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The articles in this magazine should give you an idea of what’s available in terms of jobs in the Dorset area. We’ve also included some handy articles on how to apply for them, other options you’ve got; like taking a year out, or staying in education and some interviews with local people who’ve come from a wide range of backgrounds to build successful, rewarding careers.

If there’s one message we want you to take away from the Careers Guide it is this:

MADE IN DORSET

YOUR POTENTIAL IS INCREDIBLE, YOUR FUTURE IS UNLIMITED.

GO FOR IT!

Contents

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Big Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 I have no idea what I want to do for a living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 More than Google – How to search for a job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Where to look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Making Enquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Anatomy of a CV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Introduction

The Heart of a CV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Guide to Messing Up Interviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 What is a Recruitment Agency? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Skills Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Welcome to decisions? decisions! Let your Journey Begin!

What’s involved in an Apprenticeship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Where can I find more information on Careers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

With that journey in mind, decisions? decisions! has been Going to University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Choices: Local Universities and Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Travel the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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created by the Borough of Poole, in partnership with our business community to help you take your first steps on the

Start your own business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

career ladder right here in Dorset.

What Careers are out there?

You’re living in a county with some of the biggest and best employers in the world. You’re surrounded by chances to make a

Adult Social Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

great life for yourself. The companies on your doorstep want people just like you - people with big ideas and big ambitions.

Business & Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

But there’s a little doom and gloom you’re probably aware of: it’s Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

a difficult time to get a job and get a firm foothold on the career ladder. More and more people are competing. More and more are

Creative, Cultural & Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

going to university and getting qualifications so it’s getting harder to stand out. Employers get inundated with applications. You’ve

Manufacturing, Engineering & Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

heard all this. You know how hard it is, and that’s why we’re here to help.

Public Sector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Tourism, Sport, Leisure and Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Thanks and Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

MADE IN DORSET

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You’re probably thinking that you’re too young to think about what’s next. Getting a real job - the one you’ll build your career on – is years away. You’d be surprised how quickly it creeps up on you though! Here are a few things to think about…

Q: I don’t like studying. I don’t feel like I’m very good at it. Do I need to do more training? A: You don’t have to. School, college and university aren’t for everyone. But you do have options. Vocational Qualifications like NVQs might be more hands-on and suit you better. You could get an apprenticeship - practical training which you’ll get paid for. You could even just go into work and learn on the job. Lots of people have started their careers like this - working their way up through a company. Lots of companies offer you the chance to move up from GCSEs to NVQs, A-levels and beyond while working. You might even have an idea for your own business - Lord Alan Sugar left school at 16 and soon started his own company.

Q: Why do I need to think about my career?

You might change your mind about training or your career direction as you start work. As you will see from many of the interviews in our guide, lots of people start doing one thing and end up doing something they never dreamed of.

A: Getting a job gives you some

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independence. Earn your own money and you can do what you want (within reason!). All the things you dream about at the moment - whether that’s holidays with your friends, your own car and house or the latest laptop need to be paid for. The better the job you get, the less you need to worry about money. There’s more to it than that though. Doing a job you love - getting into a career - feels good. You might not think so at the moment but once you find what you love doing there’s nothing more rewarding than getting up in the morning to go in to work.

Q: Why do I need to think about it now though?

I want to be (insert your dream job here) but there are no jobs like that there. You may need to work your way up to your perfect career, but it’s well worth it.

A: Whether you’re in full-time education, planning to go to uni or already working, it’s always a good idea to think about the future and the sort of career you want. You’ll spend a lot of your time at work, so you should enjoy it and do something you care about. You can’t just walk into your dream job; it takes perseverance. To get the career you want you’re going to need to build up some experience and get the right training, and that might mean applying for another job now or getting yourself on the right courses. You might want to think about volunteering, temporary jobs or even taking some time to travel.

Be prepared to take any opportunity to get work experience – even if it’s in a completely different area of employment from your chosen career. You will still pick up important skills such as working as a member of a team and time management. And don’t worry if you think that you’ve chosen the wrong career path - it’s never too late to change. Skills you get from one job will probably stand you in good stead for something completely different, and the ability to bring a different perspective can give you a surprising advantage when it comes to job hunting! Qualifications aren’t everything – do something that makes you stand out from the rest: • Gives you something to shout about at interview • Work with www.young-enterprise.org.uk • Take your Duke of Edinburgh Award – find out more at www.dofe.org • Join the Scouts and become a Team Leader • Learn a new sport or join a sports team, connect with your local football or rugby team • Learn to code - getting a little code under your belt is an incredibly valuable skill for your future - marketers and any other members of a business team.

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More than

BEFORE YOU START Try to get a clear idea of what you want before you start searching. Think about the following and write them down: - How much do you need to earn? This isn’t the same as how much you want to earn! Think about how much you can get by on so you can pay any bills you have.

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I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I WANT TO DO FOR A LIVING This guide has lots of profiles of companies you might not know about in Poole and the surrounding area.

Don’t worry. I have no idea what I want to do for a living.... Lots of people don’t. Lots of people have been working for years and still don’t really know! Because you are working for longer now, and there are more opportunities to move jobs and get training, your generation may have many different careers (often 5-15) in your lifetime.

You could get some ideas for jobs you might want to do. If not, there are lots of places you can get advice on careers: www.aub.ac.uk www.bournemouth.ac.uk www.thecollege.co.uk www.ansbury.co.uk www.fasttomato.com https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk www.prospects.ac.uk/careers www.workinglinks.co.uk www.kmc.ac.uk www.weymouth.ac.uk www.yeovil.ac.uk www.brock.ac.uk www.wiltshire-utc.co.uk dorsetstudioschool.co.uk www.notgoingtouni.co.uk

Remember, the ideal career for you may be the one that you have never even heard of yet.

- Where can you work? You might need to think about how you’ll get to your job. Do you have a car? What about buses, trains or a bike? Will your pay cover your bus fare? - What qualifications do you have? When first applying for part-time jobs whilst at school always include reference to any awards you have achieved e.g. Swimming, Football, Music, First Aid, but once you have GCEs, NVQs, A levels, Degrees and Masters you can concentrate on the latest qualifications and leave the earlier awards off your application form. Remember - you are the only one who can get yourself noticed, there is no crystal ball, businesses can only act on what you tell them, so always ensure you never leave anything essential out! - What are your interests? What don’t you like? You might long to work with animals, or hate the idea of working in an office, or love cars...

- What career do you want to have? It might be that you find a job which isn’t exactly what you want but which might lead to something a bit closer to your dream career. If you see something which appeals but which asks for a few more qualifications than you might have, don’t be afraid to apply for it - if you have other experience or can show that you’re willing to learn you might still have a chance, and the company you’re applying to might be willing to pay to train you.

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THE FIRST STEP IN GETTING A JOB IS FINDING SOMETHING TO APPLY FOR. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT AGENCIES, WEBSITES, JOB LISTINGS AND OTHER WAYS TO FIND WHAT YOU’RE AFTER, SO KNOWING WHERE TO START CAN SEEM QUITE DAUNTING!

How to search for a job...

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NEWSPAPERS

WEBSITES

National newspapers will have some job ideas for you, especially for specialist areas. While they might not be the right place to look for your first job, they can give you ideas of the sort of thing you might like to do one day.

There are lots of job hunting websites out there. Places like www.monster.co.uk let you upload your CV so employers can find you, but it’s best to also run your own searches. Set aside an hour a week to look on job websites so you can see the latest listings.

Where to look... Broadsheet newspapers often have different types of jobs on different days of the week eg The Guardian runs both marketing jobs and teaching jobs online. Keep an eye out for training courses, internships and apprenticeships in national papers too. And don’t forget your local papers are good too. Remember to look at their websites as well as: www.bournemouthecho.co.uk www.dorsetecho.co.uk

TALK TO PEOPLE Don’t be afraid to talk to people about the fact that you’re looking for a new job. If you’re enthusiastic about it they’ll pass on your details to people they know - and a lot of employers would rather employ someone who’s already known to them. Ask all of these questions and if you’re interested, do more research. Ask family and friends if you can shadow them at work. Whatever happens, don’t give up. Something will come along that you will really enjoy.

But be careful of scams on job listing sites though. Remember - if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. It might be based on sales or commission, which means you only get paid for what you sell, and there’s no guarantee that you’ll sell enough, no matter how good you are.

DIRECT WITH EMPLOYERS

KEEP LOOKING

It could be that you know who you want to work for already. Check their website to see if they have any jobs available first. If not, or they don’t advertise jobs on their website, you can write to them direct and send a CV. They might just tell you to keep checking their website but they could keep your CV on file and consider you for any jobs coming up.

It’s easy to get disheartened after a week or two of looking and no luck. Don’t give up though - very often it’s a matter of timing and the right job for you just might not be available when you start looking. That doesn’t mean it’s not out there though!

You will need to write to the Human Resources (HR) department. There might be a postal or email address for this department on the company website. If not, just address your letter to “The HR Manager” and it should get to the right person. For small companies you can write direct to the owner or director. If you can find out their name from the web, it’s best to address it direct to them.

It’s easy to get down if you send applications and don’t hear anything back or never seem to get invited for interview. Keep trying, and if you can, ask for feedback. A polite phone call to an HR department explaining that you’re new to job hunting and asking if there’s anything you could have improved on your application can be a huge help to you for your next form, and show potential employers that you really are trying. The reasons we get turned down for jobs - and everyone has at some point - are never personal and are always things we can change and learn from.

FILLING IN FORMS Look at your list of what you’re after from a job and start your search using whichever is most important to you. That might mean looking for a particular job, or it might mean looking within a certain distance of where you live. If you don’t find anything, try to make your search a bit wider. If you find too many options, narrow it down a little more. Make a note of the search which finds you the right number of adverts and do this search every week.

Even if you’re filling in a form online, it’s a good idea to print out a couple of copies first and fill them in using a pencil. This way you get to check your spelling and edit your answers before you complete your application online.

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When you’re looking for a job you need to make a good impression when you call, email or write.

Making enquiries

Here are some DOs and DON’Ts:

EMAILING DO register a professional-sounding email address if you don’t already have one: something like john.smith@... would be far better than mighty_mouse007@... DO use a spell-checker (and make sure it’s set to UK English!) and ask someone to read through your first email before you send it there are some things a spell-checker won’t pick up on.

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DO write emails like you would a letter remember to write “Dear Mr...” or “Dear Sir/Madam” and sign off properly (see over for the rules on this!). DO remember to be polite. DO remember to include your address, email address and phone number. DO follow it up with a phone call a day or two later.

LETTERS DON’T use text-speak or slang. DON’T expect immediate replies. It could take a week or more, or you might never get a response. It’s nothing personal - the person you emailed is probably just very busy. DON’T try to make yourself sound cleverer by using lots of long words you wouldn’t normally use. It will read really unnaturally. The best writing is simple writing! DON’T use smiley faces!

DO remember to say who you are and why you’re calling when you first call. DO remember that the people you’re calling will be busy. Get to the point quickly. If they can’t talk then offer to call back or email. DO make sure you have pen and paper ready in case you need to take down any details. DO get into the habit of politely answering your phone! If you get a call from a number you don’t recognise, answer “Hello, xxx speaking” not “Who is this?” - it might be a call about a potential job. DO listen. Don’t talk over the top of the person you’re calling.

DON’T use a tiny font or make your text too tight - the minimum font size should be 10pt and single line spacing.

DO remember to include your address! As well as your e-mail address and phone number.

DON’T expect an immediate response. You might not get an answer at all. It’s nothing personal.

DO make sure you use the right postage especially if you’re including a CV or something else which might make the envelope heavier. The recipient will be asked to pay a fine if you don’t.

DON’T write too much. Keep your letter short and to the point.

DON’T send attachments like your CV unless you’ve been asked to - you should email and offer to send it first. Some companies have email systems which take attachments off. DON’T take ages to get to the point. Keep it brief, and put your reason for emailing in the subject and first paragraph.

PHONE DO speak clearly. Don’t shout, don’t whisper and don’t grunt!

DO make sure you use a spell-checker (set to UK English) and ask someone to read your letter before you send it.

DON’T swear or use slang - even if you’re getting on well on the phone and have a laugh, it’s not appropriate. DON’T just hang up when you’re done thank the person you’re calling, say goodbye properly and then go. DON’T call someone from a busy or noisy place! Turn your music or TV off before you call. DON’T be afraid to ask people to repeat themselves if you don’t hear, but don’t say “What?” DON’T call people without preparing. Make some notes about what you want to say. If you’re really not sure, practice first!

DON’T just forget about your letter - follow up with a phone call a week later.

Addressing letters If you know the name of the person you’re writing to, then start your letter “Dear Mr Xxxx,”, “Dear Mrs Xxxx,” or “Dear Miss Xxxx,” (this can be tricky - if you don’t know if they’re a Mrs or a Miss use Ms). Sign your letter with “Yours sincerely”. If you don’t know the name of the person you’re writing to, start the letter “Dear Sir or Madam” and sign the letter with “Yours faithfully”.

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ANATOMY OF A CV

There are lots of resources online which can help you write a CV. As with anything you write, spell-check it and ask someone else to have a read before you send it off!

WRITE AN ELEVATOR PITCH An elevator pitch is a really quick introduction to who you are. How would you describe yourself in the time it takes for an elevator to go between floors?

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DON’T LIE Telling lies on your CV might seem like a good idea at the time - after all, who’s going to know? The problem is, the internet makes it very easy to check up on you! You can still get a job without that extra GCSE or year’s work experience if you’re an honest person who comes across well... You’ll soon get fired, no matter how qualified you are, if a lie gets found out.

You can put this as an introduction to your CV or use it when talking to potential employers.

Potential employers will probably Google you. Be aware that the things you put online will probably be visible for a long time and to anyone who looks - even your Facebook or forum posts and pictures might show up. When you start looking for work, be careful what you put online!

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KEY SKILLS

OTHER TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

CONTACT DETAILS

EDUCATION HISTORY

Summarise your key skills. What core skills might be relevant to the job you’re applying for? What skills do you want to make more of in a new job? What makes you stand out?

If you have any other training you might have got from a job or voluntary work you can put it in here. It needs to be relevant though - your swimming certificates probably don’t count! All those things people keep telling you look good on a CV should go in here.

Make sure you include your contact details. If you do go over to a second page, put them on both pages in case they get split up.

Put your school and college qualifications here. If you go to university, then eventually you can just put the number of each grade GCSE you got rather than the subjects. Remember your CV should never be more than two pages!

• Experienced customer service and working with groups of customers

- First Aid At Work certificate

- NVQ level 3 leisure and tourism – distinction - NVQ level 1 retail – pass

- National Gym trainer certificate level 4

• 2006 – 2012: Somewhere Secondary School

- Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award

GCSEs - Maths: C - Science: B - Geography: B - French: D - English: C - Drama: B - History: C

- Driving License • Trained in first aid - Young Enterprise, Company of the Year. • Trained to NVQ level 3 leisure and tourism.

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• 2012 – 2014: Somewhere College

The heart of a

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Put your last few jobs here in chronological order. Put most detail in for your last job. Once you’ve done a couple of full-time jobs you can drop any holiday and Saturday jobs from your CV. • 2012 – present: Tone Up Gym, Healthy Avenue - Working on front desk, welcoming people to the gym and taking payments - Ran gym inductions for groups of up to 10 people - Provided first aid cover for gym. • 2011 – 2012: Ashley’s Newsagent, Traders’ Way – holiday and weekend work - Serving customers at town centre newsagent - Responsible for checking stock of magazines and putting in orders - Organised delivery rota for weekends. If you have any periods of unemployment, or went travelling for a while, put these in – and be prepared to be asked what you gained from them at your interview!

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS These can be interesting things to include if they’re relevant to the job you’re applying for or demonstrate that you’re particularly motivated. They’re also things you can talk more about at an interview, so you might want to include some conversation starters.

REFERENCES You might be asked to include references in a covering letter or application form rather than your CV. Richard Smith Manager, Tone Up Gym 05678 333 444

- I am a keen member of my local gym. I regularly run and am training for a half marathon next year with my local running club.

Dr Isobel Jones Principal, Somewhere College [If you can’t get a reference from your school or college, a professional you know like a doctor or lawyer can look really good.]

- I am currently learning to drive and hope to take my test within a month. - I play guitar in a band and we practice most weekends. - I play rugby for a local team.

COVERING LETTER Your covering letter should be short and to the point: • Should include an explanation of which job you are applying for (remember to include any reference number). • Explain why you’d like the job and why you’d be good at it. • Add any information in your covering letter which might not fit in your CV. Remember to check our guidelines on p.13 for writing letters!

Messing up So you’ve found a job vacancy. You’ve put your CV together, filled in your application and had a call from a potential employer. You’ve got an interview! Nothing can go wrong now, right? Well... you’d be surprised. Here’s how to make a mess of your first interview.

Turning up late Why should your employer think you’ll do a good job if you can’t even get to an interview on time? It might not be your fault, but it’s hard to convince them of that!

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Avoid it: Plan your journey well in advance and double check it the night before. If you’re getting public transport, make sure the bus or train you need is running and try to have a backup plan. You might want to do a dry run to check how long it takes. Always aim to get to the interview early. It’s better to be nervously waiting for a while than sitting on the back of a bus praying that the driver will put his foot down! If you are running late call as soon as you can (don’t call when driving though - pull over!) to explain the situation and don’t speed to try to get there on time. Better to arrive alive and a bit late than never get there at all!

Dressing badly Regardless of the dress code for the job itself, if you turn up for an interview looking scruffy you may as well just tell your potential employer that you don’t care. It’s not just what you wear - it’s everything about your appearance. Going in to an interview smelling of cigarettes or without shaving is just as bad.

Avoid it: Whatever the job you’re going for, unless the interviewer tells you otherwise beforehand, wear a suit or the smartest clothes you have. Make sure they’re washed and ironed. Clean your shoes, pick out your makeup and accessories, and maybe even wash your hair the night before and have a shave then as well - it’ll save you rushing in the morning and cutting yourself! Don’t be tempted to spray on loads of perfume or deodorant. Go for subtle! The same goes for make-up and accessories.

interviews If you need to smoke before your interview, do it well in advance and make sure you have some chewing gum to freshen your breath. Get rid of this before you go in though.

to waste their time interviewing someone who knows nothing about their company and who has nothing to say.

Not preparing

Avoid it: Do some research. At the very least, read the company’s website before the interview so you know who they are and what they do. Write down a few questions you’d like to ask. These could be things about the job - who you’ll be reporting to, how you’ll be assessed, how you’ll work with other departments - or they could be about the benefits like overtime, pension or training opportunities.

If you don’t prepare for your interview, it’s likely to be very short. No employer wants

Don’t just concentrate on the benefits though!

If you don’t have anything to wear, some of the supermarkets sell very affordable and surprisingly good suits or check out your local second hand and charity shops, borrow from a friend or the Job Centre may be able to help.

19 COMMON QUESTIONS Have a think about these questions and how you might answer them...

DON’T FORGET - Turn your mobile off! - Get rid of your chewing gum! - Shake hands and make eye contact!

- What do you see yourself doing in five years’ time?

- Talk slowly and clearly!

- What do you see as your weaknesses?

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

- What attracted you to this job?

WHY NOT ASK A FRIEND, PARENT OR TEACHER TO DO A MOCK INTERVIEW WITH YOU? IT’LL MAKE THE REAL THING A BIT LESS DAUNTING.

- Why should we hire someone without much experience?

TRY PRESENTING IN FRONT OF A MIRROR, KEEP YOUR HANDS OUT OF YOUR POCKETS AND DON’T RATTLE CHANGE!

