Jobs & Opportunities Bulletin Sept (1) 2018 by The Bedford College Group

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THE

JOBS AND

OPPORTUNITIES September 2018 First Edition

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 hereâ&#x20AC;Ś http://www.yourspaceonline.net/yourspace/jobs-and-careers/apprenticeships-and-training

Trainee Pharmacy Adviser Location: Biggleswade 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. 2

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’)

Trainee Optical Consultant Location: Bedford Primarily, you’ll provide information to customers, working alongside the Optometrist, to help them select the best products and services to ensure customers see, look and feel better than they ever thought possible. Secondly, you’ll keep up-to-date with all the various new lines and promotions within your practice, so that you can always provide customers with the most up-to-date information. Finally, you’ll play your part within the team, working together and helping and supporting colleagues to deliver a successful and profitable business.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.boots.jobs/jobs/82790br-trainee-opticalconsultant/?c=1

Apprenticeships Stores Programme – lots of local opportunities. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/apprentice

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

On-going opportunities The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.

It’s amazing what you can find in the forest…..

Food and Beverage and Retail  Kitchen Porter/Steward – 96 hours per 4 week period - £7.95 per hour Leisure  Educational Ranger – 30 and 90 hours per 4 week period – Circa £19,300 per annum pro rata  Leisure Bookings Advisor – 150 hours per 4 week period - £7.95 per hour 4

 NPLQ Lifeguard Course - £100 for internal applicants, £200 for external applicants – course dates – 22/10/18-28/10/18 inclusive  SANTA (fixed term contract) – Various part time hours available £9.79 per hour  Soccer Coach – 60 hours per 4 week period - £12.72 per hour Guest Services  Senior Guest Services Shift Manager (fixed term contract) – 160 hours per 4 week period – Circa £24,700 per annum Housekeeping  Full Time Housekeeping Team Leader (fixed term) – 145 hours per 4 week period - £9.35 per hour  Housekeeping Assistant Supervisor – 92 hours per 4 week period £8.41 per hour

Apply online at www.centerparcscareers.co.uk

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

Christmas Jobs The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.

Do you have an outgoing personality, excellent customer care skills and, ideally, experience of working with children? Would you like to step into the boots of Santa or one of his Elves?

Register your interest in these fixed term contracts still available now to lucy.sewell@centerparcs.co.uk for Winter Wonderland 2018!

Part time Stock Assistant - Biggleswade At Argos the run up to Christmas is a busy time – with bigger than usual deliveries - and we’re now recruiting Stock Assistants to make the magic happen in store. For more information and to apply please visit: http://argos.careers/find-ajob/10463

Part time Customer Service Adviser - Bedford 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 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/10551

Part time Seasonal Sales Assistant Bedford As a seasonal sales assistant, you will deliver outstanding customer service, being friendly and helpful to all customers… whilst keeping the shelves stocked with our amazing products! You’ll have a passion for Books, Stationery, Arts & Crafts, and be able to share your enthusiasm for the products with our Customers. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.theworks.co.uk/page/careers-search

Part time Christmas Team - Bedford 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/jobdetail.ftl

Part time Christmas Temps – Bedford and Luton 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 7

Part time Seasonal Sales Assistant - Bedford We are currently seeking pro -active, results driven Seasonal Sales Assistants to join our PANDORA store in Bedford for the festive period. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to be part of a high performing team who provide world-class service then we'd love to have you join us. For more information and to apply please visit: https://pandoragroup.com/en/Careers/Vacancies/EMEA/UK-SEASONAL-STAFF/SeasonalSales-Assistant---Bedford

Animal Management and Equine The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.

Temp Part time Sales Assistant Locations: Bedford, Huntingdon, Milton Keynes 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, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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/

Volunteer Mounted Section Grooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://bit.ly/2rBgsva

Business and Finance The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.

Part time Accounts Assistant - Bedford Closing date: Thursday 4th October 2018 We have an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts experience to help provide a pro-active and professional service across the school. A recognised accountancy qualification would be an advantage but a flexible and enthusiastic approach is equally important.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.bedfordschool.org.uk/about-us/career-opportunities/supportstaff-vacancies/

Care and Childcare The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.

Bank Nursery staff â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs_and_careers/current_vacancies/care_assistants__apply_anytim.aspx

Shared Lives Carers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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. 10

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

Installations Ltd. | 41 Harrold Priory | Riverfield | Bedford | MK41 0SD

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.

