do" attitude Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines Ablility to work under pressure and deal with multiple clients at any one time Excellent written and spoken English Terms 9am - 5.15pm Monday to Friday, with one hour lunch 20 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday leave, increasing with time of service Contributory pension scheme Market rate salary plus generous incentive schemes

Subsurface Summer Placements

2012-05-11T15:36:51+01:00
Thinking about a future in the energy industry? Want to develop your employability skills during your summer? Want to secure a graduate place early? Get ahead of the game, fast-track your personal development and fulfil your potential through a summer placement at Centrica. We are a top 30 FTSE 100 company aiming to become the leading integrated energy company. And there’s not much we don’t know about energy – we source, generate, process, store, trade, supply, service and save it, working all over the world, underground and out to sea. Our 10-week Summer Placement programme will give you the chance to explore the business so that you can appreciate the diversity of our organisation and our graduate opportunities. You’ll work closely with the business on projects that will address your development needs, give you a high level of responsibility and enable you to develop the fundamental skills needed for working life. Our support network is second to none, and you’ll also be able to get involved in community and charity work. It really is a win-win situation. You’ll be increasing your employment prospects and, if you perform well, you could leave us with an offer to join our Graduate Programme the following year. We’ll also arrange and pay for accommodation close to your place of work. Exciting placement opportunities are available in the following areas: Subsurface (Geoscientist, Geophysicist, Petroleum Engineer). To apply, you should be either a penultimate year student studying for a relevant Masters degree or in your final year of a relevant undergraduate degree and planning on returning to university to complete a relevant Masters degree. If you can combine real ambition with genuine commercial savvy find out more and apply by clicking on the link below.

Nurse Recruiter and Health Administrator

2012-05-11T03:30:36+01:00
Our valued client is looking to recruit an experienced Central Clinical Nurse Advisor and Assessor to support the recruitment and placement of trained nurses throughout the UK. The successful candidate must have the following - -Level 1 General Nursing Qualification - RN1 OR RNA would also be a benefit -Previous post registration experience in a variety of nursing sectors -Excellent telephone manner -Effective & concise communicator & influencer -Like to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal Office Angels are acting as an employment agency and are an equal opportunities employer

RMN / RNLD

2012-05-03T03:25:17+01:00
A very exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced RMN or RNLD to work in a community-based step-down service for men with mental disorders, cognitive or social functioning problems or challenging behaviour. This service is based near Chudleigh in Devon. Due to the facilities remote location, the applicant would need to drive. The applicant should be RMN or RNLD qualified, have previous experience within a care role working with adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours and be a good team player. This organisation has an exceptional reputation as an exemplary employer, offering excellent training and career progression opportunities. Applicants must hold a valid PIN and must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the need for sponsorship

Legal Secretary

2012-04-28T03:18:20+01:00
Our client is looking to recruit a competent Legal Secretary to provide effective administrative and secretarial support to fee earners in their Family Law department. The successful candidate will be expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative. Primary Tasks will include; Opening all files and preparing preliminary correspondence as requested by the fee earner Typing general client care correspondence, forms and documents Taking telephone messages in the fee earner's absence Meeting and greeting clients who visit the office Carrying out any necessary photocopying Making appointments both by telephone and in person Please apply today attaching your CV and detailing your suitability for the role. Office Angels is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an employment agency in relation to this role

