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2 Apprenticeships and training schemes Bedford College apprenticeship vacancies New opportunities added each week. Earn while you learn take a look at the range of apprenticeship opportunities with local employers. Many Apprenticeship schemes with national companies are now open for applications. Check the Apprenticeships page of Yourspace online. careers/apprenticeships training_sch.aspx Engineering Apprenticeship Programme Business Apprenticeship Sponsored Degree Applications are now invited to the above programmes and will be accepted until 2 nd May For more information on each Apprenticeship including how to apply please visit: Engineering Advanced Apprenticeships Now open for applications. Visit to apply. Further information on the scheme can be found at: 1

3 Apprenticeships For more information on each programme including locations please visit: Artwork and Design Engineering - Hertfordshire Information Technology - Hertfordshire Laboratory - Hertfordshire Supply Chain - Hertfordshire Manufacturing Finance Packaging Closing date: 10 th March 2014 for roles based in England. School leaver programmes: Commercial Development Programme ENSPIRE (in partnership with The Fashion Retail Academy) Stores Programme If you're looking for an alternative to the traditional university route, you're in the right place. All of these programmes give you the chance to earn good money as well as challenging yourself every day and building your knowledge and experience. It could be that you'd love to play an integral role in sourcing and delivering the right products, at the price, into our stores on our Commercial Development Programme. Perhaps you've always had a passion for fashion and you'd relish the chance to work on a global brand on our ENSPIRE Programme in Partnership with the Fashion Retail Academy. Or maybe you'd enjoy being the face of Tesco, managing your teams to deliver the shopping experience for customers in our stores. Applications are now open for 2014 intake and you can apply if you already have your results or you're confident from your mock exams that you'll get the 240 UCAS points you need. You can only apply once each 2

4 year for these programmes, so to avoid disappointment, apply as soon as you can. For more information and to apply online please visit: Trainee roles - St Albans We deliver creative solutions for building projects for industry, government, commercial and leisure sectors. Our building engineering specialists have expertise in structural and building services engineering, fire engineering, acoustics, facades and seismic design. We embed sustainability principles in every design. Our Building Engineering business line is currently seeking exceptional GCSE / A Level students, to join our Trainee scheme, to be based in St. Albans. With an anticipated start date between July and September, this is an opportunity to join our growing teams, working on a wide range of local and international projects, ranging from sporting arenas, schools, leisure and holiday complexes and healthcare. Your development is monitored and progressed by supervisors and buddy's to guide you through all stages of learning. You will be attending day-release at a Further Education college to study a relevant engineering related course, which is supported and sponsored by AECOM and is a minimum of 2 years commitment. There may be the opportunity to go onto further study to enable you to be qualified to degree level and achieve Chartered Engineering Status. Trainee salaries are typically in the range of 10,500 to 13,000 per annum. Trainee Mechanical Building Engineer For more information and to apply please visit: Trainee Electrical Building Engineer For more information and to apply please visit: Trainee Public Health Building Engineer For more information and to apply please visit: Trainee Civil Engineer For more information and to apply please visit: 3

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6 Placements and Work Experience Summer Student Placements Royston, Hertfordshire Closing date: 31 st March 2014 Johnson Matthey s Emission Control Technologies business is the leading supplier of catalytic emission control systems for gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. In our world class Technology Centre based in Royston near Cambridge, we develop advanced catalytic solutions using state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies for mass-production of emission control catalysts. We look to recruit Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Engineering students to join our Autocatalyst Research and Development facility, to work on important emissions related projects for the summer. We are looking for ambitious students who wish to gain experience in a practical and fast paced environment. You will have a hands-on approach, strong problem solving skills, show excellent attention to detail and be able to communicate and work closely with colleagues from across the business. For more information and to register your interest please visit: Work experience Bluberi Café We need people to help in the café with marketing, media, customer service and face painting. 5

7 Animal Management and Equine Part time Club Leader Milton Keynes Do you have a passion for helping young people to achieve and enjoy life? Do you love working with or riding horses? If so, this could be your dream job. For more information and to apply please visit: Art and Design Part time Artist To paint on to PVC. Mostly large designs for PVC Products such as bouncy castles, soft play etc. You will need to chalk a design with ease maybe with letters incorporated then paint. Part time flexible hour s approx 2 days to start. Days and times worked can be flexible. Please apply with CV and a design of your work. For more information and to apply please visit: Closing date: 10 th March 2014 Part time Visual Assistant Bedford You will have a creative personality and excellent communication skills. Using your initiative you will be able to come up with effective visual solutions as well as being able to work in an organised manner and follow specific and detailed visual guidelines. For more information and to apply please visit: 6

