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WELCOME TO CAREERS SHOW2014 Today’s career showcase highlights an array of job openings across the county and signifies why Gloucestershire is a great place to live and work. With stalls from a variety of employers, both big and small, there are a wide range of options for those that wish to find a new job, change career or enquire about employment for the first time. It is a chance to talk exclusively to employers and trainers, to find out more about particular sectors and put yourself forward for current or future opportunities. Highlights include talks by Nigel Jew, of ActionCOACH, who will discuss how to succeed in your professional life and Joanna Schofield, of Juice Recruitment, who will supply tips on how to prepare for the perfect interview. Our company is recruiting. To find out more about the exciting roles we have, talk to our team at the Gloucestershire Media stand. For the latest recruitment news in the county, see our weekly Jobs 24:7 pages, every week in the Gloucestershire Echo and Gloucester Citizen. For pictures from this event and further job information visit gloucestershireecho.co.uk/jobs and gloucestercitizen.co.uk/jobs
Paul Wiltshire Publisher, Gloucestershire Media
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6 Ways to refresh your CV for 2014 Develop a ready-to-go CV
and LinkedIn profile, for example.
Be prepared to move quickly when you see an interesting vacancy advertised. Do your research now into companies that you’d like to work for and make sure you weave in evidence of your qualities or values that align with the potential employer’s. Including the right keywords, jargon and even phrases that the employer typically uses are also ways to make yourself more relevant.
Be focused
Create different formats of your CV A prospective hiring manager or recruiter might not view your CV on a laptop. Make sure it can be easily read on other devices, such as a smartphone or tablet, and that you’ve got a text version for application forms or for uploading onto job board databases. Be flexible with the style and layout too. While a traditional-looking CV will be expected in certain industries, you might stand out with a more unconventional layout in creative sectors. You can also be more creative with paper CVs that you hand over in meetings with prospective employers. Include some social proof Many potential employers will check you out on social media. Enhance your appeal by including evidence of your professional reputation and showing that you’re contributing to industry debate and discussions. Put your LinkedIn url on your CV in your contact details area and consider including a section to paint a picture of you as an engaged professional – something along the lines of “Industry profile” might work well. This is where you can mention the LinkedIn groups or industry blogs where you are active, your membership of professional bodies and show that you’re up-todate with current trends and debates. Dedicate some time to your social media activity. There’s little point sending someone to your profile or blog if you haven’t completed or updated it. If there’s very little about you online, start creating a presence now. Write Amazon reviews of industryrelated products, create a Google+ profile, or make presentations, white papers or case studies available for people to view. Make sure the details match; employment dates and job titles should be the same on your CV
If you’ve held different jobs or worked in a range of industries, you’ll probably have more than one area of expertise. But your CV must be customised to the role you’re applying for. Find a common thread so that you can position yourself confidently for that role. For example, if you’re applying for a customer support role, find all instances of customer support experience throughout your work history and ignore the less relevant details. Take out information that dilutes that message or which could confuse the hiring manager. Keep it brief and relevant. Avoid going off message with long, unfocused lists of skills without any supporting evidence. Prove that you’ll be a good return on investment Decide what makes you stand out. You can include a short branding statement under your CV headline and back it up with examples of achievements within each job listing. If you have a longer career history, putting in a “Career Highlights” section before your work history can be useful. Ideally, your return on investment should dovetail with the role requirements, such as having a global outlook or excellent technology skills. You may also need to spend some time brushing up on key skills or knowledge before applying for the job.
Staverton Technology Park, Cheltenham, GL51 6TQ 01452 712 597 www.futuream.com
The future is now Expanding county employer Future Advanced Manufacture hopes to attract job hunters at a new career show to fill its 10 vacancies. Craig Peterson, managing director at the Staverton-based firm, said the fair was “perfect timing” for his company. “We see the careers show as an opportunity for people to come and have a chat with us outside the business. For us it’s perfect timing because we are just embarking on our new marketing campaign after our move.” Future Advanced Manufacture purchased its new 34,045sq ft premises on Staverton Technology Park in September last year. The business produces a wide range of precision-engineered components and pieces of equipment for a variety of customers and industries including aerospace, oil and gas, medical, pharmaceutical, energy and space exploration.
