SDS are continuing to co-ordinate the application process for the Scottish Government Modern Apprentice vacancies, by working with those eligible individuals currently on the unemployed register, who may be interested in applying for jobs within this organisation.

There is a Modern Apprentice opportunity for an MA Communities Administrative Officer based in Buchanan House, Glasgow.

This vacancy is open to young people aged16-24 years old, unemployed, who are capable of completing an SVQ level 2 in one year).  Young people contracted to work less than 16 hrs per week are also eligible.

Unfortunately the Scottish Government cannot support to SVQ level 3 therefore young people who have already completed the SVQ level 2 in business administration would not be eligible.

Candidates should explain in their CVs specifically how they meet the competencies indicated in the job description attached and should include a short covering letter.

Closing date for applications is Friday 13^th February 2015.  Can I please ask that all CVs and covering letters are sent electronically to christopher.ruane@sds.co.uk

This position has an attractive starting salary of £16,442.

The department is keen that the successful candidate start as soon as possible, although security checks may take 6 weeks.

 

Please see your Pastoral Support Teacher for Person Specification.

 

There are eight new Combat Systems Technical Apprentice vacancies which will see successful candidates cutting their teeth on the ‘brains’ of the Royal Navy’s next generation warships – Combat Systems. The new apprenticeship will teach the design, development and integration of state-of-the-art naval combat systems, which crew members in modern warships depend upon to operate effectively. Combat systems includes IT infrastructure and complex electronic equipment, such as radars and sensors.

The eight new apprentice roles means BAE Systems is now recruiting a record 173 early careers positions in Glasgow alone this year, including 121 apprentices and 34 graduates, as well as 13 paid industrial placements and five paid summer internships. In total, there will be more than 250 apprentices and graduates undergoing training with BAE Systems in Glasgow in 2015, making it one of Scotland’s largest early careers programmes.

Our apprenticeships are the lifeblood of our early careers programme so if you think you have students who may be interested in applying or finding out more please visit: www.baesystems/ukcareers.

Click on the following link to access and download our datasheets which contain details of qualifications needed by applicants and programme details on each of the three apprenticeship roles we are currently recruiting: http://www.baesystems.com/careers-rzz/careers-in-the-uk/apprenticeships/our-businesses/maritime—naval-ships?_adf.ctrl-state=90iyc5nxa_393&_afrLoop=361233025933000&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=null#!%40%40%3F_afrWindowId%3Dnull%26_afrLoop%3D361233025933000%26_afrWindowMode%3D0%26_adf.ctrl-state%3D79dtfjzlk_4

You can also hear direct from existing apprentices (including those undertaking the existing Combat Systems apprenticeship in Surrey) on what it involves and what they get from the programme by clicking here to access our BAE Systems Inspiring Future Apprentices and Graduates video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWwdxcTXvto&list=UUs9HTncy2FLGgj00WY2k2JQ

 

Please be aware that the recruitment window for the Autumn start date closes on the 28 February 2015.

 

Reflecting the evolving nature of apprenticeships, BAE Systems is also recruiting in Glasgow for Engineering Technician Apprentices to work on the design of complex warships, as well as for Operational roles such as welders, fabricators, electricians and plumbers.

Potential candidates for any of our vacancies should visit www.baesystems.com/ukcareers for more information about the roles and how to apply by the end of February.

The successful applicants for the apprenticeship and graduate schemes will learn about the design, build and delivery of complex warships and their combat systems through a combination of college education and workplace training.