8 Part time Style Consultants Bedford Closing date: 7 th March 2014 Specsavers in Bedford are looking to recruit innovative and passionate part time style consultants for our busy store in the Harpur Centre. This role will involve spending time with our customers offering fashion and style advice. Applicants must be enthusiastic about fashion, articulate and able to communicate with people at all levels, and an excellent team player. Please apply in writing with your current CV to: The store Manager/Director Unit 1, Harpur Centre, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1TP Business and Finance Charity Telephone Fundraisers Location: Bedford Salary: 7 p/h Working locally in Bedford, upselling on the telephone for charities. A variety of part time shifts are available to fit around your studies. Interested applicants should be over 18 with excellent customer service and communication skills. For more information please contact Anne Bermingham on annebermingham@higginsrecruitment.co.uk or

9 ARE YOU OVER 18? TELESALES STAFF URGENTLY REQUIRED DO YOU ENJOY TALKING ON THE TELEPHONE? DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT? PART TIME HOURS AVAILABLE FOR THIS BUSY LOCAL OUTBOUND CALL CENTRE. INTERESTED? PLEASE COME IN AND SEE CAROL AT BSS RECRUITMENT ON TAVISTOCK STREET OR CALL: (01234) 8

10 WE ARE AN EXPANDING MARKETING COMPANY BASED IN BEDFORD. WE REQUIRE PART-TIME, TIME, CONFIDENT PEOPLE TO EXPLAIN OUR FREE ECO PRODUCTS. DAYTIME, EVENING & WEEKEND HOURS AVAILABLE. ALL APPLICANTS CONSIDERED. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY AS FULL TRAINING PROVIDED. CAR OWNERS CAN EXPECT A HIGHER RATE OF PAY. CALL TO ARRANGE AN INFORMAL CHAT

11 Senior Administrator An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a positive and enthusiastic team player to join our team in Sandy, Bedfordshire providing administrative support to the management team. We are looking for a highly organised individual with the ability to prioritise workloads and work to multiple deadlines. Working primarily alongside the HR Manager you will be required to provide all round general administrative support including accurate input and maintenance of records for staff and equipment, the arrangement of meetings and minute taking, assisting with recruitment and new starters etc. To be considered for this you must have previous experience within an administrative role preferably within an HR environment, excellent written English, a good eye for detail and be computer literate in MS Office suite including Word, Excel and Outlook. Benefits: Salary circa 19-21k DOE, Pension Scheme, Private Medical, Childcare Vouchers, Employee Assistance Programme, 23 days holiday plus Bank holidays (rising to 25 days with service). THSP are Investors in People. A full job description is available, please send requests to staff@thsp.co.uk If you are interested in applying please forward your CV to staff@thsp.co.uk 10

12 Part time Administrator Startup company ix47 specialising in creating Mobile apps is now looking to recruit a part time Administrator 2 days per week. Duties will include: 1. Maintaining a list of business expenses and communicating them to the accountant. 2. Creating presentations for prospective clients. 3. Creating marketing materials. 4. Any other administrative tasks. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to be mentored on developing mobile apps. For further information please call To apply: Please send an to hello@ix47.com along with a couple of lines on why you are interested. The company is located in the Cranfield University Business Incubation Centre. 11

13 Vacancy which may be more suited to a part time student Marketing Executive - London Salary: 23,000 As a world leader of the accountancy and finance profession, ICAEW is at the forefront of developing products and services that allow people to do business with confidence. We are looking for an experienced marketing professional to raise awareness of ICAEW, ACA and the benefits that a professional qualification can bring to students. You will assist in the delivery and marketing of the Business, Accounting and Skills Education (BASE) Business Game across the UK and will organise events to promote our products. With excellent interpersonal skills, you will develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholder groups including career advisors and teachers to ensure that we have prominence in campus. We are keen to encourage the new generation of accountants to see the advantages of a career and qualification within accountancy and you will be pivotal in marketing our services to support the students. With great copy writing skills, you will produce promotional copy for websites, branded literature and communication on our relevant activity. This is a multifaceted position, so using your understanding of the marketing mix; you will develop and deliver an effective strategy, as you identify opportunities to promote brand awareness. Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will ideally possess a relevant marketing qualification. With experience gained within a marketing and event management role, you will be highly organised and methodical. You will have a creative flair with a high standard of written English and will have previously been responsible for copy writing and proof reading. With a confident nature, you will be a focused individual who can present comfortably to large groups of people. The ability to manage a variety of projects to tight deadlines is essential. For further information and to apply please contact Chris Fox christopher.fox@icaew.com 12

