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 & Programmes: opportunities are exclusively for residents of Camden, Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets.
Finance Assistant (Accountancy Apprenticehship)
Apprenticeship | With Intelligence | Full-time | £21,547 annual salary |18 Months |Applications close Monday 4 December 12pm | Online Insight Session 29 November 11am
Do you enjoy working in an energetic city environment? Are looking to build a successful career in Finance? We are looking for an enthusiastic Finance Apprentice in the Accounts Payable department to join our growing finance team.
With Intelligence is a leading global tech and data company based in the City of London, and provides data and news information as well as networking events for the financial industry.
As well as receiving training and a qualification in AAT at level 2 or 3, you will be working in the three main areas of AP which looks after invoices based on Overheads, Events and Freelancers which will be clearer in time, but rest assured you will have full support of all the team.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the management of accounts payable inbox (cover when manager is on leave or due to sickness)
- Processing invoices on Financial Force
- Dealing with supplier queries
- Performing supplier reconciliations
- Assisting with processing and reconciling credit card expenses
- Support the wider finance team as and when required
Join our insight session to find out more about the role and how to apply.
Local Insiders: Digital Jobs
 ‘Local Insiders: Digital Jobs’ is a new video series produced in partnership with LIFT and the Good Growth Hub.
The series offers insights into some of the careers in the digital technology sector, with each film exploring the different ways to get into the sector, alongside a snapshot of the role itself, the journey it took to get there, and the skills needed to succeed. You can also explore additional careers information for each role including advice on how you can start your journey in a similar role.
Stream the short films to get to know each of our guest contributors as they discuss how they got into the digital technology sector, debunk some of the myths that stop people applying for jobs themselves and provide top tips to retain a healthy work life balance.
This series was filmed across the boroughs of Islington, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, and Camden, with each contributor either living or working in the boroughs.
Power Up Your Career in Tech
EVENT | 28 November 11-13:00 | EC1Y 8AF | Black History Season
LIFT have curated a Black History season panel event to celebrate the achievement of successful black people in our boroughs working in tech.
Hear advice from black tech professionals sharing their knowledge, tools, and strategies on how to navigate your tech career. Plus, hands-on workshops, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities, so you’ll be well equipped to take on the tech world!
Date: Tuesday 28th November
Time: 11am - 1pm Address: Town Square, 1st Floor, White Collar Factory, 2-4 Old Street Yard, London, EC1Y 8AF
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Junior Production Manager at Set Creative
JOB | Full time | From £24,000 per annum | Applications close 27 November
Set Creative are currently recruiting a Junior Production Manager. Supporting the technical team in the delivery of projects large and small. You’ll be talented and enthusiastic with an understanding of technical live event production.
You’ll have a keen interest in design technology and a working knowledge of digital & social media including streaming. You’ll have excellent communication skills and enjoy problem solving. Practical skills are a bonus as is a knowledge of Lighting, Sound, Video or Set building. Mainly, you’re passionate about turning a creative idea into reality.
What you'll be doing:
- To work across SET Live projects to ensure the technical delivery is done to the highest standards, reporting to our Technical Director
• To deliver the technical aspects of smaller projects and to assist on larger projects
• To support managing freelancers who are brought onboard to deliver the technical aspects of projects
• In collaboration with project teams and directors, to actively manage the early stages of projects, including being involved in developing pitch budgets
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Public Relations Internship at Rostrum
INTERNSHIP | Full time | £23,300 per annum (3-month equivalent)| Applications close 30 November
Rostrum’s clients benefit from a blend of proven and cutting-edge PR techniques that have been designed to meet their specific business and communication objectives.
The role of a Public Relations Intern at Rostrum is wide-ranging, incorporating a wide variety of activities to support the Account Team’s efforts to raise the media profile of Rostrum’s clients, bolster their brand reputation, and position them as experts in their field(s). Interns have the scope to make their mark within the agency, yet are supported by a safety net of advice and directional guidance from the rest of the team over a 3-month period. What they are looking for:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- An interest in writing (at school, on a personal blog, in previous roles).
- An interest in technology and content creation.
- Attention to detail.
- Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
- Comfortable building relationships with colleagues and clients.
OneTech Mini-Course: Digital Marketing
COURSE| LIFT and OneTech | Free | Ongoing | Self-paced
Brought to you by LIFT and OneTech, the Digital Marketing mini course is an on-demand series of short pre-recorded sessions packed with great insights to help you get set for success with digital marketing.
In this self-paced course you will explore all of the core elements of digital marketing and build industry-standard expertise. Plus, you will learn how to best market your newfound skills to kickstart your new career - including how to build your CV, Personal Brand or Portfolio website to secure your first clients!
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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)
Hackney Software Developer Apprenticeship
INSIGHT SESSION | Online | For Hackney residents | Tuesday 28 November 17:30
The purpose of the information day is to provide a deeper understanding of the upcoming Software Developer roles at Hackney Council. You will have the chance to hear from managers, previous and current apprentices. There will also be an opportunity to ask the panel questions relating to the role and the experiences of the apprentices.