apprentices. Mr Peterson said he hoped the careers show would help to fill 10 more positions, including three more apprentices as well as quality assurance staff, CNC machinists, product managers and assembly workers. He added those looking for new work should take advantage of the show and that Gloucestershire was the perfect place to live and work. “People talk about careers at school but to actually be able to walk through a door and talk to and see a variety of businesses and opportunities is fantastic. It beats just sending off a CV. In just over five years, Mr Peterson has grown Future Advanced Manufacture’s annual turnover from £3million to more than £10million and it now employs 30 more staff. The company won the Gloucester Citizen and Gloucestershire Echo’s Business of the Year Award 2013.
It employs about 80 people and has five
LOOKING FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURE?
Vacancies : Fully-skilled CNC Machinists
Improve your cover letter
Production Manager
Cover letters aren’t required in all industries and some recruiters might not read them, but in some sectors a cover letter helps to pre-sell your application. It’s a good place to put information that isn’t necessarily on your CV, such as the reasons why you’re applying and any background information that could be important, such as an impending relocation.
NDT Level II Technician
If you do write a cover letter, make it succinct, relevant and enthusiastic. Two to three paragraphs are normally enough to highlight some of your key selling points, such as your experience and strengths, and to communicate your interest in the company. It doesn’t always need to be in paragraph form. As your letter might be skim-read, three bullet points instead of a text paragraph can be effective.
Junior/Strategic Buyer Apprentices We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package, good team culture and working environment. Please come to the Careers Show for a chat and to get more details.
Staverton Technology Park l Cheltenham l GL51 6TQ l 01452 712 597
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154 Southgate St, Gloucester GL1 2EX 0870 888 3500 www.fasthosts.co.uk
Exciting careers in IT Fasthosts first opened its doors in 1999 as a web hosting business. Since then, we have gone from strength to strength and are now a major employer in Gloucester. With 180 staff at our offices in Gloucester Quays, Fasthosts’ customers rely on us to deliver a reliable, quality service, and to be accessible and approachable. We recognise that this is only achievable with the continued hard work and dedication of everyone who works for us. Fasthosts are 100% committed to recruiting, developing and retaining talent. To achieve this, we offer career paths both vertically and horizontally across the organisation. With a high number of our employees having gone through internal promotion so far this year, it is encouraging to see our employees careers grow over the years. How do we do it? Well it starts
on the first day. From comprehensive induction programs to individual control of their own personal development. We work closely with every member of staff to ensure innovative and tailored training solutions are in place for them. The Fasthosts team all share a belief and commitment to the same end goal – providing an excellent service. We plan to continue growing in the coming years and to be recognised as a preferred employer in the South West. Join Fasthosts whether you want to progress your career technically or professionally, we can offer you plenty of opportunities. Keep up to date with our current vacancies on fasthosts.co.uk/careers
Ashville Business Park, Commerce Rd, Staverton, Gloucestershire GL2 9QJ 01452 854700 www.mercedes-benz ofgloucester.co.uk
A-Class above the rest Mercedes Benz has committed to take part in the careers fair, which will give those looking for a new job exclusive access to the county’s top employers. Paul Simpson, general sales manager at Mercedes-Benz of Cheltenham and Gloucester, said he was “keen” to get involved and would have possible apprenticeship vacancies to discuss when the careers show takes place. “The reason I was keen to get involved was because we are big supporters of the apprenticeship scheme and we firmly believe in giving young people a start in the work place,” he said. Mr Simpson added this ethos was echoed in the business’ support for the Gloucester Citizen and Gloucestershire Echo Apprenticeship Awards, which took place at Hatherley Manor Hotel,
near Gloucester, on June 12. He said Mercedes-Benz of Cheltenham and Gloucester, on Ashville Business Park in Cheltenham Road East in Staverton, was also interested in contributing to training the local workforce. He said: “We are pleased to be representing the motor industry at the careers show and we will have a couple of vacancies we can highlight on the day.” Mercedes-Benz of Cheltenham and Gloucester, which employs 68 fulltime staff, is part of car group Sytner. Jobhunters can view vacancies within the group at sytner.co.uk. They are updated every Thursday.
Mercedes-Benz of Cheltenham and Gloucester
Are you what we’re looking for?
