Southampton Jobs Week 2021
 We're pleased to announce Southampton Jobs Week, a week of online and face to face activity to help residents of Southampton find their next job.
For more information about Southampton Jobs Week, click here.
Make sure you’re following us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to stay up to date!
Monday 9 August 2021
Join us on our Facebook page for interviews and live Q+As with employers, training providers and support organisations that can help you find work.
Tuesday 10 August 2021
Southampton Jobs Hour – view the latest vacancies on Twitter using the hashtag #SOjobs
A-Level Results Day – get advice and support on your next steps after receiving your results
The Jobcast Episode 8 – Jobs Week Special episode of our podcast
 Wednesday 11 August 2021
Southampton Virtual Jobs Fair 2021
Meet employers with live vacancies all from the comfort of your own home. Click here for an up to date list of exhibitors. Register at southamptonvirtualjobsfair.eventbrite.co.uk
Thursday 12 August 2021
GCSE Results Day – get advice and support on your next steps after leaving school
Southampton Apprenticeships Hour – view the latest Apprenticeship vacancies on Twitter using the hashtag #SOapprenticeships
Young Adults Employment Hub Opening Celebration
Join us at Guildhall Square from 12pm-4pm as we celebrate the opening of our Young Adults Employment Hub in central library. We’ll be joined by a wealth of support organisations including the Prince’s Trust, Saints Foundation and Solent Mind. We’ll also be giving tours of our new Youth Hub and promoting the latest Kickstart vacancies in the city.
Friday 13 August 2021
Older Workers information, advice and guidance sessions - full details and location to be confirmed.
Employability Training - few spaces remaining!
 Our next free online Employability Course for people who want to develop their employability skills and start preparing to look for work takes place in July. The course will be delivered online via Zoom, and learners will receive resources and their completion certificate through email.
This will be our last course until September 2021
Dates and times (learners must be able to attend all 4 sessions):
- Monday 26 July 10am-11:30am
- Tuesday 27 July 10am-11:30am
- Wednesday 28 July 10am-11:30am
- Thursday 29 July 10am-11:30am
The course is free for anyone aged 19+ and living in or around Southampton.
The aim of this course is to improve your confidence around getting a job and develop your employability skills. This course acts as an introduction to employability, or to refresh existing knowledge for people who have been out of work or are looking to change their career. The course is fun and relaxed and acts as a stepping stone to accredited employability courses.
Over the 4 sessions, the course will aim to:
- Improve learners’ confidence and motivation
- Support learners with CV writing
- Teach job application tips and tricks
- Develop interview techniques
- Help learners plan to move into paid work, volunteering or education
To join this course, please contact daniel.stickland@southampton.gov.uk or call 078 1116 5534.
The Jobcast Episode 7 - Self-Employment
 Episode 7 of the Jobcast, the Employment Support Team's new podcast is out now!
Listen on Spotify
Watch on YouTube
For July's episode we’re joined by Adriana from WSX Enterprise who tells us about their new Speed You Up young entrepreneur programme. We also talk about how to become self-employed and set up a business.
More information on self-employment and support available in Southampton
WSX Enterprise Website – for more information about Speed You Up.
Further self-employment support
We're really excited to announce that we are supporting WSX Enterprise to deliver their Speed You Up young entrepreneur programme in Southampton.
Starting next month, we'll be delivering workshops, training and 1 to 1 support for young people aged 16-25 to want to increase their entrepreneurial and employability skills. We'll also be rolling out an entrepreneur pop up from our Young Adults Employment Hub, as well as in the local community in Southampton.
For more information or to get involved, please contact us.
Kickstart your career
 The Kickstart Scheme is helping employers create thousands of government-funded jobs for young people aged 16-24 years old on Universal Credit who need additional work experience to improve their chances of getting into work.
The job will last for 6 months and while you are on it you will get paid at least 25 hours a week at the national minimum wage or national living wage depending on how old you are.
The employer will support you to improve your chances of getting a permanent job – this support would be tailored to you and might include:
- Developing your skills in the workplace
- Career advice
- Help with CV writing and preparing for interviews
There are thousands of Kickstart Scheme jobs available right now. Visit the JobHelp website for more information and talk to your Work Coach to apply to Kickstart Scheme jobs.
Southampton City Council Job Vacancies
 Executive PA
Southampton is preparing a bid to become the UK City of Culture in 2025 and we’re seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and experienced Executive PA to support our City Of Culture Bid as we continue our exciting journey.
Offered as a fixed term contract, the successful candidate will be employed within the council’s PA Team and will work exclusively for the Bid Director.
Apply by 01/08/2021
Apprentice Electrician
We are looking for confident and self-motivated individuals to join our Housing Operations team. Alongside your job, you’ll also be studying for an Electrical Engineering Level 2 and then Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification. The apprenticeship is delivered via day release at college, so you will be spending four days on the job and one day at college each week
This post would be ideal for someone who is wanting to start a career, progress their career, or reskill, and it would be advantageous if candidates had some basic experience/understanding of electrics, although not essential.
Apply by 22/07/2021
LGV Driver/Loader
We currently have opportunities within Southampton City Council for LGV Driver/Loaders within the Waste and Recycling Service Area.
As well as driving, the post holder is expected to assist with the loading of the vehicle and support colleagues where necessary. Some physical effort is required, including heavy lifting and some walking. You will have the ability to multi-task, prioritise your own workload and deal with events on a reactive basis as and when necessary.
Apply by 01/08/2021
Meeting Support Officer
Would you like to work within a friendly, supportive and hard-working team?
An opportunity has arisen within Business Operations for a Meeting Support Officer who can provide a professional and confidential service facilitating a variety of meetings, conferences and panels that are part of statutory and legislative processes.
Apply by 25/07/2021
 Bitterne Library - Mondays, 10am-12pm
Weston Library - Mondays, 1pm-3pm
Northam Community Centre - Wednesdays, 10am-12pm
Central Library - Thursdays, 3pm-5pm
Click here to book a time slot
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