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OPPORTUNITIES November 2018 First Edition
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ALTERNATIVES TO HIGHER EDUCATION Apprenticeships and Training Schemes The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these opportunities.
Looking for an apprenticeship? Please visit https://www.bedford.ac.uk/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-vacancies
to search for an apprenticeship across a wide range of industries with Bedford College.
Did you know Yourspace online has lots of links to national apprenticeships and training schemes.
Take a look here‌ http://www.yourspaceonline.net/yourspace/jobs-and-careers/apprenticeships-and-training
Apprenticeships Stores Programme – lots of local opportunities. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/apprentice
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Trainee Pharmacy Advisor Location: Biggleswade, Letchworth Garden City, Dunstable Within Boots we have Trainee Pharmacy Advisors and this is sometimes known as a Trainee Dispenser. To provide fantastic patient care as a Trainee Pharmacy Advisor you will work across the healthcare counter and the dispensary to where the patients need you most. This is a great opportunity to develop your pharmacy career and make a difference to the lives of our patients. We’re offering you an exciting career opportunity and a chance to continue your professional journey. You will need to be prepared to work towards an NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services to join us.
For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.boots.jobs/search-jobs/ (using the search term ‘trainee pharmacy advisor’)
Bright Future Law Apprenticeship Closing date: 4 January 2019 Our innovative programme offers an alternative to university and gives you the opportunity to qualify as a solicitor and be awarded an LLB university degree. Our six-year programme combines work-based learning in our London office and part-time study with BPP University. You will earn a salary and have no university fees to pay. You will be required to attain the standard required for qualification as a solicitor, demonstrating legal competence, acting with integrity and professionalism and exercising sound judgement. For more information and to apply please visit: http://students.dentons.com/opportunities-around-the-globe/unitedkingdom/bright-future-apprenticeship-programme/
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KPMG360° Apprenticeships Locations: Cambridge, London and Milton Keynes Start date: October 2018 KPMG360° is a rotational apprenticeship programme for school and college leavers. It gives ambitious, free thinking young people the chance to work with some of the very best and brightest people in the business world. By ‘rotational’, we simply mean you get to move around different areas of the organisation, gaining invaluable insights, work experience and professional qualifications along the way. The programme is flexible and runs for either three or six years, depending on your chosen career path. Join us, and whichever route you choose, you’ll be setting off on a journey that’s as exciting as it is challenging.
For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-programmes
Business Apprenticeships - Assurance Locations: Cambridge, Luton and London Start date: September 2019 Salary: Up to £21,750 We make sure that businesses are protected from risks that can affect their reputation and performance. As external auditors, we help companies and governments publish accurate financial accounts others can rely on. You will be: Getting to know our clients, their businesses and how they work Testing checks and balances to ensure they work how they’re supposed to Analysing the data that goes into a financial statement to make sure it is true and fair For more information and to apply please visit:
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Apprenticeships
Infrastructure Technician L3 Software Developer L4 Software Tester L4 Junior Management Consultant L4
Closing date: 31 January 2019 Apprenticeships at IBM are all about picking up skills for the workplace and embarking on a long and successful career. We have your professional development in mind from the day you join us as a permanent employee. Our apprenticeships range from Level 3 to Level 6 and each pathway gives you everything you need to start your career in the industry! You will get lots of exposure and an experience you simply can’t get anywhere else. In addition to the day job there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in social activities and volunteering with other Apprentices, Students and Graduates. Opportunities are located across England and salaries start at £18,000/annum. For more information and to apply please visit:
https://www-05.ibm.com/employment/uk-en/school_leaver.html
Retail Management Apprenticeship Level 4 Start date: September 2019 Salary: £18,000 - £21,000 depending on location If you want to start a future with the original retail innovator, the M&S Retail Management Apprenticeship is for you. Over 18 to 24 months, you’ll get to experience retail during its most substantial evolution in decades. Food, Fashion, Home and Store Operations are all adapting to the new digital landscape – and you’ll be in the thick of it, even managing £multi-million budgets. At the end of the programme, you’ll have a detailed understanding of our business, ready to move into the role of a Commercial Manager and take an 5
entire department under your wing. You’ll also have Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship qualification in Retail Management to your name. For more information and to apply please visit: https://jobs.marksandspencer.com/job/united-kingdom/retail-apprenticeshipfor-school-leavers/8944/3755020
On-going opportunities The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.