Trainee CAM Engineer Main Duties and Responsibilities: (Office and shop floor based equally) To receive training in all aspects of CNC programming, to become a proficient, reliable member of the team and to achieve high standards ensuring that all operations and procedures are adhered to. Personal Attributes  Strong attention to detail  Good communication skills  Hard working and reliable  Punctual and committed in all aspects  Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment  Previous machining experience  Previous skills or qualifications within an engineering environment would be advantageous  The ability to understand engineering drawings would be beneficial Job Purpose  Creation of 5 Axis toolpaths  Writing probing (OMV) toolpaths  Produce detailed instructions for machine operators  Interpreting CAD data and engineering drawings to understand machining requirements  Design and manipulation of CAD data to aid production of tooling and patterns  Design and development of machining fixtures  Supporting scheduling of workload on machines  Creating stock model data for patterns and fixtures Key Responsibilities  Validate all tool paths using Vericut software  Responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the company’s CAM systems and procedures  Maintaining cutting tool inventory  Managing tooling suppliers and maintaining tooling stock levels  Creating standard operating procedures for CNC department  Ensure that quality is maintained to specific requirements  To provide clear communication and instructions to team members and to all other departments  Fully comply with Company Policies including Health and Safety at all times

To Apply: Please email a covering letter and CV to Nicola McKenzie – nmckenzie@forwardcomposites.com To find out more about our company please visit: www.forwardcomposites.com

This role may be more suited to our past students or those studying part time.

5 Axis Trainee Operator Main Duties and Responsibilities: (Office and shop floor based equally)

To receive training in all aspects of CNC machining, to become a proficient, reliable member of the team and to achieve high standards ensuring that all standard operations and procedures are adhered to. Personal Attributes          

Strong attention to detail Good communication skills Reading and interpreting written instructions Hands on and a can-do attitude Confident and able to adapt to tasks required Hard working and reliable Punctual and committed in all aspects Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment Previous skills or qualifications within machining or engineering environment would be advantageous The ability to understand technical drawings would be advantageous

Job Purpose  Setting and operating 5 axis CNC machines  Running off-line programs  Online programming and editing  Inspection of components using analogue and digital handheld measuring equipment  Operating and programming touch probes  Reading engineering drawings  Tool setting  Tool checking  Machine alignment checks  Manual machining operations  Communicating and recording information and instructions Key Responsibilities  5 Axis machine operation, including – o Tool setting o Tool checking o Part setup o Operation of Fanuc controller o Running off-line programs  Creating and editing programs  Inspecting parts to engineering drawings  Reading engineering drawings including understanding geometric tolerancing  Ad hock jig and fixture creation  Loggings hours on route cards  Carry out daily maintenance checks 14

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Machine maintenance Ensure that quality is maintained to specific requirements To provide clear communication and instructions to team members and to all other departments To ensure that all materials are used efficiently and recorded as required Fully comply with company policies including Health and Safety

To Apply: Please email a covering letter and CV to Nicola McKenzie – nmckenzie@forwardcomposites.com

To find out more about our company please visit: www.forwardcomposites.com

Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.

Part time Massage Therapist - Bedford We are recruiting for a Massage Therapist to offer massage treatment in our busy health club. Applicants must hold accredited certifications such as an international massage diploma or Level 3 CDP certificate. Applicants should be self-motivated and able to offer high quality treatments to customers. The ideal candidates must be flexible in their working hours and will work with us to help grow and develop our current treatment menu and develop excellent ongoing client relationships. Please send your CV along with a cover e-mail to magda@twinwoods.email

Part time Barber - Ampthill We are looking for an enthusiastic, personable and talented barber. You will be working with a wide variety of clients from children to pensioners. Skills to include both short and long hair and beards. Working hours – we can be flexible across the week but will need you to work Saturday as this is one of our busiest days. We try and have 3 barbers working most days Wednesday to Saturday. We are based in a busy market town and the shop is buzzy and relaxed. For further information please contact Darren Johnson on 01525 838313 or email drbarber94@icloud.com 15

MOLBYS – Part time role 20 High Street, St Neots, Cambs, PE19 1JA Are you at college full-time doing hairdressing? Looking for part-time work? We have a part-time vacancy in our St Neots Salon.

If you are interested please contact: Carmen Winstanley by email: markatmolbys@aol.com

Hospitality and Catering The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.

Part time Back of House Team Member – Bedford You’re the whizz in our kitchen. The bright and breezy team player who gets involved in everything from making sure that our chefs have enough plates to preparing the freshest of ingredients and cooking up our sauces. Let’s face it, without all those kitchen essentials being taken care of, the whole operation would come to a grinding halt.We can show you the ropes so you don’t need experience, though if you’re already kitchen savvy, so much the better, either way there’s great training waiting for you. A real passion for people, service and food is what really matters here, not forgetting a good level of spoken English. For more information and to apply please visit:

https://gbk.jobs/vacancies/706/back-of-house-team-member-part-time.html

Part time Catering Assistant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wrest Park This is a unique opportunity for you to work at this historical house and gardens, with its vast and varied grounds, developed by the aristocratic de Grey family which tells the story of England's love affair with landscape. Our cafes provide the social hub of this historic site and you will play a vital part in creating a warm and welcoming environment where our visitors can relax and enjoy high quality food. Whether you are serving coffee at the counter, cleaning down tables or preparing orders in the kitchen, this is an environment that will keep you busy and engaged.

