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APPRENTICE GREENKEEPER VACANCY – CALDWELL GOLF CLUB

 

Caldwell Golf Club

Greenkeeping Modern Apprenticeship

Are you aged 16-19 and looking for an opportunity to gain on the job experience whilst working towards a qualification?  If so, a Greenkeeping Modern Apprenticeship within Caldwell Golf Club could be what you are looking for.  Under our experienced Course Manager and Greens Team, you will be trained in all areas of Greenkeeping, from turf management, mowing techniques, equipment operation and maintenance, to drainage installation and construction projects.  As your apprenticeship progresses, you will be exposed to further golf course operations, participate in projects and take on your own responsibilities.

Our 3 year programme, with day release to college, leads to a Sports Turf Level 2 and Level 3 SVQ qualification.

Successful candidate will gain experience in:

  • Daily golf course set up
  • Treating sports turf to ensure consistent playing surfaces
  • Operating and maintaining turf grass machinery and tools
  • Drainage installation and construction projects
  • Disease and Pest Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Knowledge and skills in sports turf science

Applicants should be aged 16-19.  However, disabled or care experienced applicants up to the age of 29 are also eligible to apply.

Applicant requirements:

  • National 4 English
  • National 4 Applications of Maths or Maths
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • A keen interest in Golf (desirable but not essential)

Applicants should be aware that this is a physically demanding role and should consider this when applying.

Apply via email or in writing by including a CV and covering letter to:

Barry McCulloch

CourseManager                                                                                                                    Caldwell Golf Club                                                                                                                                               Lochlibo Road                                                                                                                          Uplawmoor                                                                                                                              Glasgow

G78 4AU

greens@caldwellgolfclub.net

MORGAN STANLEY – APPRENTICEHSIP OPPORTUNITIES – GLASGOW

 
  GLASGOW APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We are now accepting applications for our 2021 Technology, Operations and Finance Apprenticeship Programmes.

These programmes, aimed at high school leavers, provide the opportunity for those who are both ambitious and academically strong, to study towards a qualification, whilst gaining practical industry experience and earning a salary.

 TECHNOLOGY GRADUTE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

Whilst working at Morgan Stanley, we will support you to achieve a degree in BSc (Hons) Software Development in partnership with the University of Strathclyde. You will benefit from theory-based learning as well as the opportunity to develop practical skills in IT, which you will apply as you gain a valuable insight into the financial industry. This 4 year programme will start in September 2021.

 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Working towards, or completion of, a minimum of 4 Higher Grades at BBBB including either Computing, Maths or Physics, plus English.

OPERATIONS GRADUATE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

Whilst working at Morgan Stanley, we will support you to achieve a BA (Hons) degree in Business Management in partnership with the University of Strathclyde. You will benefit from the chance to grow and enhance your skills in a challenging, fast-paced environment, at the heart of our Operations division. This 4 year programme will start in September 2021.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Working towards, or completion of, a minimum of 4 higher grades at BBBB including Mathematics and English.

FINANCE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

 Morgan Stanley offer an exciting three year Finance Apprenticeship Programme, beginning in September 2021, during which you will be supported through your studies for the ACCA Foundation Diploma to provide you with theoretical and practical accounting skills, as well as insight into the financial world.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Working towards, or completion of, a minimum of four Higher Grades or equivalent at BBBC (one sitting) or BBBB (two sittings), including Maths and English. Maths must be of grade B or above.

  
   

 

    
     
  WHAT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS? JOIN US AT OUR APPRENTICESHIP INSIGHT EVENTS

Join us at our Apprenticeship Insight Events to learn more about what Programmes we offer at our Glasgow office and what it’s really like to be an Apprentice at Morgan Stanley.

GLASGOW: INSIGHTS INTO TECHNOLOGY, OPERATIONS AND FINANCE

In our Glasgow office we offer Apprenticeship programmes across our Technology, Operations and Finance divisions. Join this session to find out more about what each of these divisions can offer and how/when to apply for the programmes..

Date: 09 December 2020
Time: 16:30-17:30

CV & INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP

Join us for an overview on how to navigate our recruitment process for our Apprentice Programmes across London. We will take you through our application process step by step to ensure you have all the necessary information to set you up for success when you apply.

 

Date: 21 January 2021

Time: 16:30-17:30

 

  
 
 
 

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MEET THE EXPERTS – MY WORLD OF WORK LIVE

MEET THE EXPERTS – SDS YOUTUBE PLAYLIST

SDS have compiled a series of short youtube clips in which industry experts provide an insight into jobs in their fields, including:

Astrophysics
Beauty
Childcare
Construction
Digital
Finance
and many more.

To view these, follow the link below:

GET INTO ACCOUTNIG WITH PWC, EY AND CIMA

Have you ever thought about a career in accounting or business? Do you want to hear from two of the Big 4 and the worlds largest accounting qualification body? We have bought together PwC, EY and CIMA for a very exclusive evening webinar in accountancy and business.

We have keynote talks from partners at EY and PwC, CIMA VP’s address, workshops and mini accounting exercises as well as a recruitment panel to talk you through all the opportunities you can get involved with.