Gulliver’s – Milton Keynes We are always looking for individuals to join our team and we recruit for temporary and permanent positions throughout the year.
Ride Operators Admissions and Retail staff Catering staff Park care staff Entertainers Splash Marshalls
For more information on the roles available please visit: https://www.gulliversfun.co.uk/recruitment
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Christmas Jobs The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.
Elves – Willington and Woburn Sands We are recruiting “Elves” with the performance and improvisation skills to enhance the magic and Christmas spirit for families visiting our Grotto in Willington. You will welcome families to the grotto and accompany them on their journey through the magic, taking part in activities, entertaining children and in the best Elf tradition, generally spreading “Christmas cheer”! You must be available from 3rd November 2018 for training and able to work throughout the season, with the last sessions taking place on Christmas Eve. Hourly rates will vary depending on age/experience. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.frostsgardencentres.co.uk/blog/careers/elves-3
Seasonal Customer Service Assistants - Willington We are currently looking Seasonal Customer Service Assistants at Frosts Willington, working in various departments, applicants must have good customer service skills, and friendly manner. Part time positions available working various hours, you will need to be flexible as you may be required for seasonal events. In return we offer a competitive salary, together with a beautiful working environment with free parking, uniform, pension, life assurance and staff discount. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.frostsgardencentres.co.uk/blog/careers/seasonal-customerservices-assistants
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Part time Seasonal Sales Assistant Locations: Bedford, Biggleswade and Luton Arndale Closing date: 7 December 2018 The pace is fast, our standards are high and we’re proud of it! It can get really busy in our stores, therefore our helpers need to be able to manage lots of customers, busy tills and juggling multiple tasks. But don’t worry, you’ll have lots of fun along the way! For more information and to apply please visit: https://cardfactory.current-vacancies.com/v?id=CARDFACTOR&t=Careers
Part time Festive Colleagues and Personal Shoppers Locations: Bedford, Flitwick, Huntingdon, Sandy, St Neots Our Festive Colleagues will have the exciting opportunity to work across a variety of different departments. If you have previous retail experience you can build on this whilst on the job training is provided so you can learn new skills too. In your interview we’ll go into more detail about the different shifts which you can work around your family and lifestyle commitments. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.tesco-careers.com/search-and-apply/
Part time Customer Service Adviser - Luton At Argos, the run up to Christmas is a busy time and we’re now recruiting for Customer Service Advisors to make the magic happen in store. Working at Argos over Christmas means every day will be different, offering you new and exciting challenges. You will play a key part in creating an enjoyable 8
and easy shopping experience for our customers – from picking stock in the stockroom, to serving on the tills or collection counter. For more information and to apply please visit: http://argos.careers/find-ajob/11308
Part time Christmas Team – Milton Keynes The Christmas team will offer great service to customers across all of our sales departments and restaurants so we’ll consider your application to work in either. These are Temporary positions starting soon and lasting until the end of December. The more availability you have across 7 days, the more hours we can offer you as our stores get busier! Weekend working will be required – it’s when our customers love to shop most! Stores will be open 7 days a week and with extended opening hours. For more information and to apply please visit: https://debenhams.taleo.net/careersection/ext/moresearch.ftl?lang=en&locati on=700105013870
Seasonal Fragrance Adviser – Bedford You’ll help create the perfect shopping experience. Always ready to help, always willing to go the extra mile and all with a friendly smile, means our customers will leave with a lasting impression for all the right reasons. You’ll love playing your part in a team and will bring the fun, friendly interaction that our customers expect. You’ll enjoy really connecting with people - talking about the perfect Christmas gift, helping someone feel great in the fitting rooms or queue busting so we don’t keep anyone waiting. You’ll spot the opportunity to help and because you know your stuff, you’ll confidently find a way to fulfil the customer’s every need. For more information and to apply please visit: https://debenhams.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobdetail.ftl;jsessionid=yUD4Eif 3OJJU-TftgaqEk6MF3-UnVsIMLhBj9_A4PhDmW4iYTLv4!-172389932 9
Part time Christmas Temp – Bedford Christmas is the busiest time of year in our stores so we are looking for fabulous people who can really come in and hit the ground running in supporting our Store teams with giving our customers a great experience. Ultimately you will be will be supporting with replenishment of stock, unpacking deliveries, undertaking a high volume of transactions at the till point, queue busting, demonstrating products on the “theatre line”, but most importantly you will be providing a great customer experience and service to all our customers.
