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14 March 2022

Job Opportunities

Manchester City Council Jobs
See vacancies and opportunities (Manchester City Council).

Civil Service Jobs
See vacancies, working for the Civil Service

Find a job - DWP
Search for vacancies with a range of employers, in Manchester, Greater Manchester and nationally.

GMCVO partner vacancies
GMCVO External Vacancies page
GMCVO advertise vacancies from their partners, usually the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector

Be Caring
Various vacancies
Be Caring have sights in Brooklands, Chorlton, Didsbury, Northenden and Wythenshawe. They are often looking for care workers and drivers. Choose the site in the Locations drop down box and find your next job

Belong Didsbury
Various vacancies
Belong Didsbury is a vibrant community village in South Manchester with state-of-the-art facilities and high quality nursing and dementia care.
Find out about their vacancies by visiting the Belong vacancies page and choosing Belong Didsbury from the drop down list under Location.

Octopus Energy
Octopus Heat Pump Opportunities - 2022
Help them make a big green dent in the universe. They're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and they need people to help them make their vision a reality.

This is a speculative advert for their new hires in 2022!

If you're interested in becoming a Heat Pump Engineer register your interest for 2022.

They have roles from a junior level as a Plumbers Mate, mid level as a Plumber all the way to a senior role as a Heat Pump Engineer.

Let them know above which role you're interested in and where you are based!

Treehouse Hotels Manchester
Various vacancies Treeshouse Hotels Manchester
They are currently recruiting for:
Director of Food and Beverage
Director of Engineering
Director of Sales
Financial Controller
People Operations Manager

Manchester City Council
IT Support Analyst
The Support Analyst role will be required to work flexibly and be able to prioritise tasks and travel to sites to help resolve calls.  You will be required to have good customer service skills and possess technical and analytical skills.
Hours: 35
Salary: £30,451
Closing date: 16 March

Manchester City Council
Outreach Worker
You would work as part of the team delivering the Early Years Delivery Model. You would hold responsibility for working as part of a multi-agency team and as part of The Team Around the Child. You would work at front line level, at a high quality and when necessary, assertively, and use a whole family approach.
Hours: 21
Salary: £22,627
Closing date: 16 March

North Ridge High School
Teaching Assistant Level 1 (Special/Additional Needs)
They are looking for a hard-working individual to be able to support pupils with special educational needs. You will be based with a class group of approximately 10/12 pupils supporting in all lessons and daily activities.
Hours: 35
Salary: £19,264 to £20,043
Closing Date: 18 March

Manchester City Council
Procurement Officer 
You will be ambitious and an experienced all-round procurement officer. You will support a range of stakeholders to carry out procurement processes and deliver the best possible services to residents of the City. You will support and provide expert advice to stakeholders within the organisation to ensure commercial processes and strategies are in place. Hours: 35
Salary: £26,975 to £30,095
Closing Date: 18 March

Manchester City Council
Neighbourhood Operative, Level 2
The role holder will work alone or collaboratively with other teams to ensure that Council services and partner agencies are working to the highest standards to provide a quality environment for the City, this role will have a specific focus on delivering climate change action and improving biodiversity across the City.
Hours: 30
Salary: £20,092
Closing date: 18 March

St Anne’s RC Primary School VA Crumpsall
Teaching Assistants
They are looking to appoint a number of teaching assistants who are energetic, committed and caring. They are looking for both Level 2 and Level 3 roles. You will support pupils both within the classroom and through small groups and 1 to 1 work, ensuring that the needs of the pupils are met. They are looking for individuals who can work across the primary age including the Early Years Foundation stage so experience in this area would be beneficial but not essential.
Hours: 35
Salary: £18,933 to £19,698
Closing Date: 21 March

Impellam PLC
Office Assistant
This job is open to candidates with little experience. You will support the senior administrators with tasks including: Welcoming clients and visitors to the office, handling incoming calls, taking messages and dealing with queries, managing post, booking meeting rooms, setting up and clearing away refreshments, setting up conference calls, typing and formatting letters/reports, ordering / maintaining office supplies and updating office documents.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £18,000 to £19,000
Closing date: 23 March

GLL
General Manager 
GLL is looking for a General Manager based at The National Cycling Centre in Manchester. You should have experience of managing busy wet and dry leisure centres and / or event venues join. This is your chance to lead a large facility and develop a talented team at the heart of a leisure sector leader.
Hours: 39
Salary: £33,666 to £41,026
Closing date: 25 March

Manchester City Council
School Crossing Patrol
This role involves protecting children from the dangers of traffic on their journey to and from school. No previous experience necessary and full training and uniform will be provided. 
Hours: 10
Salary: £17,842 pro rata
Closing date: 25 March

NHS Manchester CCG
Head of Service (Continuing Healthcare)
The Head of Service will provide service management, professional development, health and well-being for the Manchester Continuing Healthcare Service, comprising of approximately 40 clinical and professional staff including senior Clinical Leads, experienced nurses, the Personal Health Budget team, Business and Commissioning Manager and business support staff. Hours: Full time
Salary: £65,664 to £75,874
Closing date: 25 March

FareShare Greater Manchester
Membership and Information Coordinator
This is a busy and varied role within the FareShare Greater Manchester Development team, which primarily focuses on account management, building and maintaining strong relationships with Community Food Members. You will liaise with the FareShare GM Operations on account fulfilment, will coordinate monthly invoicing, will visit our charity customers, and will analyse data for the management team and external stakeholders.
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £19,000 to £23,000
Closing date: 28 March

Email recruitment@emergemanchester.co.uk for an application pack.  

AKT
Kickstarter - Volunteer Programme Assistant
You would provide general administrative support to the volunteer programme and manage proactive advertising of akt volunteer opportunities e.g. local volunteer centres, national volunteering brokerage websites and through partner organisations.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £9.90 per hour, rising to £11.05
Closing date: 31 March

Randstad CPE
Delivery Consultant
You will manage your own desk in the Facilities Management industry, maximise the return on clients, successfully convert new business, work towards reaching the company’s financial targets, provide a positive working environment with a winning attitude and build a strong contract book of candidates. You should have experience in the recruitment industry, be able to work to tight, have excellent communication skills and be able to work under pressure.
Hours: Full time
Salary: £18,000 to £19,500
Closing date: 2 April

BNY Mellon
Administrator 
The role requires good attention to detail, effective communication skills and the ability to escalate potential risks to both peers and management.