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15 Care and Childcare Recruiting now for summer Play Scheme staff Closing date: 14 th March 2014 The Sports Development Unit have a range of different paid positions available on our Play and Games Schemes during the school summer holiday period. Applicants must be able to commit for the full 20 days from 29th July 23rd August Staff will work approximately 5 hours a day unless otherwise stated. Applicants must be 18 years or over. For more information on the roles available and to download an application form please visit: Part time Permanent and Bank Care Assistants Various locations across Bedfordshire For more information and to apply please visit: Part time Club Leader Milton Keynes Do you have a passion for helping young people to achieve and enjoy life? Do you love working with or riding horses? If so, this could be your dream job. For more information and to apply please visit: 14

16 Communicator-Guides Do you have spare time? Do you want to work in a caring role? Are you interested in gaining a nationally recognised qualification working with deafblind people? You must have empathy, patience, clear speech, BSL skills (Level 2 minimum to work with some individuals) and self motivation. We are currently recruiting in various areas, including Bedfordshire, to fulfil new contracts offering flexible part time hours. Please contact us for further information: lynn@deafblind-enablement.co.uk or Office: 5 Stephenson Close, Yaxley, Peterborough. PE7 3ZP Registered No Tel:

17 Construction and Building Services Part time Customer Advisers Luton & Milton Keynes For more information and to apply please visit: Customer Service Assistants - Bedford We want people who are happy to chat to customers, quick to learn and used to working at pace. So you ll always be positive and keen to do your bit for the team. For more information and to apply please visit: Floristry Part Time Florist To work in our country shop Pick-a-Lily in Sharnbrook, North Beds. There may be scope for a full time position in the near future. We are looking for someone who is bright bubbly and enthusiastic, that can work on their own initiative and are self motivated, but also work well as part of a team. Please contact Jo Jacques or for further details. 16

18 Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies Woburn Forest Village Recruiting for the following part time role: Beauty Therapists Spa Suite Concierge For more information and to apply please visit: Hospitality and Catering Part time Front of House Staff - Biggleswade Please call for more details. Part time Food and Beverage Assistants The Bedford Swan The Bedford Swan are recruiting a team of part time Food & Beverage staff for the exciting new River Terrace, opening in April we are looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to spend the summer by the river! The role will include food and bar service as well as the opportunity to work on a number of events. We are looking for customer focused individuals who can maintain a positive and calm outlook with a desire to provide excellent customer service. Shifts will vary and will include weekends. For more information and to apply please visit: 17

19 The Green Man are looking to recruit more kitchen staff, please contact Janine on the above for more details. 18

20 FANTASTIC NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR KITCHEN, BAR & WAITING STAFF! THE GREENMAN, NR STANFORD, BIGGLESWADE IMMEDIATE STARTS FOR CHEFS, WAITING AND BAR STAFF AS PART OF A NEW MANAGEMENT LAUNCH! As part of a new English heritage pub company, Willow House Inns promises to offer you a friendly working environment, great tips and rewards and an opportunity to develop your career with the growth of the business. Our Old English Restaurant, delightful chalet accommodation and relaxed pub is very popular with our patrons and as a team we deliver the highest quality food and service in a community setting. The team we want are; Passionate and involved in preparing & delivering excellent food Always attentive and energetic with our guests Knowledgeable about our business and what we offer Work closely as a team to make our working environment 'warm, fun and friendly' for everyone! You can also benefit from: Full Training Fantastic staff discount A great way to meet new people A competitive hourly rate + tips Hours that fit around your studies All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and provide suitable and up to date I.D at first stage interview. Come join us and start your career today! or call Janine on for more information. 19

21 Woburn Forest Village Recruiting for the following part time roles: Executive Accommodation Housekeeper General Areas Cleaners Housekeeping Assistants Laundry Assistant For more information and to apply please visit: Part time crew members Bedford Aspects Leisure Park 20

22 Land and the Environment TRACTOR DRIVERS REQUIRED FOR HARVEST WORK Experienced tractor drivers required from July to September for 1000 ha productive arable farm in East Yorkshire. Large, up-to-date machinery Young workforce, good accommodation with plenty of overtime Varied work including corn carting and cultivations Telescopic handling certificate and current driving licence essential Please or phone Sally on Part time Pond Technician Hitchin Closing date: 14th March 2014 If you like working outdoors and have a love of wildlife and nature this is the ideal job for you. We clean and maintain garden ponds of all sizes throughout Herts Beds Bucks and North London. Working as part of a team, this is a physically demanding role and you would be handling aquatic wildlife and climbing in and out of some times slippery ponds. This position is part time and is for a 9 month contract but could become full time for the right person. The position is available immediately. Please send CVs and covering letter to: Jo Pateman, Managing Director, Women with Waders, Greenside, London Road, Langley, Hitchin, Herts., SG4 7PP For more information and to apply please visit: 21