For more information and to apply please visit: https://thebodyshop.avature.net/TBScareers/SearchJobsRetail/?3_108_3=621825
Part time Christmas Customer Assistant - Bedford As a Christmas Customer Assistant, you are the first person our customers will see and speak to when they come into one of our stores at this exciting time of year, and that makes this role special.
For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.boots.jobs/search-jobs/
Part time Seasonal Sales Assistant – Luton 4 hour contract Christmas is a busy time at The Works and we need your help!
For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.theworks.co.uk/page/careers-search
Part time Christmas Sales Assistant - Bedford The Operations team is key to ensuring that the store operates and runs effectively - one of the main responsibilities is to ensure that the stockroom is 10
well maintained. This is the engine room of our stores and if the back of house operations is not well maintained, we cannot effectively support the Sales and Service and Product teams. The role also involves processing the stock deliveries and making sure the stockrooms are kept clean and tidy. You will need to love fashion, be enthusiastic and want to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
For more information and to apply please visit: https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/riverisland/vms/e/stores/positions/aoPJhkM vfirjwEp4ikXgqQ
Animal Management and Equine The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.
Part time Sales Assistant Locations: Bedford, Huntingdon, Milton Keynes, Stevenage Your role will be to assist the store team to maximise the potential of the store by providing exceptional customer service and promoting responsible pet ownership. What are we looking for? We are seeking people with a fun personality. You should be great at interacting with pets and people. Enjoy the challenges of a fast paced workplace. Ideally, you’ll have experience in a similar, fast-paced environment and a hands-on approach. Most of all, you must be able to offer the highest levels of customer service. A high level of flexibility is required. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.jollyes.co.uk/jobs-jollyes/
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Part time Dog Day Care Assistant Hazel Corner Dog Hotel is a great place for dogs and a great place to work. We have recently gained a new client which is a premier dog day care company. As a result we have a vacancy for a new member of staff to work at least alternate weekends. There will be opportunities for additional weekends and mid-week work also and for the right candidate it could lead to a full time position. It is essential that you are happy working with dogs. Within the day care the staff to dog ratio is around 1:10 and you will be leading play, fun and exercise sessions with dogs in an outdoors environment. This could be in all weathers but in really wet or cold conditions we also offer TLC sessions. You will also be responsible for their welfare, cleaning their rooms, meals and ensuring there is clean water at all times. Hours of work are 8am to 6pm including one hour for lunch and morning & afternoon breaks. You will be working alongside the rest of the team at Hazel Corner. As a key member of a small team you should have excellent communication skills and be reliable. Timekeeping is also essential as our doggy guests are raring to go as soon as we open! Given our rural location just outside the village of Markyate a valid UK driving license is typically needed. If you enjoy working with dogs and you would like to be a member of our team please email your CV to woof@hazelcorner.co.uk or call 01582 842242 and ask for Christine Sandiford. For more information about us please visit www.hazelcorner.co.uk
Volunteer Mounted Section Grooms – Milton Keynes Closing date: 30 November 2018 Thames Valley Police are recruiting volunteers to support the Mounted Section Grooms in their day to day activities in the department, this will include general stable duties and supporting staff to prepare for a variety of commitments. Experience of working with horses is desirable.
