Your local fortnightly update on the latest jobs, training, and support to start your business in tech, digital, creative and science sectors.
Contact the LIFT team on lift.futures@islington.gov.uk if you would like to find out more about any opportunity mentioned here and to get one-to-one support, whether you are looking for your first job, career growth, to get back into work or advice on getting into a new sector of work.
LIFT Jobs, Events and Programmes: Opportunities are exclusively for residents of Camden, Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets.
Intro to Coding programme
LIFT and OneTech | 6-week skills programme | Every Thursday, 17:00-19:00 | 23 February - 30 March | Applications close 6 February
Intro to Coding is a beginner's programme designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to start a career in the thriving world of software development. No prior coding experience is needed. An understanding of GCSE level maths would be beneficial.
Over 6 weeks, you will gain core skills in software development (including HTML, CSS, Javascript and NODE) and build a portfolio to show to prospective employers. Plus, you will get enhanced access to advanced courses, entry-level jobs or apprenticeships with leading software development company Softwire.
Learning outcomes:
- To build front-end developer skills with basic knowledge of back-end process
- To develop a digital portfolio, ready to show prospective employers
- To gain confidence in applying to junior tech /apprentice software developer roles
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Careers in the Tech industry Insight Session
In-person event | 24 January 13-14:00 | Free lunch included | Bow Community Hub Centre London E3 3QE
Come along to the next LIFT Insight Session at Bow Community Hub. If you have been curious to find out what an entry level career in Tech is all about, then this is the event for you!
There will be a range of speakers including:
- The Princes Trust who will be giving an update into their new programme around UX Design.
- Get Into Data will explain the range of career options available for you, including the importance of diversity and inclusion within this emerging sector.
- Lunch will be provided, with an opportunity to network after the session.
Please register on the Eventbrite link below if you would like to attend
Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprentice
Quinn London | For Hackney residents | Full time apprenticeship 18 months | £21,500 per annum | Applications close 28 February
Quinn London Ltd was founded in 2000 with the aim to deliver quality construction solutions across London and the south of England. They are now looking for a London Borough of Hackney resident to become a Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprentice and join their team!
To apply you will need to have:
- An interest in community, volunteering, and fundraising and keen to gain insight into all areas of community engagement.
- Understanding of energy efficiency, carbon footprints and resource efficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to network and build relationships with stakeholders.
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Tech and Digital Internships
OneTech Internships | Ongoing | £11.95 per hour
Are you looking to kickstart your career in tech? LIFT Internship Programme is specifically designed to connect and empower diverse LIFT borough residents with paid opportunities in Business, Marketing, Technology and more.
Benefits:
- Supercharge your career with a 10-week placement (or part-time equivalent) at an exciting start-up, paid at London Living Wage (£11.95 p/h)
- Personalised support throughout your placement and beyond. This includes CV support, interview prep and monthly check-ins with advisors from the LIFT team.
- Expand your network and improve your skills by being a part of the OneTech Community.
How to apply:
- Visit our Jobs Portal (link below) and select "LIFT supported" category to view the latest eligible opportunities on offer.
- Apply for the opportunities that suit you and we'll be in touch.
- Sign up to be alerted about new opportunities that may be perfect for you.
Any questions? Please contact Shan Baruva, OneTech: Shan@capitalenterprise.org
Creative Enterprise Zone Skills Training Programme
Tower Hamlets & Hackney residents only | Creative training programme | Ongoing in 2023
Tower Hamlets, Hackney Council, and The Strive Group are gearing up to deliver a free Creative Enterprise Zone (CEZ) Skills Training Programme. The programme will give participants the opportunity to develop creative skills that are necessary for the digital age, as well as provide access to progression opportunities including: Mentorships; Work Placements; Apprenticeships; Job opportunities.
Participants can choose to sign-up to partake in all or just some of the training courses that will be made available through this programme, including:
- Digital Skills for Work
- Using social media to enhance my Employability Prospects
- Introduction to Self-Employment in Creative Industries
- Building your Portfolio for Employment in Creative Media
- Introduction to Adobe (Accredited)
- Essential Digital Skills (Accredited)
- Certificate in Interactive Media (Accredited)
- Digital skills & Coding (Accredited)
Interested participants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Aged 18+
- Resident in Hackney or Tower Hamlets
- Register Your Interest for the Creative Enterprise Zone (CEZ) Skills Training Programme
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Other opportunities, events and courses (these opportunities are not brokered by the LIFT team and are open to anyone to apply to)
Creativity Works: Audio Production
Free training course | 18-24 year olds | 6-week course 20 Feb – Fri 31 March | Applications close 3 February
Want to know how to match your stories with the perfect sound? Get the skills you need and fast-track your career as an audio producer with this free 6-week course
Creativity Works: Audio Production is a full-time, six-week, intensive training course led by leading audio producers and industry partners to enable Londoners aged 18-24 to learn audio production skills, build a blended network of talented peers and industry leaders, and land a role working in-house or freelance in audio and podcasting– one of the UK's fastest growing creative digital industries.