Supporting local business, community and people
A position at Fasthosts is never just a job, it’s an opportunity to learn from others, increase your skillset and progress your career. Fasthosts has delivered market-leading online services to SME markets for 15 years. Our successful track record can only be attributed to employing some of the strongest candidates in the market. If you are looking to become part of an ambitious team and want real opportunities to develop yourself, then come along to see us at the Careers Show on Tuesday 17th June at the Thistle Hotel. We will be there to answer all your questions and talk you through our current vacancies. Find out about our training and benefits packages and get a feel for our
• New Mercedes-Benz and AMG car sales • Over 700 Approved Used Cars in Group stock • Tailor-made personal and business finance solutions • Service Care plans from only £24 per month* • MOT, tyres, bodywork and cosmetic repairs for all makes and models
company culture. We want to show you how we offer fantastic technology-oriented careers! We are looking for a wide range of people from Developers, UI Developers, IT Operations Engineers to Marketing Managers, Customer Service Agents, Sales Analysts and Telesales Agents. If this sounds like an organisation you want to be part of take a look at our website for a list of our current vacancies and careers page. www.fasthosts.co.uk/careers/current-vacancies
Please contact us on 01452 854700 Sytner Group Mercedes-Benz of Cheltenham and Gloucester Ashville Business Park, Cheltenham Road East, Staverton, Gloucester GL2 9QJ 01452 854700 www.mercedes-benz-sytner.co.uk
Official government fuel consumption figures in mpg (litres per 100km) for the Mercedes-Benz range: urban 12.5(22.6)-45.6(6.2), extra urban 22.2(12.7)-70.6(4.0), combined 17.8(15.9)-64.2(4.4). CO2 emissions: 378-116 g/km.
*Service Care starts from £24.00 per month and is based on a Mercedes-Benz A-Class over 24 months. Terms and conditions apply.
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To find out more about the range of opportunities TSB currently have across the South West please visit www.tsbcareers.co.uk
Hubble Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0EX. 01242 221491 www.gchq.gov.uk
Welcome to your new career Hello. We’re TSB and we’re proud to be back on 631 high streets right across Britain. TSB is the bank that purely serves local customers and local businesses in order to fuel local economies and so help create thriving communities across Britain and nowhere else. We have a simple, straightforward and transparent banking model. And we’re thousands of decent responsible people working together with millions of local people, enabling them to do the best for themselves, their local economy and the local communities of Britain. We are currently preparing to make an entrance into the Intermediary marketplace in 2015. This is a really exciting opportunity to help build a brand new team right from scratch. We have a number of opportunities across sales, operations, finance
and risk. If you are interested in the prospect of being part of the new TSB Mortgage Intermediaries Team, and the proposition of helping to build and shape the strategy excites you, then please visit us at our information stand at the Jobs Fair. We also have Fraud Agent (Customer Service Advisors) in our Telephony Fraud Department based at Barnwood, Gloucester. It’s not just customers who get looked after at TSB. In return for your hard work, you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits too. We’ll also make sure that you have all the support and training you need to develop your skills. You can find more information about working for TSB and the opportunities available on our website tsbcareers.co.uk
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Join the bank that’s not like other banks. At TSB, we have a very simple ethos that we’re hugely proud of. We believe in simple straightforward banking that supports local businesses and ordinary people. We believe in investing our customers’ money back into loans and mortgages for other TSB customers, and we believe in helping local communities thrive together. That’s why 4.5 million customers choose to trust us with their finances and why so many choose our mortgage products. This is where you come in. We’re currently preparing to make an entrance into the Intermediary marketplace in 2015. This is a really exciting opportunity to help build a brand new team right from scratch. We have a number of opportunities across sales, operations, finance and risk. It’s not just customers who get looked after at TSB. You’ll benefit from solid career development, a range of impressive flexible benefits and a stimulating and professional workplace. If you are interested in the prospect of being part of the new TSB Mortgage Intermediaries Team, and the proposition of helping to build and shape the strategy excites you, then please visit us at our information stand at the Jobs Fair at The Thistle Hotel, Cheltenham on Tuesday 17th June between 10am - 8pm. To find out more about the range of current opportunities please visit www.tsbcareers.co.uk
Unique and vital work “From the second I walked through the doors I knew I was part of something special. To work for an organisation where drive and motivation comes not from money, but from the opportunity to do extraordinary things for my country gives me an immense sense of achievement.” Aled, Cyber Security Specialist
number of government departments, law enforcement agencies and the military, to help safeguard UK interests. In conjunction we seek to protect and secure information on Government IT and communications systems by providing best practice ‘information assurance’ advice to help foil hackers and other threats.
GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters) is one of the UK’s intelligence and security agencies. We play a critical role in countering threats against the UK. Terrorism, espionage and warfare all need to be tackled, but increasingly we are turning our attention to the growth in internet based ‘cyber’ attacks. Understanding the threats and exploiting opportunities in cyber space is fundamental to our mission. Focusing on the collection of foreign electronic material (or ‘signals intelligence’ as we call it) we provide information to a
Recruiting individuals from various disciplines (though predominantly languages, science, technology, engineering and mathematics) we offer truly unique opportunities. So if you want to join an environment where you can REALLY make a difference (not just pay lip-service to it) then look no further: gchq.gov.uk Our recruitment campaigns run throughout the year. Please note, due to the sensitive nature of our work, applicants must be British citizens.
EXHIBITOR LIST 1 Gloucestershire Media 2 GCHQ
ENTRANCE
3 Fasthosts 4 Inclusion Care 5 TSB 6 Future Advanced Manufacture 7 AGD Systems 8 Mercedes 9 Delphi Diesel 10 The Army 11 Prospect Training 12 Job Centre Plus
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CAREE R SHOW S 2014 CAREERS SEMINARS 4PM - Nigel Jew. Why Do People Stay Where They Are? Why do some people never really succeed in their careers and life? Nigel Jew of ActionCOACH will discuss some of the reasons and how you can avoid “stagnation” and achieve what you want in your business and personal life.
6PM - Joanna Schofield. The Perfect Interview. Jo will providing valuable tips on how to prepare for the perfect interview - the research you should do, the documentation you should take, the questions you should be prepared to answer and the questions you should ask. Jo will also be discussing interview does and don’ts as well as appearance and body language.
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1-3 Welland Court, Brockeridge Park, Twyning, Tewkesbury, GL20 6FD 01684 857520
Brunel Way, Stonehouse GL10 3SX 01453 828282 www.delphi.com
www.inclusioncareagency.com
Making a difference
Create the future
Inclusion Care is a rapidly growing care provider with quality at the core of what we stand for. Inclusion Care provides support to adults with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health issues and Complex Needs in their own homes enabling individuals to live an independent and fulfilling life.
a change in career and are interested in supporting people in the local community, Inclusion Care can offer something suitable for you.
Heavy Duty Business, Stonehouse is a world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of diesel fuel injection equipment.
With passion and commitment towards employee engagement and customer and employee satisfaction, Inclusion Care has been recognised as Gold by Investors in People.
The Stonehouse site is a purpose-built, modern manufacturing facility which employees over 1,000 dedicated people.
From small beginnings Inclusion Care has grown from providing supported living services in the Worcestershire area, to providing services across the UK and specialising in Learning Disability support and support to adults with complex physical disabilities in their own homes.
Our training department provides excellent training and induction ensuring that staff have the knowledge, skills and qualifications to support our clients.
We offer our employees rewarding, challenging and diverse opportunities working in a friendly supportive environment, offering very competitive rates of pay. Whether you are an experienced Support Worker looking for a change, or you are looking for
We offer employees an excellent benefits package including childcare vouchers, access to health care, employee recognition and pension contributions. With positions available for an immediate start, check out our current vacancies at inclusioncare.com or call our head office on 01684 857520.
Working in partnership with our customers, the Heavy Duty Business incorporates: • The best product technology •
The most advanced machine tools and a lean high quality approach excellent teamwork
As a result of this the business has grown significantly, resulting in substantially increased sales turnover. All of our products are exported around the globe to the world’s biggest and best truck manufacturers with further opportunities opening up in Asia Pacific for the future.