Restaurant Manager

2012-04-27T03:34:31+01:00
Job title: Restaurant Manager Salary: 20,000 GBP Location: Torquay, Devon Type of contract: Permanent Workplace description: This is a spectacular 152 bedroom hotel poised elegantly on the cliff edge overlooking the bay. This stunning property has 6 conference rooms which hold up to 350 guests. Main duties and responsibilities: You are responsible for the smooth running of the Restaurant, for all meal services and any functions that come within the control of the Restaurant, and responsible also for the standards of service and customer care that are expected of a 4* hotel outlet. MAIN DUTIES To comply with all statutory and company regulations relating to food hygiene and health & safety and to see that your staff are trained in, and conversant with these regulations. To carry out all such functions as may reasonably be asked of you by the General Manager or Deputy General Manager. This may entail the occasional Duty Management shift. To maintain cordial relations with other heads of departments and through effective communication, to be aware of all matters effecting the running of the hotel. To develop an effective team through communication, guidance and training and to display effective leadership and to enforce disciplines where required. To be responsible for the care and maintenance of all restaurant and ancillary equipment, the cleanliness and good repair of the fabric of the Restaurant, and to ensure your staff maintain their equipment with due diligence. To compile, and be responsible for effective rosters and to ensure the correct balance of staff for the smooth running of all restaurant services and such functions as come within the remit of the Restaurant. To attend in person, or through the intermediary of an appointed deputy, all heads of department meetings and morning strategy meetings. To liaise with Sales & Marketing to ensure that you have comprehensive details of all relevant functions and that you and your staff are fully aware of all customer requirements. To liaise on a daily basis with the Kitchen to ensure a thorough knowledge of the contents of the menus and through proper briefings to ensure that your staff are also conversant with the menus. To be familiar with the licensing regulations as they apply to the hotel and see that the same are applied. To be familiar with the contents of the wine and beverage lists and to supervise the sommeliers where necessary To be familiar with the cashiering and billing operation and to ensure that all charges are correctly applied and that all restaurant paperwork is checked and passed to the appropriate billing and control departments. To see that the room service rosters are completed and properly staffed and that the department functions in a genuinely 5* manner. To be responsible for the interviewing and recruitment of such staff as are necessary for the effective running of the Restaurant. To ensure that such staff are effective and to institute a proper induction and training schedule for such staff. To supervise in conjunction with the management of the hotel, the taking of staff holidays and lieu days and to ensure that these shifts are covered. To be expeditious in dealing with customer complaints or irregularities within the Restaurant and to inform your management of any such complaints or irregularities. To be an ambassador for the hotel and to comport yourself in an exemplary manner. To greet and seat your customers in an efficient but friendly and courteous manner and to ask the same of all your staff. The list of duties above is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. There will be other duties and requirements associated with your post and you may be required to undertake such duties as may be reasonably required of you. Essential criteria: Previous experience in a similar managerial role, ideally within a four star hotel. A passion for providing exceptional service and an eye for detail. Be customer focused and have strong customer care skills. To be flexible for the needs of the business. To be eligible to live and work in the UK . Accommodation provided: Yes Charge for accommodation: 45.00 GBP per week I would like to thank you for your interest shown in this position. Please note that we take your application very seriously, but must stress that applications will only be answered in person if they match the criteria of the position advertised. Important Notes: 1. Applications should be made by email or phone. 2. Applications should be in Word format only and in ENGLISH! 3. DDH Recruitment Ltd does not charge work seekers for its services. 4. All workers will be subject to UK taxation

Registered Nurse RGN, RMN

2012-04-26T03:40:38+01:00
We are currently seeking a Registered General Nurse, RGN or Registered Mental Nurse , RMN with experience working with the elderly residential and general nursing for a private nursing Home, Care Home. Working as a nurse, you will have overall responsibility for the running of the shift which will include supervision of care staff and allocation of duties as well as ensuring the clinical needs of residents are met. This will be a hands on role and will see you undertaking wound dressing, administering medication, writing and updating care plans and dealing with risk assessments. Applicants should be able to lead a shift effectively and have the ability to liaise with health care professionals of all levels including GP's and social workers. Applicants must be an RGN with a valid NMC PIN number, ideally you will have previous experience in a similar area. Please send a copy of your CV to Simon Carroll at Red 7 Recruitment Ltd or telephone for more information. We are also offering a £200 referral incentive should this vacancy be suited to one of your friend or colleagues. Please ask them to call Simon Carroll quoting your name and contact details. We also offer excellent relocation packages for candidates looking for new challenges in the UK