We don’t mind about qualifications or past paid experience. We just want to see your passion and interest in the industry plus a creative can-do attitude and desire to learn. Eligibility criteria: 18-24 years old, living in a London borough, not in full-time employment, education or training and available for the duration of the 6-week course: Mon 20 Feb – Fri 31 March 2023
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Software Engineer Apprentice
The AA | London | Starting salary - £20,000 a year - Apprenticeship | Applications close 27 January
The AA is the UK’s largest motoring organisation, we’re ready for whatever challenge tomorrow brings. With the move towards electric cars accelerating, and software and data becoming ever more integral to cars and driving we’re embracing new technology and innovation every day!
As a Degree Apprentice Software Engineer, you’ll study for a Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions Professional apprenticeship with Software Engineering specialism. This is an apprenticeship degree course and on successful completion, you’ll receive a degree from one of our university partners (completion is required to retain the role).
Entry Requirements - You’ll need to achieve three A-Levels grades with grades BBC or above. One of these subjects will need to be STEM related. We’re also looking for those who are passionate about technology and coding. You’ll also need five GCSE’s at grades 4-9 (C or above), including English Language and Maths. Equivalent qualifications are accepted.
Cancer Research UK Accelerate Scheme
Cancer Research UK | £25,000 | Fixed term contract - 2.5 years / 30 months | Full time | Location: Stratford, London Applications close 15 January
Founders and Coders - Events
In-person/online events | Free | Software Development training
Founders and Coders is a UK-based non-profit that provides tuition-free training and paid apprenticeships in software development. We're based in London at Space4 in Finsbury Park. We’re looking for candidates who can help us fulfil our goal of making the tech industry a more diverse and inclusive place.
Lunch and Learn | Thursday 19 January | 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
We're hosting an online info session and Q&A so you can learn more about the programme, learn how to make an application, and meet others who are interested in joining!
Sign up here
Info Evening | Tuesday 24 January | 18:30 - 20:00 | Space4 N4 3HH
Come along to this in person info session and Q&A to learn more about the programme, learn how to make an application, and meet other folks who are interested in applying.
Sign up here
Coding Meetup | Tuesday 31 January | 18:30-20:00 | Space4 N4 3HH
Come along to our classroom in Finsbury Park to work through the application projects with other applicants. We'll have mentors from our cohorts to help out. These sessions are for anyone working towards the March 26th application deadline (for our Summer cohort), or anyone curious about applying in future.
Sign up here
Night Shift Medical Laboratory Assistant
HSL | Full time job | £28,000 | Applications close 16 January
Health Services Laboratories (HSL) is a progressive partnership between The Doctors Laboratory, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (Royal Free London) and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).
We have a vacancy for a Night Shift Medical Laboratory Assistant in our Blood Sciences department at the Halo, 1 Mabledon Place, Central London. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the night duty rota, participating in shifts to support the needs of the 24/7 service and covering the disciplines of Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology and Virology. This is an excellent opportunity to further and develop individual skills, knowledge and experience within this multidisciplinary laboratory.
No previous experience in a lab is required - highly interested and enthusiastic people are encouraged to apply. Full training will be provided.
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Front of House Assistant
Young V&A | Full time and Part time roles | £11.95 per hour | Applications close 30 January
The new Front of House Assistant roles at Young V&A will play a pivotal part in providing an exceptional, hands on, and joyful visitor experience. Front of House Assistants will work across all front of house functions including welcome, retail, galleries, membership, exhibitions, events, and the learning studio check in. You will be responsible for delivering an excellent visitor experience, highlighting our commercial offers, and making sure every visitor feels welcome and engaged with the Young V&A.
What they're looking for:
- Experienced in working as part of a customer facing team.
- Passionate about making Young V&A a fun and joyful space where children and young people feel confident to express themselves through imagination and creative play.
- Committed to providing the highest level of customer service.
- Confident in using their initiative and can make proactive decisions.
- Able to work in busy and high-pressure environments.
- Commercially minded and able to upsell effectively.
The Good Growth Hub has also teamed up with Young V&A to offer a 1-week training course that will introduce East Londoners aged 18-30 to everything you need to know about working Front of House in museums and landing your next role. Find out more and register here - Young V&A Training | A New Direction
Half Moon Theatre Trainee Programme
Training programme | Tower Hamlets Residents | 18-25 year olds | Training and paid work placement (£11.95 per hour)
The Half Moon Theatre have created a paid traineeship Programme (paid at London Living Wage) to help local residents into a career within the Theatre Industry. Open to Residents aged 18-25, they will have the opportunity to learn various skills including Front of house work, (Supporting the public when they attend shows) and Technical Work (lightning and Sound for performances)
For more information or question please contact Beccy on youth@halfmoon.org.uk
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Contact the LIFT team on lift.futures@islington.gov.uk if you would like to find out more about any opportunity and to get one-to-one support whether you are looking for your first job, career growth, to get back into work or advice on getting into a new sector of work.
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