“It’s really exciting to be part of such a fast paced company which is really pushing the boundaries of technology. It’s nice to know our futures are secure,” says Kathrin Beckerleg, HR Manager responsible for employee development. We are also part of Delphi Corporation - the world’s largest automotive component company with over 100,000 employees. This provides an ever increasing number of opportunities for development and progression for the right people.
2.1%
OF PEOPLE IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE ARE CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED (-0.5% on 2013) SOURCE: OFFICE OF NATIONAL STATISTICS 2014
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Britania Warehouse The Docks Gloucester GL12 EH 01452 524539 www.army.mod.uk
Visit www.gov.uk/jobsearch for more details.
Helping you on the right track If you’re looking for work or need help with applying for jobs come and visit our Jobcentre Plus stand. We can help you with the wide range of Jobcentre Plus initiatives and programmes available including, The Youth Contract which provides work experience placements, apprentice opportunities, a training scheme with a guaranteed job interview and a wage incentive of up to £2,275. All of the measures are to encourage employers to recruit young people. The New Enterprise Allowance is a scheme available to help people become self-employed and support them in the early months of starting up a business. Participants are entitled to access a start-up loan, receive a weekly allowance for 26 weeks (up to a total of £1,274) and are allocated a business mentor to help develop a business
idea and business plan. Jobcentre Plus is dedicated to helping people back into work and to assist employers with filling their vacancies. Visit gov.uk/jobsearch if your looking for a job or gov.uk/advertise-job if you’re an employer with jobs to advertise.
AN AVERAGE OF
59%
OF PUPILS IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE ACHIEVE A* - C GRADES (+6% on 2010) SOURCE: OFFICE OF NATIONAL STATISTICS 2014
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Be the best The Army is recruiting. If you want a career that offers challenge and adventure, then a career in the Army could be right for you. The salary is competitive and you’ll get paid from the moment you start your training. With over 200 different roles, there’s a huge range of careers to choose from, including catering, logistics and engineering, medicine, Law, IT and many more. The Army offers you huge job variety and encourages you to develop, both personally and professionally. You will be taught essential skills and will build on your self-confidence; you can even gain civilian recognised qualifications which will stand you in excellent stead for any future civilian career. You could travel the world, providing vital support to both humanitarian missions and combat operations. You’ll enjoy new challenges and find new ways to
push yourself and achieve – all with the Army’s first class training. Your accommodation is subsidised plus you get free medical and dental care, 30 days’ annual leave alongside public holidays and an excellent pension. You’ll be encouraged to play your favourite sports as well as taking part in adventurous training, plus you will be provided with the facilities and guidance to build and maintain your physical fitness. As well as full-time positions, you could join the Reserve Army in your spare time and bring skills and experience from your civilian career or education with you, while also developing new ones. You’ll be paid for the time you spend in the Reserve Army, and enjoy the benefits too. To find out more about Army life search Armyjobs.
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White Lion House, Gloucester Rd, Staverton, GL51 0TF 01452 854212 www.agd-systems.com
Prospect Training Services, C4 Brunel Court, Waterwells Business Park, Gloucester, GL2 2AL Tel: 01452 886888 www.prospect-training.org.uk
Great job Prospects As a local employer with seven sites across Gloucestershire, Prospect Training Services feels it is important to support a local Careers Show to demonstrate that there is training support and jobs available and that Gloucester is a great place to work. We currently have 17 job vacancies ourselves for eLearning developers, graphic designers, instructional designers, functional skills tutors; sports coaches and IT network roles. If you want to move up the career ladder but feel you need more specific training, we also have a wide range of vocational training courses in construction, motor vehicle maintenance, health and social care, sport and active leisure, parenting, traineeships and apprenticeship programmes as well as work placements and support. Job
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seekers attending will be able to gain professional advice and support from our careers and training advisers. If you would like to find out about any of our training courses or job vacancies we have available please visit our stand for more information. Prospect Training Services Ltd prospect-training.org.uk 01452 886888
37%
OF UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE ARE OUT OF WORK FOR UP TO 12 MONTHS
AGD is a privately-owned and independent UK company dedicated to the design and manufacture of traffic detection and associated products since 1992. AGD is proud to be a world-class engineering business designing, developing and manufacturing intelligent radar detection solutions in the UK for customers across the globe. We specialise in delivering flexible, highly innovative solutions to help highways agencies, local authorities, system integrators and product specialists achieve their traffic management objectives, through the effective implementation of cutting-edge ITS. Our team of development engineers are dedicated to designing new, technologically advanced products, allowing us to remain successful in an increasingly competitive market. Our strong pedigree of research and new product development has been
recognised by two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for Innovation. Our modular design philosophy allows us to develop reusable components to improve the time to market for new products and we regularly file patents to protect the intellectual property of our new ground breaking ITS solutions. Our skilled engineers blend traditional engineering principles with innovative new concepts and technologies, traffic management expertise and in-depth ITS understanding and best practice to meet the changing and increasingly complex demands of this dynamic sector. We have the right staff in place and a proven track record for delivering over and above clients’ requirements to deliver successful radar detection systems. As a trusted advisor to our clients, we provide a full service from initial enquiry and consultation through to the delivery of bespoke, high quality ITS solutions.