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Business and Finance The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.
Part time Office Administrator – Bedford Closing date: 12 November 2018 CPRE Bedfordshire are looking to recruit a part-time Office Administrator who will provide administrative support to our busy charity, based in our Bedford office. Working 6 hours per week - flexible hours to suit. £9 per hour.
For more information and to apply please visit: http://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/item/2386-office-administrator-6-hrs-perweek
Care and Childcare The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.
Part time Childcare I am looking for childcare for my daughter of 6 years of age. We live in Maulden, Bedfordshire. We are looking to take on someone from October 2018 from 3pm - 6.30 pm Mon-Fri or Mon, Wed & Fri. We are also looking for childcare on a Saturday from 9.00 am - 4.30 pm October - March, however this is optional and can be a separate arrangement or included within this role. We are looking for a young, responsible and reliable individual who has at least 12 months experience and brings routine yet fun and joy to the time spent together. Duties will including:
School pick up at 3.20pm until bedtime at 6.30 pm prepare warm homemade meals homework fun activities to include outdoor activity, cooking, crafts and parks entertain friend once a week bath time reading keep areas clean and tidy 13
The successful candidate will be well organised and tidy and have good communication skills. We live on a working farm so the environment is busy and we have 2 dogs and horses therefore it is important that you are confident with animals. You will have a full, clean driving licence and be able to provide at least 2 character references, a previous job reference, insurance, First Aid and up to date DBS certificate. Childcare qualifications would be preferable. We really look forward to hearing from you!
For more information and to apply please call Hannah on 07710 169067 or email hpattinson@hotmail.co.uk
Bank Nursery staff – Bedford We are looking to increase our established list of approved Bank Staff at all Kiddi Caru Nursery locations that can be called on to cover holidays, absence and reduced staff levels. If you have a friendly flexible approach and have a passion for working with children then contact us about joining our Bank Staff Team. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.kiddicaru.com/careers-with-us/bedford-nursery/bank-nursery-staff/
Care Assistants Locations: Bedford and Kempston Bedford Borough Council has opportunities for individuals who are flexible, motivated and passionate about providing high quality care and supporting older people to live enriched and meaningful lives. If you are unable to commit to a shift pattern, we are also looking for Bank staff to work at our care homes.
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Shared Lives Carers – Bedford Shared Lives is a scheme which links up adults with learning disabilities with families. This can be for short community access session, a short respite break or a long term placement. Shared Lives Bedford is looking for people to provide a family environment which can help someone who needs extra support to get the best out of life. Carers work on a self-employed basis. The role can fit around your studies and is suitable for those returning to study, retraining or looking for a career change. For more information please visit: http://www.bedford.gov.uk/health_and_social_care/adult_learning_disabilities /family_and_carers/shared_lives_bedford.aspx Or contact Sue Belton, Shared Lives Officer on 01234 228426 or sue.belton@bedford.gov.uk
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Engineering and Electrical Installation The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.
This role may be more suited to our past students or those studying part time.
Engineering Technician – Milton Keynes MSD is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. MSD’s success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to join our Integrated Production Maintenance Team In this exciting and challenging vocational role, the successful candidate will become a key maintenance team member, providing frontline maintenance support to our vaccine manufacturing facility, based in Milton Keynes. For more information and to apply please visit: https://merck.taleo.net/careersection/msd_external_career_section_mobile/jo bdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=PRO017204
Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.