Manchester Employer Suite
Various Job Opportunities 1
Various Job Opportunities 2

Manchester Employer Suite are running current Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (Pre Employment Training with Work Experience and a Guaranteed Job Interview)

Contact Manchester Employer Suite for further details on all opportunities: 0161 720 1401

Manchester City Council Jobs

Information about starting up a business 

Aspire Recruitment Agency
Ethical recruitment agency

Recruitment agency
focused on increasing the number of Black and minority ethnic individual in employment.

Public Sector Jobs

Employment Help 

Jobs and training for people with disabilities and disadvantaged groups.

High quality interview clothes and interview training for women.

University of Manchester
Vacancies at various levels

Walking With The Wounded
Training and Employment Support for Ex Armed Services

Recruitment agency for women leaving the criminal justice/care systems

Coats4Kids 
They need donations of good quality coats and shoes of all sizes for primary school children
If you have items to donate, contact Michelle on 07940 758168 or
michelle.wright@onemanchester.co.uk

M-EET Your Match
M-EET Your Match lists traineeships, study programmes, volunteering opportunities, educational courses, work placements, life and employment skills courses, and Level 2 apprenticeships for young people age 16 to 24 in Manchester, who are not in education, employment or training.

Apprenticeships & Traineeships

Manchester City Council promotes the Real Living Wage of £9.50 an hour.
Find out more.

Apprenticeships are for people of any working age.
You can learn new skills whilst you earn.

Apprenticeships - what do the different levels mean?
Intermediate (Level 2) Apprenticeship
An intermediate (level 2) apprenticeship is equivalent to five good GCSE passes
Advanced Level (Level 3) Apprenticeship
An advanced apprenticeship is equivalent to two A Level passes
Higher (Level 4/5) Apprenticeships
Level 4 apprenticeships are equivalent to a foundation degree
Degree (Level 6/7 Apprenticeship)
Degree Apprenticeships are equivalent to a bachelor's degree (Level 6) or a master's degree (Level 7)

Apprenticeship Opportunities on Our Town Hall

A number of construction-focused apprenticeship opportunities are now becoming available, as well as work placements. These are being managed by The Works Manchester and Procure-Plus (see contact details below).

We are also working in collaboration with Gateshead college to deliver a higher-level apprenticeship programme PlanBEE Manchester. Follow the link to find out more information and how to apply.

All of our apprenticeship opportunities pay a minimum of £8.91 per hour, rising to £9.50 per hour from April 2022.

The Works Manchester and Procure-Plus

There are a number of construction focused vacancies in various trades on site that are suitable both for those with a CSCS card and for those looking to obtain one.

For candidates who already hold the CSCS card and are interested in accessing Manchester Town Hall construction apprenticeships and vacancies, or would like to train for the CSCS Health and Safety in Construction course, please contact:

The Works Construction Academy on 0161 359 3388 or email TheWorksManchester@gcemployment.uk 

Bree at Procure-plus on 07875588427 or email bree.adshead@procure-plus.com

PlanBEE Manchester
PlanBEE Manchester is a new and unique higher apprenticeship programme in Design, Construction and Management where you’ll earn and learn with some of the city’s leading employers.

Developed by Manchester City Council, Manchester Life, Ryder Architecture, and Gateshead College, the programme prepares you for a career in building design and construction with a strong emphasis on digital skills and collaborative working.

You’ll earn while you learn  

During the 2 year programme, you’ll rotate around different employers and be taught multiple disciplines within the sector, including architecture, structural and building services engineering and management and project and cost management.

The pace will be fast and you will be expected to excel so you can progress to the next stage.

Higher Level and Degree Apprenticeships

Amazing Apprenticeships have a new section to make it easier for you to find out about higher level and degree apprenticeships

Explore 220+ nationwide Higher and Degree apprenticeship vacancies in their latest  edition of the Higher & Degree listing 2022

Discover vacancy details from over 40 employers, including:

• Vacancy locations
• Salary information
• Direct application links

NG Bailey
Apprenticeships with NG Bailey
Applications are still open for NG Bailey’s 2022 engineering apprenticeship vacancies but not for much longer! There are a couple more weeks to go before the applications close. To find out all the latest information and tips on applying, visit the NG Bailey website or contact their team: apprenticeships@ngbailey.co.uk

Their Manchester vacancies include:

• Electrician – Level 3 Electrotechnical Installation
• Industrial Plumbing and Heating – Level 3 Building Services Craftsperson
• Project Engineer – Level 4 Building Services Engineering (BSE) Technician
• Planner – Level 4 Building Services Planner
• Quantity Surveyor – Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician

The Juice Academy 
Level 3 Junior Content Producer Apprenticeship
The Juice Academy are a Manchester based not-for-profit that works in partnership with Apprentify to deliver the Level 3 Junior Content Producer apprenticeship. They currently have a number of employers around the country that are looking to take on an apprentice in April, and are looking to bring on some suitable candidates to be considered for the roles.
The Juice Academy Prospectus
Please note this is a large file (7.7MB)

Find out more about some of the roles available now on the Juice Academy website

All applicants must be at least 16 years old and have at least grade C/ level 4 in English and Maths at GCSE level. A passion for all things digital is a must!

Apply for the role on the Juice Academy website
You can ‘Register Your Interest’ option and they will update you when new employers sign up in your area

If you are interested in the apprenticeship course but would be unable to start in April (due to still studying in school, for example), you can put yourself forward for their next intake which would be in the summer.

Intermediate and Advanced Level Apprenticeships

Kenny Waste Management Ltd
Finance Apprenticeship level 2
You will provide support to the invoicing team by way of meeting all monthly invoicing deadlines, ensuring all documentation has been processed and entered onto the system correctly. The role is responsible for processing and checking all the incoming invoices from the waste management aspect of the business and to also ensure all sales invoices are issued. Alongside working within the invoicing team, you will have the opportunity to complete a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Finance/Accounts.
Hours: full time
Closing date: Apply as soon as possible

The Arts Council Of England
Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2 
Customer Services Apprentice – Access Support
You will provide a high quality, empathetic and tailored customer service, respond to enquiries by telephone, email and our website’s live chat function, undertake research which may include gathering information about past and current enquiries, complaints, customer feedback and our processes and provide administrative support to the rest of the team.
Hours: 35
Salary: £18,928.00
Closing date: 21 March

Rupert Hayes
Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Hairdressing Apprentice
You would meet and greet clients in a friendly & helpful manner, assist qualified hairdressers with treatments, book client appointments and keep the salon clean and tidy. After relevant training you will do some basic cutting and styling.
Hours: 36
Salary: £154.80
Closing date: 28 March

Essy's
Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship
Essy’s are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join a well-established restaurant, undertaking preparation and cooking duties. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.
Hours: 40
Salary: £200.00
Closing date: 31 March