What’s a recruitment agency? Before you can register with an agency it’s a good idea to seek careers advice through Connexions or your school careers specialist. What does a recruitment agency do? Recruitment agencies specialise in helping people (candidates) to find jobs and Companies (clients) find staff. We match an individual’s personality and skills to the personality and skills required for a job. We spend time getting to know the person looking for work by conducting a thorough interview – this is designed to understand what they want and what they are good at. We also test their key skills and take this into account when finding the most suitable job for them.

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We also meet our clients at their premises and find out about the company and the job role. What types of jobs does Jobshop deal with? We deal with recruitment for office based positions from a general clerical position up to management level in a variety of industries. We also have an executive division called Engage Executive Jobs, that deal with higher level positions ranging from £40k to over £100k. How can we help you? If you are a school leaver, once you have received some careers advice from school or www.ansbury.co.uk we can help you with your CV and provide you with information about interviews and applying for jobs. We can point you in the right direction according to what you want to do, for instance suggesting companies in the local area that we know might take on juniors or candidates looking for their first job opportunity. The Future After you have gained some office experience please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at Jobshop. We will be delighted to assist you in getting your next role within an office. Will it cost me to use an Employment Agency to find me a job? No, this is free to job seekers (candidates).

Job Hunting; Dos and Don’ts Here are a few tips for you: • Don’t take your mum/friend or anyone else with you when you look for work • Do dress as if you’re attending an interview, even if you’re just dropping in your CV • Don’t go job hunting smelling of cigarettes • Do smile, make eye contact and offer to shake the employer’s hand • Don’t wear headphones or play music • Do relax, if you’re nervous take a deep breath • Don’t get in the employer’s ‘personal space’ • Do switch your mobile off • Don’t use any swear words • Do be honest, enthusiastic and positive • Don’t eat or chew gum • Do go prepared to answer questions about yourself • Don’t be afraid of rejection; the first company you apply to may not be the best for you anyway • Do remember that you only get one chance to make a good first impression!

THE SKILLS GAP ISSUE One term you might hear when talking to people about careers is “skills gap”. But what is a skills gap and what might it mean to you? If an area or industry has a skills gap, it means that not enough people have the qualifications to do the jobs on offer there. For example if 80% of jobs need five or more GCSEs but only 75% of people have that many, there’s a skills gap.

Jobshop UK Limited and Engage Executive Jobs are based at 1 The Triangle, Bournemouth, BH2 5RY. Tel: 01202 674488 www.jobshopuk.com www.engageexecutivejobs.com

How does a skills gap affect people? Skills gaps can be bad news for employers. They might really struggle to find people to work for them. One way they can overcome this is to offer more money to qualified people in the hope that they’ll come in from another organisation. Of course this can mean that small companies - who don’t have the cash to do this - just can’t find the right people. In this case companies might need to lower their expectations and give more training. For employees, however, it can actually be a good thing. It means that if you do have the right skills you can earn better than you might in an area without a skills gap. You’ll probably get access to jobs and training that there would be fierce competition for in other places. In an area with a skills gap, your hard work in getting the right qualifications can really be rewarded.

So what’s the situation in Dorset? In the UK as a whole, skills gaps are becoming a problem. In Dorset, Engineering & Manufacturing together with Health & Social Care are in great demand, with the Finance & Banking and the Creative & Digital sectors all growing rapidly. The great news is that Dorset has lots of opportunities to get trained in engineering - it’s one of the few places in the UK which still has strong manufacturing and engineering companies. Better still, the standard of training you’ll get is fantastic - get in to Engineering here and there are some incredible opportunities for you. The opportunities available in Dorset mean that if you show a willingness to learn, and get a firm foundation behind you, the world is your oyster.

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Your Apprenticeship. Your Future. If you’re a school leaver, currently unemployed or looking to start a new career, an Apprenticeship can offer you the opportunity to get into work, earn a wage and learn on the job. We can help you find the right Apprenticeship and employer that suits you. Alternatively if you are already employed, we can work with your employer to help you become their apprentice. Join the other 280,000 apprentices across the UK! So what exactly is an Apprenticeship? Essentially, it's a job with training and a qualification to aim for so you'll be earning a wage, developing your skills, updating your CV and

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experience, and starting on the career ladder. As the Apprenticeship is work based you will need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week and have time to study - usually day

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release in a College or with a Training Provider where you'll be studying with other apprentices and enjoying new facilities and activities.

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Have a look at the National Apprenticeship website at www.gov.uk/further-education-skills/apprenticeships

guidance on what suits you: • Intermediate at Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs at A*-C)

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• Gain real work experience • Meet new people and develop new opportunities • Start on a career path • Build up your CV

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WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ON CAREERS? IN SCHOOL

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There should be a dedicated teacher or member of staff responsible for careers at your school who will be able to point you in the right direction and answer any questions you might have. You’ll also be able to get hold of books, leaflets and magazines which will help in the school library, or use your school’s network to find more – the person responsible for careers in your school will be able to help.

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ON THE INTERNET There are lots of websites giving excellent information on careers. Some have details on a range of careers; others deal with a more specialised area. https://www.gov.uk/government/ policies/young-people > The Government site for 16 – 19 year olds looking to start their careers. https://nationalcareersservice .direct.gov.uk > The National Careers Service website provides careers service and information on a wide range of jobs, training course, resources and funding. www.need2know.co.uk/work/ choosing_a_career/ > Information on choosing a career from the many available options. www.ucas.com > Information on university courses and applications.

If you are in Education or Training there will be dedicated staff responsible for careers education at your place of study or you can access the services provided by your Council.

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GOING TO UNIVERSITY

What if your qualifications aren’t right or your grades aren’t good enough? These days it’s not just about A-levels. You can get into university with all sorts of different qualifications such as BTECs and Access to HE Diplomas. It depends what you’re applying for so do your research. If you don’t get the grades, don’t give up hope! You might need to change which university you want to go to, but that’s not the end of the world. You might end up somewhere really interesting you’d not have considered otherwise. If you doubt you’ll get the grades you need to get on a particular course, you might want to consider applying anyway. Courses which don’t get many people applying might open up to people who show good potential beyond their grades. You might get an interview at the very least. Always talk to the university’s admission’s officer before ruling uni out.

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Foundation degrees are a good option for many people. They are 2 year degrees, usually delivered at a college rather than a uni and they tend to be more vocational. You can also choose to ‘top it up’ if you like by doing another year at uni to get a full honours degree.

Is university for you? You might not think so but you may be surprised. More and more people from a range of different backgrounds go to university these days, and it’s not all posh scarves and University Challenge or drinking and partying either! Want to apply? There’s loads of advice about how to apply, how to write your personal statement and what happens next on the UCAS website - www.ucas.ac.uk/students/apply If you have any questions, ask at your school or college or email the Aimhigher team at Bournemouth University: [email protected], or [email protected] at the Arts University Bournemouth for impartial advice about Higher Education.

Want funding advice? Everything you need to know about getting funding for university can be found on the Government UK website at www.gov.uk/studentfinance

What if no-one you know is going to uni? Won’t you miss out? There’s nothing wrong with being the only person from your group of friends going to uni. They’ll probably appreciate the chance to come and visit you! Just remember that uni is only for three years, and there are long holidays which give you the chance to come back and visit. The long-term rewards and incredible experiences you’ll have will more than make up for time away from friends.

What if you don’t want to go yet? There are a couple of options available to you. You could apply now but take a gap-year or you could apply at any time later on. People go to university at any age - as long as you can give evidence of your ability to learn to a particular level before you go, there’s no real limit. The only thing to think about is that lots of the grants and funding you can get now

might not be available as a mature student and once you have a house and family, leaving can be a lot harder.

What about the cost? There’s no point lying to you: university can be expensive and leave you in debt but it’s nowhere near as bad as it seems. As a graduate with a degree, it’s very probable you’ll earn more over your lifetime and you’re also more likely to be employed and happy in your job. The amount you owe will be the cheapest and best loan you’re likely to get in your life, with good interest rates and zero effect on your credit rating. And, you only need to pay it when you’re earning over £21,000 per year. Even then, you’ll only be paying back 9% of your salary above £21,000 – so if your salary was £25,000, you’d only be paying back £30 a month. It almost sounds too good to be true but those are the facts! Better still there are grants and bursaries available for poorer students to help with bills and living expenses. You might even be able to get work while you’re at university or during the holidays which will help even more.

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The cost of living as a student is also lower than you might think - everything from food to the union bar can be subsidised at uni and you’ll be able to get good discounts with your student ID in a range of high-street shops.

What if you have family to look after? Lots of universities provide help if you have children who need looking after. It’s worth getting in touch with the universities you’re considering to see what they have available. If you have someone else you need to look after, like an ill parent, you don’t have to move away to university. Staying at home can save you money on accommodation and lots of the work you’ll do can be done from home. You might also qualify for further grants. It will be hard work but a surprising number of people do it. You’ll also be given a lot of support.

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Arts University Bournemouth, (AUB - formerly The Arts University College at Bournemouth, AUCB), established in 1885 as a specialist institution, is now a leading University offering high quality specialist education in art, design, media and performance across the creative industries. The University provides staff and students with a well resourced environment in which to practise to the highest professional standards. We’re special because we’re specialist. AUB is one of only fifteen higher education institutions in the UK devoted solely to the study of art, design and media. The University has been providing specialist education for over a century and enjoys a strong reputation, both nationally and internationally. The University is a compact institution with over 3,000 students based on one campus. We are a creative community where both staff and students share a commitment to the disciplines of art, design, media and performance. AUB places great importance on student involvement and there are many ways to become involved in University activities, through our system of student representation, and the Students’ Union. Our European Exchange programme can also offer exciting opportunities to study abroad as part of your course. Whichever course you decide to study, you’ll be part of a vibrant creative community in one of the country’s leading specialist Universities. More useful information +44 1202 533 011 [email protected] www.aub.ac.uk/before-you-get-here/ prospectus

Bournemouth University is an innovative, international university offering a high quality student experience, research and professional practice. Here are ten reasons why you should choose BU.

The Bournemouth & Poole College The Bournemouth & Poole College is one of the largest FE and HE Colleges in the UK. Based across four campuses, they are home to 11,000 students, offering them a broad curriculum in full-time and part-time courses, including Apprenticeships, Foundation Degrees and Adult Learning. We work closely with the local community and have working relationships with over 2,000 employers, local schools, local government and community groups. The College actively invests in cutting edge skills and technologies. In 2012 The Peter Jones Enterprise Academy for budding entrepreneurs opened and in 2013 the Marine Technology Centre in partnership with Sunseeker International was launched. Bournemouth & Poole College also opened a state-of-the art Music, Art & Design Centre. Their brand new Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Centre opened in February 2013 - £1.2m development that will provide a hub of innovation and enterprise. The College will also see a dramatic external modernisation of both buildings and internal student facilities at the North Road campus, significantly improving the experience of students who study at The College. Bournemouth & Poole College is the first College in the UK to work with the REED NCFE Partnership to open an in-house recruitment service for students. This link has proved to be an outstanding success and gives our students a competitive edge in today’s job market. In fact the REED NCFE specialists have placed 700 students in jobs in the last year. The College have also recently launched their online Career Path Service, which allows students to search for hundreds of careers and find out about wages, employment trends, entry requirements and much more. The College also work with partner universities to deliver full and part-time Higher Education qualifications, including the popular vocational based Foundation Degrees. Bournemouth & Poole College have been nationally recognised for the outstanding quality of their CGI animation and Music courses. For more useful information on The Bournemouth and Poole College: 01202 205205 www.thecollege.co.uk

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BU graduate employment rates are consistently high at over 90% and have more students on a work placement than any other university in England.

2 BU has a community of almost 17,000 students from over 100 different countries, while 5,982 students graduated from BU in 2012 alone. 3 Our research offering is amongst the best in the country. In the last Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), eight out of ten areas assessed featured research that was adjudged to be ‘world leading’ and BU was the fourth most improved university in the UK for the quality of its research.

For more useful information Bournemouth University: 01202 524111 www.bournemouth.ac.uk

4 The Media School at Bournemouth University has been designated as the only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP) in the UK by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and is home to the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA). Their School of Tourism has been designated as a Centre of Excellence in Tourism by the World Tourism Organisation. BU is also the number one research centre in the world for fish biology. 5 In 2012 BU was awarded the The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for its contribution to world-leading excellence and pioneering development in computer animation.

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6 £106 million is to be invested in our campuses and IT facilities by 2018. The first major project proposed is the construction of a new Student Centre. This new building will be a decisive step towards improving the student experience at BU. It responds to the need for high quality spaces where students can engage collaboratively in social learning and study activities with full access to a range of integrated services. 7 With BU’s Lansdowne Campus near the centre of Bournemouth and Talbot Campus three miles inland on the boundary of Bournemouth and Poole, BU is an important player in the local economy and is widely involved in enriching the local community as well as its students. 8 In 2012 BU received a first class honours (The Guardian newspaper, the People and Planet Green league table) for the third year running for its commitment to environmental and ethical improvement. The first class award reflects a comprehensive environmental programme that is underway at BU, including an EcoCampus award for BU’s environmental management systems, a challenging carbon reduction target with over 20 projects completed to date and the roll out of a food waste recycling scheme. 9 Following in the steps of NCCA graduate Andy Lockley who won an Oscar in 2011 for his visual effects work on the film Inception, over 80 BU graduates were involved in four out of the five animated films nominated for the Visual Effects & Animation Oscar in 2012; 2013 saw NCCA graduates celebrate Oscar and BAFTA success with their work on the Life of Pi, The Hobbit, Snow White and the Huntsman, Les Miserables and Skyfall. 10 BU’s core vision is “Creating the most stimulating, challenging, and rewarding university experience in a world–class learning community by sharing our unique fusion of excellent education, research and professional practice and inspiring our students, graduates and staff to enrich the world”.

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40 top jobs of the future: Agriculture Farmers Business & Finance • Sales accounts and business development managers • Business and financial project managers • Finance and investment analysts and advisers • Chartered and certified accountants • Management consultants and business analysts Construction • Carpenters and joiners • Architects • Construction project managers • Plumbers and heating and ventilating engineers • Chartered surveyors Education • Secondary education teachers • Teaching assistants • Primary and nursery education teachers • Senior education professionals Health & Care • Doctors • Nurses • Nursing auxiliaries and assistants • Care workers and home carers • Dentists Information Technology • Programmers and software developers • IT specialist managers • IT business analysts, architects and systems • IT project and programme managers • Web designers and developers Manufacturing, Installation, Maintenance • Electricians fit and repair electrical circuits • Metal working production and maintenance fitters • Pipe fitters • Aircraft maintenance and related trades • Telecommunications engineers Protective Services • Police officers Science, Engineering & Technology • Mechanical engineers • Research and development managers • Physical scientists • Design and development engineers • Biological scientists and biochemists Transport & Logistics • Aircraft pilots • Large goods vehicle drivers • Ship officers • Train and tram drivers

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In identifying our list we have focused on the prospects for today’s jobs – in occupations for which we have statistical data. But just as we can identify job titles today that didn’t exist 10 years ago (such as offshore wind farm engineer or social media manager), we fully expect that new jobs may emerge over coming years as a result of new technology, changing consumer requirements and other trends. In our Future of Work study (www.gov.uk/government/publications/jobs -and-skills-in-2030) we have more closely examined how the world of work of 2030 might be shaped by the trends we can observe now. We have also developed a Your Future Job quiz to help people identify the job of 2030 that may suit them. Try it for yourself at yourfuturejob.ukces.org.uk.

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IT business analysts, architects and systems designers are the creators of our digital world. They combine extensive IT skills with creativity and problem solving to not only create the software on which most businesses are built, but also iron out the kinks and solve any other complex IT issues. Such face-to-face work requires more than just technical abilities, combining technical knowledge, business awareness as well as more transferable skills communication and interpersonal skills are the ‘Holy Grail’ for recruiters looking to fill IT jobs.

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We’re home to the best stone masonry courses in the UK and our alumni include an Oscar winner and a celebrity chef.

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We attract over 7000 students from across the region and have the privilege to be located on Dorset’s spectacular Jurassic Coast, which is England’s first natural heritage site, and the venue for sailing events at the 2012 Olympics.

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• Food and drink • Environmental goods and services Simply search: www.weymouth.ac.uk/courses/results/ ?courseKeyword=x (where x = your chosen course interest)

Yeovil College’s highly experienced Employer Engagement team is proud to work with over 700 businesses across the UK, successfully matching employers to a range of training opportunities. We provide an excellent range of high quality courses, including Apprenticeships, Higher Education, bespoke courses and professional body training, as well as Skills for Life (English and Maths) courses and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Yeovil College also offers specialist training in areas such as Composites Engineering and Security Systems. From workstation and shop floor to boardroom and MD’s office, we have something that will help your business grow.

Yeovil College has an exceptional track record of supporting both employer and employee as they pursue success. Using our experience of working with employers in a wide range of industries and disciplines, we provide all new customers with a free Business Needs Analysis to identify the best courses for them. This has led to excellent feedback, including praise from Ofsted for our “Outstanding partnerships with employers”. To claim your free Business Needs Analysis, call 01935 845392 or email [email protected].

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s e g e l l o C • s e g e l l o C • s e g e l l o C • Colleges Scott Etches – Galloping ahead to a great future. Having always dreamed of working with horses, eighteen year old Scott Etches decided the Kingston Maurward College Apprenticeship in Work-based Horse Care would lead him to his perfect career in the equine industry.

Whatever stage you are in your learning, Kingston Maurward College in Dorchester has something for you. Discover courses you may not have considered before - with many of our students spending a large proportion of their teaching time outside, we could have just what you’re looking for.

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Many courses prepare you for a future in your dream job in the great outdoors – from Gamekeeper, Ranger, or Farmer, to Horse Groom, Personal Trainer or Sports Instructor. Take a look at the diverse range of courses available - in addition to our successful land-based courses in subject areas including Horticulture, Animal Care, Outdoor Adventure, Agriculture and Equestrian Studies, we also offer full and part-time Business courses. Our outstanding facilities include a brand new Animal Science Centre, state of the art horticulture glasshouses, equestrian centre, working farm and commercial Animal Park and Gardens on our 700 acre estate.

For more information and a one-to-one chat, come along to one of our regular course information sessions where you can speak with our expert tutors and apply for courses. These sessions run throughout the year – see our website for dates.

For further information go to kmc.ac.uk or call 01305 215215.

Dorset Studio School first opened its doors in September 2014 at Kingston Maurward College campus in Dorchester. The exciting new school – for 13-19 year olds of all abilities - combines GCSEs in Maths, English, Sciences and ICT with exciting qualifications in environmental and land-based sciences, alongside the essential skills needed for employability and running a business. The studio school programme brings together strong links with local land-based employers to provide an individualised curriculum package for each student, including real world relevancy through project-based learning. This will enable

students to achieve academic potential, employability success and high aspirations to allow for opportunities to succeed in both life and work. At the end of their time at Dorset Studio School all students will be prepared and equipped for work in the land-based sector with qualifications that are recognised and valued by universities and employers. Applications can be made via the Schools Admissions page at www.Dorsetforyou.com

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attitude with regard to his work, studies and professional development. “His determination and endeavour has paid off as his standard of riding has improved beyond measure; his talent and feel have helped him to grow as a rider both on the flat and over fences but it is his hard graft that has made the most difference. “Scott has taken every opportunity laid before him; competing on days off and ensuring that he takes advantage of any learning opportunities that may arise; his enthusiasm is infectious and sets a fantastic example to the other, less experienced apprentices.