DELOITTE’S INSIGHT DAY FOR PUPILS IN S5 AND 6

BrightStart school leaver schemeWe know that a traditional university degree is not right for everyone and so if your students would rather get a head start in their career and start earning while they learn, our Brightstart programme here at Deloitte may well be a better option. It combines on-the-job learning with study towards a professional qualification, and comes with a generous salary and big company benefits tooScholar schemeIf your students do decide that university is for them, our Scholar Scheme gives the chance to gain 30 weeks of fully-paid work experience and money to then go travelling before they start studying.Insight days Each month we hold insight afternoons designed to inform students of the opportunities available to them at Deloitte. Students are provided with detailed information on each scheme; they will meet with current students from both schemes and also play a business game highlighting essential skills needed for the business world. This is an excellent opportunity not to be missed by students who have an interest in professional practices. Deloitte schools insight day Date Tuesday 10th February Time 12PM-4PM Location Glasgow (exact location confirmed on invitation) Students who are interested in opportunities for an immediate start or in Autumn 2015 must be in 5th or 6th year and can apply by visiting www.deloitte.co.uk/schools/events We looking forward to hearing from you!Deloitte Student Recruitment

http://sse.com/careers/apprentices/ closing date 15 March 2015

Entry requirements – To meet the college requirements you’ll need a minimum of 4 GCSEs (grade C or above or a minimum of a grade 4 / 5 Nationals in Scotland) to include Maths, English and a Science or Craft subject. Successful applicants will be asked to supply copies of certificates.

www.ros.gov.uk/about-us/vacancies/modern-apprenticeships

Business Administration closing date 27 January 2015

Entry requirements – You will need to have a good standard of education with a minimum of five standard grade passes at grades 1-3 (or equivalent qualifications), including English and math’s

www.gskapprenticeships.co.uk/applications2015 closing date 16 March 2015 Irvine based

A range of different Apprenticeships from Engineer, Environmental Science check web site for more details

www.rolls-royce.com/careers

Opens for applications on 9 February 2015 – closing on 27 February 2015

 

https://www1.pds-group.co.uk/arqiva/   Broadcast Engineer and Antenna Systems – must have a full driving licence by the start date and able to work at heights

Closing Date 29 January 2015

Other resources for Modern Apprenticeships

 

www.myworldofwork.co.uk Job Search facility

 

www.apprenticeshipsinscotland.com

www.aplacetowork.co.uk   WorkER web site

 

www.best-ltd.co.uk Refrigeration, Heating Ventilating, Air Conditioning

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk Local Authority jobs

http://www.nhsggc.org.uk

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde recruited 51 apprentices in the last year and will be working to develop a second programme of apprenticeships in the next few months. We hope to start advertising these posts later in the year and in early 2015

We anticipate we will be offering a number of opportunities in the following areas:

•  Clinical support worker roles – opportunities in hospital based departments (wards) and community based services such as learning disabilities, dental services, health visiting support roles and mental health.
•  Engineering – multi-skilled technicians (electrical/mechanical/plumbing)
• Health Information and Technology
•  Administrative roles – admin roles in our hospitals and community based sites including ward clerks, audio typists, receptionists and administration assistants

 

https://strathvacancies.engageats.co.uk/ University of Strathclyde

www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/about-us/job-vacancies

jobsearch.direct.gov.uk – Job Centre web site

http://www.rainbowroominternational.com/academy Hairdressing

www.carouseltraining.com Child Care

www.cairellotlearningcentre.co.uk Child Care

www.childcaremanagementcompany.co.uk/apprenticeships

www.gtg.co.uk Glasgow Training Group offer Business, Automotive, Parts, Warehouse

http://www.babcockinternational.com/careers/apprentices/ nothing on their web site at present for Scotland

www.clydemarinetraining.com   Merchant Navy

www.ekgta.com East Kilbride Training Group

My World of Work is Scotland’s careers information and advice web service, which helps you explore your work, skills and learning opportunities from school right through to retirement. Get the help you need for the career you want.

My World of Work is Scotland’s careers information and advice web service.

At school and right through to retirement, My World of Work helps you with up-to-date information, advice and tools when you need it most:

• Subject choices – understand your strengths and make better choices about your subject choices and future career
• Leaving school – find a career that interests you and understand the skills you need to get the job you want
• Exam results – straight into a job or onto further learning? Whatever your grades find help in planning your next steps

• Preparing for a job – discover Scotland’s industries, search for jobs, build your CV and practice for interviews
• Modern Apprenticeships – why not earn as you learn. Find out what apprenticeships are available in Scotland and how they work

Get the help you need for the career you want.