Good for Nothing Ltd
Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2
Warehouse Apprentice
You will learn all aspects of warehouse operation to process online orders and wholesale orders. You will work in the warehouse to fulfil online and wholesale orders, provide administrative support for the maintenance of stock records, customer service, returns and logistics, support warehouse managers for general office tasks and carry out general warehouse duties, replenishment of stock, care of stock, stock counts.
Hours: 40.00
Salary: £250.00
Closing date: 6 April

Hempsons Solicitors
Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
HR Apprentice
You will support the smooth administration of the HR Department and provide effective administrative assistance to the HR and Recruitment team. You will also be the first point of contact for many incoming calls and email enquiries and be expected to ensure that calls and emails are dealt with in a professional manner, thus promoting the firm and the department in an informed, positive and efficient way.
Hours: 35
Salary: £315.00 a week
Closing date: Apply as soon as possible

Kuit Steinart Levy LLP
Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 
Business Administration Apprenticeship 
You will work as part of a team offering administrative and clerical support to all legal departments, you will learn key office business skills such as document production, reprographics, telephony, client care skills and specific administrative functions associated with a busy law firm.
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £9,379.50 to £18,525.00
Closing date: 18 March

Jack Ross Limited
Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3
Apprentice Accounts Assistant
Jack Ross Chartered Accountants are looking to recruit a friendly and proactive person to join their ambitious and hardworking team. This individual will be working as part of the team, processing VAT returns, bookkeeping and preparing accounts. Hours: 37.50
Salary: £255.00
Closing date: 18 March

Watson Construction limited
Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3
Business Administration Apprentice
You will be responsible for the management of all documents and complete administrative duties. Scan documents. Ensure the documents are managed and stored in the correct digital files. Keep the documents up to date for company access and archiving older documentation. Update excel spreadsheets with relevant information. Communicate with staff, clients and subcontractors via phone calls and emails to obtain up to date information.
Hours: 40
Salary: £12,147.20
Closing date: 31 March

Servoca Nursing & Care Limited
Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3
Apprentice Credit Controller 
You will set and monitor credit limits, ensure payments are collected in a timely manner, manage outstanding sales balances, answer queries from customers, provide and interpret financial information when requested and produce accurate financial reports.
Hours: 37.50
Salary: £384.75
Closing date: 31 March

To find more apprenticeship opportunities at all levels, and for people of all ages, search on the find an apprenticeship website.

Traineeships

Community Renewal
Traineeship Scheme
Community Revival is offering a free course for 16 to 24-year-olds. It is geared towards NEET and SEND, providing students with resources that will assist them in entering the workforce.

It offers training in the following subjects:

• English
• Maths
• Digital Skills
• Customer Service
• Employability Skills

It also includes 70-hour work placement, that will end with a job interview. Students can choose the sector they work in, previous sectors include customer service, security, construction, and teaching assistance. 

To be eligible, students must be unemployed or receiving a low income, and must have not completed any Level 3 qualifications
Email: sales.communityrevival@gmail.com

MU Foundation
Traineeships for 16 to 18 year olds
Get the skills, work experience and confidence you need to kickstart your career
Continue your learning with a work-based programme of training designed to help develop the skills and experience needed to secure apprenticeships and employment.
All courses run for 6 months
Courses available:
Community Sports Coaching
Hospitality
Retail
Construction

For further information or to enrol please contact:
trainneeships@mufoundation.org

Skills and Training

Starting Soon

The Starting Soon section includes all the offers in date order.
Keep scrolling to see the new content added in under the relevant date.

The Ongoing section has offers without specific dates attached. All new content will be at the top and the rest is in alphabetical order

The Airport Academy/Manchester Airport Group
Airport Security Officer Training
Initial Assessment: Monday 14 March at 10am
Would you like to work as a security officer at Manchester Airport? You will not need an SIA licence. Any training needs will be met.
Course dates: 28 March to 1 April and 4 April to 8 April
Airport Academy, Upper Level The Station, Manchester Airport, M90 3RR.

Standguide
Creating a Business Start Up
Virtual initial assessments: Monday 14 March
Starting your own business can be exciting, but it’s important to be aware of the initial processes and requirements of a business start-up. If you’re looking to start your own business, the Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business
Start-Up will help you to explore business ideas and select the most appropriate option to develop yours. 

For more information call 0161 881 4826.

The Airport Academy
Swissport Baggage & Other Roles
Initial Assessment: Tuesday 15 March at 10am or 1pm
Would you like to work as either Baggage Agent, Ramp Agent, Customer Service Agent, Aircraft Service Agent or Lounger Agent at Manchester Airport?
Course dates: 21 March to 25 March
Airport Academy, Upper Level The Station, Manchester Airport, M90 3RR.

The Airport Academy/Jet2
Jet2 Manchester Airport Customer Helper
Initial Assessment: Wednesday 16 March at 1pm
Would you like to work for JET2 at Manchester Airport? Ask your work coach about the JET2 SWAP and get booked on to the Open Day to learn more.
Course dates: Monday 21 March to Friday 1 April
Airport Academy, Upper Level The Station, Manchester Airport, M90 3RR.

Reform Radio
The Life Lounge: “Speak our Minds"
Tuesday 15 March 6pm to 8pm
The Life Lounge is launching its new upcoming monthly podcast, tackling a different aspect of life and mental health each month, using the voices, experiences and creative talents of young people from The Life Lounge, Reform Radio and beyond.  The theme of this week's Life Lounge ( and the first podcast episode) is 'Speak our Minds' and we would love you to come along to this session raising the importance of talking for our mental health.  Listen to others, gain insights, debate, discuss and (if desired) contribute your voice and / or creativity to the upcoming podcast episode.  The Life Lounge is somewhere people feel supported in a safe space embedded in an ethos of peer support, and of course - interactivity and laughs.

To get involved call or text 07943820153 or 01618060879, or email projects@reformradio.co.uk

Jobnet UK North West
Next group starts 15 March
Facing redundancy or unemployed? Thinking of changing career? Jobnet is a free 7 week programme equipping unemployed professionals with the skills, clarity and confidence to launch or re-launch their careers. Become familiar with online platforms for jobseeking and work; develop your LinkedIn profile and online networking skills; identify your career values; develop your personal brand; create connections and develop confidence.
You'll need to be able to commit to 5 hours per week for 7 weeks or until you find work, and be able to access Zoom for the online sessions.

5 hours a week of online sessions & supportive group work facilitated by Let’s Go Forward volunteers

For more information contact: hello@letsgoforward.org.uk  

One Manchester
Free business workshop for local tenants, residents, and business owners
Grow Your Business by using LinkedIn effectively!
Tuesday 15 March 10am to 3.30pm
Fallowfield Library

Lets Go Forward
Facing redundancy Or unemployed? Thinking of changing career?
Starts: Tuesday 15 March
Jobnet is a free 7 week programme equipping unemployed professionals with the skills, clarity and confidence to launch or re-launch their careers. 
5 hours a week of online sessions & supportive group work.