Our annual Open Day and Country Fair in June is a fantastic opportunity to see the College campus at its finest with demonstrations, music, traders, food & drink and an opportunity to visit the academies to help you decide which course you’d like to take to help grow your career.

Full-time further education courses start in September, Apprenticeships and part-time courses start throughout the year. In addition we provide specialised Higher Education courses including an HND in Equine Management, and Foundation and Top Up Degrees in Animal Behaviour & Welfare and Marine Ecology & Conservation.

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Scott said: “My apprenticeship has helped me enormously in getting a foothold within the industry, working while learning at the same time. Also by studying the course alongside working, it kept it interesting and fresh, and has given me opportunities to meet new people and work with others as part of a team.

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“It has also given me the chance to ride a variety of different horses, go on work experience to lots of different yards to see how they run things, and be a part of various awards which I am very proud to have won. I definitely have the commitment to succeed.” Last year in recognition of his commitment and talent, his employer, Ten Acre Livery in Poole, entered him into the highly regarded Dorset Chamber of Commerce Warde Award for outstanding Apprentices. Competing against 30 apprentices and in front of a panel of four judges, Scott won first prize. Scott’s Manager, Sophie Kleinschmidt, said: “Scott has shown exceptional aptitude and a wonderful

“Scott’s work ethic is second to none and his dedication and diligence have been noticed and commented on by both those involved in his training and the clients at Ten Acre Livery. Scott has been successful in his BHS exams and in the world of competition, taking his own horse to their first BE event. He has also ridden client’s horses in a variety of competitions and acted with calm, competent professionalism whatever the outcome. However, even with a good deal of success Scott has remained grounded and shows no sign of the arrogance that can come in youth. He is a kind, thoughtful young man who I am proud to have trained.”

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s e g e l l o C • s e g e l l o C • s e g e l l o C • Colleges Discover a world of exciting careers in the land-based & environmental sector

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With thousands of opportunities available at all levels, you can really get stuck in to or progress within a career across our 16 diverse and rewarding industries. From Groundsman at a Premier football ground to owning your own floristry shop, running your own farm or caring for animals, there’s lots to choose from. We can help you discover the right role for you, get inspiration from our real-life case studies, which guides you how to get started and much more. Explore Lantra Careers: www.lantra.co.uk/careers Too much choice? With hundreds of opportunities across 16 fascinating industries, you may not know where to start! Just tell us what you like doing and we will suggest what could be the job for you. Check out our website for: Role Finder Your perfect career is just ahead... Discover what suits you best based on your skills and interests! www.lantra.co.uk/careers/discover-a-career/ role-finder Discover a Career Find out more about all the careers options available and discover your ideal job. www.lantra.co.uk/careers/discover-a-career Be Inspired Gain a real insight into our industry careers. www.lantra.co.uk/careers/be-inspired

Academic and technical excellence in science and engineering led by defence and protective science employers What’s a UTC? University Technical Colleges (UTCs) are new schools for 14–18 year-olds. They are led by universities and employers and give young people a huge advantage in their future careers. Students join at 14 or 16 and work from 8:45am–5:00pm for 40 weeks a year. The extended day allows them to take a full set of GCSEs and A Levels and gain high quality technical skills. South Wiltshire UTC will specialise in science and engineering and a partnership of defence and protective science employers will set challenges from industry, provide experts to lead the learning and offer work placements. Who’s it for? The UTC will welcome applications from students of all ability levels who have a passion for science or engineering and it is free to attend. It will be based close to Salisbury railway station and serve the whole sub-region. Students will transfer from their current schools at 14 or 16 and work full-time at the UTC. When they leave, students will either go on to university, take an apprenticeship or start technical careers. What’s different about a UTC? UTC students will work hard in a business-like environment and gain high rewards. They’ll work an extended ‘business day’ allowing them to combine academic study with advanced technical skills. They’ll have regular contact with experts from industry and the University who will set real-world industry ‘challenges’ to bring the learning to life. We’ll also stretch them as individuals, helping them develop the behaviour and work ethic that employers will value. How can we find out more? Potential students, employers and interested local residents can find out more by returning the attached freepost slip or visiting www.wiltshire-utc.co.uk

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Welcome to the National Careers Service National Careers Service Inspiration Agenda The National Careers Service is also delivering a new service across Dorset aimed at supporting schools to engage more fully with businesses in order to offer pupils a wider experience of the world of work and the range of career opportunities open to them.

The National Careers Service is a Government-funded service offering free support to everyone from the age of 13 throughout their working life!

Working closely with key stakeholders such as the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, Dorset County Council, Bournemouth & Poole Borough Council, Ansbury and Dorset Chamber of Commerce, the service aims to support schools to offer the best Careers Education, Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) to their pupils through:

To find out more, email:

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• The National Careers Service is not connected to any school, college or sixth form. They will listen to your situation and help you to make a decision based upon what is right for you • The advisers can help you make decisions about your future - including careers, education and employment Advisers offer support to those aged 13-18 (and up to 25 with a learning difficulty) by telephone, web-chat, email, text and call-back. Whether you are in school, college, work, an apprenticeship or none of the above, they can help you!

We’re here to help! Helpline: 0800 100 900 Chat online or email us via nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

• The helpline is open 7 days a week from 8am-10pm.

[email protected] or visit the Local Pages of the National Careers Service for South Central: https://nationalcareersservice .direct.gov.uk/advice/in-yourarea/Pages/default.aspx

• Facilitating improved links between schools and local businesses • Signposting to key CEIAG resources • Providing CPD opportunities for schools’ careers coordinators • Facilitating the sharing of best practice.

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Time for an adventure: Turn a negative into a positive and make

Travel theWorld your gap year count while you apply to universities for next year.

‘Over the years there has been a real increase in the number of people going on adventurous and challenging gap years’ says Tom Griffiths, founder of www.gapyear.com The recession is really fuelling the gap year as students and graduates decide to take a year off if they don’t get into university or can’t find a job. It’s a chance to make your own adventure.’ So, if you don’t make the grade for university this year, don’t despair. Take a look at some alternative gap years…

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Volunteer in the UK CSV is a UK-based charity which teams up volunteers with a huge variety of projects. There are opportunities for between four and 12 months’ work with accommodation which may even come with a living allowance. You could be providing support to young people, those with physical or learning disabilities and mental health issues. As well as being a fantastic opportunity to learn valuable skills and give something back to the community it will look great on a CV and application forms. Visit www.csv.org.uk for more information. Volunteer work abroad With so many options for working with projects in different places it is easy to find one that will suit your strengths and benefit your personal and professional life too. Many charities provide ready-packaged projects for different prices which range from building projects to conservation and animal protection. There are even opportunities to work with communities and help combat racial and sexual discrimination.

Work your way around the world Offer your services to different hostels around the world and in return for working you can receive free board and even food. It might be worth making contact before you head abroad but usually it is best to ask when you arrive at the hostel as they often don’t employ staff in advance. If you are particularly skilled and can offer entertainment or even help fix the computers in the internet café, you could be on to a winner. The independent hostels are said to be the best for offering work opportunities, and once you have one under your belt it makes it easier to talk yourself into other jobs. Website www.hostelworking.com has some useful ideas and links. Create your own internship abroad

And Volunteering isn’t just for gappers with money. The website www.worldwidehelpers.org offers free or low-cost opportunities for willing volunteers to hook up with different charities.

Take the high road: Oz-Experience gives travellers the perfect opportunity to visit towns off the tourist trail How do you choose the best packages for yourself? 1. Choose where you want to travel from and to 2. Know how much you want to do along the way. Is it - The basics (GOOD), A little bit more (BETTER) or all the ‘must-see’ spots along the way (BEST) 3. Now you know which type of pass you’re after

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bursary to travel the world aboard the iconic tall ship Prince William

Believe it or not you can turn your gap year into a money-making venture. If you don’t make it to university this year, why not head to Asia and teach?

You’ll have an amazing experience and may even be able to make some money which can go towards your studies. You can gain a TEFL (teaching English as a Foreign Language) qualification independently before you travel for about £210 for an intensive weekend course (www.tefl.co.uk) The Trusty round-the-world flight ticket

If you’re treating a gap year as an opportunity to broaden your skills as well as a chance to take some time out between your studies this could be the option for you. There are plenty of companies offering language sessions in far-off countries but they are often extremely pricey, particularly if you are hoping to learn from scratch. Cue www.languageforexchange.com a website which allows people to make contact with those from other countries and organise their own exchanges.

You would offer your services to dive shops in luxury resorts in the Maldives, exchanging labour for dives and accommodation. If you want to work in the media or business, apply directly to companies and see what they can provide.

The idea is that you get to know each other online before agreeing to spend a certain amount of time staying with them in their country to live the local life and learn the language. In return, they can come and visit you for the same amount of time.

Alternatively, if you are worried about organising an internship directly, try going through a company. They will charge you for the service but they will also do a lot of the leg work. For more information on internship opportunities visit www.goabroad.com

The service is free of charge so you only pay for your flight and you can opt to explore the country further after the placement. Not only will you have a new skill on your CV but you might have made some lasting friendships too. Take to the high seas with Tall Ships

Oz-Experience

Oz-experience gives travellers the perfect opportunity to visit towns off the tourist trail. Oz Experience Packages are designed with flexibility, great value and iconic destination experiences in mind. You can combine hop on, hop off coach travel with Greyhound, tried and tested tours and experience in the ‘must-see’ locations around Australia.

The trip can be pricey, but there are special deals on some legs and a bursary available for students who need help with funding. Visit www.tallships.org All aboard: Apply for

Learn a language for free

If you are keen to work in a chosen field why not combine it with your travel plans? There are surprisingly lots of opportunities to work for free, gaining training in exchange for accommodation or living costs – and you can organise it yourself.

Take the high road: It’s a great way to meet other travellers too and you can plan your onward journey with them once your placement has finished.

the sails, handle the ropes, take the helm and keep a lookout and get the chance to experience the local sights and sounds when you arrive in port.

Looking for something different? The Tall Ships Trust is dedicated to the self development of 14 to 25-year-olds via time spent crewing their famous yachts around the world. Summer sails could have you travelling all over Europe and winter trips could take you as far away as the Azores, the Canaries and the Caribbean. You work as a crew member learning how to set

It may be considered a cliché, but buying a round-the-world ticket really is a great way of seeing as many countries as possible on a budget.

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By sitting down with a travel agent you can choose your journey and once you have paid the airfare, all you need is spending money.

Flying high: A classic yet fantastic way to see the world is to buy a round-the-world ticket

The classic world trip takes in parts of Asia, normally Australia and the USA before returning to the UK, but there are many different routes you can do.

To find some of the best ones head to www.statravel.co.uk where you can look at suggestions or call an advisor to talk through other options and create your own trip.

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decisions? decisions!: What about getting advice from other people about growing your business? Pete Miles: In 2008 after running Storm for many years I couldn’t source local oysters for the restaurant (even though Poole has some of the biggest oyster beds in the country). They were being exported everywhere else but not sold locally. Originally after discussions with Gary Wordsworth, the oyster grower for Othniel Oysters, I was going to set up a small tank for the restaurant. After thinking things through and looking at the array of quality shellfish in Poole, I decided with Gary's expertise, to build a state-of-the-art depuration plant in Poole and that was when Dorset Oysters was formed. Gary

One way to make sure you get the job that you love is to start your own business. We spoke to one person who did just that - chef and owner Pete Miles.

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and named it Storm, we still own it to this day. We started the restaurant on just £10,000 of our own money and a bank loan of £40,000.

decisions? decisions!: Hi Peter, Thanks for talking to us. First up, we’re trying to help 17-19 year olds get into a career, when many of them won’t know yet what they want to do. What did you want to do when you were 17? Pete Miles: I was born and raised in Poole and went to school at St Edwards School. I joined the Pilot boat service in Poole after leaving school with a few GCSE’s. I started as a rope man, tying up ships and then trained up as a coxswain for the pilot boats before finally being put in charge of organising the rotas and movements of all the pilots and rope gangs for the busy port that Poole used to be.

pots, I became aware very early on about the importance of using sustainable fishing methods. So sustainable, responsible fishing has been a way of life for me and not a trend.

decisions? decisions!: What influenced you to take the plunge to Start Your Own Business?

decisions? decisions!: Who was your biggest inspiration and how did you get your experience?

Pete Miles: During this time I was also taught how to fish by some of my older colleagues at work, they passed ‘Grandfather Rights’ to me for fishing grounds in Poole and I set up another little sideline catching Poole prawns and shipping them to London to many of the best restaurants and hotels including J Sheekys, River Café and Hix. Because of the way I caught them, using homemade

Pete Miles: After watching Keith Floyd on TV I became inspired to cook and whilst delivering catches to various restaurants became friendly with chefs and owners and felt the drive to open my own restaurant. After working for many years helping out and chefing in my favourite fish restaurant, Mez Creiz in Poole High Street, I bought it when it came up for sale in 1999 with my wife, Frances. We refurbished it

Wordsworth is deemed to be one of the best Aqua Culture specialists in the country. decisions? decisions!: How Successful do you think you are? Pete Miles: Dorset Oysters now purify and market rock oysters, native oysters clams, cockles and American hard shell both locally and nationally and internationally to Finland and Denmark. In 2013 I will be opening an oyster and champagne bar and fish market and we are also expanding the Oyster business to include the supply of fresh fish to Restaurants around the UK. After appearing on ITV’s Harbour Lives programme we have seen our business increase dramatically as people locally are more aware of our business along with people all across the UK seeking out our restaurant, that’s PR you can’t pay for.

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decisions? decisions!: What did you want to do when you were 17? At 17 sailing dominated my life and continued to do so until I was 25. I was lucky enough to be on the British Sailing Team aiming for a place at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. I didn’t quite get there but I did have some amazing experiences on the way. I was lucky to be Lottery Funded. I knew that sailing would always be a short term career so I worked hard at the University of Portsmouth and came away with a BA (Hons) degree at the same time. So did you always think you’d have a career in the fitness industry? No, not at all! At 17 I wanted to work in HR. When I stopped sailing I started working in an office and had careers as a University Course Officer, Recruitment Consultant and an Accounts Administrator before retraining. So, what choices did you make at school? I got good grades in my GCSEs but didn’t want to stay at school. Instead I went to college where I studied for a BTEC National Diploma in Business and Finance, an A-level in English Literature and a further GCSE in Spanish. I always knew I wanted to go to University. What about your family? After finishing school by dad went to work for British Airways as an apprentice, he progressed to become an Airport Manager but was then made redundant. He retrained

as a Computer Salesman just when computers were becoming common in many offices. My mum stayed at home whilst we were young but then went to work in a University library and studied for a Degree with the Open University after I left home. So you studied at Uni as well? Yes – I started a degree in Business Studies but didn’t enjoy it and transferred to Social Policy and Administration after the first year. It was a very interesting degree course. Have you ever used your degree in your work? Yes – I would never have got my first job at City University in London if I hadn’t had a degree. Also, interestingly my dissertation was all about Young Offenders and my role now takes me into Young Offenders Institutes to work with young people. What about other work? Did you have a Saturday job or summer job? I worked at a beach café in Poole during the summer and had an afternoon job cleaning a school for a while. Both were great for learning about working with other people. So, how did you get into Fitness? In 2004 I fell pregnant with my son. At the time I was working in an office but had always hankered after working outdoors and doing something active. When I went on maternity leave I decided it was now or

never and took the opportunity to retrain. I did the correspondence course at my own pace and qualified at a Personal Trainer in 2007. And then you started your own business? Yes, I started trading in January 2008. At the time my children were still very young but that was perfect because I developed the business over time building up the hours slowly as time came available. In the beginning I was a very general Personal Trainer – if anyone wanted training I worked with them! Then in 2009 I had the opportunity to work at a Youth Club with teenage girls. I really enjoyed this work and decided that I was going to specialise in working with young people. What does your average day look like now? There’s no such thing as an average day! Variety is one of the main things I love about my job. In any one day I may write an article for a blog or magazine, run a PE lesson at a secondary school, run a Cookery and Nutrition club at a primary school, work with one of my teenage PT clients or do some research for my new book. It’s pretty scary going from working for a big company with regular money coming in to working for yourself and not knowing when the next cheque will arrive. How did you deal with this? Timing was everything. I retrained whilst my children were young when I wouldn’t have

wanted to work full-time anyway. I also had a lot of support from my husband. Is it worth it, working for yourself? Yes, definitely! I love the flexibility it gives me. It’s hard work, you have to be very self-disciplined and it can be lonely at times but I can pick and choose the contracts I take on and the hours I work. I don’t have any regrets at all. Anything difficult about it? It can be very lonely at times, whilst I see clients on a daily basis it’s not the same as having someone to talk to about the nitty-gritty of the business. I get over this by building up a good network of other Personal Trainers, Youth Coaches and local business people to talk to in person and online. I also take on some contracts where I know I will be working as part of, or leading a team. Any advice for someone at 17 thinking about starting their own business? If you’ve got a really clear idea about what you want to do and you’re 100% committed to it then go for it. It’s never easy to get a new business off the ground so be prepared for lots of hard work in the early stages. A mentor, or good network of contacts, who you can talk to about your plans is essential and if you can find someone who’s been there and done it before then that’s even better. www.maggieayre.com

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We spoke to local Poole entrepreneur Maggie Ayre, Fitness and Nutrition Coach for Teens.

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Start your own decisions? decisions!: So what’s the story?

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The man in Cooper BMW on Park Lane laughed. In fact he laughed a lot and I wasn’t that impressed. It was March 1992 and I was swopping my motorbike for a nice shiny new red one called an R100 GS. The man wanted to know why I wanted to trade in my lovely bells and whistles one for a sort of trial bike style one with no bells and whistles in fact it was positively bell-less with nowhere even to think about putting a whistle. When I said I wanted to ride all the way around the Mediterranean and North Africa for a year on it and ‘oh, and by the way, the woman I intend to marry is coming with me and she’ll need one too’, was when he laughed. I’ve never been sure whether he laughed because we were doing it or because my about-to-be-wife was coming with me… He stopped laughing when we bought two R100 GS’s from his colleague who didn’t laugh (quite as much) – a Mk I and a brand new Mk II – now these details may not be important to you but someone reading this will eventually find that bit interesting. And in case it’s not you and you want some sort of context

Giles & Annie Henschel, Co Founders, Olives Et Al All around the Sinai, spending New Years eve and watching the New Year dawn from the top of Mount Sinai, then onto Cairo and all the way down the Nile to Aswan and even further down to Abu Simbel. From there across the Western Desert around the string of Oases to Siwa Oasis and from there to Libya. And that’s where all went a bit wrong. Least said, soonest mended I say. So: deported back to Egypt we eventually left on a Libyan troop ship (which had been a North Sea Car Ferry at one stage) called the Toletela and ended up in Cyprus for a month before bumping our way back to the UK by mid July of 1993.

then these are the original versions of the motorbikes used by Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman in the Long Way Round. Only much older. The Journey We set off in September 1992 and inspired by adventure (and, let’s be honest, me not wanting to be in the Army anymore and Annie not wanting to either dance her socks off or serve sweaty businessmen with alcohol at 30,000 feet) we set off to circumnavigate the whole of the Mediterranean basin on our two shiny and now heavily laden motorbikes. We were away for a little under a year during which time we travelled across the top of North Europe, through Turkey, into Syria and down to Jordan, across the Allenby Bridge into the West Bank and Israel then back to Jordan and down through Wadi Rum to Aquaba and onto Sinai.