Part time Spa Therapists - Henlow Our therapists provide the highest standard of therapeutic, holistic and beauty treatments, providing a range of face, body, massage, nails, beauty services and electrical treatments. As a Champneys Therapist you will have a passion for wellbeing, and everything you do will be driven by a desire to exceed your guests’ expectations. You will be offered excellent training and development to enhance your skills to ensure we provide our guests with the highest standards. If you can demonstrate excellent customer service and want to be part of the Champneys Family, we want to hear from you 17
For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.champneys.com/aboutchampneys/careers/vacancies/resorts/henlow-vacancies/
Hospitality and Catering The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.
Nowhere else in the leisure industry has such a variety of roles under one roof….. Apply online at www.centerparcscareers.co.uk Food and Beverage and Retail •Kitchen Steward –120 hours per 4 week period -£7.95 per hour •Starbucks Barista’s – 80 hours per 4 week period -£7.95 per hour •Takeaway Assistant/Driver –110 hours per 4 week period -£7.95 per hour Housekeeping •Housekeeping Team Leader –145 hours per 4 week period -£9.35 per hour (fixed term contract) •Housekeeping Assistants –38, 74 and 92 hours per 4 week period -£7.95 per hour •Bed Makers –various hours per 4 week period -£7.95 per hour (fixed term contracts) •Laundry Assistant –36 hours per 4 week period -£7.95 per hour Admin and General •Guest Services Assistants –60, 120 or 150 hours per 4 week period -£8.50 per hour
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Part time staff needed at:
Bedford Interchange, Bedford Aspects Wyboston St Neots/Caxton Gibbet Baldock Services Hitchin
For more information and to apply please visit: https://jobs.mcdonalds.co.uk/
Part time roles across the Woburn Estate
Bar staff Catering Assistants Events Catering Assistants Dining Assistants Housekeeping steward Early morning cleaner Kitchen porters
For more information and to apply please visit: http://www.woburn.co.uk/job-vacancies/
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Land and the Environment The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.
Food Discovery Coordinator - Bucks We are recruiting for a Food Discovery Coordinator to join our Food Discovery team and teach disadvantaged children in the Aylesbury and/or Chesham area to grow, cook, explore farms and much more! Please note we have been advised that the closing date for this role has been extended to 15th November 2018.
For to download the job pack and to apply please visit: http://www.countrytrust.org.uk/get-involved/work-for-us
Part time Outdoor Plant Assistant We have an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about plants to join our Outdoor Plant Area team at Frosts Willington. The successful candidate will have excellent horticultural knowledge and previous experience working within a gardening sector, and a genuine passion for plants. You will ideally have a qualification in horticulture. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.frostsgardencentres.co.uk/blog/careers/customer-serviceassistant-outdoor-plant-area
This role may be more suited to our past students or those studying part time.
Grounds Maintenance Operative Locations: Luton, Watford, St Albans, Luton, Borehamwood £9 – £9.70 per hour We are looking to recruit experienced gardeners/grounds maintenance operatives to carry out numerous assignments in locations such as Watford, St Albans, Luton and Borehamwood. We are looking for people who love the outdoors and are willing to get their hands dirty. If you are passionate about gardening, have at least 2 years’ experience gardening and are able to use all the tools of the trade (lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters etc.) 22
we want to hear from you. The role will entail general gardening to a high standard and duties will include: - Cutting Grass - Using the hedge trimmer - Operating the leaf blowing machine - Grounds Maintenance - Any additional gardening duties You will be travelling to numerous sites across East London so a Driving Licence is essential. A PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Licence would also be an advantage The right candidates will have: - Good English communication - Be physically fit - Good plant knowledge - Have safety boots This is a full time and permanent job working during the day on Mondays to Fridays.