• Become familiar with online platforms for jobseeking and work
• Develop your LinkedIn profile and online networking skills
• Identify your career values
• Develop your personal brand
• Create connections and develop confidence

For more information contact: hello@letsgoforward.org.uk.uk or visit:

www.letsgoforward.org.uk/jobnet

Antz Junction
Antz Junction present a range of free online training workshops to support you, and your future development.

Organisational startup
Thursday 17 March, 1pm to 2:30pm: Online workshop
This session is aimed at those starting or wanting to refresh an existing organisation, delivered in collaboration with Adnovar.

Marketing strategy
Wednesday 23 March, 1pm to 2:30pm: Online workshop
This is a session designed to support you/your organisation with developing a marketing strategy.

Professional networking 
Wednesday 30 March, 1pm to 2:30pm: Online workshop
An online session designed to show you new skills and build confidence in professional networking situations.

Antz New Beginings Programme April
Antz New Beginings Programme September
Antz New Beginings Programme October 

If you have any questions or want to find out more give us a call on 01619895290

Independent Living and Pre-Employment Taster Sessions

Thursday 17 March, 12pm to 4pm.
If you identify as a disabled person and are looking to live more independently and/ or are looking at getting into employment, then join Breakthrough UK and Southway Housing Trust for a taster session on Thursday 17 March 2022.

The event is being held in person at Barlow Moor Community Association (Merseybank Avenue, Chorlton, M21 7NT).  

The course is free to attend, but you do need to register your interest with EmploymentSupportReferrals@southwayhousing.co.uk

The Manchester Work Club Funding Programme for 2022-2023 is now open for applications
Closing date: 10am on Monday 21 March
Manchester City Council recognises the important role Work Clubs play in providing flexible and informal employment support to workless Manchester residents.  In recognition of the valuable role they play in delivering employment support services, Manchester City Council has made available grant funding for Manchester Work Clubs to apply for. 

Menopause: Life & Work
Wednesday 23 March, 11am to 1pm in Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester City Centre
This is the fifth in the series of employment focused events for Manchester women created in partnership with Uncertain Futures, a participatory artwork that seeks to highlight issues around paid and unpaid work for women over 50, focusing on gender, age, race, disability and class.

This is an action packed session where you will hear from buzz, Manchester's Health and Wellbeing service, GM Hazards a not for profit organisation talking about your rights at work and Medical Herbalist, Jane Placca.

This event is for Manchester Women aged 50+

If you have any queries please email: work.skills.admin@manchester.gov.uk

Manchester Aiport Jobs Fair

Thursday 24 March, 10am to 2pm
Learn more about the enormous range of rewarding opportunities at all levels, from early careers and direct entry to experienced positions across the airport

Engage directly with employers and find out what they are looking for from applicants to boost your chances of securing employment at the airport.

Manchester Aiport Jobs Fair flyer

Register your attendence on Eventbrite

For further information about the jobs fair please contact us via email: mag.academies@magairports.com

Way to Work 
Greater Manchester Recruitment Roadshow
Thursday 31 March 11am to 2pm 
Our Way to Work Recruitment Roadshow, will be taking place on 31st March between 11am and 2pm. It will provide you as an Employer, with a unique opportunity to showcase you latest roles and connect with committed candidates who want to work for you. This is a completely FREE event, with recruitment experts on hand, to support in shaping your future workforce.

Register your interest, to attend our Greater Manchester Recruitment Roadshow here and one of our friendly team will be in touch with you: Greater Manchester Way to Work Recruitment Roadshow Tickets, Thu 31 Mar 2022 at 11:00 | Eventbrite

Reform Radio
Workclub
Thursday 31 March, 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Work Club runs on the last Thursday of every month, via Zoom, with a full session based on opportunities for the future. It includes a number of speakers who discuss various opportunities available, as well as 1-1s and pastoral sessions, are also available.

Their pastoral team also runs a clinic every Wednesday to support young people in their next steps to getting their job. This includes CVs, applications, interviews, etc, and will help you whilst you’re looking for a new role.

If you want to get involved, please send an email to projects@reformradio.co.uk.

One Manchester - Work Experience Placements
One Manchester have some "exciting new work experience placements" available on the Hospitality Programme.

COOP Live - Sales
Opportunity to work with an experienced sales team. From researching leads and creating databases, to supporting meetings, presentations and events and general sales administration support. Looking for a hungry, commercially savvy person who likes to get deals done is a good communicator with entrepreneurial spirit.
Eligibility: 18 to 25 Year Olds in Greater Manchester
Hours: 12 hours a week, Flexible hours – to be discussed with employer In-House Training details, 1-2-1 Mentoring and support alongside work placement.

Staffing Assistant – Hap Solutions
You will assign and confirm shifts on shift booking system, communicate with members of staff ahead of work, pre shift admin management, post shift admin management, update company database/website, report to staffing manager and any tasks they require, and any other admin tasks as required by the business
Eligibility: 18 to 25 Year Olds in Greater Manchester
Hours: 12 hours a week, Flexible hours to be discussed with employer In-House Training details, 1-2-1 Mentoring and support alongside work placement.

WPHI and Fog Lane Park Café - All rounder
You will learn barista skills to support the team at Fog Lane Park Café, support Front of house at WPHI and Fog Lane Park Café, bring a can-do attitude and be ready to learn and support with event set up and take down at WHPI.

For more information contact Clare Pritchard: 07341482197

Ongoing 

Blue Apple Training
Health and Wellbeing Level 1
You will learn:

• The importance of mental and physical wellbeing
• Self-help techniques to improve your sense of wellbeing
• Strategies to help manage stress
• How the food you eat can affect your mood
• How to create a healthy & balanced diet
• The importance of alcohol awareness
• Where to get extra help & support

Ongoing courses

To find out the next course dates get in touch by ringing 0113 235 0722 or emailing:
admin@blueappletraining.com

Be a Short Term Foster Carer
If you’ve worked with children with additional needs - we need your help!
Manchester City Council is recruiting shortbreak foster carers – people with experience of working with children who have a physical or learning disability.
You’ll help to look after a child in your own home between one
and four nights a month, helping to give their family a break.
Download the poster for Short Break Foster Carers

Foster now at manchester.gov.uk/fostering or call 0800 988 8931

Catch-22 LifeSkills
Catch-22 is an employability support service offering advice and guidance to unemployed people throughout the Greater Manchester area including people who may have barriers to get into work. Working with individuals 16 years and above, they support a vast range of individuals in this community-based programme. Creating a bespoke career plan and access to apply for training funds means career options are endless on this programme.