Flat broke we ended up living in a bedsit in Southampton. Not happy. However, during the trip we’d fallen in love with the food we’d eaten along the way and, to mark the journey, we’d collected recipes from everywhere we’d been. So, born out of post travel depression, and trying to recapture some of the essence of where we’d been we started to recreate some of the recipes and on the 28th October 1993 we sold our first jars of olives at the Rural Living Show in Bath. Olives Et Al was born.

Ever since then we, and the rest of the Olives Et Al team have been faithfully re-creating those recipes, and finding many more, using traditional methods and top notch ingredients from the best suppliers we can find. To be fair to our team of Oliveers, we’re not an easy place to work and there have been a fair few people coming and going over the years and we’re honestly grateful to them all mostly for what they’ve brought rather than what they’ve taken away. I’m privileged to say that we’re still working with some of the people we met on that first journey as well as many more we’ve met on repeated trips back to old places and lots of new ones over the last 20 years. Today we’re lucky enough to have a few awards for what we do and I thoroughly hope you like what you find here – if you don’t please let me know – personally. Oh, and so as you know – Annie and I still have the two original R100 GS bikes tucked away – ready to roll out and do it all again someday. Meantime, thanks for reading this far – if you’ve got a story to share, we’d love to hear it. Thanks and let’s have an olive.

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decisions? decisions!: What did you want to do when you were 17?

What about getting advice from other people about growing your business?

Both Kirsty and I knew we wanted to go into the fashion industry at 17. Kirsty always wanted to be a designer and I knew I wanted to something to do with fashion and we went on to explore the idea of buying and sourcing.

When we first set out, we attended the Start Your Own Business Course to gain exposure to the other elements of business planning, and went on to get help and advice from a fast track advisor on a one-to-one basis. This helped us look at challenges to the business, but from fresh eyes. Over the years we have attended Courses and Events with Wessex Enterprise and have used the Dorset Growth Hub to gain help and information.

Did you study at Uni? Kirsty did a Degree in Fashion, Design, Marketing and Manufacturing, at Huddersfield University, achieving a 2:1. I did a Fashion and Textiles Degree at Winchester School of Art specialising in knitwear and also achieved a 2:1. What made you start your own business? We worked for High Street retailer New Look as the Designer and Buyer on their Maternitywear section. When New Look relocated to London we didn’t want to leave Weymouth and still felt passionate about maternity clothing. So we took the plunge and used our redundancy money to start Heavenly Bump Maternitywear in 2009. We are mums ourselves and knew that there was a gap in the market for stylish affordable maternity clothing.

Recently I attended the UK Trade and Investment exporting course to gain knowledge on how to expand our business abroad. This has been a stepping stone for the business to take the plunge and go global. How successful do you think you are? Heavenly Bump Maternitywear have won several awards over the last 5 years including Business of the Year in 2011 with Open4business Dorset. We have also won Gold and Bronze awards for Best Maternitywear 2014 and 2015.

Amy-Kate Crane and Kirsty van Deurs Goss, Co Founders, Heavenly Bump

Holly Willoughby, Helen Flanagan and many other celebrities have worn our clothing, which has been so amazing and makes us feel that we have brand approval. We are extremely proud of where we are now. When we launched the brand online we started with only 30 styles and now have a whopping 90 styles to choose from. The brand has also been in several High Street stores online, Tesco, Kiddcare, New Look and is currently online with M and Co and in 5 of their stores. Is it worth working for yourself? It is worth working for yourself as it gives you the flexibility with childcare - and it was important for us to have a work/life balance. It is hard work, and there are lots of ups and downs. You have to be self-disciplined, but we are lucky, we have each other for support. We don’t have any regrets and both love our business. At the end of the day you control your own destiny.

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What advice would you give to someone at 17 thinking about starting their own business? If you are totally confident of what you want to do and 100% committed to it then go for it. You will need all the support, training and external help you can get, and take advantage of any free and paid courses that are available. It is ideal to get in with networking groups and mentors, and even contacting other small businesses, for help. It is extremely hard getting a new business off the ground and you will need funds behind you to do so as extra costs do come up! You need to be prepared for lots of hard work and long hours – there will be ups and downs but you will learn from your mistakes.

Find out more about us at: www.heavenlybump.co.uk

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What Careers are out there?

There is a huge range of work opportunities in adult social care tailored to various lifestyles and individual needs.

Adult Social Care

If you want a career that offers: • job satisfaction • good long term employment prospects and career development prospects • good training leading to qualifications

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Whether you are looking for a career change, thinking of returning to the sector or starting your working life from school or college, adult social care has much to offer.

• the chance to make a difference to people's lives • work in an environment to suit your preference • a job where every day is different It doesn't matter how old you are or your qualifications. Adult social care offers a range of different job roles at all levels. You can, for example, enter the sector without any prior qualifications or experience. You will be offered opportunities to undertake a range of training and qualifications to help build your skills, knowledge and experience to support you with any personal career development. However you may be expected to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check that confirms your suitability to work with vulnerable adults. Somewhere in your community there's a job that you can do to support others. If you like working with people, social care work offers a worthwhile job that can turn into a rewarding long-term career. Depending on your role, it is likely that no two days will be the same. You can gain an enormous sense of personal achievement from knowing that your job is supporting people and contributing to making a positive difference and enhancing their everyday living, health and well-being.

• flexibility to fit round family or other commitments …then social care is for you.

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What Careers are out there? Affinity Training is a friendly training company based in the south of England with experience of delivering a wide range of training courses. We offer in-house and open training services to both the private and public sectors and are one of the leading providers of training and support to the care industry. We work with organisations throughout the sector, from independent homes, through domiciliary care agencies to government authorities and are proud of our first hand knowledge of the care industry.

What is your job title? Acting Senior Healthcare Assistant What does your job involve? My job involves assisting service users in a residential care setting with their day to day needs. This can range from administering medication, providing personal care, feeding or going on outings.

Affinity Training comprises a team of practising professionals, who aim to make a difference to the care that staff are able to deliver. The team has many years experience between them (they started counting and got depressed!) and through this are able to offer a wealth of experience, knowledge and skills to their students. Although training may seem like a glamorous profession to an observer, like any other profession, it has its hidden challenges. Having the skills to be a trainer is only one prerequisite. A much more difficult requirement for a successful trainer is to have strong mental and emotional composure. Here at Affinity Training we are always looking for individuals with a genuine interest in training to join our team. We offer a friendly working environment, regular training and development opportunities and the chance to really shine as part of a great team of staff.

Quick profile: Primrose Lodge, Affinity Care Homes Rachel Smith

What’s a typical day like?

In addition to our traditional classroom courses, we also provide exceptional eLearning programmes and Blended Approaches, all designed specifically by us to give the candidate and their employer the best training options available.

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Adult Social Care

To carry out my role you need a level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care, and can then progress to a level 3 Diploma.

Around noon we assist service users in the lounge and then into lunch were we help serve. At this point I assign staff the service users who need assistance with feeding as well as assisting and assigning service users with toileting as and when required.

What are the down sides to your work?

When the service users have finished lunch we help them back to their rooms or to the lounge, wherever they choose to go. The staff and I then sit down to write the daily notes giving a detailed report of each service adviser, reporting any problems or changes. At 2 p.m. I give a detailed handover from the morning to the afternoon staff on shift. Where next? How Do I Learn More? If you are interested in joining our team, either as a trainer or as one of our wonderful support team, then please contact us via our webpage and we will be in touch. www.affinity-training.com

What sort of training do you need for your job?

A typical day begins at 8.00 a.m. when the night carers give a detailed handover from the shift before. I begin the medication round and contact any GPs or District Nurses that may be needed. My next task is to assign staff to the service users that require assistance with personal care and bathing.

To advance to a managerial role you need to gain level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care.

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I do have to work weekends and sometimes shifts can be stressful; trying to stay on time with duties!

What advice do you have for anyone wanting to do your job? The advice I would give to anyone wanting to do my job is to be sure that you want to work with people and have patience; also be prepared to be flexible with hours and days, as shifts can vary on a weekly basis.

The desire to work with people or to go into nursing would be beneficial when working in Health and Social Care. What’s the best thing about your work? Knowing I’m helping the service user I care for to live life to the full is very rewarding How did you end up in this job? I began working as a cleaner and decided to train in care once I turned 18.

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Diverse Abilities Plus is an independent Dorset-based charity which for over 50 years has provided support and education services for children and adults across the county with physical and learning difficulties. We are the only local charity that endeavours to be a ‘lifetime partner’ providing support from childhood to adulthood and empowering all the people we support to lead happy, secure, independent lives.

At Luxurycare our Care Homes, Aranlaw House in Branksome Park, Poole, and Seabourne House in Southbourne, Bournemouth, offer residential care and support for ladies and gentleman over the age of 65. Our residents are all experiencing memory problems.

We believe in the unique dignity of each person and their right whenever possible to make their own choices about their life and work situation and the activities in which they engage. Our purpose is to provide, adapt and develop our services to meet what our community needs to support people with either/both physical disability and learning difficulties. Diverse Abilities Plus offers a range of services to the people we support:

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Children’s services: • A dedicated specialist day school for children between the ages of 2-19 with profound disabilities, with high level teaching and nursing support • A short-stay residential home providing short breaks for up to 4 children or young people with complex physical and/or learning difficulties, often with associated health issues • A domiciliary service for children and young people offering flexible support with individual tailored programmes. • A comprehensive holiday, after school and weekend activity programme for children and young people with disabilities between the ages of 8 – 18 • Support and signposting, school holiday activities, a Youth Club and a Parent Befriending Service for families with a child or children with disabilities Adult services: • A day service for adults with disabilities providing opportunities for socialising and trying new skills and experiences • Individual supported living with dedicated 24/7 support for adults in homes fully equipped to address individual requirements Advice: • An advocacy and advisory service, helping people with disabilities with benefit claims, advocacy and power of attorney.

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Luxurycare is a dynamic care provider which thrives on supporting the needs of the residents in imaginative and creative ways; this is achieved by the enhanced training program that is offered, not only to new staff but further developed through continual training and development for all staff in order to achieve the high standards expected in order to create the right environment for the residents and their families. The training provided is not only completed in house by our training manager and director of care but also from external sources.

Diverse Abilities Plus offers a wide range of career opportunities in the Health & Social Care sector. Whether you are a school leaver or graduate, already have experience in this area or are looking for a career change we would like to hear from you. All our staff are provided with extensive training and development for their roles including the opportunity to obtain formal qualifications.

There are further training opportunities such as OCF, Health and Social Care Diplomas, long distance learning, specialist dementia training. The range of jobs that we have across the company include: • Opportunities in Care • Catering, Administration • Activities • Housekeeping Contact 01202 763367 for an application form.

Further information on our services and career opportunities can be found on our website at www.diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk or by calling 01202 718266.

More information on www.luxurycare.co.uk

They might sometimes be a bit muddled or confused and find difficulties with getting things organised. Sometimes they know something is not quite right, but they are not sure exactly why this is and it can make them anxious. This can be very frustrating and they may be finding life difficult to manage without some help.

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It is our objective to step across this divide in order to establish relationships with the residents we are supporting. We seek to listen to the voice of each resident with dementia, connect with them and respond with imagination and creativity. We aim to enable residents to maximise their abilities and retain their independence as far as possible by agreeing with them (or their relative or representative) individual care plans, supporting them to encourage the retention of daily life skills for as long as possible. We will also provide care and assistance to meet the assessed needs of each resident. To help achieve this we will enlist the support of any relevant professional services and organisations as may be necessary from time to time, for example Psychologists, General Practitioners, Dieticians, Community Mental Health Nurses, Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists etc, according to the needs of each resident.

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Adult Social Care What is your job title?

My dad has always had his own business so it has surrounded me for as long as I can remember. Throughout school I would stay for hours afterwards to do well in my business modules as I had such a passion for it. I have natural entrepreneurial skills. Studying a Double A level in Health and Social Care at St Peters introduced me to my skill passion Complementary Therapies.

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Entrepreneur: My story: Jemma Cooper

My job involves many different tasks they include helping service users in their own homes with tasks such as making breakfast, helping with personal care, shopping, domestic calls, sitting services and quite a few more tasks too…

After finishing university and achieving a BSc (Hons) Complementary Therapies degree, I went straight into being self-employed, no questions asked. I just knew that it was the right thing to do. This involved renting a room at Visage Beauty Salon in Charminster. Whilst being self employed I worked weekends as a Domiciliary Carer, this provided me with the work and money I needed to get through the month and focus on my Complementary Therapies in the week. The two work really well together and are both people centred. Within 6 months of being self employed, I was then approached and asked if I would be interested in purchasing the salon where I rented a room!! Creative ideas filled my mind but I knew I had to be patient. After nearly 12 months of buying the business, on October 28th 2011, Visage was rebranded and HI Therapies was born!!

What’s a typical day like? In care, there is no such thing as a typical day each day is about meeting the needs of each individual service user. All days are different which is what I expect and expecting something different is always a challenge - you never get bored and by being faced by a challenge, I believe that my skills are improving by the second! What’s the best thing about your work? I believe that the best thing about my work, is making a difference to some people’s lives. Although our service users require the assistance of carers, we promote dignity and independence which in my eyes is a fantastic way forward so that our service users don’t feel as they have lost all control of their lives. Also I enjoy listening to some of the stories our service users tell us. Some of them can be very emotional, other stories can be ‘cliff-hangers’, as well as very informative and fun to listen too.

Being able to combine both my passion for business and my passion for my skills (complementary therapies) is amazing. Passion is so important as it helps you to know your trade inside out and it is something that if all your businesses failed, you would always have to pick yourself up and start again. I am always true to my word and listen to my gut. I take on the advice of others but always make the final decisions. If I feel something is right then regardless of advice I would take the plunge, trusting in my own judgment and relying on passion. It was this that enabled me to take the plunge to start HI Therapies.

Jemma says: “On the day I opened the salon we took just £7.50 and I thought ‘What have I let myself in for?’ I’ve had to deal with issues such as the boiler breaking and the roof leaking, and I’ve taken risks such as spending £10,000 on new equipment in the first year. Since then the business has gone from strength to strength, but that has been down to a great team and collective blood, sweat and tears. To win two awards in two nights has been a dream come true and shows what someone can achieve, even at the ripe old age of 24.”

The rest you have to leave to your destiny.

www.hi-therapies.co.uk

Quick profile: Care & Support Worker – Home Care Richard Thorington

What does your job involve?

To get me where I am has taken a lot of passion and business acumen, a lot of dedication, commitment, confidence and self belief.

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I am a Care & Support Worker, working full time for Care South Home Care department, I work for the West Dorset team covering Dorchester & Weymouth since joining the company in 2011 I have also been able to work in one of the Care South residential homes.

How did you end up in this job? My late grandmother started receiving care a few years ago, and when travelling up to visit my grandmother, she used to tell me how lovely her carers were and how much they were helping hermy grandmother had home care support so in her eyes, she was still in control of her little flat and could still manage to do a few things herself. I used to go up and take my grandmother out for the day, ensure that she had plenty of fluids by her table, I’d sit and have breakfast, lunch and dinner with her, clean the flat and make sure that my grandmother was comfortable and happy at all times. Although the carers came to visit and carry out the tasks brilliantly for my grandmother, I still wanted to have some input as I’m sure any grandson would do.

What sort of training do you need for your job? To provide care you are required to have a full induction and refresher training some of the subjects covered in this training are manual handling, safeguarding, infection control, report writing and first aid. Other training is provided which covers dementia, end of life care and many other subjects. Since joining Care South I have completed Diploma level 2 in Health & Social Care.

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Although I had no actual professional experience in care work, my other experience was caring for my grandmother when I travelled to see her, also working in catering I personally feel was a great benefit to working in care. By having a professional approach to members of the public, I felt more at ease when talking to people of a much older age than myself as well as younger people too as I was dealing with people of all ages when in catering.

What are the down sides to your work? The only downside I can honestly say to my work, is that we try so hard and achieve what we are required to do, but sometimes you may feel that although you’ve done more than your best, you feel like you could have done more or could do more if you had more time. What advice do you have for anyone wanting to do your job? My advice is, try it, have a go and don’t panic! It is difficult to begin with but you do settle into the job after a few weeks and you also become friendly with your colleagues and build trust and professional bonds with your service users. It is long days/hours, but it’s worth it!

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Colten Care is a family company, which was established in Lymington, Hampshire in 1989. We proudly own and operate all 19 of our care homes; nearly all of which were built by our sister company, Colten Developments. Having a building company within the Colten family ensures that each home is built and maintained to extremely high standards.

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Care South is a leading provider of residential care and home care services across the south of England. We have eighteen residential homes, some of which are nursing homes, and some of which are for residents with dementia. These homes span Southern England, from Devon in the West to Sussex in the East with the majority in the Poole/Bournemouth and Dorset conurbations. We have three home care offices in Bournemouth, Crewkerne and Bath from which we deliver care to people in their own homes.

In Colten Care we employ many more staff than we have residents; our staffing levels are acknowledged as being amongst the best in the care sector. All staff working for Colten Care, whether in nursing, activities, cleaning, catering or gardening, are encouraged to think of themselves as part of a single team, with care and respect for the individuality of every resident as a fundamental part of their responsibilities. Together we strive to create a warm and harmonious environment where residents can feel fulfilled and content, and where their families feel welcome as a continuing part of their loved ones’ lives. Training Colten Care’s reputation among care professionals means that our homes routinely attract the best candidates for vacancies. Once they have joined us they are mentored and supervised in the workplace. Continuous development is encouraged and supported by a dedicated learning development department. All managers have leadership and management diplomas, while active links with Bournemouth University and local colleges ensure we keep abreast of the latest thinking on care training.

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Skills which are required: • effective communicator – verbal and written • ability to prioritise and organise • ability to work on own initiative • questioning and listening skills • flexible approach to working • supportive of colleagues • reliable and trustworthy • understanding of confidentiality If you are interested in finding out more about our new apprenticeships or taking a look at our job vacancies, please keep an eye on our website at www.coltencare.co.uk and get in touch!

We often have vacancies for care assistants, home carers, domestic and kitchen staff. We recruit both experienced staff and those with little or no experience and we do offer a wide range of training and development opportunities including the opportunity to obtain a formal qualification in Health & Social Care. We would much rather recruit someone who has no previous formal experience but who shows they have a caring and compassionate approach. You really need to check out our website www.care-south.co.uk to see what Care South is all about - you can see what vacancies are currently available and apply for them online.

We also offer a range of close care apartments for those wishing to live independently but with direct access to care and assistance if they need it.

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We are always looking for special people with a genuine interest in caring for elderly and/or vulnerable people and making a difference to their lives and to the lives of their families. Knowing that a loved one is in a safe and comfortable environment, being cared for by well-trained staff is a great comfort and support to their relatives. In all we do for our residents and service users and their families, and in how we work alongside our colleagues, we strive to live the Care South values of Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork – they are indeed at the HEART of all we do.

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This is possibly the most varied sector of the job market. If you have a flair for business or businessrelated qualifications you could find yourself working almost anywhere. The most common workplace for someone employed in these industries will be an office.

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Business & Financial Services

Qualifications and Training • Business and financial services includes jobs in banks and building societies, insurance companies, accounting and legal firms, marketing and human resources departments of big companies • The most successful people can earn some of the highest salaries in the country. Big firms sometimes pay attractive annual bonuses to staff

Generally you’ll need at least a number of GCSEs, including a reasonable grade in maths or English, to get a basic position in business and financial services. You’ll need A-levels, HNDs etc to get a better paid position and with a good, relevant degree you could be fast-tracked into management. To work in law or accountancy you’ll need specialised qualifications. You can do these at university or later in life, including day release or evening learning once you’re in a relevant job. On-the-job training will mean long hours and several years of training but does mean you’re getting paid while you study.