Production Engineer

2012-04-26T03:18:08+01:00
Production Engineer Torquay £30,000 - £35,000 + Holiday + Pension Excellent opportunity for a production engineer from a manufacturing background to work within a highly innovative company offering future opportunities for progression. Established over 50 years ago this company specialise in the manufacture of precision engineered electrical components for various industries. Having grown rapidly year on year and with investment into cutting edge equipment they are looking for a production engineer to further enhance their manufacturing capabilities. In this role you will be responsible for developing and improving cost effective production processes and methods across all manufacturing. Working closely with a team of design engineers on existing/new products you will be identifying and applying Lean methodologies to ensure processes are controlled and continuously improved. The ideal person will be a manufacturing / production engineer from a precision engineering environment. You will have an enthusiasm to develop whilst bringing your own ideas on improving manufacturing processes and procedures. With plans to expand further, become a recognised specialist in their field and increase their dedication to offering extensive training, coupled with opportunities for career development it is an ideal time to join this growing company. The Role: * Responsible for developing and improving efficient, production processes and methods * New Product Introduction and existing products * Liaising with design teams regarding design or jigs and tooling for manufacture * Implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve throughput The Candidate: * Manufacturing / Production Engineer from a low volume manufacturing background. * Continuous improvements / Lean manufacturing experience * Btec in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical engineering Manufacturing engineer, Production engineer, tool room, tooling, machine shop, mechanical, bespoke, precision, aerospace, medical, ISO 9001, AS 9100, Continuous improvements, Lean Manufacturing, 6 sigma, 5s, design, manufacture, AutoCAD, jigs, Programming, manufacturing, engineer To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please contact us on: (Apply online only) or visit our website at (url removed) If you are applying for this vacancy please attach your CV in Microsoft Word format, unfortunately we cannot accept PDF files and doing so will hinder your application

Practice Manager

2012-04-25T03:45:35+01:00
Practice Manager Required ASAP We need an experienced Practice Manager for our Duty and Assessment team. The ideal candidate must have recent experience of working within a demanding Duty team undertaking Initial Assessment and S47. The candidate will be supervising and supporting a team of Social Workers in an initial response team, as part of a duty system for all new referrals. Key Purpose of Job 1.1. To provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of children, young people and families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines, policies and standards. 1.2. To lead, supervise, appraise, develop and manage a Social Work Team that is responsible for the delivery of targeted family support and specialist provision to all children and young people in need or subject to child protection, or looked after by the Local Authority. 1.3. To promote and develop an integrated approach to both assessment and provision across the whole of Children's Services, including partner agencies. 1.4. To effectively use agreed partnership threshold criteria to prioritise need and ensure that the most vulnerable children and young people are provided with a consistent, robust and proportionate response. 1.5. To ensure that all children and young people who have suffered or are likely to suffer significant harm are provided with an immediate response and risk assessment which complies with 'Working Together 2010' and South West Child Protection Procedures. 1.6. To ensure that all Child Protection Plans identify assessed risks to children and young people and are effectively managed according to statutory guidelines. 1.7. To ensure that all children and young people Looked After have a comprehensive care plan that promotes their safety and emotional wellbeing and are reviewed in accordance with statutory guidelines. 1.8. To ensure that timely permanency plans are made for all children and young people unable to remain in the care of their birth parents and that parallel planning is also completed. 1.9. To meet all statutory duties relating to assessment and review for Special Guardianship Support Plans. 1.10. To ensure that the assessment and engagement with children, young people and families is informed by research evidence, is of the highest quality and adheres to legislation and policy. 1.1. To promote the continuing professional development of all staff in the team. 1.2. To ensure that all activities are carried out within delegated budgets. To understand and promote the core business of the Torbay Safeguarding Children's Board and deliver its priorities

Maintenance Manager

2012-04-25T03:36:09+01:00
We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager ideally from a Mechanical background for our client based near Torquay in Devon. You will be responsible for effective Estates and Facilities Management services ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation relating to buildings, structures, grounds, mechanical and electrical systems and facilities services. You will be responsible in managing and monitoring contractors and suppliers including all quality and health and safety aspects. You will be responsible for personnel and budgets and have first line accountability for the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of all the mechanical plant and services, including boiler house and distribution system, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, diesel generators, main chilled water systems and distribution, medium and low pressure natural gas supply and distribution, hot and cold water systems, low pressure hot water heating systems to name a few. You will be conversant with the use of computers and software packages such as Word and Excel. Qualifications desired; HNC/HND or Equivalent Experience City and guilds in mechanical engineering 10 years multi–skilled technician trade experience with mechanical bias Gas Safe Domestic Gas Registration Gas Safe Industrial Gas Registration Capable of demonstrating and understanding the building services practices for Specialised Complex systems including Steam, Gas, Water and Electricity IOSH Health & safety qualification or equivalent WRAS Approved water services ILM Certificate in Supervisory Management You will also be expected to cover the on call rota 1 in 6 weeks. This is a Monday – Friday role 8.00am – 5.00pm (Variation may be required)