Webinar Details: 

  • Wednesday 2nd December, 5pm – 6:30pm
  • Insight to Accounting & Business (hear from the professionals!)
  • Partner keynotes from EY & PwC with VP keynote from CIMA
  • Audit and Accounting workshops with mini exercises
  • Recruitment panel taking all about paid work experience opportunities and apprenticeships

Registration Link:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YP-Accounting

We only have capacity for 100 spaces for this event and as such is likely to be very popular, if you are interested please do sign up ASAP to secure your place.

BIOMEDICAL SUPPORT WORKERS – 4 VACANCIES

The following MA Vacancies are now open for Applications:

Modern Apprentice Biomedical Support Workers (Medical Laboratory Assistants) – 4 Posts Available

What are we looking for?

We are recruiting for four Modern Apprentice (MA) Biomedical Support Workers (Medical Laboratory Assistants) to join our Laboratory Medicine teams .

What qualifications do I need to apply?

At the time of submitting your application you must already hold a minimum of two Highers (or SCQF equivalent) at grade A to C in Biology and Chemistry and a National 5 (or SCQF equivalent) grade A to C in Maths.

This is an entry level position suitable for a young person with an interest in Laboratory Sciences.

What departments will I be working for?

The MA posts are rotational and you will spend time in each of our labs located across two hospital sites; Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow City South and the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow City East.

You will rotate across four laboratory disciplines and will receive training to support the following specialist areas;

  • Biochemistry
  • Haematology
  • Microbiology
  • Pathology

Is there an age limit?

These vacancies are aligned to the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Modern Apprenticeship Programme and therefore only open to those applicants aged 16 to 24 years (or 16 to 29 years for Disabled Applicants or applicants who are Care Experienced*), in line with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Widening Access to Employment Strategy and workforce projections.

* Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit. If this describes you please indicate this in your supporting statement.  

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled people, minority ethnic groups, those who are care experienced and from LGBT+ applicants.

For full details and to apply visit our website https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/295066

Closing date Noon on Monday 9th November 2020

RAF – VIRTUAL CAREERS EVENTS IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER

Are you interested in a career in the RAF?

Tune into their Virtual Careers Events between 1800 and 1930 hours or 2000 hours on:

Thursday 29 October

Wednesday 4 November

Thursday 12 November

Thursday 19 November

An immersive 360 experience

Live chat with and RAF recruiter

Specific role information

See Ms Douch for booking information

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN VACANCIES (16)

This two year programme includes work-based training alongside studying towards the Diploma in Pharmacy Services and SVQ qualifications, with the expectation of registering as a fully qualified Pharmacy Technician at the end of two years which is a professional qualification.

Whilst you will be mainly based in primary care this post offers experience in the dispensing and supply of medicines and products within either community pharmacy or an acute hospital setting.

 Candidates must be organised, hardworking, accurate and be able to demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills and as the successful candidate is expected to travel cross site/sector, flexibility is also an essential requirement.

She said that there are also vacancies for Pharmacy Support Workers.

To find them go to jobs.scot.nhs.uk, choose Greater Glasgow and Clyde as the region and Other Therapeutic as the category.

SALES ASSISTANT VACANCIES – JD SPORTS VACANCIES, SILVERBURN

Job Title: WER772 Sales Assistant
Nature of the Vacancy (Temporary or Permanent): Permanent
Number of positions to be filled: 6 staff  (2 x full time and 4 part time)
Location: Silverburn
Number of days per week: Flexible over 7 days
Number of hours per week: Starting at 20
Salary/Wage: Meets nmw
Training: yes
Application required (CV or employer’s own application form) Hand CV into shop/or apply through Indeed
Closing date for applications: 30 October 2020
Anticipated start date: immediate
Additional information:  

 

 

Main duties/responsibilities:
     Role Overview:

Being part of the team you will be responsible for ensuring our customers receive the best possible service each time they visit your store. You will assist in maximising store profitability by exceeding your sales targets and utilising the in-store devices while contributing to a successful store team.

Customer Service

  • Greet all customers in a warm, genuine and friendly manner.
  • Ensure that customers receive the best possible service every time that they enter the store.
  • Understand the process of the Customer Service measuring programme.

Sales

  • Drive sales, ensuring that targets are achieved and, where possible, exceeded.
  • Utilise the in-store devices, offering the customer the whole product range.
  • Provide alternatives and add on sales at every opportunity.

Visual Merchandising

  • Assist in the maintenance of standards on the shop floor and for all displays and merchandise.
  • Keep stock, clean and presentable at all times.
  • Replenish stock levels when needed, making sure the full-size range is on the shop floor where possible.

 General

  • To deputise for other staff, work within departments, or carry out other duties as required.
  • Represent the company in the most professional manner at all times.
  • Conduct your work in a safe and responsible manner.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed

  • Good communication skills.
  • Confident and outgoing.
  • Effective selling skills.

Benefits

  • Career Progression.
  • Company discount.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Company pension.

Please note due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond personally to all applicants.

If you haven’t been contacted directly within two weeks of the vacancy closing date your application has not

 

 

Additional Information:
If you are interested in working with JD you can hand your CV into the Silverburn Store or apply directly through Indeed/JD Sports