• You’ll generally work in an office but some companies will now let you work from home from time to time. You’ll need to be good at motivating yourself and not getting distracted to be able to do this • There can be chances to travel or work with people in Europe or further abroad. If you have language skills (Spanish and Chinese are particularly useful) these can really help.

63 Skills Required: - Good standards of literacy and numeracy - Good communications and people skills - Organisational ability - Teamwork - IT proficiency - Problem solving ability - Efficiency and accuracy - Management potential

Links: www.fssc.org.uk - Financial Services Sector Skills Council

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From insurance to investments to retirement products, we help people make the best choices possible when it comes to helping them look after the things they love most in life, like their family, their home, their car, even their pets. We pride ourselves on our friendly, helpful, informative customer service - and that's all down to our people, nearly 6,000 of them across 17 offices across the UK.

We're LV= and we have 5.5 million customers, we’re the UK's largest friendly society and the UK’s most recommended Insurer.

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We're all about helping people insure the things they love. It's why we started out back in 1843 and why we continue to prosper today. Our range of savings, investments and insurance products are both award-winning and value for money. For everyone at LV= it's not enough to be good. We want to be great. We want to be the best at what we do and we want to be "Britain’s best loved insurer". In order to achieve this we aim to attract great people with the LV= attitude, who will live our values and deliver great service to our customers and members.

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If our people make LV= the success story it is today, it’s no surprise that we go to great lengths to look after you and your career when you come to work with us. As soon as you step through the doors you’ll be warmly welcomed into the LV= family. From there, you’ll go on to enjoy our celebrated training and support packages. We’ll give you your own development and training plan – and in return for all your hard work you’ll be offered a wide selection of benefits and rewards. Our Bournemouth Head office offer a fantastic working environment and is home to over 2,000 of our people, covering General Insurance, Life and Pensions and all other business support roles. Visit LV.com/careers to find out more. Main Roles: • Customer Service Representative • Marketing • Sales • Finance and Actuarial • HR • Pricing • Underwriters • Claims • IT and Change Management

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J.P. Morgan is one of the most respected financial institutions in the world. We have been doing first-class business in a first-class way for more than 200 years.

Barclays is a major global financial services provider engaged in personal banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking and wealth and investment management with an extensive international presence in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia.

Throughout our history, we have played a leading role in helping companies grow and markets develop. Globally, we work together to deliver the best solutions and advice to meet our clients’ needs anywhere in the world. Whether they are in need of a loan, need to raise money to expand their business or need help making payments in different currencies around the world, J.P. Morgan can help them achieve their goals.

With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs 140,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. Throughout our history Barclays tries to set itself out from the other banks and be innovative in what it offers.

You don’t need to be based in London to work at the heart of a global financial services organisation.

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Some key moments that stand out are that Barclays launched the first ATM machine and were the first to have a female branch manager.

Our Bournemouth office employs more than 4,000 people in a variety of roles. The team supports our activities in more than 40 countries - and offers global exposure, unparalleled mobility and career development opportunities for students, graduates and experienced professionals.

Barclays is a well known bank across the UK and the world and have the following values to enable them to become the go to bank:

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Respect Integrity Service Excellence Stewardship How can I get a job with J.P. Morgan in Bournemouth? All the information you could need about careers at J.P. Morgan can be found on our website at jpmorgan.com/careers Here you will find information about how to join us as a graduate, as an apprentice or as a direct hire along with information about key dates for the schemes we offer. Also you’ll find information about opportunities to come and find out more about us by attending events we organise or by participating in work experience. You can also email: Bournemouth.schools.programs@ jpmorgan.com

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Typical Jobs: • Investment Banking • Treasury Services • Worldwide Securities Services • Technology • Customer servicing • Project Management • Human Resources • Management

Typical Jobs: • Cashier • Personal Advisor • Branch Manager • Counter Manager • Business Manager • Premier Banking Manager • Human Resources • Wealth & Investment • Corporate Banking • International Banking

How to apply for a career with Barclays If you go online and type in the toolbar www.barclays.co.uk/careers which will take you directly to the page where you can search and apply for roles.

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Business & Financial Services What does your job involve? What’s a typical day like?

What sort of training do you need for your job?

There really isn’t a typical day as with any business issues just happen and we pride ourselves on being there for our clients whenever they need us.

PcW is a client focussed firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisers with offices in Dorset and West Hampshire.

I am normally in the office or at first appointments by 7:30am as many clients want to get up and get going. The day is filled with a mixture of client meetings and business development which can be anything from working with our team on latest ideas for clients to our community work with Young Enterprise to meeting with introducers such as Bank and Solicitor contacts.

In addition to providing traditional audit, accountancy and tax compliance services, we have a comprehensive range of in-house specialists including:

Where next? Having become a partner in 2004 I am committed to ensuring that our firm goes forward with the next generation. As part of this we continually strive to improve our client service and through technology I see lots of changes that can only enhance what we currently offer.

68 Why Work for Us? • Full study support for professional qualifications • Flexible Benefits Package • Platinum Accredited ACCA Training Practice

Fee earning staff We use the recognised training providers BPP and Kaplan, based in Southampton, to co-ordinate our professional training needs. Both BPP and Kaplan are national training providers which provide high quality training to a large number of professional firms.

The training requirements of the individual are linked to the overall training plan for the firm to ensure that key skills are available within the business.

Non fee earning staff Training is linked to the needs of the individual and firm through local accredited training providers.

To apply for a position please visit our website www.princecroftwillis.co.uk, where you will find all the relevant information on joining us as an employee or as a trainee.

How do I apply?

Please apply by sending your CV with a covering letter to HR Adviser Lindsey Drake at [email protected]

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Quick profile: Partner, Princecroft Willis James Robinson

correct. You can qualify through various routes, from school leavers to graduates. My advice to anyone would be to ensure that you look to work for an accredited training firm as they will be able to offer the training and support. Qualifications are not the be all and end all to being an accountant and you can still have a career without qualifications.

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What’s the best thing about your work?

Careers and Training Training for Graduates and School Leavers: • Accounts • Audit • Taxation • ‘Support’ staff

The common misunderstanding is that you have to excel at maths to be an accountant and this is not

Variety and people is what I love about my job. Passion for accountancy is something that is very difficult to get across to anyone thinking of a career in accountancy. I work with clients of all sizes from sole traders to large companies in the most diverse of sectors and I genuinely enjoy working with them all, yes it can be stressful but ultimately it is the best thing about my job.

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I am lucky in so much as I am local and have played different sports and I believe that any team experience gives you a good grounding for working with groups of people from all different backgrounds. Sport is not essential but to get the most from a career in accountancy I think you have to be interested in people.

What are the down sides to your work? How did you end up in this job? I left school in 1986 and went to Bournemouth and Poole College where I did a BTEC in Business Studies. It was the best thing for me and at 18 I wanted to get a ‘proper’ job after a brief spell being a sponsored snooker player! I saw the advert in our then Lower Parkstone office for an Accounts Junior and 24 years on I do not regret a single day. The first client I ever went to as an 18 year old junior I now look after and it really is a good feeling.

The study is the only downside. For me it meant continual exams from 16 to 24 it was worth it – but you don’t ever forget it.

What advice do you have for anyone wanting to do your job? Try and get some experience, whether through work experience or job shadowing, as you need to see what you can do once you have learnt the basics, it is then that you really find out what accountancy is about. Any accountant should be willing to spare you five minutes to help and we often meet with local school pupils and university students to give them an insight into our world and also to promote what some people think is a ‘desk job’!

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Construction is one of the biggest employers in the UK. About one in 14 people in the workforce work in construction in some way.

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Qualifications and Training • Construction includes the building of houses, roads, railways and utilities, such as schools, colleges, offices, factories, warehouses, shops, leisure facilities, hospitals and health centres. It also includes renovation, repair and maintenance, as well as professional and design services such as architecture, engineering and surveying. • There are opportunities for both women and men - it’s not the male-only industry it once appeared to be • Jobs could be in an office, on site, or a bit of both • Many jobs, normally associated with other industries, such as accounts clerks, buyers and IT technicians, can be found in construction • Lots of construction workers start working for someone and then set up on their own. If you want to do this you will need a good business head and a reasonable grasp of numbers • Working hours are fairly standard, with overtime available • Specialists and professionals (such as surveyors and architects) often get the chance to work overseas, often for reasonably long periods at a time

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Tradespeople like plumbers, electricians, roofers, dry-liners, carpenters or bricklayers progress ‘on the job’, gaining skills and experience which will increase their chances for future promotion or setting up alone. Apprenticeships are becoming the normal route for many jobs and lead to NVQ levels 2 and 3. The industry is working towards all personnel holding a CSCS (Construction Skills Certificate Scheme) card to show that they have achieved the standard for working on a building site. If you want to be a professional like an engineer, architect or surveyor you’ll need to go to uni. A lot of the time you’ll need to keep studying part-time once you start work to gain chartered status with a professional association such as the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

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Skills Required: - Problem solving abilities - Good practical skills - You should be good with your hands - Organisational ability

- Teamwork - Efficiency and accuracy - Attention to detail - Safety conciousness

Links: www.citb.co.uk - The Construction Industry Training Board www.bconstructive.co.uk - Careers with CITB www.apprenticeships.org.uk - Apprenticeship Information www.cskills.org/awards - The awarding organisation of CITB construction skills

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Construction Jobs available:

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Since then, we have become a leading environmental, ecological, arboricultural and landscaping contracting company. We undertake a wide range of diverse ecology and landscape related projects across Southern England and South Wales. We provide integrated ecological mitigation services to a range of Blue Chip clients including National Grid, Eon, Britned and BP. Current projects include Mitigation and Habitat Enhancement works at Hinkley Point Power Station, and Great Crested Newt Protection Fencing for the Great Western Rail Electrification works. Our services include reptile and amphibian mitigation services, badger sett construction, closure and destruction, badger exclusion fencing, water vole mitigation services, dormouse tunnels, bat & bird box installation, and habitat creation for UK BAP priority species. Our riparian work includes clearing overgrown vegetation and trees, bank maintenance and reinforcement and lake clearing. With IEEM ecologists as part of our team we can plan and provide extensive ecological mitigation solutions.

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We operate from premises in Central Dorset, and full administrative back up from our office allows for good reporting and compliance procedures. All our site operatives are CSCS card holders, our plant operators have CPCS qualification for the machines they operate. We are CSCS Platinum Award holders, BASIS Amenity Assured, Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors, and CHAS & SMAS accredited. We also hold approvals from Constructionline, UVDB, Linkup and PICS Supplier Management Systems.

Knighton Countryside Management Ltd is a specialist ecological contractor: ecological and environmental principles have been the core focus of the company since its establishment in 1989. We also have a specialist vegetation management division undertaking vegetation control contracts both chemically and mechanically. We have an extensive range of company owned plant to ensure we can complete tasks efficiently. We have a dedicated team of fitters who service our vehicles and equipment. KCM undertake all hedge, woodland, parkland and landscaping related operations, from replanting and coppicing to fencing. Our specialist tree surgeons work on projects varying from Utility Arboriculture and Roadside Emergency work to private clients and historically sensitive trees. All our tree teams have experienced NPTC qualified climbers with NPTC aerial rescue ground crew and first aid training. Experienced qualified personnel undertake tree surveys and can produce a resultant schedule of works for quoting and completing a project.

As a company we are firmly committed to training and development. We fund in house and external training courses for all staff in order to keep ahead of legislation and improve performance. Each year we have arboriculture and forestry apprentices from Kingston Maurward and they usually continue working for us when their apprenticeships end. We are a leading employer on the steering committee for the Dorset Studio School for 14-19 vocational training. We offer CPD for all employees and review their requirements at least annually through our appraisal process. Our offices are wheelchair accessible and we have disabled toilet facilities. We intend that our workforce is representative of our local community, both ethnically and culturally.

• Tree Surgeons: climbers. To join the company as a qualified tree surgeon you would need to hold qualifications covering chainsaw use on the ground, as well as aerial rescue, using a chainsaw from a rope and harness and training to use machines such as wood chippers and brushcutters. • Tree Surgeons: ground staff. You will need to hold qualifications in the use of chainsaws, brushcutters and chippers. • General Workers All our employees hold CSCS cards, otherwise all that is necessary is a willingness to work hard, and to work on different sites around the country. We prefer our staff to have driving licences as it can be difficult to get to work without your own transport – many of our younger employees use mopeds to get to work.

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Ways to join the company: We advertise regularly in the job centre, and in publications such as the Blackmore Vale Magazine and the Dorset Echo. We take up to six tree surgery apprentices each year, usually from Kingston Maurward College. If you join the company through this route, as you will gain the qualifications required through the apprenticeship scheme. Send us a CV and a covering letter, explaining why you would be interested in working for us and detailing your experience, even if it’s just holiday and weekend jobs. www.knightoncountryside.com

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CG Fry has a history of building individual homes throughout the West Country since 1920 properties with immense character, built not just for today, but for future generations to enjoy. CG Fry & Son is a privately owned company based in Dorchester, Dorset. Established in the early 1920s by Philip Fry’s grandfather, the company today has a turnover of c. £60 million and is made up of three areas: • Contracting • Development

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From the start, craftsmanship and quality have been the hallmarks of CG Fry & Son’s work, marrying traditional workmanship with modern materials and techniques. The company has always set out to build homes in harmony with existing local architecture and, where possible, featuring local materials. Minor works/new and major build up to a value of £4m include: • Community • Education • Health • Leisure • Retail

• Partnership Housing

Fry’s major part in the building of Prince Charles’s Poundbury development at Dorchester created a world showcase for the company’s design and excellence of finish. The focus, however, remains firmly on the quality of each new home and the needs of each individual customer.

• Commercial The company prides itself on producing a high-end quality build and is forward thinking in terms of latest construction techniques and keeping up with the ever changing industry standards. We have built up a renowned and enviable reputation for quality of construction excellence that has been publicly recognised with many national awards from Local Authorities, Civic Trust, Civic Societies, and nationally.

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• Industrial • Manufacturing • Listed and Heritage Buildings • Residential and Private Client Houses • Partnership Housing

Attention to detail is something that buyers can count on in a CG Fry home. Particular care is given to character details such as door surrounds, eaves, stonework and metalwork. And while each development is designed to sit comfortably alongside the area’s older buildings, modern thinking and new techniques bring 21st century standards of energy-efficiency, comfort and security.

We employ: • Administrators • Accounts Clerks

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• Contract Managers • Surveyors • Site Managers • Sales Staff • Labourers • Forklift Drivers • Carpenters • Painters • Bricklayers • Groundworkers • Materials Buyers • Joiners • Architectural Technologists We advertise on our website:

www.cgfry.co.uk We use the CITB to employ our Trades Apprentices.

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Construction

Do more. Be more. Achieve more. A career in construction could see you helping millions of people to move quickly and safely across London like Regina or creating a state-of-the-art facility for your local community like Charlie.

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Morgan Sindall works on a wide variety of construction projects across the UK where our teams provide specialist design, tunnelling, utilities, building, civil engineering and mechanical and electrical services. An apprenticeship could help you become a part of one of these teams. To find out more about what we do, please visit our website -

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www.construction. morgansindall.com Morgan Sindall is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £2 billion and which operates through five divisions of construction and infrastructure, fit out, affordable housing, urban regeneration and investments.

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Established in Poole, Dorset, in 1990, Greendale Construction Limited is a client-focused Chartered Building Company with a reputation for quality, value and reliability.

Our People We value our people. They are dedicated, highly skilled and prepared to be flexible when the circumstances demand. Many of our staff have been with us for over 15 years, and their commitment is repaid by the opportunities we offer to everyone for personal development and promotion.

Over the years, we’ve built an impressive list of clients - largely from referrals and repeat business. We are central South coast based and work within a hundred mile radius of our Poole office. We offer all aspects of construction work - from new-build, refurbishment and conservation, to repairs, maintenance and special works. In addition, we specialise in carrying out refurbishment or fit out works in operational situations within commercial properties.

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Our 50-strong, multi-trade labour force is directly employed, giving us the flexibility and control necessary to ensure the highest quality results. We’re also able to rely on the skills of sub-contractors and suppliers who we’ve worked with for many years and are familiar with meeting our exacting standards. Every project is managed by a qualified Site Manager with Contract or Surveying management support. The quality of our work and our professionalism has been recognised with numerous awards and accreditations. In 1992 we achieved Chartered Building Company status and are founder members of the scheme. We’ve also won Master Builder of the year commendations for projects and apprentices in 1994, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005 and 2008. In 2013 we won a national Master Builder of the year award for our works at Durlston Castle. Regional winners of the 2005 Master Building of the Year competition for our work at Parkstone Golf Club, we were regional winners and national runners up for Apprentice of the Year 2008. We’ve had Investors In People accreditation since 2003 and are also registered members of Construction Line, Safe Contractors, CHAS, Exor and the NHBC.

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Our Training We encourage training at all levels and make considerable investment in providing an extensive improvement programme for all our staff. We are committed to working closely with local schools, colleges and the Construction Industry Training Board to train and provide for the future of our industry.

Our Mission Statement “We aim to provide the highest quality work, delivered on time, at the right price, always managed from conception to completion in the most professional way”. Our work in the commercial sector represents a core part of the business, and we’re proud of our successful track record of winning and completing many varied projects ranging in value between £100K to £6million. Construction work in the education sector requires a very special blend of experience and abilities. It’s an area in which we are delighted to be able to make a significant contribution. Greendale is a flexible and responsive construction company with the ability to tackle a huge range of projects across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Whatever the task, we have a team for the job.

Our Apprenticeships Over 40% of our current workforce originally trained as apprentices with the company, with some having now reached Senior Site Management level. We are very serious about providing apprenticeship opportunities – in site carpentry, electrical work and painting and decorating – and our experienced trade-based staff make outstanding mentors.

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Our website: www.greendaleconstruction.com

Typical Jobs: Office Based: Contracts Management, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Project Management, Admin Assistant, Secretarial, Accounts Assistant, HR Manager. Site Based: Site Manager, Carpenter, Electrician, Groundworker, Labourer, Painter & Decorator, Tiler, Roofer, Plasterer, Plumber.

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We offer a wide range of career opportunities both nationally and locally. Great opportunities exist for career development, whilst the company invests heavily in developing individuals. It provides opportunities to work on fantastic, leading-edge projects.

Balfour Beatty is a world-class infrastructure services business operating across the infrastructure lifecycle, with leading positions in major markets. We have over 50,000 employees and operate in over 80 countries to provide the assets societies need to function develop and thrive. We have offices throughout the UK, to offer locally-focused service delivery.

The variety of roles includes:

We have expertise in four main markets:

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Infrastructure Investments: • Our Infrastructure Investments business has strong track records of developing and financing projects over the last 15 years becoming a leader in UK and US Private Public Partnership (PPP) schemes. We have also been successful in managing our portfolio more actively – generating additional cash from disposals and reinvesting in areas that align with the Group’s target geographies and market sectors. Professional Services: • We hold deep technical knowledge of design and planning, acting as a market leader in transportation and power. We offer expertise through consultancy services and construction and project management. Construction Services: • Balfour Beatty’s UK construction business is a leading integrator of complex, sophisticated and innovative infrastructure projects that improve the UK’s national infrastructure and is an experienced provider of local and regional projects that help build lasting communities. Activities include construction, highway services and management, structural strengthening, protection and repair, refurbishment, modular systems, interior fit out and mechanical engineering. Support Services: • Our Support Services business is focused on infrastructure and well established as a provider of facilities management, business services outsourcing, utility infrastructure, and rail renewals and highways management.