For more information and to apply please call Simon Pitts on 07702 935875 or send your CV by email to Simon.pitts@pp-recruitment.co.uk
Harvest / Holiday Work 2019 We have a vacancy for a summer student/ college leaver for the 2019 hay making and harvest. We are a small but busy mixed arable, grass and livestock farm in Henlow with an Equine hay and straw delivery business. Duties would include driving modern John Deere and Fendt tractors with GPS and JCB Telehandlers for tedding, raking, bale wrapping, bale carting and stacking, along with grain carting and cultivations. Yard duties would be daily servicing of machines and helping with hay and straw deliveries and feeding cattle. 23
We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic person to join our team with possible permanent employment for the right candidate as our business is constantly expanding. We work Monday –Saturday, with long hours at peak times. Salary based on age and experience. Candidates must have their own transport, car licence, tractor driving experience, telehandler certificate an advantage but not essential. In addition there will be opportunities to do some work in the Christmas and Easter holidays and some Saturday mornings.
Please contact Mark Cooper, Director, Old Manor Farm Ltd with your CV and skills at info@oldmanorfarm.com
This role may be more suited to our past students or those studying part time.
CEREAL TECHNICIAN WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL A NEW VACANCY THAT WILL BE SPLIT BETWEEN OUR GENOTYPING TEAM AND OUR WHEAT HYBRID TEAM. Responsibilities for Genotyping team: Includes DNA extraction, PCR set up and analysis and general lab support Responsibilities for Wheat Hybrid team: Includes field work (scoring, harvest, drilling), Glasshouse work (crossing) and supporting team leader. Post requires: Flexibility, positive attitude, willingness to learn, attention to detail, ability to prioritise and organise. Position: Would suit an individual with ‘A’-levels, but preferably a degree or equivalent, in a science related subject and basic I.T skills. Previous agricultural/horticultural experience is preferable but not essential. Full training will be provided. The position is at our Ickleton site and is a permanent, full-time position with weekend work and overtime required at seasonal peaks of the year. Ready to make an exciting move and discover how you can grow to expect the best?
Please send your CV to: Natasha Matthews. Email: nmatthews@ragt.fr
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Motor Vehicle The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.
This role may be more suited to our past students or those studying part time.
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Retail Sales and Customer Service The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.
Part time Team Leader – Bedford You must have huge amounts of enthusiasm for our brand and believe in the way we do business. We’re looking for people whose retail expertise is second to none, to share responsibility with the Management Team to drive the store and team to deliver retail excellence and strong sales results. For more information and to apply please visit: https://thebodyshop.avature.net/TBScareers/SearchJobsRetail/?3_108_3=621825
Service Assistant - Bedford As a Service Assistant you’ll give our customers firstclass service. Whether you’re looking to work in a company where there’s scope to progress, or get your foot on the retail ladder, we’ve got the opportunity for you. It’ll be fast. It’ll be challenging. But it’ll also be rewarding. For more information and to apply please visit: https://jobs.screwfix.com/search-jobs?orgIds=929&acm=33138
Part time Customer Assistants Locations: Biggleswade This is your chance to be part of something a bit different. You’ll be working closely with the most important part of our business – our customers. Giving them fantastic customer care and making them feel good, and we think that’s a great opportunity. You’ll really get to know our customers and what they’re looking for; it’s everything from helping them find the perfect product, working deliveries and stocking the shelves, to getting behind our in-store promotion. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.boots.jobs/search-jobs/ 27
Store Assistants Locations: Bedford, Biggleswade, Huntingdon, Luton, St Neots, Corby It’s a really fast paced environment, for a start. And everyone here understands exactly what needs to happen to make their store a success – and gets on with doing it. But the team is fairly small, so if you’re not contributing it will soon show. The time will fly by as you undertake everything from checking off deliveries to dealing with enquiries or ensuring that the shelves are fully stocked with attractive, well presented products. And, of course, you’ll provide excellent customer service at all times by attending to customer needs in a prompt and friendly way. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/apply/
Lots of retail jobs with a variety of companies at The Centre MK To find out more please visit: http://www.thecentremk.com/Jobs
Part time Customer Sales Consultants Part time Sales/Support Colleague Locations: Bedford and Luton Technology is transforming the world in extraordinary ways. If you’re passionate about the latest innovations, and about discovering how products can make a real difference to customers’ lives, then you can be part of shaping that transformation here at Dixons Carphone. Working as a Sales Consultant in a Carphone store based within a Currys PC 28
World (known as Customer Consultant within the business), you’ll help our customers with whatever they need, asking questions and taking them through our products and services until they have what’s right for them.