My World of Work is delivered by Skills Development Scotland, the national skills body which supports the people and businesses of Scotland.

Disclosure Scotland. Pacific Quay, Glasgow are looking for a young person with good ICT skills for the above posts.

Salary – £16,442

Please contact your Pastoral Support Teacher or Jennifer Whelan in the SDS office if you are interested.

Closing date for applications is Friday 23^rd January 2015.

Applications open for August 2015 courses on 26 January 2015.  Please see your Pastoral Support Teacher as soon as possible if you intend to apply.

Students who in the future intend furthering their education at University and are entering sixth form in August 2015 or 2016 who may be interested in attending a U.S. University can with their parents or guardians visit www.afssports.com and complete the online “U.S. University enquiry form”. Once this task has been completed an advisor will contact the parents or guardians to explain the process and answer any questions they may have.

If interested, contact:

Robert Scanlon

American Future Skills

www.afssports.com

info@afssports.com

Apprenticeship vacancies are available for Barclays.  If  interested, please see your Pastoral Support Teacher as soon as possible. 

Details of the posts are:

UKRB STANDARD ROLE OVERVIEW

Branch Network – Cashier B1

UK Retail Bank: D&P – Branch Network

Reports to: Counter Manager

Overall Role Purpose: To deliver effective, efficient and compliant customer servicing, working collaboratively with Branch team colleagues, in order to maximise customer satisfaction and overall Branch performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Addressing customer product and transactional processing requirements, in accordance with set procedures, to ensure that customers receive an exceptional service.

• Proactively identifying complex and non-standard customer requirements, and sales opportunities, and referring them to a Personal Banker or the most appropriate Specialist colleague to ensure the Branch achieves its overall goals.

• Undertaking meet and greet and other customer coordination activities to ensure customer needs are addressed promptly and effectively, customers are directed to the most appropriate person when their needs cannot be addressed directly and peaks in demand are effectively managed.

• Undertaking till balancing, ‘back office’ and administration activities to ensure effective, efficient and compliant operation of the Branch.

• As part of a team, working with Branch and Specialist colleagues to enable the delivery of consistently high standards of ‘seamless’ customer service across all Branch and Specialist propositions.

• Addressing, and where appropriate escalating, customer queries, complaints and feedback effectively, to achieve the best possible outcome for the customer in line with Regulation, Barclays’ policy and best practice.

• Proactively developing the necessary knowledge and skills needed to achieve successfully delivery and provide accurate and current advice and appropriate support to customers and colleagues.

 

Skills & Competencies

What does the role holder need to be able to do/be good at doing?

• Building relationships quickly

• Effective interpersonal skills (questioning and listening)

• Service Excellence

• Quality Results

• Adaptable to change

Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Barclays Operational Risk Framework and Barclays Policies and Standards

AMEY OW LTD

Each year Amey offer Civil Engineering employment opportunities for individuals looking to combine progressing academic studies whilist launching a professional career.

Not only is it a real alternative to going to university full time but they will be working alongside tecnical specialists gaining practical work experince, whilst earning a salary.

Indiviuals will work in a team, getting to know how business works.  As well as practical work experience, they will get a variety of training, including studying at a local University on a day release basis to achieve a BSc (Hons) Environmental Civil Engineering.

They will also have the opportunity to participate in The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Gold Award.

Applicants must have an interest in Civil Engineering and must have attained or aiming to achieve the following subjects:

English (H) and Mathemtatics (H) at least B grade

and 2 (H/A) awards from Physics, Technological Studies, Geography, Craft and Design or Economics.

All CVs to be sent to Shona.hainey@amey.co.uk by Monday 1 May 2015.  Amey have offices in both Eurocentral (Motherwell) and the Gyle, Edinburgh.