Their trained Lifeskills advisors will support you to develop skills and experiences to prepare you for work through:

• One to one mentoring with a personal advisor

• Job search and application support

• CV writing and interview preparation, including mock interviews

• Support with funding for interview clothes, bus travel to interviews, PPE, DBS checks and subject to approval, we offer funding for courses to allow you to upskill and expand your knowledge

• Signposting to support services

• In-work support and coaching for 6 months after you have found a suitable role

• Personal development opportunities – including the chance to take part in the Catch-22 Ambassador Programme by sharing your views and personal back to work journey, helping to inspire others.

For more information visit www.catch-22.org.uk

or email: sharon.foster@catch-22.org.uk

Citizens Advice Household Support 
Citizens Advice Manchester currently have a pot of funding for Manchester residents who may be struggling financially. Families can receive support of up £100. There are no fixed criteria, and Citizens Advice will speak to residents directly to assess.  

Community Renewal Fund 
The UK Community Renewal Fund aims to support people and communities most in need across the UK, creating opportunities to trial new approaches and innovative ideas at the local level. Through this Fund, we will strengthen the relationship between the UK government and places across the UK. The UK government will work directly with local partners, so that the people that know their places best are front and centre of the decisions that impact their areas and lives.

Currently there are several pilot programs being delivered across North Manchester as seen by the links below:

View the Good Things Foundation Community Digital Skills Pathway

View the One Manchester Jobs of the Future Training Package

View The Growth Company Training Package

View Transform Training Package

Creative Aging Development Agency (CADA) website
CADA is England’s new national development agency for creative ageing. Their aims are to:

Challenge ageism in the arts and heritage sectors and in society more widely

Celebrate and champion the cultural contribution of older people 

Lead a fundamental rethink and reflection on ageing and creativity

Harness collective energy and impact to support systemic change

Keep an eye out on the CADA website for news and events and to read about the

Greater Manchester Culture Champions project.

Digital Advantage and SENDCode
GM Supported Digital Work Hub 
Do you know young people with SEND who are either not in education, employment and training, or at risk of becoming so?  Ones who are interested in digital but need a flexible and understanding approach to help them get back into education, training or the work place?

The course’s are for young people with SEND who are either not in education, employment and training, or at risk of becoming so. If you require any further information

Please contact Rav at rav@digitaladvantage.org.uk or call 07801 542286.

Fast: First Asian support
Fast are running an employment course where you can gain a qualification in two subjects of your choice; 4 day employment course; access to further learning and training; support to find employment; information advice and guidance; and CV support.
For more information please call and speak to Linda on 01617959513

Read more about FAST Manchester

Find a Course - National Careers Service
Find a course
Find a course to help you improve your current digital skills or study for your future. Their trusted course providers include The Open University, Google, Amazon and FutureLearn. You can also search for courses from learning providers, including colleges and local authority providers which may offer work-related courses on a wide range of topics.

Get started with your new device 
Manchester's buzz Health and Wellbeing service have created 8 easy to follow guides to help you get started with using your new smartphone or tablet. There are versions in English, Farsi, Urdu, Arabic, Polish and Romanian.

Get Your Future Started
Construction Academy 
Are you currently unemployed and interested in getting into construction?
Learn real skills, gain qualifications, and get the opportunity to do work placements that could lead to paid work for young people. 
Interested in signing up? Contact them today for more information about the academy and how you can take part - email gyfs@onemanchester.co.uk

Gligan Fitness
Are you interested in a Level 2 Fitness Instructor course?
Gligan Fitness work with Manchester Active and are offering FREE courses for 16 to 24 year olds who are not currently in college or training! Course dates will be announced after you have signed up.
If you are interested, Contact Hannah at:
hannah@gliganfitness.co.uk or call 07577477921

Good Jobs Project
The Good Jobs Project will support Greater Manchester (GM) participants. They will raise awareness of local job opportunities and provide information, advice, guidance, training, and job brokerage – placing residents into work through a range of opportunities within the North Manchester area, as well as with established employers

They are making their way North Manchester outwards so please feel free to refer your service users, customers, clients, and community contacts to them.
Eligibility
Ages 16+ and all abilities and stages of development welcomed. GM residents and those who have established right to work and right to remain status.

They are excited to work with your organisation and be part of the ever changing for good communities. Download the Good Jobs Project Fact Sheet for more info

Government - Skills Toolkit
Free courses are available through an online platform launched by the government last year. The Skills Toolkit gives you access to free, high-quality digital and numeracy courses to help build up your skills, progress in work and boost your job prospects.

Green Employment and Skills Partnership (GESP)
Fully funded green employment opportunities
One Manchester can offer funding to Manchester based employer hosts, to create and test new Green Employment roles.  The project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund.

The Green Employment and Skills Partnership (GESP) project will create a total of 125 supported green jobs in areas such as sustainability, retrofit, construction, environmental management, recycling & reuse, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. This programme can also support a wider range of roles that can demonstrate a link to the environment and carbon reduction.

Supported green jobs will be of 3 to 6 months in duration and funded by One Manchester as part-time flexible job placements (15 hours per week) paid at Real Living Wage. Recruitment will be targeted to individuals who are unemployed, and who face barriers to employment.

Individuals recruited to the roles will benefit from additional support from a Green Employment Coach providing, employment support, coaching, and referral into aligned training offers. 

If you are an employer and want to express an interest please email greenemployment@onemanchester.co.uk or for further details visit 

One Manchester Green Employment and Skills

Hospitality Skills Academy for young people
The Hospitality Skills Academy is a ‘one-stop’ shop of training and support; working with quality assured partners, who bring to the table their own expertise.
Through their work with young people and the next generation of employees, they can ensure that this vibrant, creative industry, is recognised for the exciting opportunities it can offer for career progression.

They also have their Skills Support for Growth programme for 15-24yr olds in Manchester; the programme is led by the young person to develop their pathway into EET with support from Sarah who is their Young Persons Engagement and Progression Coach.

As well as the intensive 1:1 support, SSG offers access to a variety of training, placement and qualification opportunities across Manchester.