For more information and to apply please visit: https://careers.dixonscarphone.com/search-and-apply
Part time Customer Assistants Locations: Bedford, Flitwick Various shifts and hours available, including just weekends and evenings. For more information and to apply please visit: http://www.tesco-careers.com/apply.aspx
Lots of part time opportunities for Sales Support and Stock Room Assistants in the following locations:
Bedford Interchange Biggleswade Hitchin Huntingdon Luton Arndale and Airport Milton Keynes
For more information and to apply please visit: http://careers.next.co.uk/
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Part time Colleague - Bedford We are recruiting for a part time Colleague covering 12 hours per week. Our Colleagues main role is to provide assistance and excellent customer service to our customers. As a Colleague, you will need to have excellent communication skills as well as being a good team member. You will enjoy dealing with customers and assisting your colleagues. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Feed?key=lwG7cJBtG7qgFVdmQ2I3 NlgL6KFpNHfgqPgBDBwSycw%3d
Sport, Outdoor Education and Public Services The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these opportunities.
Nowhere else in the leisure industry has such a variety of roles under one roof‌.. Qualified Spa Lifeguard - 60 hours per 4 week period - £9.14 per hour (fixed term contract)
Apply online at www.centerparcscareers.co.uk
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Travel and Tourism The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.
TUI Cabin Crew Luton – Summer 2019 At TUI Airways, we are passionate about creating an on-board holiday experience that is effortless, memorable and unique. We don’t just safely fly our customers to their destination; we put our customers at the heart of everything we do to provide a great start and end to their holiday. Join our team of over 3,000 cabin crew across the UK and Ireland and help us create unforgettable holiday experiences for our customers, bringing fun, energy and customer focus to the role. You’ll work hard as part of a team in this fast paced and fun role. The cabin crew role sometimes involves late nights, early mornings and weekend work (but don’t worry, we’ll give you plenty of rest time between flights!). You’ll need to be confident, resilient and comfortable coping with the unexpected. For the right person, working as cabin crew gives job satisfaction and a sense of achievement that few other roles can match. If this sounds like you, we’re confident you will love being part of TUI Airways and the TUI Team.
For more information please visit: https://tuijobsuk.co.uk/job-details.php?nPostingTargetID=53796
Other opportunities The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these opportunities.
Wanted! Flexible working Warehouse Operatives First Call Contract Services are looking to recruit Warehouse Operatives to work in a Distribution Centre who can work on fixed term contracts surrounding the below dates, which could fit around your timetable! 11 November to 07 December We can offer some flexibility with the above dates, if commitment is not 100% to all.
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This role would particularly interest Students, Semi-retired individuals, or candidates who are looking to get back in to full time work after a period of absence. What we can offer: Fixed term contracts with guaranteed hours One rate of pay for all workers. We do not pay less for under 25’s A variety of shifts available to suit your individual needs- Earlies, Lates, or nights A warm and welcoming working environment Subsidised canteen Minimum pay rate of £7.75 on days Extra £ premiums for working lates or nights Weekly pay What we need from you: Ability to commit to working full time hours within the above dates An ability to listen and learn Warehouse processes Reliability and honesty A “Can do attitude” Using the latest technology to pick items (Clothing only). General Warehouse tasks, which will include Manual Handling. This role is working in the UK distribution centre for clothing for a well-known supermarket. As you would expect with such a recognised brand, the site has excellent working conditions, and offers full paid training and site Inductions. Applicants must be aware that as part of the recruitment process, they will be expected to pass a Drug & Alcohol test. The cost of this test will be met in full by First Call Contract Services.