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A strong culture of collaboration across this business means we can share and develop deep knowledge and deliver complete solutions in a unique way for the benefit of our customers.

To find out more about roles at Balfour Beatty visit our career pages online at:

Administration & Secretarial Architectural Services Asset Management Bid Management Building Trades Business Development Business Improvement Electrical Engineering Environmental Services Estimating Finance, Accounting and Audit Civil Engineering Commercial / Quantity Surveying Communications & PR Customer Services Design and Design Management Health and Safety Insurance Human Resources Legal Management Mechanical Engineering Network Management Occupational Health Pensions Planning Plant and Fleet Management Quality Rail Engineering Regeneration Risk and Assurance Sales and Marketing Security Site General Operative Site Management and Supervision Sustainability IT Transport Planning

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www.balfourbeatty.com/index.asp? pageid=7 We have dedicated pages for emerging talent applications inviting applications from graduates and those seeking apprenticeship and trainee opportunities.

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Lots of people are drawn to the creative industries by the promise of glamour. While this can be true, it’s also one of the most competitive and difficult industries to break into, and the pay can be lower than you might think.

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The National Centre for Computer Animation The National Centre for Computer Animation at Bournemouth University is the leading centre for teaching production and research in computer animation and digital effects. Many graduates have secured significant jobs in animation. www.ncca.bournemouth.ac.uk

• The range of jobs included under the Creative, Cultural and Media banner reflects a varied range of specialist skills: TV, radio, film, performing arts, advertising, internet, journalism, PR, design, printing, events management, entertainment and backstage technicians • Bournemouth and Poole are home to a significant number of Creative businesses both large and small. The most successful workers in these fields can earn very high salaries. Did you realise that 50 graduates from Bournemouth University worked on the film Avatar?

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• Many workers are freelancers, which means that they work for themselves rather than for a big company. You need to have a decent grasp of business and be good at convincing people to hire you

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• Work experience is very important, as are contacts. If you can afford it, a period working for free, building a good address book, is invaluable

Framestore provided the visual effects for films such as Harry Potter and Avatar. It is an extremely high profile company with offices in Bournemouth, London, Montreal, New York and Los Angeles. www.framestore.com

A lot of the work in the creative industries is highly skilled and requires a good degree of technical knowledge. For example, to work as a sound engineer or a film camera operator, you may need to complete an Advanced Apprenticeship to either A level/NVQ or equivalent or higher. Many other media-related jobs, such as researchers and production assistants, do not necessarily require specialist training other than a good degree. Getting good qualifications is useful if you want to work in the creative industries but being self-taught isn’t necessarily a handicap if you’re really good and have a good portfolio, good drive and good connections.

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Skills Required: • Media related courses are very popular at both A-level/NVQ level and degree level • When you’re starting out you could well be working very long hours with quite low pay because there are so many people who want to do the work. Even with the best qualifications you need to start at the bottom and work your way up

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• Work is often irregular - you’ll often only work for the duration of a project and need to find a new job when it’s done. You also need to work well to deadlines, sometimes with very long hours

- Creative flair - Originality - Confidence - Communication - Networking - The ability to make contacts within the industry - Flexibility - Dealing with long hours and unsociable working times - Time management - The ability to deliver work to deadlines Links: www.skillset.org - Sector Skills Council for Creative and Media Industries.

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Createful is a Bournemouthbased creative agency specialising in the design and development of mobile apps and responsive websites. We’re a passionate team who love what we do and strive to make sure our work is unique and our clients are happy.

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DESIGN

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Epic Creative Print, based in Dorchester, has been providing printed solutions for its wide base of clients for 25 years.

Jobs Available There are a number of exciting opportunities to work with Createful, and typical roles focus on the following skill sets:

We work with a wide range of clients: • Some of the leading creative agencies in the UK • With some of the leading cosmetic brands such as Estee Lauder and Dior

Did you know? The UK Print Industry:

• With some exciting retailers such as New Look and Lush

• Mobile App Developer – Android • Digital Project Manager • Digital Designer (for both apps & websites)

• The UK is the world’s 5th largest producer of printed products • The UK print industry has a turnover of £14.1 billion per annum

• With some leading manufacturers such as Jaguar Land Rover and Sunseeker Typical Jobs Available:

Working For Createful If you’re interested in a career with Createful, the best way to first make contact with us is to send an email to

[email protected] with a copy of your CV (protip: make it different and interesting to really stand out from the crowd!), and some examples of work you’ve done. We’re not driven by qualifications, so if you show skill, commitment, passion and initiative we’d love to hear from you. Internships and Apprenticeships We frequently have people in the office on internships and work placements, covering all aspects of the work we do. These can be as short as one or two weeks, up to three months for longer placements. Every internship is different, and everybody wants to get something different out of their time with us, so feel free to get in touch via

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• The UK print industry returns £6.6 billion of gross added value*, second only to the Pharmaceutical industry. • The UK print industry employs 130,000 people. But unlike most other big industries in the UK the print industry is made up of 10,000 companies. This means: • You can make a real impact for your employer from the moment you start. You are likely to work closely with the senior employees of the business including owners. Your ideas and views will be heard...

*Gross Value Added indicates the value that a company can build into a raw material.

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• Account Manager • Business Development • Graphic Designer • Technician • Apprentices – during the last three years two of our apprentices have won National Industry awards.

How can I get a job with epic: Apply in writing to the address below with your CV and explain how you think you may be able to make an impact on our business from the day you arrive: Epic Printing Services Epic House, Alington Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 1EX

and talk to us about your requirements. www.epicteam.co.uk

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What Careers are out there? RLA is a full service agency with offices in Bournemouth and Belfast. Over our 29 year history we’ve helped clients ranging from start-ups, to some of the world’s most famous brands achieve their goals. And we’re proud to say, we do it with the same drive and enthusiasm that we had when we first opened our doors.

RLA is a wholly-owned agency of The Mission Marketing Group plc. With an annual turnover in excess of £116m the mission™ is arguably the UK’s largest dedicated communications group outside of London and the 10th largest agency in the UK overall.

WHAT MAKES RLA STAND OUT FROM THE REST AS AN EMPLOYER?

Our positioning is based on a very simple belief; that if we make our client’s businesses successful, then our success will follow. We do this by creating a true partnership, where we are relied upon and trusted to make a measurable contribution to the success of their business - every day.

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Truth be told, that’s an easy one – it’s our People and what we stand for: • Real skills and expertise in your chosen field that can be relied upon to never let you down • A ‘can do’ attitude and passion for who we are and what we do • Commercial and creative in one package always having an eye on what our clients business is all about • Passion and enthusiasm for all we do inspiring us to solve problems in a fresh and original way • Partnership with our clients and each other to achieve our goals – ‘we’ is stronger than ‘me’ • Innovation and sharp thinking so that we act swiftly to maximise the benefit to our client

Many of our clients such as Volkswagen, Kia, Tesco and Allied Bakeries have been with us for not one or two, but for more than 10 years. The reason they’ve stayed? Simple. Our team! we make sure we deliver fresh thinking and innovative ideas that give our clients the edge over their competitors. It’s this passion and drive to know the client’s business inside out and back to front that makes us ‘indispensable in what we do’.

As an equal opportunities employer we proudly support ‘positive about discrimination’ and welcome applications from all candidates that believe they meet the requirements of our vacancies.

We all know what they say: ‘ASSUME’ makes out of you and me! And that’s why everything we do is based on knowledge - not assumptions. We love to create work that gets people talking, whether that’s word of mouth, or these days, word of keyboard. We love to create work that is visually beautiful, or makes you laugh. We love to create work that gets recognised by our peers and wins awards. Does this sound like you?

Typical Jobs we offer • Account Executive • Account Manager • Copywriter • Art Director

We are proud to be one of only 5% of all UK advertising agencies to have achieved the ISO9001:2008 quality standard – and we’ve held it continuously since 1993 when we helped to write the original quality standard for advertising with ISO.

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• Artworker • Designer • Digital Developer • Marketing Analyst

Placements Offered • 6 week summer holiday placements • 12 month work placements (as part of degree studies) We believe it's important to recognise and reward the great work our people do. As well as competitive salary we offer: - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - Contributory pension scheme - Childcare Vouchers - Cycle to work scheme - Social and Charity Group

MOST OF ALL, WE LOVE TO CREATE WORK, THAT WORKS. The Recommended Agency Register (RAR) is the only measure of UK agencies that is based on ‘client-only’ scoring. In 2012, RLA was voted the UK’s 13th Most Recommended Agency in the UK by RAR.

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RLA is also a long-term member of the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA), since 1987, which means that we have continuously proven ourselves to be among the very best agencies in the country, offering exceptional levels of both professionalism and financial stability.

How do I apply? To apply for a position with RLA just visit our web-site www.rla.co.uk and see what vacancies we currently have. If there are no suitable vacancies at present, don’t worry just send in your CV and covering letter explaining what interests you in working for RLA. If you are interested in one of our creative roles please also include three examples of your work. Alternatively contact our HR Manager on 01202 597140.

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Bring ideas to life for a living

We’re always on the lookout for really talented people. Whether you’re someone who likes to be creative, an organiser with a passion for problem solving, or you have a keen interest in how websites are built – we love ideas people.

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Bright Blue Day is an award-winning integrated marketing agency based in Bournemouth, Dorset.

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If you think you have what it takes to inspire Everyday Brilliance, then we’d love to hear from you.

We work with a host of clients from around the world including Sony, HP, ScottishPower and Zurich.

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Send a copy of your CV (and portfolio if applicable) to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

At Bright Blue Day, we believe successful brands exceed expectations by delivering little shots of brilliance. This means we help our clients build conversations with their customers. We do this through a variety of media, such as stunning press ads, dazzling animations, engaging smartphone apps and intuitive websites.

We’re always on the lookout for really talented people.

We call this Everyday Brilliance.

www.brightblueday.co.uk

Whether you’re a thinker, a planner, a creative, a data analyst, a designer, copywriter or a client service genius, we love integrated thinkers. But it’s not enough to be just a doer. We want people who blend talent with an entrepreneurial flair. If that sounds like you and you think you’ve got what it takes to get your name on a Bright Blue Day mug, then get in touch.

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About Adido

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What Adido has to offer

Since 2003, our team of digital experts have worked to deliver real business results for our clients. We've made many big name brands better online and have also helped numerous smaller businesses to grow using our amazing digital skills. We had very humble beginnings as a Bournemouth web designer but have grown very quickly and now service a wide range of clients nationally and internationally while not forgetting our roots.

• Fun team environment • Quarterly team building events • Company bonus scheme • 6 monthly reviews & 3 monthly informal chats • Training strategy and career progression plans • Weekly Monday lunches • Yearly anniversary party • Christmas party • Endless amounts of office treats/cakes/biscuits (especially at Christmas) • Pension scheme • Flexi-time working • Healthcare cover Full details of available positions, along with how to

Adido has done lots of other work to make sure the team is kept motivated and happy at all times. Other initiatives include flexi time hours, paying for lunch on Mondays, regular team days and a social calendar that would put any socialite to shame (well, almost). As a result Adido was recently awarded the very prestigious Investors in People (IIP) award. The Investors In People award is recognition of the hard work put in over the last few years to create a company culture and staff development strategy that keeps employees with the agency for years to come.

apply can be found on our website www.adido-digital.co.uk/digital-careers/ careers.aspx

Jobs we may offer:

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• Account Manager • Account Executive • Project Manager • Business Development Manager • Head of Client Services • User Experience Designer • Senior Designer

At Adido, we work very hard to continuously review and refine the services that we offer to our clients to ensure we are always leading the way in the ever changing digital world. A small selection of our clients are - Orange Business Services, Camelot, BH Live, Breeze Volkswagen, Bowlplex and Postgoldforcash.com. We also try and add new digital marketing services to our considerable repertoire that we feel our clients will benefit from. This has resulted in our digital marketing offering being vastly different to what it was only a year or two ago and has also meant that our services are now even more marketing leading and innovative than it has ever been.

• Front end Developer • Back end Developer • Head of SEO • Finance Officer/Assistant • Human Resources Manager • Support Developer • Administration Assistant

‘We are the fastest growing digital agency in the South and as a Company we offer our employees fantastic benefits’

Placements/Interns • Placements are offered on an individual basis; normal period is 6 weeks over the summer holiday • Intern positions are provided on a 12 month fixed term contract

www.adido-digital.co.uk

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Across the whole of the country it is estimated that nearly 20% of all workers are employed in manufacturing, engineering and energy. Literally hundreds of different occupations fall under this sector of employment.

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Manufacturing, Engineering & Energy

Qualifications and Training • Jobs range from quality control supervision in a food production facility, to a technician working in a high-tech electronics firm, to a gas supply maintenance engineer • Dorset is in an ideal geographical position to benefit from investment in these types of industry and is one of the few places this sector is still growing. Over the coming years many new companies will choose to locate in Dorset because of its prime location • The world of energy, manufacturing and engineering is constantly changing. You’ll have to keep up with these changes and must be prepared to acquire new skills. You could also learn a traditional skill like ironmongery or cabinet-making

There are several routes into the engineering, energy and manufacturing industries. There a many Advanced Apprenticeships in specific skill areas that progress to NVQ levels 3 and 4. People who are employed in semi-skilled jobs can benefit from work-based training schemes in order to boost their skills. As in all areas of employment, your earnings will usually increase as you improve your skill level. In the UK, many manufacturing, engineering and energy jobs are highly skilled research and development jobs which require a degree or higher level qualification. Many small companies start as a result of products developed as part of a PhD.

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• Not every employer is a big company; there are hundreds of small manufacturers as well • High-tech manufacturing, where factories are usually small, ultra-clean and carefully controlled, is a growth industry in the UK and requires special skills • Manufacturing often takes place around the clock, so shift, weekend and holiday work is common • Designing, developing, and testing new products often involves highly-skilled staff trained in science or engineering to degree level or higher

- A liking for practical work - Problem solving ability - Awareness of health and safety issues - A willingness to update and acquire new skills - Inventiveness and ingenuity - Confidence in handling tools and machinery Links: www.semta.org

- Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance www.thecollege.co.uk/employers/engineering-and-manufacturing/forum

- Advanced Engineering Forum based at Bournemouth & Poole College

• Science and engineering are increasingly popular subjects for women

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Manufacturing, Engineering & Energy

Based on the Granby Industrial Estate in Weymouth, Tecan was founded in 1970 by Paul Cane and John Tetzner to manufacture parts by photochemical machining – the process of producing sophisticated metal parts by etching away the unwanted metal

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The Company moved to Weymouth from London in 1974 and has gone from strength to strength ever since. Described as “a Global leader in the Development, Manufacturing & Sales of Electroformed & Photo-etched precision metal parts”, Tecan employ in the region of 100 staff and is now part of the Precision Metal Components Division of Stork Prints Group, (SPG Prints) which also includes our sister company in Holland, Veco. Our specialised manufacturing processes include High volume - High precision etching, Low volume specialised etching, Etched/Formed three dimensional parts, Electroforming, Laser Cutting and Electro-plating. We produce high precision metal components to over 1000 customers in 50 different countries across the globe in many industry sectors, including Automotive, Aerospace, Communications, Medical, Consumer Products and Scientific Research. We have high calibre staff working in a variety of business functional areas such as Operations Management, Maintenance, HR, Finance and Sales. We also recruit staff to work in our R&D Team, Quality Department and Manufacturing Operations. If you would like to find out more please contact us via [email protected] or visit our website www.veco.com

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Skills and attributes we look for and would develop:

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• Good attention to detail and quality driven • Pride in their products and craftsmanship • Energetic and Self Motivated • A willingness to be flexible • Structured and Methodical • Neat and Organised • Good Team Working Skills • Good Communication with Colleagues, Team Leaders and Managers • Able to read, understand and follow work instructions • Good understanding of, or ability to develop thorough process understanding • Ability to engage with Staff both at a Team level and at an Individual level to gain credibility and influence • Good knowledge of Quality Assurance systems and methods • Develop an understanding of Quality Management software • Familiar with Precision Measurement Equipment such as Vernier Callipers, Micrometre’s, Coordinate Measuring Machinery, Plug Gauges, Shadow Graph and Microscopes. • Experience of working pro-actively using lean/ continuous improvement techniques, (Kaizen, SMED, PDCA, Root Cause Problem Solving Methods) • Good working knowledge of Spreadsheet & Word Processing (Microsoft Excel / Word)

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Ultra Electronics is a world leading Defence & Aerospace, Security & Cyber, Transport and Energy Company. It was formed in October 1993 with annual revenue around £84 million.

The group has since grown, both organically and by acquisition, with revenue in 2014 of £713.7 million and has over 4,700 employees based mainly in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. Ultra listed on the London Stock Exchange in October 1996 and is in the FTSE 250.

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Nuclear Control Systems (NCS), an Ultra Electronic business, specialises in providing defence-in-depth to the nuclear energy industry. Since the dawn of this demanding and technically challenging sector, our sensors, instrumentation and control systems have been protecting nuclear facilities across the globe.

backbone of our workforce whether this be as a part of a Senior Management Team or specialist engineers and technicians. As a local company we’ve already delighted in the benefits of bringing on young talent. Ultra NCS is now in to our third year of apprentice recruitment as well as offering undergraduate internships, placements and graduate positions.

With a focus toward building expertise for the future Ultra is committed to the employment of more ‘early career’ employees such as graduates and apprentices. Investment in Apprenticeships resonates across the Ultra Electronics group; a vast majority of our colleagues started out as school leavers and have gone on to form the

Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs including Maths, Science, English and IT, minimum B and above. Any supporting qualifications in Engineering, Electronics, Resistant Materials or similar is strongly recommended. A passion for engineering and associated mind-set is a must Our Apprenticeship Scheme

Typical Jobs Offered: • Manufacturing Operatives • Electronic, Mechanical, Systems & Software Engineers • Business Support services • Physicists • Project Management & Commercial • Technical & Business Assurance Essential skills for Ultra: • To be successful you will need to be able to demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm for developing your skills • Able to communicate with all levels within the business • ‘Can do’ attitude to problem solving • Quick learner able to pick up new technologies and to think laterally when finding solutions to problems • Able to work well as part of a team and share knowledge with colleagues • Passion, commitment and good humour!

The success of Ultra is based on the broad range of skills and capabilities of its employees. Ultra is committed to developing people and securing the talent pipeline to ensure the continued growth of the Group. Many companies state that their people are the company’s most important asset. Ultra varies this slightly: the Group’s ‘right people’ are its most important asset.

Why Ultra?

• Stability and growth – The set-up of the company, a medium size business with local control, allows us to move quickly and flexibly according to customer needs. This has been essential to the success and growth of Ultra.

• Personalised career progression - Each Ultra Business operates autonomously, which means that you can quickly establish yourself. This allows for a flexible scheme to adapt your personal growth and development requirements. • Career opportunities – You will have the opportunity to observe business processes in most departments and to understand how a progressive engineering company works.

As an NCS Apprentice you will be working towards obtaining an Advanced Apprenticeship in Manufacturing to become a qualified Engineering Technician in either Electronic or Mechanical Engineering. You will be working on some of the latest Control & Instrumentation systems designed for nuclear reactors.

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All our apprentices are managed in partnership with The Engineering Trust who have over 30 years’ experience in Apprenticeship training within the engineering and manufacturing industry. To apply Please send your CV with a covering letter, to: [email protected]. Please ensure you include a cover letter, explaining why you want to become part of the Ultra team. www.ultra-ncs.com www.ultra-electronics.com

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What Careers are out there? What sort of Training do you need for your job? What other experiences might be helpful?

