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Looking for a job?
Considering a career change or in search of employment? Register to search and apply for jobs through the Islington Working Employment Portal.
A variety of live vacancies and opportunities across multiple sectors are available!
 Our Youth Employment Hubs are now open!
If you are an Islington Resident aged 16-25 and need advice and support with application forms, CV building, interview techniques, further education or training please email us.
Our hubs are based in West Library Youth Employment Hub, Barnsbury / Cally N1, and Corker Walk Youth Employment Hub, Finsbury Park N7.
Apprenticeships and Internships
Apprenticeships propel careers forward and give people the confidence and support to step into new space.
Featured
Pharmacy Information Session
Whittington Hospital
Tuesday 1st October – 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: Whittington Education Centre, N19 5NF
Are you curious about the world of pharmacy? Join us for an engaging and interactive session during Employment Week! Discover the role of pharmacists in healthcare, learn about career pathways, entry requirements, and participate in fun activities like a pharmacy tour, dispensary visit, and more. Whether you’re exploring a career or just want to learn, this session is for you!
CAIS Fest
Celebrate 20 Years of Islington's Children's Active Involvement Service!
Join the fun: Bucking Bronco • Arts and Crafts •Bouncy Castle • Face painting • Raffle •Prizes • Goody bags • Music • Magic •Food • Performances AT
Location: Lift Youth Hub, 45 White Lion Street N1 9PW
30th October 2024 11:00 - 15:00
Performances and Speeches Sat 2pm.
Activities for all ages!!
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Bookings Coordinator Apprentice
Isledon N1, Angel
Salary: £22,368 Closing Date: 12pm Monday 16th September.
Interview Date: Thursday 19th September.
This role is responsible for the administration of our central bookings system that covers commercial hires and children’s party bookings across two youth hubs.
Please note this role will require a DBS check to be taken after the appointment.
Find an apprenticeship
If you know the type of apprenticeship you’re looking for use the keyword search on the website to find apprenticeships across London.
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 Finance Apprentice
Great Ormond Street Hospital
18 months Full time - 37.5 hours per
Salary £27,948 - £29,468 per annum Closing 13/09/2024 23:59
Stage Management Placement
The Almeida Theatre
Unpaid work experience
Closing Date: Monday 23rd September.
The Almeida Theatre offers an unpaid Stage Management Placement with travel expenses covered. This opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience in stage management, assisting with rehearsals, tech processes, sourcing props, and attending production meetings while learning about the production process in a professional environment.
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Jobs
 Women into Construction Inspiration Session
Be a part of our session where we explore how your unique skills and aptitudes can lead to a career in construction!
When: 11th September, 11am – 1pm
Where: Euston Skills Centre, 3 Star Cross St NW1 2HR (Room 3)
- Gain insight to a range of construction careers
- A career development opportunity
- Two guest speakers – stories and advise from two women who have made construction their career
- Learn about live and upcoming apprenticeships and training opportunities
- Open to any women aged 16 – 65 years old
- Join whether you’re just starting out or want to change your career!
Doorstep Engagement Assistant
Smsr Research
Temporary Hours: 18 hours per week.
Salary: £15 per Hour Closing Date: Wednesday 25th September
Join SMSR Ltd.'s friendly engagement team in North London for a three-month role promoting food waste recycling in Islington. Engage with residents, provide information, and help arrange necessary equipment. This hands-on opportunity offers full training and the chance to develop skills in public engagement. Be part of a dynamic social research agency with over 30 years of experience and a focus on public interest projects.
Work With Children and Young People
Family Information Service Jobs Bulletin
A full list of Jobs in the this Bulletin
A mixture Full and Part -Time roles including...
Job Fairs
UK Careers Fair – London 8th November 10:00 to 14:00 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, N17 0BX
Training
 Level 2 NVQ Rail Engineering Track Maintenance with Network Rail
Anyone over the age of 19 who is unemployed and lives inside a London Borough for Level 2 NVQ in Rail Engineering Track Maintenance.
The course is full-time for 9 weeks and based at our Training Academy in Leyton, East London. The first cohort starts next week, and we will be running them every month.
As well as the above qualification, delegates will gain Network Rail competence tickets in Personal Track Safety (PTS AC/DCCR) and Track Induction. They will also be guaranteed an interview!
See attached a flyer with all the relevant information.
Spear Programme
Starting Tuesday 17th September.
The Spear Programme supports 16-24-year-olds who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET), helping them overcome barriers like mental health challenges or criminal records. It begins with a six-week course, combining group and 1-1 sessions to build confidence, improve skills like CV writing and interview practice, and includes a real interview opportunity.
Trainees receive a year of follow-up support, with over 75% securing work or further training and remaining there a year later.