We're looking for people who are committed to providing the very highest levels of customer service and enjoy being part of a busy team with constantly changing priorities. As a confident communicator, you will be comfortable building rapport with customers and using your skills in sales to provide outstanding service at all times.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about-us/jobs/job-search/default-jobpage/?jobRef=11232

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 Dining Assistants Chefs Kitchen assistants Room attendants Housekeeping steward Early morning cleaner Food service assistants Kitchen porters

For more information and to apply please visit: http://www.woburn.co.uk/job-vacancies/ 18

Land and the Environment 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.

Sample Prep Technician RPS Group is major global energy, planning and environmental consultancy employing over 5,000 staff. Our ISO 17025 accredited Letchworth facility provides commercially accessible ultra-trace level analytical services, using state of the art analytical equipment. Working within our Pesticide Residues team, you will assist the laboratory staff by preparing samples of fruit and vegetables for laboratory analysis. Location: Letchworth, relocating to Bedford in September Duration: 6 months contract (potential of becoming permanent) Responsibilities:   

Follows established procedures in performing cryogenic homogenisation of crop samples. Meets all Quality Control and Health & Safety requirements in performing their tasks. To work as part of a team to ensure that all other routine laboratory tasks are completed, to ensure that the Laboratory operates smoothly.

Qualifications/Experience Required:    

Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities. Good time management skills, organisational skills, attention to detail and a demonstrable ability to cope under pressure. The role does have a significant manual handling aspect, so an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role is a requirement. Prior experience of working in a laboratory is not required as full training will be provided.

Competitive salary, complemented by a range of benefits, including:         

24 days holiday + bank holidays Option to purchase up to 5 extra days of holiday allowance per year Company pension scheme Share incentive scheme Life assurance Cycle to work scheme Childcare vouchers Optional Free Wellbeing Assessment Group Disability Scheme

To apply please send your CV to Dana Duma by email to dumad@rpsgroup.com 20

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), 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

Performing Arts, Music Tech and Media The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.

Part time Theatre Assistants Closing date: 27 September 2018 We are seeking flexible and reliable Theatre Assistants on a paid as advised/casual basis to assist with the smooth running of the School’s Quarry Theatre. Duties will include bar tending, ushering and assisting with the operation of the box office. Experience is preferred but is not essential. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.bedfordschool.org.uk/about-us/career-opportunities/supportstaff-vacancies/

Retail Sales and Customer Service The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these vacancies.

Part time Customer Assistant Locations: Bedford 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/jobs/85923br-customer-assistant/?c=1

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  Part time Instore Service Adviser 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. 24

Working as a Sales Consultant in a Carphone store based within a Currys PC 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, Wootton 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 Midland Road Bedford Interchange Luton, Arndale Milton Keynes, Kingston Retail Park Hitchin

For more information and to apply please visit: http://careers.next.co.uk/ 25

Sport, Outdoor Education and Public Services The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these opportunities.

Part time Lifeguard/Recreation Assistant - Bedford Lifeguards have one of the most important jobs at our centres, and that is keeping our customers safe in and around the water.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.fusion.careers/jobs/vacancy/lifeguard-recreation-assistantoasis00071/8266/description/

NPLQ LIFEGUARD COURSE Confident swimmer and looking for a career opportunity? We are running a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification course in order to attract qualified Lifeguards to join our amazing team. The NPLQ course will include classroom sessions on the responsibilities of being a Lifeguard, how to observe our pool guests, how to rescue those in need and administer first aid and CPR. Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain a lifeguard qualification that lasts two years from the date of assessment and is a qualification recognised all over the UK.

The cost of the course is ÂŁ200 for external candidates but only ÂŁ100 for ANY CURRENT CENTER PARCS EMPOYEES and must be paid by all course attendees. APPLY NOW www.centerparcscareers.co.uk

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!  15 October to 09 November  11 November to 07 December We can offer some flexibility with the above dates, if commitment is not 100% to all. 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 27

Volunteering and Internships The Job Shop would be happy to support you with your application for any of these opportunities.

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. 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

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.

For more information and to apply for the above opportunities please visit www.livingitupevents.co.uk or contact Fizz Heseltine at livingitupinfo@gmail.com 33

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The information in this bulletin was correct and in date at the time of publication.