They'd love you to join them! Contact them today to book your place:
gyfs@onemanchester.co.uk
0161 230 1057

Hospitality Skills Academy flyer
Hospitality Skills Academy website
Skills Support for Growth postcard

Juniper Training
Drop in and see them on Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm or call to book an appointment.
They support school leavers who are looking for a kick start to their career. They have a number of vocational pathways, traineeships, study programmes or apprenticeships that can improve the chances of gaining a real job, whilst earning qualifications

See the Juniper Training website or phone 0161 481 3343 for more info

Leading in uncertainty – Peer support for charity and social enterprise leaders
IVAR are running 90 minute drop-in peer support sessions for up to 10 charity leaders at a time, every week, from June, via zoom. Attendees will have a safe space to share challenges, time to pause and reflect, and the opportunity to hear each other’s experiences of adapting to and coping with leading in prolonged uncertainty. The sessions are for leaders of charities, community organisations and social enterprises, based in the UK. The sessions take place weekly, starting in June 2021, until April 2022.
More information and to sign up: Leading in Uncertainty sessions

Manchester Adult Educations Courses
They offer both face-to-face and online opportunities so you can learn at home or come into one of their friendly centres. The courses include new Level 3 pathways in Adult Care, Mental Health, and Teaching Assistant.  As well as Level 2 Early Years and many online, flexible opportunities for colleagues to upskill in their career. 

For more information on the courses or to sign up click here

M-EET Your Match
Currently has lots of opportunities listed for young people 16 to 24, who are not in education, employment or training
M-EET Your Match lists traineeships, study programmes, volunteering opportunities, educational courses, work placements, life and employment skills courses, and Level 2 apprenticeships for young people age 16 to 24 in Manchester, who are not in education, employment or training.

Motiv8
Are you aged over 25, living in Greater Manchester and not in employment or training? If so, they can help you get back on track and move you nearer to training, job searching and employment opportunities.

They will support you with a personal action plan that is unique to your own needs. Your issues can range from debt and financial hardship, homelessness, domestic abuse, physical health, mental wellbeing and alcohol and drug dependency - and many more besides.

By helping to improve your health and wellbeing, self-confidence, self-esteem, finance and employability skills they will improve your chances of accessing training or finding a job.

Find out more about Motiv8

Agencies and individuals can email info@manchesterbbo.co.uk or contact the Manchester office on 0161 946 3556.

Programme to support 300 GM Businesses with Cybercrime launched with the Cyber Resilience Centre
This fully funded programme includes 12 month membership, security awareness training, cyber security policy templates and 1-2-1 security consultation. 

For more information on the Cybercrime programme and to sign up click here

National Careers Service
Skills Assessments
The National Careers Service have free online careers assessments which anyone can fill in to find out what sort of careers you may be suited to. Whether you are out of work at the moment, furloughed or interested in exploring other career options, you are invited to have a go at one of their short assessments.

Northmoor Community Centre
Next Step project
Face-to-face appointments for anyone aged 16+ for support with:
· Benefits (including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, PIP)
· Housing (including Manchester Move)
· Jobs and CVs
· Online Courses
- Computer Support

To book:
Call, text, email or pop in to book an appointment during their opening hours:
Monday: 10am to 1pm
Tuesday: 10am to 1pm
Wednesday: 4pm to 7pm
Thursday: 10am to 1pm
Friday: 10am to 1pm

Northmoor Hub, 103 Northmoor Road, Longsight, Manchester M12 5RT
0161 248 4170 / 07458 300 781 / susan@northmoorcommunity.org

One Manchester
Skills Support for Growth
Do you work with young people aged 15 to 24?
One Manchester now have a tailored and flexible service to work with young people. Their support looks to offer a positive step towards employment, apprenticeships, traineeships or further education. The Skills Support for Growth (SSG) service includes:

• One-to-one advice, guidance and employment support
• Work experience in various sectors such as catering, retail, creative, 
  construction and grounds maintenance
• Accredited training suited to the individual
• Confidence and skills training
• Support to make the transition to mainstream education or employment easier

Skills Support for Growth website

One Manchester - Support with your CV
Understanding CVs Virtual Workshops
Every Thursday, 1pm to 2.30pm
Open to all ages, whether you are in a job already or are looking for one.
You will learn:
How to choose the best content and layout.
Why the personal profile is an important part of a CV.
Why you shouldn’t be copying and pasting your previous job descriptions.
How to highlight your skills and achievements.
Places are limited per session and can be reserved by contacting:
0161 230 1057 or onefuture@onemanchester.co.uk

Prince's Trust Team Programme
Boost your confidence, meet new friends, gain new skills and progress on to work or further study.

For 16 to 25 year olds who are not in employment, education or training. You can study in Wythenshawe or across Greater Manchester, on this 12 week programme.

More info and to register for the Prince's Trust Team Programme

Scope
Individual Pathway of Support
Scope provide employment advice to disabled people wherever they are on their journey into work, you could be looking for volunteering to gain that first step or be looking for a new paid opportunity . Each person who joins the service will have support from an Employment adviser for up to 13 weeks to support them to reach their employment goal which could be by;

• identifying their strengths and transferable skills
• developing confidence and job skills like time management
• reviewing their CV to meet your employment goals
• how and where to look for jobs
• mock interviews
• how to talk to your employer about their impairment and reasonable adjustments

You will have access to their selection of training modules and their online job board, which has exclusive vacancies from partner organisations, recruiters, and employers who are committed to employing more disabled people.
 
The Service is free and open to people who are:

• disabled or have an impairment or condition
• living in Greater Manchester
• aged 16 and over

Serco and Skills for Growth
Digital Careers Upskill Programme
Free training opportunity for employed people in Greater Manchester!
If you work in Greater Manchester’s digital, creative and tech industry, or would like to, you could benefit from new, fully-funded training through Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Skills for Growth programme.

The Digital Careers Upskill Programme will support both people currently working in the digital field to upskill their existing knowledge base in order to progress, as well as re-skilling individuals working across different sectors who would like to get into a digital-focused career.

All partners supporting Serco have individual specialisms and will support learners to gain technical skills in a number of fields including cyber security, 3D printing, UX, web development, cloud engineering and more.

More information about the Digital Careers Upskill Programme

Partners can use the DCUP Serco.png image to help promote the offer along with the sample tweets in the Digital Careers Upskill Programme info document

Skills for Growth - SME Support
Skills for Growth SME Support is a fully funded skills consultation service tailored to helping SMEs up-skill their employees and improve productivity.

Skills Toolkit
Free courses are available through an online platform launched by the government. The Skills Toolkit gives you access to free, high-quality digital and numeracy courses to help build up your skills, progress in work and boost your job prospects.

Skill Up Workshops
Are you looking to develop your Digital Skills?
Would you like to access services, connect with others, learn how to use particular devices and apps, save money or improve your employment prospects?

Skill Up workshops can help you!