What is your job title? Manufacturing Apprentice, Ultra Electronics Nuclear Control Systems.

Quick profile: Manufacturing Apprentice, Ultra Electronics Nuclear Control Systems Joe Key What qualifications did you have to have to get on to the apprenticeship programme? To get onto the programme I had to have GCSEs in Maths, English and Science at grade A*- C. Other qualifications in Engineering, Design or IT subjects are much appreciated. What qualifications do you have? I have 4 GCSEs at grade A including Science, Engineering and Resistant Materials, 4 GCSEs at grade B including Maths and other subjects and I have a Level 3 BTEC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. I studied AS levels in Maths Mechanics, Chemistry and Biology. I am currently studying Electronic Design at HNC and working towards NVQ Level 3.

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What does your job involve? What’s a typical day? My job involves are large variety of practical and mental skills. For example, new builds for new designs require a lot of preparation and design before being able to build it as there are no existing units to compare to. It is my job to design harness routings so that form, fit and function are not affected. A typical day for me is to be issued a new job, study the job pack to ensure I understand what I am to do, building bespoke equipment for nuclear reactors and communicating with my colleagues, team leaders and other departments about any problems I may encounter. How did you end up in this job? Journey from school to Industry? After 6th Form, I decided not to go to University and instead get an apprenticeship. There were several reasons for this including getting a full time job and experience, earning a wage, still gaining qualifications and potentially still going to University. But more importantly, I wanted to do something I actually enjoyed. I had to find an industry I could relate to and had a passion for. So for me, this was electronics.

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It is important to have the starting point of GCSEs A*-C in English, Maths and Science. Although not essential, a prior knowledge to basic engineering is very beneficial. Once enrolled into the company, a block release of 10 months at college ensures you have the necessary skills ready to make a start in the workplace. This is recognised achieving an NVQ Level 2 in Engineering. When in company, internal courses can be completed if relevant to your field. In my department (Manufacturing), we all have to achieve status as a Certified IPC Specialist (CIS). This means that we have to train to Class 3 standard IPC 620B, which is the highest practical standard in our industry. All training for IPC is carried out in-company. Where next? Currently, I have 1 year left of my 4 year Advanced Apprenticeship. The final year will consist of completing my NVQ Level 3 and HNC. I hope to go on towards a Foundation Degree in Electronic Design and potentially a full Degree in Engineering focusing on Electronics. My ambition is to push my career forward and become a top class Engineer. What are the downsides to your work? There are very few downsides to my work, if any. But it can become difficult when trying to balance work, university and my NVQ at the same time. It does mean occasionally I have to sacrifice my own time, but it’s a small price to pay to have a decent future. What’s the best thing about your work? Going home knowing that what I’ve built that day is saving lives and keeping the lights on! I get to work with a great team, have a lot of fun and laughs and make very good friends. I can work away, visiting external stakeholders, and visit/tour round other industry partners is a bonus. What advice do you have for anyone wanting to do your job? Firstly, I would advise that when applying for an apprenticeship and writing your CV that you sell yourself. Any additional qualifications will go a long way, as will any awards. Secondly, I would advise to go along to careers fairs as it gives the employer a chance to informally meet you and vice versa. It is also important to bear in mind that employers also look at who you are as a person, what makes you tick; your personality. First impressions always count! If you’re a perfectionist, enjoy electronics (have a passion for engineering) and want to succeed in everything you do, then this is the job for you!

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Manufacturing Apprentice, Ultra Electronics Nuclear Control Systems.

I am working towards a Level 3 NVQ which will be completed by the end of my apprenticeship.

What qualifications did you have to have to get on to the apprenticeship programme? To get onto the Advanced Apprenticeship program I needed to have 5 A*-Cs at GCSE, this would include Maths, English and Science. What qualifications do you have?

Quick profile: Manufacturing Apprentice, Ultra Electronics Nuclear Control Systems Zack Beavan

I left school with B grades in English language, English Literature, Electronic Products, Physics and History. I also achieved C grades in Maths, Chemistry and Biology. When I started my apprenticeship I went to SETA Training Association in Southampton for 7 months. While I was there I obtained a Distinction-Merit Grade on my BTEC Level 3 National Diploma. What does your job involve? What’s a typical day? A typical day at work would involve wiring in enclosures, assembling power units, manufacturing cables, reading drawings and various other tasks. All work that we build is inspected by our Quality Assurance Team who work to Class 3 IPC Standards, which is the highest standard. On Fridays, I spend a few hours working on my NVQ Qualification. This consists of on-job write ups which give detailed descriptions of each job I complete, as well as questions in relation to engineering and other various tasks. How did you end up in this job? Journey from school to Industry? When I was in school I took Electronics as a GCSE and that was when I realised that I thoroughly enjoyed the practical assembly aspect of the Course. So when I left school I realised that College wasn’t the right route for me as I didn’t enjoy the classroom environment. I wanted to be more hands-on and earn a salary as well. So I decided to go for an apprenticeship and I managed to find the right one. What sort of Training do you need for your job? What other experiences might be helpful? You will need to be IPC trained to the Class 3 Standard. The qualification expires every two years so it is essential to keep it updated. Since I have been here I have received a lot of practical training from my supervisor and the team of operators that

Furthermore I have already achieved a BTEC Level 3 in Engineering as well as being asked to go to North Wales for an adventure week to help improve team building skills. On a week-to-week basis I am asked to attend various training days such as Nuclear Professionalism Training and lunchtime electronics lectures. Where next? I will have completed my apprenticeship by September 2016 and I will then focus on becoming a professional operator. My aim is to progress and gain further qualifications to enhance my career.

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What are the downsides to your work? Although I have a generally positive attitude to my work one downside is that I haven’t had the opportunity to see my work at the end user site (for example at a nuclear site). I feel this would be a major advantage for me in my apprenticeship. What’s the best thing about your work? What advice do you have for anyone wanting to do your job? The best thing about my apprenticeship is that I get to work with experienced operators on a daily basis where they can share their experience with me to help me improve. I also feel that I have had a good opportunity to work in a team which has given me some valuable knowledge. The advice I would have for anyone wanting to do this apprenticeship is that you need a good eye for detail and a lot of patience to ensure that you do the job right first time. Safety and quality is the most important thing. Furthermore this apprenticeship will provide you with good qualifications and numerous valuable experiences which will help you throughout your career.

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C&O Tractors are New Holland Combine & Tractor Specialists. We supply a wide range of agricultural & horticultural machinery and sell used tractors and used agricultural & garden machinery.

Dorset Cereals was established in 1985 as a cottage industry, producing hand packed bags of tropical mixes and 3 types of muesli. Now we sell 11 different types of muesli, as well as hearty porridge and crunchy granola, in over 70 countries around the world.

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We are a full-service New Holland agricultural dealership specialising in the sales, service and repairs of agricultural and groundcare machinery and equipment, and the supply of spare parts.

We believe one of the most important things you can do is grab a great start to the day by having a really good breakfast which is why we create quality cereals.

C&O Tractors Ltd have top brand franchises including Merlo, Kuhn, Teagle, Shelbourne Reynolds, Knight, Warwick, Quicke, Honda, Polaris, Watson & Abbey.

All our recipes are created right here in picturesque Poundbury, West Dorset, where we balance and blend our ingredients carefully using our knowledge of what tastes delicious.

We have fully equipped workshop facilities where our team of trained and experienced technicians are able to undertake servicing and any repairs required on tractors and machinery old and new. In addition to our head office in Blandford in Dorset we have depots in Wiltshire, West Sussex and on the Isle of Wight.

We really care about our cereals, which is why we visit our suppliers to make sure we are using the best possible ingredients. We are proud of the way we have been recognised by many awarding bodies as having created a tasty premium product.

Typical jobs include We currently have over 120 personnel employed in a variety of roles in the following department:

How can I get a job with Dorset Cereals? For Production and Warehouse Operative roles – you need to apply direct to our agency Mploy and their website is: www.mploystaff.com If you'd like to work with us in our factory in Poundbury, please use the form on our website at www.dorsetcereals.co.uk/get-in-touch/work-with-us and let us know a bit about yourself. Our success can only be achieved through the great people who work at Dorset Cereals- that’s why we look for employees who have our SPIRIT values:

• Warehouse • Technical • Marketing • Sales • Finance • Operations www.dorsetcereals.co.uk

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Apprenticeships at C&O C&O Tractors are able to offer agricultural machinery apprenticeships for the right candidate. Our service department work on a range of new and used New Holland tractors, combine harvesters, balers, agricultural machinery, quad bikes and UTVs. When apprenticeship opportunities arise we are looking for the right person to become part of the service team. Someone with experience in the agricultural world, an interest in agricultural machinery, an inquisitive, problem-solving mind and a keen eye for detail would be the ideal candidate to take up an apprenticeship with C&O.

How to get in touch All our current job opportunities are advertised on our website www.candotractors.com, however we are always happy to hear from people who think that they have the skills we need. Please email [email protected] with the subject line ‘Apprenticeships’ to tell us why you think you could be our next apprentice.

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Manufacturing, Engineering & Energy ooops! is a local automotive body repair shop which prides itself on offering a first class service at a reasonable price and strives to ensure our customers are always happy.

Salt Ltd (Subsea Asset LocationTechnologies) was formed in February 2008 and our Engineering Department provides precision engineering, grinding, heat-treatment and 3D printing services for the commercial, labelling, machine-tool manufacturers, marine and military sectors, to name but a few.

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We also produce and sell a totally passive device called SonarBell® for locating items underwater, for later detection by sonar. The many uses for the SonarBell® include marking commercial fishing nets, wrecks, pipeline paths, underwater vehicles and areas for off-shore windfarms. Salt is based in the Portland Marina area, which is the ideal location for testing developments for the SonarBell® in the sea. We employ qualified engineers together with apprentices who have completed their level 3 BTEC in Mechanical Engineering and are currently studying for their Mechanical Engineering HNC, on day release, with Weymouth College.

Liam Newman, was an engineering apprentice before becoming a technician. He said, “I currently manage the company’s 3D print service as well as producing 2D and 3D CAD drawings, which I really enjoy.” During the Summer, we usually have students who work with us for a few weeks, learning about the business, taking on projects and then preparing and showing a presentation, before they leave. In about six months, we will be looking for a business and an engineering apprentice, so anyone who is interested, please contact us. Tel: 01305 820321 or email: [email protected]

Established in 2002, ooops! is one of the few independent body shops that survived the financial crisis of 2008 due in part to the loyalty of our clients and it’s that loyalty that keeps pushing us to do better. Why work for ooops!? Alongside the normal benefits of employment ooops! is part of a larger organisation called bionanovate limited and with that comes some pretty exciting opportunities. Due to the work we do within the aviation, marine and renewables industries, some of our team get the opportunity to work on aircraft and occasionally travel abroad.

More information can be found on our website at:

How can I know if this work is for me? We have always offered work experience placements to local schools. Ask your careers advisors to get in touch with us and arrange to spend a few days working with us. Hopefully this will give you enough of a taster. How does the apprenticeship work? When you join us we show you the ropes for a month or two and, if you still like us and we still like you, then we would look to sign you up with one of the nationally recognised apprenticeship training providers. This means that on top of the ‘on the job’ training we provide; you will also get to spend time away at one of the training centres. Typically this involves spending two weeks at the training centre, two to four times per year.

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How long does the apprenticeship last? Usually about 2 years.

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So what type of work can I do at ooops!? We offer apprenticeship courses in both body repair, panel beating, car paint spraying and estimating. After qualifying you will have the opportunity to progress into management roles and even eventually start your own business! The world’s your oyster.

What skills do I require? An interest in the automotive sector is a good start and after that it’s mostly about having a good attitude to work hard and getting along with the team. For our part, we will help guide you through your training and giving you the right skills to do the work but also to understand the importance of dealing with customers and colleagues. Academically we require our students to have achieved at least a level C for GCSE’s in Maths and English. Find out more Contact Richard or Tania on 01202 695999 or email [email protected]

Useful Links www.apprenticeships.gov.uk

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Manufacturing, Engineering & Energy What is your job title? Production Welder of Steel Tube Assemblies for special purpose vehicles at Iracroft.

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What qualifications did you need? For a Level 2 NVQ, at least 2 grade C GCSEs in Maths and English and preferably also at least a C grade GCSE in a science subject.

Production Welder of Steel Tube Assemblies, Iracroft Emma Albritton

What qualifications do you have?

Iracroft started in 1972 and supplies tubular steel components to global manufacturers of construction and other specialist vehicles and equipment. Still a family owned business, it has reinvested and grown to employ over 200 people at its’ sites in Blandford Forum and Poole.

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What does your job involve and what’s a typical day like?

Continuous investment in technology and equipment, combined with a highly skilled work-force, give Iracroft a state of the art manufacturing capability: Welding Turned parts Bracket production Electroplating Tube manipulation Prototypes

At GCSE I got 4 grade B and 1 grade C including Maths English and Science. After school I went to college and gained C&G Level 1 in Engineering and in Performing Engineering Operations. Through work and day release I have now achieved the Level 2 NVQ in Welding & Fabrication.

Application forms can be downloaded from our website at:

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Every day is different. We are making parts for companies such as JCB and Caterpillar, there is a very wide range of different parts that we make. This means that I am making something different most days, which gives variety. As components arrive, I have to make sure we have the right components, check the dimensions and tolerances to the customer drawings, weld the assembly together, make quality checks during the process, and pass on to the next part of manufacture. Sometimes I am helping a colleague with a complex part, or else I am working on a part alone, using both Mig and Tig welding.

What sort of training do you need for your job? Most of the training is on the job, experienced welders showing and teaching as parts are ready for manufacture. The college provides wider training in general engineering skills and concepts which can be used. What next? I am studying for C&G Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, which is a 2 year course. What are the down sides to your work?

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It can get hot at times! What’s the best thing about your work? The satisfaction of a job well done, particularly when it’s an urgent job to help a customer out. I like the continuous flow of work that comes through, so there is always something that needs to be done, along with the variety of parts that I get assigned to make.

How did you end up in this job? All complementing extensive CNC precision bending machinery. Employment opportunities arise in all areas of the business, from machine operators, welders, material handling and stores, to general operations and support functions. Our employees receive on-the-job training, and we have a number of formal apprentices. We also commit to other external and internal training on topics such as welding, quality and business process improvements.

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I have always had horses and thought that being a farrier would be a good job so went to college to get the qualifications that I would need. The course included blacksmithing and welding as compulsory subjects. After a while, I realised that this wasn’t the career that I wanted after all. One of the college tutors said that I had an ability in welding and encouraged me to apply for a job using this skill. I used the internet to search for a company that would offer me an apprenticeship in welding in conjunction with a local college, and have been with Iracroft for over a year now.

What advice do you have for anyone wanting to do your job? Make sure you get the grades at school. Have an interest in what you are doing.

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Huck Nets have been manufacturing high quality knotless netting for over The Dorset Village Bakery, is a family owned & run manufacturer of premium

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biscuits, sold primarily to the major UK supermarkets, under our brand Huck nets have been manufacturing high quality knotless netting for over 50 years. Started by Manfred Huck working from his Garage making football nets by hand the company now spans all over Europe with offices in Germany, England, France, Belgium, Czech Republic, Sweden and Holland.

“Thomas J Fudge’s”. Although we have been around for almost 100 years, we are a high growth, dynamic & ambitious business, committed to developing, manufacturing & selling remarkable products, in a remarkable way.

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From our bakery in Stalbridge, we are making great progress in our desire to be the UK’s No. 1 premium biscuit brand, & recognise that the key to this transformation, are the people we employ & work with. We have a wide range of opportunities across the business including product development, manufacturing, technical/food safety, engineering, HR, marketing, sales & finance. Whilst qualifications & experience are important in certain roles, enthusiasm & a positive, can do attitude, is a prerequisite for all. We actively mix recruiting from outside the business, with promoting from within, so where you might start today, is unlikely to be where you will end up tomorrow. As we grow, so will those that work with us, through training & personal development.

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The UK office was opened in 1996 and now has over 48000 sq.ft. of manufacturing space. Huck Nets UK LTD supply nets and associated equipment to all industries including Sports. Huck Sports nets have been used in major tournaments including football nets for world cup finals and tennis nets for the ATP Tour. Safety: Huck Safety nets save lives on building sites, designed to catch people falling as well as tools and other items accidently knocked off roofs. All nets are made to the highest safety standards and are certificated to EN-1263. Check our website: www.thomasjfudges.co.uk for more information, or write to us at [email protected] enclosing your CV. And if you really want to know what we do & how we do it, visit your local Waitrose who stock most of our range. Enjoy!

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Industrial: Huck Industrial nets including skip and lorry cover nets, lifting nets and anti litter nets. Bird Control: Huck Bird control products include Nets, Wires and Spikes to protect ledges, roofs and other areas from all kinds of birds. Automotive: Luggage Nets, Map Pockets and Arm Rest nets used in many models of car are made by Huck. Playground: Huck Play are specialists in the Design Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Rope and Net Playground equipment. Huck offer jobs in manufacturing including, Cutters, Machinists and Riggers, we also offer jobs in Sales, Marketing, Administration and Despatch Management. In our Playground and installations department we also offer jobs in Playground Design, Groundworks, Net Installation and Project Management. If you are interested in joining our organisation then send a CV and covering letter to: [email protected]

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G3 Systems Ltd Ishida Europe is the market leader in the design, manufacture and installation of packaging lines and equipment. We provide businesses around the world with innovative and technical solutions for the packing and weighing of food and non-food products. Our customers include some of the most well-known food brands in the snack and confectionary market as well as some of the largest fresh food manufacturers around the world.

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In 2014, Ishida Europe won the Queens Award for Enterprise, the UK’s highest accolade for business success. We received this award for International Trade, in recognition of our rapid growth in export trade over recent years. Our Poole facility specialises in the design and manufacture of weigher to pack distribution systems, tray sealing solutions, high speed grading systems, and in the production of a variety of other packaging line equipment. In house design, fabrication and machine shop facilities located in Poole allow us to develop and test new technologies in conjunction with offices throughout our global group, offering a wide range of exciting opportunities to work as part of an ever expanding global team.

How can I get a job with Ishida? Further information on career opportunities with Ishida Europe, including our graduate and apprenticeship programs can be found at: Ishidaeurope.com/careers Direct Applications for our Engineering Apprenticeships at Poole can be made through the National Apprenticeship Service vacancy matching website.

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G3 Systems Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of IAP Worldwide Services Inc. (IAP), operates in the UK and overseas providing government, commercial and international clients with a wide range of facilities, services and solutions.

The Ishida Global Group uIshida Co Ltd, established in 1893 in Japan & headquartered in Kyoto, is now in its 5th generation of family ownership. uIshida Co Ltd is the inventor and world market leader of the multihead weigher – a system which revolutionised industrial weighing accuracy for a huge variety of food and non-food producers. uIshida’s world-wide group turnover is approximately $1 billion, and the group currently has over 2,800 employees globally. uIshida’s European headquarters are based in Birmingham, employing over 420 people, with offices in 9 countries in the EMEA region. uOur offices in Poole consist of 2 units, currently employing 40 people.

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G3 Systems is an ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 accredited Company and operates a mature Quality, Environmental, Safety and Health system which assures everything we do. G3 Systems is also recognised as an Investor in People.

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How can I find more about careers at G3 Systems – At the Head Office at Portland, Dorset or Worldwide? All the information you could need about careers at G3 Systems can be found at the locations below: G3 Systems Careers Website: www.g3-systems.co.uk/careers/careers.aspx LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/g3-systems-ltd Email: [email protected]

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Today the majority of design work is completed using specialist design software such as AutoCad and AutoCad LT. However there is still a need for engineers to be able to produce manual drawings and analysis reports for the older “vintage” aircraft. There are many opportunities for engineers to “Get their hands dirty” carrying out aircraft surveys, often abroad, in order to establish the exact design requirements for specific customer requirements.