To apply please contact the Bedford branch on 01234 608070 or email Bedford@firstcallcontractservices.co.uk
Food Discovery Coordinator - Bucks We are recruiting for a Food Discovery Coordinator to join our Food Discovery team and teach disadvantaged children in the Aylesbury and/or Chesham area to grow, cook, explore farms and much more! 32
Please note we have been advised that the closing date for this role has been extended to 15th November 2018.
For to download the job pack and to apply please visit: http://www.countrytrust.org.uk/get-involved/work-for-us
Volunteering and Internships The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these opportunities.
Volunteer Mounted Section Grooms – Milton Keynes Closing date: 30 November 2018 Thames Valley Police are recruiting volunteers to support the Mounted Section Grooms in their day to day activities in the department, this will include general stable duties and supporting staff to prepare for a variety of commitments. This is an all year role with the majority of time being outside irrelevant of the weather. Experience of working with horses is desirable.
For more information and to apply please visit: https://bit.ly/2rBgsva
Special Constable Information evenings How would you feel if you could spend a minimum of 16 hours a month helping full-time Police Officers to make your community safer? Bedfordshire Police are currently recruiting for Special Constables (voluntary role) to work alongside our Police Officers within Bedfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity to carry out the role of a Police Officer whether you would like to be a 'career' Special Constable or you have aspirations in the future to become a full time Police Officer. 33
As a Special Constable you will receive excellent training and development to carry out the role of a Police Officer and reap the rewards of this extremely valuable role. For more information and to book a place on one of the information evenings lease visit: http://bit.ly/1u9HrIE
Volunteer Befrienders Volunteer Designers/Artists Volunteer Interpreters We are a local Bedford charity looking for volunteers. We are Friends of Refugees and are currently hoping to find people who would be willing to help us with supporting young (under 18), unaccompanied refugees and asylum seekers to develop language skills or friendship and plan and participate in social events. We are also on the lookout for talented designers and artists to help us design campaign leaflets and for people with language skills who would be willing to provide language interpretation if needed. I am sure that we will also have many other opportunities, so if there are people willing to give their time either regularly or as a one off, we could find a project for them! There are currently 30 refugee children under the age of 18 living in Bedford and a further 20 in the 18 – 25 year age group. All of these young people have been exposed to a series of traumatic experiences including the circumstances which forced them to leave their countries of origin and distressing journeys, leaving them constantly at risk of exploitation and abuse. We have found that often, the young people do not get the best access to all that they need once they arrive in the UK. We hope to bridge this gap and help to adjust to life in the UK. We already know that by exposure to English speakers and social activities, these young people do so much better than they would if left alone and we are hoping that your students might be able to offer their time to help out! For more information please visit: http://www.friendsofrefugees.org.uk 34
We also have opportunities for under 18s with this group and with our new Junior Language CafĂŠ.
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Event Supporter - we hold events every other month for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. They take place on either a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night. The events are usually either nightclub, gig or karaoke and are held in premises with full licenses. Volunteers will be expected to not drink alcohol throughout the evening. Volunteers may mingle or dance with the attendees, they may help as a steward and ensure that everyone enters the event in a safe manner. Volunteers and members are all there to have fun and a large part of the role is ensuring that everyone is having fun in a safe way. Performing Arts Centre Volunteer - we run a performing arts centre on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday daytime. We have 2 bands, a live internet radio show, we are currently working on a musical and we do arts and crafts. We are always looking for volunteers who have an interest in any of the above to get involved.
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Shout about it! If you have been successful in gaining employment or a voluntary role from an opportunity you have seen in The Jobs & Opportunities Bulletin we would love to hear about it, please contact Ruth Adams - rmadams@bedford.ac.uk
The information in this bulletin was correct and in date at the time of publication.
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