Day: Every Tuesday morning

Time: 10am to 12.15pm. Drop-in anytime

Location: North City Library, 931 Rochdale Rd, Manchester, M9 4AF

You do not need to have digital skills to attend these workshops. All abilities are welcome.

Call Kate on 07814 041432 for more information.

STAR Method Workshop
Every Wednesday, 11am to 12.30pm
Have you heard of the STAR Method for acing job interviews? Not sure what it is?
Join online to find out more!

What will you learn?
• What the STAR Method for job applications/interviews is
• How to build a STAR story
• How to use your STAR story on job applications and in interviews

Download the STAR Method Workshop flyer

Reserve your place by calling 0161 230 1057 or emailing onefuture@onemanchester.co.uk

Sonder Radio 50+
Sonder Radio is a community radio station for the 50+ demographic in Greater Manchester. Founded in 2016, their key aims have been to promote wellbeing, reduce isolation and advocate digital inclusion. They achieve this by running various creative workshops and connecting people through the content made by the community at Sonder. They encourage people at all skill levels to take part in their workshops, as they are catered to help teach and guide every participant from the ground up. They pride themselves on not leaving anyone behind. There is always, in every person, the capacity to learn something new and at Sonder Radio they hope to provide that experience for everyone that gets involved.

They are on the lookout for people who are 50+ who would like to join a community of like minded individuals to socialise and develop their digital, and creative skills.

For more information or to join Sonder Radio email autumn@sonderradio.com or alex@sonderradio.com

Step Together Volunteering
For My Future Ex-Offender Course
Step Together Volunteering supports participants to build and develop the personal and practical skills needed to move forward. As well as offering progression routes into volunteering, training, and employment. Step Together Volunteering aim to help overcome the barriers ex-offenders face in finding work and this tailored course comprises 20 hours of guided learning, 1:1 mentoring and home learning, CV and interview techniques and a plan to get you into volunteering within your community.

Transform Programme
Are you based in the Greater Manchester area and currently unemployed, at risk of redundancy or considering returning to work after a break?
Transform is a government-funded programme, focused on supporting individuals to
find rewarding careers in the Further Education (FE) sector. For those who do not see
teaching, or working in another role in FE, as the right choice for them, they will be
supported to look at other options, which could include alternative employment or
further study/training.

Transform Information flyer

If you are unsure if you are eligible, please visit www.transformprogramme.org, contact them by email at enquiries@transformprogramme.org or call 0333 090 5380 . Otherwise please apply by completing the short Transform application form.

Volunteer to become a Reading Coach - helping adults with reading
Read Easy UK is a registered charity that works through affiliated local groups to provide one-to-one reading coaching to adults, using trained volunteers. As a volunteer Reading Coach you will receive training, to introduce you to some of the issues faced by adults with reading problems and how to use the Reading manuals. You and your matched reader will then choose an approved venue to meet.
Download the Reading Coach Job Description
Apply to be a volunteer Reading Coach
Contact: mcnrecruiter@readeasy.org.uk

Working Wardrobe is Open
The One Manchester Working Wardrobe is a free service for men, providing access to interview clothing. Appointments are available on a Wednesday between 10am and 3pm. Make a Working Wardrobe appointment

Volunteer to support the COVID-19 Booster campaign
The government is calling on everyone to support the booster programme to avoid the NHS being overloaded and to keep the economy open.

To support the increase in demand for COVID-19 vaccinations and booster jabs, Manchester is in need of more volunteers. With the emerging news of the new strain of Covid-19 (Omicron) Macc and Volunteer Centre Manchester are supporting Manchester Health and Care Commissioning (MHCC) with its recruitment to support Manchester's vaccination programme at community-based sites across the city.

There are various roles that you can get involved with to support the programme including being a Volunteer Marshal, NHS Volunteer Stewards or Volunteer Vaccinators.

Visit the Manchester Community Central (MACC) site for more information on how you can volunteer:

Volunteering: Manchester's Covid-19 Vaccination Programme

Build a Business

One Manchester
Free business workshops for local tenants, residents, and business owners

Grow Your Business by using LinkedIn effectively!
Tuesday 15 March 10am to 3.30pm
Fallowfield Library

Standguide
Creating a Business Start Up
Virtual initial assessments: Monday 7 March and Monday 14 March
Starting your own business can be exciting, but it’s important to be aware of the initial processes and requirements of a business start-up. If you’re looking to start your own business, the Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business
Start-Up will help you to explore business ideas and select the most appropriate option to develop yours. 

For more information call 0161 881 4826.

Start your own business - Manchester City Council
Start your own business, the Council's webpage, has lots of links to information for anyone thinking about starting their own business. Have a look at the different offers, whether you prefer to talk to someone, or would like to do your own research first; there is lots of support available.

BIPC
Reset. Restart
BIPC are putting on a range of interesting free online events to help you develop your skills for business.
BIPC Events

The BIPC operate an enquiry service by email, with follow up by telephone/video. Get in touch: businessinfo@manchester.gov.uk or tweet them @bipcmanchester.

Access to industry-standard databases including market research reports from Mintel, B2B credit reports, company data & contacts, Intellectual property support. A 1-2-1 “Information surgery” is available with an information expert via video, including demos of the extensive range of databases.
Ask About Business - Business tools (for Start-ups)

More information at Ask About Business BIPC-Manchester

Record and edit your own podcast for free at the BIPC
The BIPC in Central Library have launched a podcast studio, where people can record and edit their own podcast for free.

BEE Net Zero
BEE Net Zero is a new resource for small to medium size businesses (SMEs) to support Manchester's goal to become the easiest place in the UK to be a green business. Access advice and finance through their Business Support & Funding finder or check out the other sections, all to help you and your business move towards net zero.

Citizen's Advice 
Coronavirus - if you're self-employed

Connecting BAME social entrepreneurs
The Greater Manchester BAME Social Enterprise Network will give BAME social entrepreneurs the opportunity to:

• Network with and learn from their peers.
• Learn from experts
• Develop their skills in key aspects of running a business

The network will meet regularly to hear from expert speakers, exchange skills, ideas, knowledge and experiences.