SOURCE: OFFICE OF NATIONAL STATISTICS 2014
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Dress to impress Do you have a job interview coming up? Not sure what to wear? When you are choosing interview attire the image you present is important, even if you’re applying for a part-time job or a temporary position. The job seekers I saw on the news the other day wearing ratty hoodies and scruffy jeans at a job fair aren’t going to make a good impression. For every job you apply and/or interview for, it’s important that the first impression you make is a great one. When dressing for an interview for a professional position, d r e s s accordingly in formal business attire. For some jobs and industries, style matters. Here are some trendy and stylish job interview outfits for women for 2014. Even if you are interviewing for a job in a more casual environment, a store or restaurant, for example, it’s still important to be neat, tidy, and wellgroomed, and to present a positive image to the employer. There’s a different dress code if you’re interview at a startup company - here are tips on what to wear. In addition to wearing appropriate attire to your interview, your accessories matter, too. How you accessorize is important. Here’s more on how to choose interview accessories.
success is a big part of the interview process. If you’re wondering what to wear to an interview, the most important thing to keep in mind is that you must look professional and polished. While your interview attire depends on what job you’re applying for, no matter what the position, you should come in looking neat, tidy and well-dressed. Tips for men There’s no denying that it can be difficult to assemble an interview ensemble. Y o u r interview a t t i r e , h o w e v e r, shouldn’t be disregarded. After all, first impressions are key, and it’s imperative to make a great first impression on your potential employer. A huge part of making a good first impression is dressing for success. Don’t worry - you don’t have to spend a lot of money or pour through fashion magazines to figure out what to wear to your interview. Fortunately, mens’ fashion is relatively straightforward. Using a few basic pieces, it’s easy to put together an outfit that is stylish, professional and tasteful.
Case Study David Jordan, Gloucestershire Media What is it like to work for Gloucestershire Media? We caught up with account executive David Jordan, 29,
and Stroud Life websites has given the business a new dimension and provides an amazing opportunity for clients.
David, of Tewkesbury, has been with the county’s leading multimedia group since September last year and works from the Cheltenham office in St James’ Square.
“The up-coming augmented reality technology has blown my mind too! How can a newspaper play a video!?
He said: “Over the past nine months, I have grown significantly in my role and have picked up new skills that will stay with me throughout my career. Working for busy newspaper titles at Gloucestershire Media provides a real buzz and I would recommend it to anyone that is enthusiastic and has ambition.” From the day I started I knew I made the right choice applying to Gloucestershire Media. “The training was action packed with a lot to take in but learning the insand-outs of how a media company is run is mind boggling but really interesting. “There are so many day-to-day challenges, from hitting print deadlines to creating new multimedia ad campaigns to meeting sales targets! “The introduction to digital advertising on the new Echo, Citizen
Tips for women A job interview is your opportunity to make a great first impression on your potential employer. Dressing for
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“Creative flair is recognised and encouraged which makes every day different. Everyone works for each other and the support has been fantastic.” Gloucestershire Media has job opportunities for the right candidates working with the county’s biggest selling newspapers and best loved websites. For more information, talk to our team at the Gloucestershire Media stand or visit our websites gloucestershireecho.co.uk/jobs and gloucestercitizen.co.uk/jobs.