To join this programme:
- Sign them up via our form - (select Islington as the centre)
- Call on 07375 485344
- Come in to Spear Islington is located at Mary Magdalene Church, Holloway Rd, N7 8LT
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 Digital & Social Media Marketing programme
Digital platforms are now essential for boosting engagement and brand awareness. Our Level 3 Digital & Social Media Marketing programme prepares you for diverse industry roles, from ideation to trend analysis.
This accredited online course enhances your digital and IT skills, offering technical knowledge and practical experience valued by employers, with support from Just IT.
Digital Marketing Futures
TRAINING & INTERNSHIP | LIFT x WYK Digital | 2- week training | Interviews for 8-week internships at £13.15 per hour | Starts 23rd September | Apply by 12 September | sign up to upcoming info sessions
Have you undertaken some training in digital marketing and struggling to find employment?
If this sounds like you then Sign up for our LIFT Digital Marketing Futures programme to help you kickstart your career in Digital Marketing.
- Get advice from recruitment teams and hiring managers from leading digital marketing agencies
- In depth workshops to improve your presentation skills, maths assessment, excel, showcasing your current experience.
- Access to interviews for live roles, paid internships, and 2 days of work experience.
Upcoming virtual info sessions to find out more:
6 September 12.15 - 12.45pm
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bob-nwqi-tcr
12 September 12.15 - 12.45pm
Video call link: Meet - cww-frmg-pao (google.com)
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Free Basic skills
The Lifelong Learning Centre CCG at Finsbury Park are running these courses leading to GCSE examinations in English and Maths free of charge.
These intensive courses in GCSE English and GCSE Maths started this month and will have another interview session / assessment tomorrow at 3pm.
 Mini-Course: Digital Marketing
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 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!
The Prince's Trust training programmes
There are plenty of free courses for people aged 16-30 to get involved in to help build confidence, find a job or start your own business. Here are a few courses coming up:
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Get into Retail with Marks & Spenser's 30th Sept - 25th Oct
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Get into customer service 23rd Sep - 18th October
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Getting Started: Game Design 18th - 22nd November.
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Salesforce and Digital Leap Work Experience Programme
Are you aged 18-23 and looking to get ahead in Tech?
Not in Full time education, employment, or have not completed a University Degree.
Digital leap is working with Salesforce to offer a two week work experience programme along with a four day employability upskilling course.
Work on real- world projects, following completion get 6 months coaching support from Catch 22 to help develop your skills further.
Please see the Flyer for more information.
Work Taster Programme - Equal Access Network x Two Brothers Pictures
Are you new to the Film & TV industry? Are you interested in a career in TV Development or Production? Do you want a sense of what it's like working in-house at a renowned production company? If yes, this Programme is for you!
Throughout the programme, candidates are required to commit to the following:
- Film London’s Equal Access Network’s Employability Course.
- One week (5 working days) work placement with Two Brothers.
- A post-programme bespoke 1:1 career session with the EAN team to discuss your experiences and, next steps in your career.
We are offering two people the chance to do a week-long placement:
- Placement One will take place w/c Monday 4th November 2024
- Placement Two will take place w/c Monday 2nd December 2024.
If you'd like to know more about the work taster programme, please join us at our Information Session on Thursday 12th September 2024 at 1:00pm to meet the team behind the programme, hear from a previous intern and find out how best to apply once applications are open.
Register here for the taster session
Opportunities and support
Youth Council
If you are aged 13-17, live or go to school in Islington or are looked after by Islington Council, this is your chance to be the voice of your generation.
Every two years, 14 youth councillors are elected to represent the young people of Islington. It is a great opportunity to have your say and make the borough a better place for people your age.
If you are interested in becoming a youth councillor, please look carefully at the information in the links on this page. If you wish to run as a candidate, you will need to fill out the online registration form by Wednesday 2nd October 6pm.
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Scope Services
Career Pathways - 1:1 career advice session for disabled people aged 15-25.
Starting Line - pre-employment group sessions for disabled people looking for volunteering, training, or paid work.
Kickstart- 1:1 support for disabled people looking for paid work.
Scope Jobs Board - If you would like more information, or to advertise your vacancies on the Jobs Board, please contact Rhonda.
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Arsenal Employability Support
Arsenal in the Community are continuing to offer employment support to Islington residents. Sessions are being delivered remotely and will support participants to prepare for employment or education.
For more information, please contact Jeet Chagar, Employment Coordinator by telephone on 07881215921 or by email.
Visit the Arsenal website.
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Apply for a Childcare Bursary
If you live in Islington, claiming benefits and a have a child aged 0-16 (or up to 18 with disabilities) who needs childcare, you may be entitled to a Childcare Bursary.
The bursary is there to help parents who are starting work, a work placement, or short-term training to pay for childcare. It does not need to be paid back.
Call 020 7527 5891 or visit the website
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