EnterprisingYou
Supporting your self-employment journey
Are you self-employed or running your own business and keen to grow? Engaged in multiple temporary roles and looking for a more reliable income? Whatever you’re facing, whether financial, health or not knowing what step to take next; there is support available.
The EnterprisingYou scheme from People Plus and the Growth Company gives you the opportunity to work with a Business Coach, and includes a range of support including:
• Peer mentoring from people with experience of running a business
• Personal finance support
• Careers advice and guidance
• High quality skills development and training support

To find out more, and to see whether you are eligible, go to the EnterprisingYou website www.enterprising-you.co.uk

Money Helper
How to start a business or become self-employed

National Federation of Self Employed & Small Businesses (FSB)
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advice and guidance for small businesses and the self-employed

PeoplePlus
Self-Employment Provision
This new programme features:

• 12 months mentoring from a business advisor
• Develop a Growth Business Plan
• Health & Wellbeing Workshops
• Diagnostic of existing business/self-employment
• Workshops: Business Planning for Growth, Marketing, Bookkeeping, Social Media
• Networking with other self-employed people

Why it Started
The traditional NEA programme is still running, but now they have the opportunity to support those whose business faced hard times during the pandemic or started a business recently but are struggling - to receive mentoring, advice and guidance, and turn their business around

How Do I Refer?
To refer any claimants please use the Find & Refer system, the same as you would for the usual NEA programme; and look for 'New Enterprise Allowance Existing Self-employed'. Once they receive your referral, they will call your claimants and get them onboarded.

Any Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact: Helen Clarke on helen.clarke2@peopleplus.co.uk or 07970 753 169

Starting or running your own business?
Help with moving from benefits to work
The government has advice to help you start your own business, or develop your existing business if you’re already self-employed.
Find out more at your local job centre.

Information for Jobseekers

Help to Get Work
Have you lost your job? Are you worried about possible redundancy or have had your hours reduced due to COVID-19, and you want to upskill, retrain or find new work? If you are a Manchester resident you can register your details on Help to Get Work and one of our partners will be in touch, to help you access the support you need. 
 
Employ GM
If you’ve been made redundant or are worried about losing your job due to Covid-19, Employ GM can help you access a wide range of support to help you get back on your feet. Whether you’re looking for careers advice to help you decide on your next steps, want to explore training opportunities in your area, or need some support to find your next role quickly, the service is here to help you every step of the way and is available for adults, young people and businesses. Find out more about the support available at the EmployGM site.

Job Centre Plus - A Good Place to Start
Their aim is to help jobseekers back into work, and put those businesses needing to recruit, in touch with them:

• jobhelp provides support to jobseekers,
• starting out in your career includes advice and information on taking the first
• steps to finding a job, different careers opportunities and tips on applying for jobs. 
• employerhelp provides links to business support and information, as well as help for those who need to recruit.

Skills Support for the Workforce 
Are you a Manchester based business looking to boost the skills of your workforce? 
If so, the Growth Company want to talk to you. They can offer advice with your training plans, through their Skills Support for the Workforce initiative, which provides fully-funded support, through a range of training interventions, which are tailored to meet your business needs. Support is also available if people are at risk of redundancy, or have recently been made redundant.

They have a variety of accredited and non-accredited programmes to choose from in sectors such as Retail, Business & Professional Services, Creative & Digital, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, manufacturing and Logistics. Eligibility: you must have a business with a base in GM and the training takes place within GM. Any employee aged 16+ can access. If you would like more information about SSW or would like to check what courses are available please contact WorkforceGM@gcskills-support.uk or call 0161 240 4544

Redundancy Support for apprentices
Information about support for apprentices who have been redundant or are at risk of redundancy
Redundancy Support for apprentices

Sector Based Support

Construction Industry Talent Retention Scheme (TRS)
In a response to the adverse impacts of Covid-19 on the construction industry, this scheme will match existing employees with vacancies and help find positions for employees at risk of redundancy through redeployment and temporary employee loans between employers. 
It will also allow people from other sectors to find employment in construction. 
Talent Retention Scheme 

Job Support Hub - Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism
CareerScope is a support hub for those who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. The site has training, support and job search advice.

Information for Apprentices

Apprenticeships are for people of any working age. You can learn new skills whilst you earn. If you are an adult and want to find out more Greater Manchester Apprenticeship Hub has some information for you. 

Traineeships help you prepare for an apprenticeship. A traineeship is a skills development programme that includes a work placement. It can last from 6 weeks up to 1 year, though most traineeships last for less than 6 months. Traineeships help 16 to 24 year olds, or 25 year olds with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan – get ready for an apprenticeship or job if they don’t have the appropriate skills or experience.
Find out more about Traineeships

Amazing Apprenticeships
Amazing Apprenticeships
The site has a range of online resources for young people, parents and schools. Each month they produce a Parent's Pack which you can download:
Parents and Carers Packs  - Apprenticeships
Have a look at their monthly parents packs for a range of info.

Adult Apprentices
Become an apprentice
Apprenticeships are available for you at any age and are a great way to restart your career, change you career or progress in your current career.

GMACS
Greater Manchester Apprenticeship and Careers Service (GMACS)
What is an apprenticeship and how do they work? What does being an apprentice mean? Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies. For young people.

The Hut Group

Who is the Hut Group?
Two friends started this business back in 2004, providing a platform for companies to do online selling. Over the years they grew their business to work all over the world. Along the way they found some great products to to sell themselves, and they have become one of the world’s largest online retailers in beauty and nutrition.
 
Hut Group in Manchester - Opportunities for you
They are working on an exciting £760 million development, over two sites at Manchester Airport. It will include a landmark business campus, THQ, and world logistics hub ICON, their content creation studio, will work with more than 2,000 staff. Current Hut Group job vacancies

Hut Group Apprenticeships
The Hut Group are a great supporter of apprenticeships, as a way for people of any age, to earn whilst they learn. 
They have a wide variety of apprenticeship roles they are recruiting for now.
Find out more about Hut Group apprenticeship vacancies
The site shows vacancies from all over the UK, as well as lots of vacancies in Manchester. Click on "load more opportunities" to view lots of apprenticeship vacancies in Manchester.

Partner Bulletins

Age Friendly Newsletter
You can sign up to receive the Age Friendly Manchester Newsletter.
(Click on the link and choose 'News and events for older people') 

Business and IP Centre Manchester
Sign up, or see recent newsletters by visiting Business and IP Centre Manchester newsletter sign up page.

Forever Manchester
Go to Forever Manchester for more information about this Greater Manchester charity, and to sign up for their mailing list 

End the Fear newsletter
Greater Manchester Against Domestic Abuse with End The Fear Bulletin

Greater Manchester Poverty Action
Sign up for their newsletter

Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisations (GMCVO)
Sign up for one or all of the GMCVO newsletters:
GMCVO eBulletin, Ambition for Ageing eBulletin, Ambition for Ageing Working Potential eBulletin, GM BME eBulletin, GM's Hidden Talent eBulletin, Health & Social Care Devolution eBulletin, Research eBulletin, and the Social Enterprise eBulletin

Manchester Community Central (MACC)
News and information for community and volunteer groups.
Subscribe to their bulletin

NCVO
Sign up for email updates from NCVO

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