Do you want to be part of our world? Local World is the largest regional media network in the UK, employing over 2,700 people We serve our communities through a portfolio of over 100 long-standing print titles and more than 70 websites. Local World publishes more content on a daily basis than The Telegraph, Guardian, Daily Mirror and The Times combined.
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Our digital audience growth is leading the industry and the insight we put at our customers’ disposal to access 3.4 million monthly unique visitors and target this audience is transforming the local media landscape. Take a look into our world and bring this advert to life. Get our new app by searching Bristol Post, Gloucester Citizen or Gloucester Echo on the App Store or Google Play.
Media Sales Directors Gloucestershire & Bath Competitive basic salary + excellent bonus potential Closing date: Friday, June 20, 2014 Due to expansion and investment within our commercial teams I am delighted to announce two new roles. We are looking for two Media Sales Directors – one based in Cheltenham and one based in Bath to manage our field sales teams and the day to day running of the advertising department in each of those centres. The right candidate must have experience in field sales, experience in managing managers, coaching, development, training and finally advertising experience. These are rare positions based in vibrant towns and cities responsible for a dynamic market place, talented advertising sales teams and a successful environment.
Business Content Editor | Cheltenham Salary: £24,000 | Closing date: Monday, June 27, 2014 We need a talented reporter who can turn a press release into front page news and will be an ambassador for our titles in the business community. The successful candidate will be responsible for co-ordinating our shared, eight-page supplement, a daily business page and content for our weekly newspaper Stroud Life, as well as providing online coverage, social media interaction and curating third-party content on our website. Business is an important revenue stream for Gloucestershire Media and the role entails working closely with the commercial department.
Field Sales Executives Cheltenham (x3 - 1 is maternity cover) Stroud (x1) Salary: £28,000 OTE | Closing date: Friday, June 27, 2014 We are looking for a field sales executive to help us develop our customer and revenue base within our series of very successful newspapers and fast-growing websites. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a love of advertising and selling who’s key objective will be to introduce new, lapsed and former customers to our portfolio. Therefore the person must be focused, well organised, persuasive, creative and have wonderful personal skills. We are committed to providing solutions to our customers business needs and delivering exceptional care and service. A company car will be provided along with an elite-pad and a galaxy S4.
Events Manager | Cheltenham Closing date: Friday, June 27, 2014 We are expanding our very successful event management team across Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Dorset and are looking for an Events Manager based in Cheltenham. We are looking for somebody who has a proven track record in event management, specialises in customer service and has excellent organisational skills. Our events specialise in awards ceremonies, networking events, seminars and exhibitions and our ideal candidate is somebody who has experience in all of these areas.
Event Sponsorship Executive Gloucestershire
Salary: £25,000 | Closing date: Friday, June 20, 2014 This unique and exciting position involves securing sponsorship of our many prestigious awards events throughout Gloucestershire Media covering Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. A company car will be provided along with an elite-pad and a galaxy S4.
Marketing Executive | Bristol Salary: up to £20,000 | Closing date: Friday, June 20, 2014 An opportunity has become available to join our marketing team as a Marketing Executive based in Bristol. The role will support our exceptional online audience growth, working with our commercial teams to further develop our commercial growth.
Communications Executive | Bristol
Trainee Reporter | Yeovil
Salary: up to £20,000 | Closing date: Friday, June 20, 2014 An opportunity has become available to join our marketing team as a Communications Executive based in Bristol. The role will support marketing to communicate all consumer and commercial updates to internal and external audiences.
Closing date: Wednesay, June 25, 2014 The Western Gazette is a 7-day online news operation with five weekly print editions. Our online audience has doubled in the last year. The pace is fast. You will need passion, creativity, imagination and the desire to be first and the most informed source of local information. A full set of NCTJ exams is extremely desirable. A driving licence is a must. We have a track record of turning NCTJ qualified juniors into award winning senior reporters. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in a day-long work trial plus interview.
Regional Property Director | Regional Salary: £30-£40,000 + excellent commission structure Closing date: Friday, June 20, 2014 We are looking for a senior commercial leader who is fanatical about the property market. The role is to manage a remote team of account managers across Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Dorset. Experience in property is desirable but experience in managing people is essential. Leadership, creativity, campaign planning and customer service are the key ingredients to be successful in this role. Base: Gloucestershire, Bath or Bristol.