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24 BUCKMINSTER FARMS LTD Require HARVEST WORK - TRACTOR DRIVERS July - September Tractor Drivers required to work on a large arable Farm in the East Midlands from July to September. Main duties include Grain Carting, Cultivations and other tractor work. Applicants must have tractor driving experience, a UK driving licence is required & Teleporter experience & certificates would be helpful. Accommodation available if required. If you wish to register your interest please your CV to: caroline@buckminster.co.uk Or for Further Details Telephone: Buckminster Farms Tel: , Fax: Farm Office, 6 Back Street, Buckminster, Grantham, Lincs NG33 5RS 23

25 Bedfordia Farms Harvest Vacancies Beginning July to mid-late September Bedfordia Farms is located in North Bedfordshire and operates a 2,000ha arable farming unit alongside a commercial Grainstore storing 27,000mt of cereals and oilseed rape. 12,000 tonnes of this capacity is utilised by Bedfordia Farms and 15,000 tonnes are let to grain merchants- Wellgrain. The main store is based at Milton House Farm and is strategically well located close to a number of flour mills. We are seeking a number of harvest assistants to work alongside the Grain Services team from the beginning of July to late September. Grain plant assistant Assisting in the day to day operation of the plant, which is capable of in-taking wheat at 300 tonnes per hour (tph) and out-loading at 160 tph. The plant has a new dryer with the facilities to dry at 100 tph. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a detailed understanding of the storage and monitoring of combinable crops. Mechanically minded and experience of operating a tele-handler and other general farm equipment preferable. Laboratory assistants Our TASCC accredited grain testing laboratory has facilities to analyse all of the major on-farm characteristics of wheat, barley, rape and beans, enabling us to match quality to end user requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience of grain quality testing and specifications using modern pieces of equipment. Must be flexible to work long hours when needed; have the ability to learn and replicate simple processes and to work in a logical and methodical manner. Must work well as part of a small team and have good communication skills. HOW TO APPLY To apply or for detailed role description please CV and covering letter to heledd.roberts@bedfordia.co.uk or ben.murphy@bedfordia.co.uk or visit our website 24

26 Motor Vehicle Part time Bike Mechanic Northampton Part time Customer Service Advisers Bletchley For more information on these roles and to apply please visit: Retail Sales Assistants Bedford To offer a fast efficient and friendly service to all customers while serving on the checkouts. Also involves replenishing stock on the shop floor while offering a high standard of customer service and keeping the store clean and tidy at all times. Various shifts available. For more information and to apply please visit: 25

27 Cashiers Milton Keynes Our Milton Keynes warehouse is looking for students to join our busy cashiering team. If you are over 18 and are looking for work over the weekends then get in touch via the details below. Successful candidates will be rewarded with competitive pay and great opportunities. How to apply: Collect an application form from Student Services - ask at the Help Desk. Contact Janine Marshall at Costco on or Download the application form from Completed application forms should be sent to: Janine Marshall Costco Wholesale Ltd Mandeville Drive Kingston Milton Keynes MK10 0DB Part time Sales Consultants and Stock Room Assistants Milton Keynes Kingston Retail Park Luton - Arndale Bedford Interchange For more information and to apply: 26

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30 Special Constable Closing date: 31 st March 2014 The Special Constabulary plays an important role in providing additional officers at local events, such as peak times on Friday and Saturday nights. People join the Special Constabulary for many different reasons, many wanting to give something back to the community. Special Constables are expected to carry out the same duties as their regular Police colleagues. They are issued with the same uniform and equipment and are given full Police training. You are required to volunteer for a minimum of 16 hours per month. The initial training is carried out on Tuesday evenings at Police HQ with three weekend training sessions. For more information and to apply please visit: Sports instructors Recruiting now for Easter and Summer camps Recruiting now for a range of positions across a variety of sites including Bedford. For more information on the roles and to apply online please visit: 29

31 Special Constable Information Evening Headquarters, Kempston 18 th March 2014 Events Bedfordshire Police are currently recruiting for Volunteer Police Officer's known as Special Constable to work alongside our 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. If you would like more information about this role, please book a place on this Information Evening where you will be given an insight into the role by serving Special Constables and details of how to apply and the recruitment process. Please visit the website for more information: Student World events Meet international universities in London and Leeds Saturday 22nd March - Emirates Stadium, London Sunday 23rd March - Royal Armories Museum, Leeds For more information please visit: 30

32 The information in this bulletin was correct and in date at the time of publication. 31