To be eligible for our apprenticeships, you must be aged 18 and above and at least one of the following must apply to you:
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you currently live in Hackney
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you currently study at a Hackney education institution (school, college, university, PRU/alternative provision, Adult Learning provision)
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you previously attended a Hackney secondary education institution and completed and achieved Level 2/grade 4/C or above in GCSE Maths and English
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You are a current or former recipient of Hackney leaving care services
Flipside 2024 Product Design Course
COURSE | Free | 15 January – 27 March 2024 | 18-30 year olds | Applications close 2 December
Flipside is a 3-month course co-created and co-delivered annually, in partnership with some of the UK's leading digital design agencies including Beyond, BIO Agency, Made by Many, Sennep, The Skills Lab and ustwo. Taking place at the Good Growth Hub, Flipside enables Londoners aged 18-30 to start a career in the innovative and ever-growing sector of Digital Product Design.
As an intensive practical introduction bootcamp over 12 weeks, the course is ideal for anyone with existing design education or experience needing a practical application for their knowledge; or those new to the sector wanting to explore new skills and considering a career path in digital product design.
Business Administration Apprentice at QMUL
APPRENTICESHIP | Full time | 35 hours per week | Starting £26,494 | Level 3 apprenticeship | Applications close 3 December
The post holder will provide effective, efficient support, with guidance, and will cover for School Executive Assistant in their absence. You will assist with delivering a comprehensive administrative service for operations activities within the School (including recruitment, procurement, website and intranet updates, hospitality, travel and accommodation bookings) and will act as PA to the Heads of Department.
You will be enrolled with a training provider and spend 6hrs a week of your employed time completing learning and development activities towards the achievement of the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship.
Next Gen Creative Workshops (For Islington Residents)
WORKSHOPS | Free | For Islington residents aged 18-25 | December | N1 1BD
A 4-week, FREE training programme for 18-25 year olds in Islington who want to develop creative employability skills and meet industry leads
The Museum of London invites you to a 4-week FREE training programme, Tuesday 14, 21, 28th November and 5th December. The programme which will develop creative employability skills for 18-25 year olds in Islington that aren't in education, employment or training.
If you are interested in a creative career or want to improve confidence in applying for jobs, this programme will be a fun and practical way to learn new skills and meet professionals in the arts and museum sector.
This set of workshops will lead to an opportunity to apply for a paid work placement at Museum of London in early 2024. As a team, we will support participants of Next Gen Creatives to apply for this opportunity.
Boosting Life Sciences Innovation Days
EVENT | Free | In-Person | Tuesday 28 November & Friday 1 December
As a part of the Boosting Life Sciences Social Economy programme there are a set of innovation days for local businesses and entrepreneurs of Camden, Islington, Hackney and Tower Hamlets to come together to help find solutions to the health challenges facing our local communities. Do you have ideas on how to make your community healthier? Join one of the Inclusive Innovation in Health Challenges:
Our goal is to create local social businesses for healthier communities! We are bringing together social entrepreneurs and businesses and health experts to develop solutions for local health challenges and turn them into business pitches. Winning pitches will be awarded £500 and a place at our incubation or acceleration programmes.
Business support for Tower Hamlets start-ups and businesses owners
BUSINESS SUPPORT | 21 November | 9:45-14:00 |
On Tuesday 21st November 9:45am-2pm, Tower Hamlets Council will be opening its doors to businesses. Whether you are at the start of your entrepreneurial journey, are an established business or somewhere in between, there will be something for you.
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Meet the council’s business facing services
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Book your place on an expert-led masterclass
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Meet business support organisations with projects and to support your business
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Tour the newly refurbished Town Hall, the former Royal London Hospital
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Browse a mini-market supporting women led businesses selling items including wax melts, jewellery, hot sauce and much more
Creative Access x McLaren Racing mentoring programme 2024
MENTORING | February to July 2024 | For Women from underrepresented groups | Mid-Level | Applications close 1 December
Creative Access and McLaren Racing are thrilled to be launching a brand-new mentoring programme for women at mid-career level from groups that are historically under-represented in the creative industries.
Successful applicants to this mentoring programme will be mentored by senior staff working within McLaren Racing from creative and commercial teams including events, comms, partnerships and licensing & merchandise.
The programme is designed to be an equal partnership between mentors and mentees and mutually beneficial to both. Mentees will have access to expertise and the opportunity to discuss their personal and professional development goals. Mentors will have the opportunity to learn from the fresh perspectives of their mentees and challenge their existing ways of thinking.
Skills Academy Digital Hub Job and Careers Fair
EVENT | For 14-24 year olds | 24-25 November
Skills London is the UK ’s largest jobs and careers fair for 14 – 24-year-olds and their families. This year it will be held at ExCeL London on 24 and 25 November, offering up to 35,000 live jobs, training and apprenticeships under one roof. The fair is free to attend and connects you with over 100 potential employers, education and skills providers to give practical advice and information, helping you discover a future that works.
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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