Field Sales Executives (x3) | Bath Salary: £28,000 OTE | Closing date: Friday, June 27, 2014 We are looking for field sales executives to join our very successful multi-media sales team. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record in media sales but a love of selling and advertising will also be taken into consideration. Our aim is to provide solutions to existing and new customers’ business needs whilst ensuring we deliver response and exceptional customer care and service. The positions are for a motors sales executive, so an interest in this industry would be an advantage; a Weekend sales executive to help build our exciting lifestyle magazine revenues and a Sales executive to work across a variety of categories including services, business and retail. A company car will be provided along with an elite-pad and a galaxy S4.
Field Sales Executive | Wells Salary: £28,000 OTE | Closing date: Friday, June 27, 2014 We are looking for a field sales executive to help us develop our customer and revenue base within our series of very successful newspapers and fast-growing websites. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a love of advertising and selling who’s key objective will be to introduce new, lapsed and former customers to our portfolio. Therefore the person must be focused, well organised, persuasive, creative and have wonderful personal skills. We are committed to providing solutions to our customers business needs and delivering exceptional care and service. A company car will be provided along with an elite-pad and a galaxy S4.
Key Account Executive | Bristol Closing date: Friday, June 20, 2014 Due to expansion Bristol News and Media are introducing this new exciting role to the business.The Key Account Executive will be working with key retailers and supermarkets talking about profitability,footfall, positioning of products, reader offers and driving sale of both customers to their store and our printed products. Whilst experience of selling fast moving products to FMCG is essential, the ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, creative, entrepreneurial, inspirational, opportunistic, positive, structured and organised. We are seeking individuals who are genuinely interested in our customers and delivering response and results.
Field Sales Manager | Bristol/Bath Salary dependent on experience Closing date: Friday, July 4, 2014 A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen in the newspaper sales department responsible for 3 of our leading titles. The Field Sales Manager of the Bristol Post, Western Daily Press and Bath Chronicle will be responsible for managing a team of part-time Retail Sales Co-ordinators to drive the sale of our titles and exploit all opportunities. Working closely with Editors and Promotions Managers, we are looking for an effective sales manager who ideally has experience in the newspaper industry.
Promotions Executive | Cheltenham Salary: £16,000 - £18,000 Closing date: Friday, June 20, 2014 An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Regional Promotions team. We are looking for a Promotions Executive to source a calendar of reader offers and competitions for the brands covering Bristol, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bath and Somerset. This will involve direct client communication and includes sourcing local offers/deals for the individual brands as well as multi-centre regional deals.
Field Sales Executives (x2) | Bristol Salary: £28,000 OTE | Closing date: Friday, July 4, 2014 We are looking for a field sales executive to help us develop our customer and revenue base within our series of very successful newspapers and fast-growing websites. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a love of advertising and selling who’s key objective will be to introduce new, lapsed and former customers to our portfolio. Therefore the person must be focused, well organised, persuasive, creative and have wonderful personal skills. We are committed to providing solutions to our customers business needs and delivering exceptional care and service. A company car will be provided along with an elite-pad and mobile phone.
Magazine & Metro Telesales Executives (x2) Bristol | Salary: £17,000 - £21,000 Closing date: Friday, July 4, 2014 We are looking for Telesales consultants to focus on our titles within the Bristol region to maintain and grow revenue streams in all magazine and niche products, capitalising on new business within the area using print and digital platforms.
Retail Sales Co-ordinators | Bristol or Bath Salary: £9,100 | Closing date: Friday, July 4, 2014
25 hours per week
We are looking for a self-motivated person to continue to strengthen relationships with retailers, traders and promote positive image in our brands. Working within a busy customer focused environment you will work as part of a team ensuring that our newspapers are available in the right place, at the right time, in sufficient quantities to maximise sale. Visiting defined outlets within your territory you must be able to identify and target new sales opportunities.
Classified Telesales Executives (x3) | Bristol Salary: £17,000 - £21,000 Closing date: Friday, June 27, 2014 We are looking for Telesales consultants to focus on our titles within the Wells, Yeovil and Gloucestershire region to maintain and grow a current client base, capitalising on new business within the area using print and digital platforms.
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