Formerly Britavia, Aviation Traders Limited, now trading as ATL can trace its heritage back to 1947 and is now a privately owned specialist aviation design services organisation. The company is predominantly engaged in the design of aircraft modifications and repairs within the civil and military

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aviation industries to both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. ATL, is a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Ministry of Defence (MoD) approved design consultancy and has been at the leading edge of aircraft technologies for over 20 years. The ATL name is synonymous with pioneering and innovative modification design. Core business activity is the design of structural and non-structural products, avionic and electrical systems installation, aircraft configuration changes, Customer livery changes, safety equipment, furnishings and components in a variety of materials for aircraft interiors. The worldwide customer base includes the world’s leading airlines, electronic systems manufacturers, aircraft maintenance organisations and the UK Ministry of Defence is testimony to the quality of ATL’s all-round design capability.

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As well as a large number of individual customer approvals the ATL Design Assurance Processes are approved by: Authority/Agency

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However, the actual design work is only half of the story. Engineers must also prepare in depth instructions on how the design shall be installed to the aircraft, compliance reports, safety analysis, electrical load analysis and many other documents that together justify the design and demonstrate the ability of the design to meet the regulatory requirements of the European Aviation Safety Agency and Aviation Law. Aviation is a highly regulated industry with the emphasis on safety. The 3 key personal qualities that are must haves for anyone involved in aviation are honesty, an uncompromising attitude to Safety and a meticulous attention to detail.

Achieved You cannot pull into a layby or garage at 40,000ft because your engine has stopped.

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Because of this, safety is the very foundation of everything that we do. This philosophy and our commitment to providing excellent customer service, ensure that our customers keep returning to us with increasingly complex aviation design projects.

Roles within Aviation Design Design Engineer - Experienced in the design of aircraft parts, components or complete systems in various key discipline areas including: structure, electrical, avionic (flight systems), engines, hydraulic systems, cabin interiors, flight testing and many more. Many engineers are multi-disciplined but with a single core skill. Certification Engineer – Experts in their individual key areas of aircraft design with responsibility for approving that the final design meets all of the Airworthiness compliance regulations within their areas of expertise.

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Design Assurance – Specialists in the monitoring of the design procedures and processes ensuring that the company processes remain compliant with the aviation regulations. Typical functions include internal and external audits, corrective and preventative actions investigations of failures and complaints. Head of the Office of Airworthiness – The focal point for the company when dealing with the airworthiness authorities on all aspects of aircraft design certification. Head of Design – The person responsible for ensuring that all of the resources required for the safe and satisfactory completion of the design work. This includes training, facilities, technical information etc. this role also provides guidance etc.to the engineers when deciding the correct compliance requirements. Key skill areas for aviation design include: Mathematics, English, Technical Drawing, IT, physics, chemistry, higher education, engineering apprenticeship There are also the supporting roles within the areas of: Purchasing, Sales, Administration, Accounts, Document control and IT. To find out if there are any immediate or future vacancies please check our website www.atl.aero or contact our HR Manager on [email protected]

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We are problem solvers and solution providers, designing and manufacturing world class engineered textile solutions for the safety and securement needs of the global aerospace and defence industries. Our specialised products include cargo restraint solutions, airframe safety systems, aircraft safety equipment and RPG protection for armoured vehicles. With manufacturing operations and service facilities around the globe, we have the reach to provide solutions to our customers worldwide. Why We Are Different Collaboration: We believe in a strategic collaborative approach with our customers, partners and alliances. The result is the most efficient and cost effective method of developing product solutions that often exceed customer expectations. People: To solve the challenges of fast moving, dynamic industries such as aerospace and defence, our staff have to be equal to the task. We encourage freethinking, and combined with our proven technical knowledge and expertise, customers are rest assured of our abilities and solutions. Global reach/local support: Our facilities and operations are truly worldwide. With the robust support of local technical and sales staff, we have this breadth to service the requirements of all our customers.

AmSafe Bridport was formed in 1979 from the industrial division of Bridport-Gundry Ltd., a company specialising in the manufacture of nets for various markets including marine, sports and horticulture as well as for aviation and defence. Through a combination of exceptional internal growth, a few select strategic acquisitions and strides in our capabilities and product development, we have become a world leader in our specialised products. With operation facilities across three continents and approximately 650 people employed worldwide, AmSafe Bridport will continue to bring innovative technology to our customers.

Typical Jobs: • Engineering & Design • Sales • Quality • Procurement • Manufacturing • Planning • Technical Publications

• Contracts & Compliance • Human Resources • Information Technology • Finance • Marketing • Management • Project Management

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Career opportunities with AmSafe As a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of highly engineered textile products for the Civil Aviation and Defence markets, there are plenty of reasons why you would want to work for us. At our Research & Development site based in Bridport, we offer a variety of schemes to suit everyone at different stages in their education or career: work experience, apprenticeships, graduate training schemes or direct hires.

Our Vision To be the premier provider of engineered textile solutions for the safety and securement needs of the global aerospace and defence industries.

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For more information about AmSafe Bridport, please visit our website at www.amsafebridport.com and/or contact Sally Chapman, HR Advisor via email: [email protected]

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Typical Jobs available: • Business Management • Mechanical Engineering

Heatric is a division of the FTSE-100 listed aerospace, defence and energy company, Meggitt PLC.

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We are the world’s leading manufacturer of compact and highly advanced ‘printed circuit’ heat exchangers (PCHEs) which, thanks to their unique design and manufacturing process, lead the world in heat-transfer technology.

• Chemical Engineering • Process Engineering

Our high integrity diffusion-bonded heat exchangers are based on a core of chemically-etched plates forming a complex matrix of fluid flow channels. After bonding, they create a self-supporting, joint-less, corrosion-resistant core nearly as strong as a solid block of metal. This results in heat exchangers which manage extremes of pressure and temperature despite being up to 85% smaller and lighter than equivalent traditional heat exchangers.

Global exposure – Heatric operates in oil and gas fields all around the world providing truly global exposure and experiences.

• Project Management • Manufacturing and Fabrication • Human Resources Specialised high pressure heat exchangers require equally specialised skills in their design and manufacture. Heatric have developed our own engineering graduate programme as well as training our own welding and fabricating teams through our locally-based apprenticeship scheme.

Compact, high performance equipment is very attractive to offshore gas processing platforms and the very latest generation of floating liquid natural gas (FLNG) processing vessels. Heatric provides its products to the largest companies within the oil, gas and petrochemical industries and over the last 25 years has placed thousands of PCHEs in locations all over the world. We explore new advanced low-emissions energy production and storage markets with our enabling technology.

How can I get a job in your sector? All the information you need about a career at Heatric, plus a list of our current vacancies, can be found at

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www.heatric.com/working _for_heatric.html We offer a wide range of management and manufacturing apprenticeships and an extensive graduate engineering programme.

We design and manufacture our heat exchangers in the UK from sites in Birmingham and at our main manufacturing facility and head office in Poole on the beautiful South Coast. We are one of the fastest growing manufacturing companies in the UK and our success and growth mean that we are always looking to recruit the best and brightest talents in business, engineering and manufacturing.

Heatric PCHE Exchangers are used in a multitude of applications around the world from units weighing a few hundred kilogrammes to units such as this one at over 50 tonnes for use on a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) processing vessel.

We offer excellent development opportunities and an on-going commitment to continuous professional development. A career at Heatric can provide significant opportunities for global exposure and experience: we employ around 400 people across our UK manufacturing sites and global sales offices in Houston, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore and Sydney, with customers based in the majority of countries around the world.

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ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK Ltd, based in Winfrith, Dorset is a leading provider of science and technology solutions to the UK Ministry of Defence, the Royal Navy and to other defence departments and corporate customers internationally.

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We are world leaders in underwater defence technology and specialise in harbour security, unmanned systems, mine counter measure operations and towed arrays. As a key systems integrator and prime contractor in major maritime programmes, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK is the leading supplier of innovative technology in the maritime domain.

Within the Dorset area we are one of the largest employers of scientific and technical staff with a workforce of over 200 employees, many of whom hold post degree qualifications and are members of professional institutes. We are a growing company having recruited a large number of staff recently, including several new graduates. We continue to search for good staff to maintain our balanced workforce and expect to be looking for staff in any or all of the following areas: research and development, product design, project management, software development, finance, procurement, commercial, engineering, sales and business development.

Manufacturing, Engineering & Energy Typical Jobs include: • Engineering – mechanical, electrical, electronics, software, system design • Scientific research • Project management • Product management • Production and manufacturing • In service support • Customer relationship management • Commercial contracting • Sales and Marketing • Purchasing • IT Services • Human Resources • Financial Accounting • Business Assurance • Administration

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK offers an attractive package for its employees including generous leave allowance, pension scheme, employee assistance programme and cycle to work scheme. We also support our employees with families and offer a flexible working policy, travel insurance for employee and family, childcare voucher scheme, life assurance and income protection.

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Exciting employment opportunities currently exist within ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK; please visit the careers area of our website for the latest vacancies,

www.uk.atlas-elektronik.com/en/careers

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Manufacturing, Engineering & Energy What does your Job involve and what is a typical day like? My job involves the generation of both 3D models and drawings for the development and manufacture of aerospace components and assemblies. Another aspect of my job is to maintain the arrangement or set-up of the hardware and software within existing build standards of our air to air refuelling products. In a typical day I would spend time at a CAD (Computer Aided Design) desk and project meetings are a regular occurrence.

At QinetiQ, we encourage our people to think and do things differently. As one of the largest and most respected global science and technology organisations, we are constantly breaking new ground in the application of cutting-edge technology in our core markets of defence and security.

Apprenticeship. After a year of hard work and studying for my HNC one day a week at university I was really pleased to be offered the job.

Quick profile: Junior Mechanical Designer, Cobham Matt Walker

How did you end up in this Job? I joined the Cobham Apprenticeship straight from school. The first year of the Apprenticeship is “off the job” (full time at college) where you learn the essential core engineering principles and skills. In year 2 and 3 I attended college 1 day a week with the other 4 days spent in the workplace. This 2 year rotational programme enabled me to get a broader perspective of the business, I was also able to see what I was good at with a view to finding the best possible fit for me going forward. At the end of year 3 I applied for a placement within the design team with the view to a permanent job at the end of my

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What sort of training do you need for your job? What other experiences might be helpful? For the job that I do I think it’s essential, as a minimum, to have a HNC in an engineering subject as this will provide a sound understanding of engineering competence at the required level. It is also useful to have some real life experience within the industry and my apprenticeship has certainly provided this. It is also useful to have exposure to activities which required team working and leadership opportunities as they are important in any role.

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What is the best thing about your work? Without doubt, the best part of my job is that what I do makes a difference and helps people all over the world. The projects I work on are at the forefront of technology and some very innovative products are developed by me and the team that I work with. I work with a great team who are always keen to pass on their experience and help me develop as an Engineer, every day is different but I always feel as if I have achieved something worthwhile at the end of the day.

• Scientific/Technical • Graduates Schemes We deliver pioneering services and solutions to these core markets and are successfully transferring our expertise into pushing the boundaries in new fields such as energy and environment. Why don’t you team-up with thousands of the finest scientific and technical minds and help us seize the opportunities of tomorrow? Read more at:

www.qinetiq.com/careers/careers-andprogrammes/Pages/default.aspx

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For opportunities in Dorset and other UK locations contact: [email protected]

What advice do you have for anyone wanting to do your job? My advice would be to go for an apprenticeship programme. A good Apprenticeship offers a great opportunity to gain all the experience, knowledge for a long and rewarding career and will also provide great personal development opportunities. I have grown so much since joining the apprenticeship programme and have made the most of the opportunities I have been given. As long as you have a passion for design or engineering and a good work ethic the sky is truly the limit if you put your mind to it.

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Dextra Group plc is currently the UK's leading, privatelyowned lighting manufacturer.

Today, Dextra Group has reaped the fruits of a successful integration strategy. Since 2008, it has expanded into specialised subsidiary companies that target different areas of a rapidly changing lighting industry.

By attentively engaging with the growing sophistication of this manufacturing sector, we have been able to identify and pursue many new market trends and possibilities. Lately, a huge investment in LED (Light Emitting Diodes) production has allowed one of our subsidiary companies; Dexretail, to secure highly-profitable contracts with major retail outlets such as supermarkets and shopping-centres in the UK, by promising to significantly reduce their energy emissions.

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Dextra Group has kept a notable lead against its competitors, both nationally and overseas, by providing unparalleled service to its customers, ensuring the client's requirements are met with speed, precision and delivered to the highest standard. Established in 1978, the company's profound commitment to service has pushed it to become increasingly more self-reliant through the years. It has achieved this by focusing large capital investments into taking over aspects of production that would normally be outsourced to specialist companies. We now have more control over our operations and have opened more direct channels of communication with our customers, making us quicker to react to their needs.

The growing demand in this sector has had a knock-on effect on the whole business as we have had to create a specialised manufacturing unit dedicated to run new, state-of-the-art equipment, re-train staff, extend our sales teams and increase our research and development efforts. These continual investments serve as an example of how our expansion has created more secure job opportunities and increased the variety of work available within our firmly established group. For further information please contact us directly at 01747 858100; or visit our website:

dextragroup.co.uk.

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In its growth, Dextra Group has contributed immensely to the bourgeoning field of UK manufacturing - creating more local jobs (employing over 550 members of staff at present) and offering further stability and strength to the surrounding economy. The success enjoyed by the company is owed to a work culture that combines prioritising excellence in service, with taking control of its own operations and its future, by bringing as many aspects of production as possible under its wing.

At times, this road towards self-sufficiency has been challenging to maintain and ambitious in its goals. However, it has also pulled us together in times of need, as our consistently positive response to the pressures of meeting growing demand, has been a key factor in our ongoing success. Typical Jobs available: As explained above, Dextra Group has progressively reclaimed many operations previously delegated to external parties and has expanded into various subsidiary companies, all of which cover very different aspects of production, from manufacturing and designing luminaires, assembly, transport, marketing, internal or external sales, IT, production planning, to processing of recyclable industrial materials, amongst many more. Recent examples of advertised job positions include:

How to get a job with Dextra: Your first port of call would be visiting our website: www.dextragroup.co.uk/category/careers

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On the careers page, you will find advertisements for job vacancies and a downloadable application form. However, we encourage driven and enthusiastic school-leavers or graduates who can identify with our work philosophy, to approach us directly and arrange to participate in our comprehensive training programme, which allows trainees to familiarise themselves with the entire span of the company's departmental operations over a period of approximately 12 months.

Current employees who underwent this scheme, were able to find their place within the company's large and diverse working environment, to fit their different backgrounds, qualifications and skill-sets respectively.

• Assembly Operative – Dextra Group plc. • Technical Assistant – Dextra Group plc. • HGV Lorry Driver – Dextra Group plc. • Accounts Assistant – Dextra Group plc.

Finally, our members of staff are presented with many opportunities for promotion and career development, as internal and external training programmes are frequently made available.

• Director’s PA – Dextra Group plc. • Key Accounts Manager – Dexretail Ltd. • Lighting Designer – Dextra Group plc. • Internal/External Sales Representative – Dexeco Ltd. • Product Designer – Dextra Group plc. • Assembly Supervisor – Dextra Group plc.

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APPRENTICESHIPS: BOAT BUILDING ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

The spirit of sunseeker is the pursuit of excellence, matched with the courage to constantly break new barriers.

If you are applying to be a Carpenter you must: • Have 5 GCSEs: A*- D We employ over 1,800 people, each highly experienced in their respective fields, from design, to engineering, to manufacturing and distribution.

• Have a good eye for attention to detail

It’s a melting pot of ingenuity – the embodiment of Sunseeker’s ‘Undiluted Spirit’.

• Be a perfectionist in what you do and use a logical approach to tasks given to complete

SUNSEEKER APPRENTICESHIPS The apprentice programme provided by Sunseeker International offers candidates a four year contract within three main areas:

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• Marine Engineering

• Be able to evidence working with wood either at school or as a hobby What you will be doing at College: • City and Guilds Level 2 & 3 in Marine Construction

HOW TO APPLY Visit:

www.sunseeker.com/recruitment/ or contact Bournemouth and Poole College:

www.thecollege.co.uk

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• Marine Electrical • Boat Building (Carpentry) There is a mixture of classroom based training and on the job practical work, where you will get the opportunity to work at different sites and experience working on each stage of making a Sunseeker motoryacht.

• NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Marine Engineering • Key Skills such as: English, Maths, ICT and Communication.

APPRENTICESHIPS: ELECTRICIANS You will spend one day a week at College for three years and then do a year working with Sunseeker International.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

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If you are applying to be a Marine Electrician you must have:

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• 5 GCSEs: A*- C

If you are applying to be an Engineer you must have:

• A strong aptitude for Physics and Maths

• 5 GCSEs: A*- C • A strong aptitude for Physics and Maths. What you will be doing at College:

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WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW In order to help your application we recommend you: • Gather evidence of your interest in the trade you want to apply for. Example: a folder containing photos of objects you have made or worked with. Or perhaps documents from School/College projects. • Gain work experience in the trade you want to apply for either here at Sunseeker or in another manufacturing environment.

What you will be doing at College: • City and Guilds Level 2 & 3 in Marine Construction

• City and Guilds Level 2 & 3 in Marine Construction

• NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Marine Engineering

• NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Marine Engineering

• Key Skills such as: English, Maths, ICT and Communication.

• Key Skills such as: English, Maths, ICT and Communication.

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Manufacturing, Engineering & Energy What’s your job title? Apprentice Design Engineer, KDC Projects

Superior is an internationally recognised manufacturer of precision o-rings and seals. Our goal is to collaborate with the world’s finest manufacturers to give them genuine company advantages.

What qualifications did you have to have to get on to the apprenticeship programme? To get onto the Level 2 NVQ Apprenticeship in Engineering, you need to have three GCSE’s at grade C including Mathematics and English along with ideally a science based subject. What qualifications have you yourself? One of the qualifications that I have myself is a GCSE in Mathematics at grade A* as well as GCSE’s in Applied Sciences, English Literature and English Language at B grade. As well as having multiple GCSE’s in other subjects, I also have 3 A-Levels in Mathematics. These comprise of the following, Maths, Advanced Maths and Statistical Maths. I also have A-Levels in Chemistry and Applied ICT.

Established 1972, family owned and independent, the company employs 170 people across four manufacturing sites producing almost one billion parts per year and exporting to 35 countries.

What does your job involve? What’s a typical day like? A typical day in my job involves the creation/modification of 3D CAD models & assemblies along with the associated technical drawings that permits manufacture & assembly. As mentioned above each CAD model has an associated drawing that is delivered to the customer in order to manufacture the physical item.

At Superior everyone shares the same goals and a commitment to making their own distinct contribution to the success of the company.

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Customer Service lies at the heart of everything we do. This philosophy provides the long term performance and high integrity of our customer project.

I am also involved in the creation of project orientated technical documentation with regards to the technical changes that I have carried out. Once complete my work is submitted to the Engineering Checking Department to ensure that technical content achieves fit, form & function while meeting the customer’s technical specification. To achieve the above it is fundamental to understand the customer’s needs.

To support this, our continuous capital investment programme allows us to remain at the leading edge in our field.

All of the above involves the use of a PLM (Project Lifecyle Management) software.

How do I apply? To apply for a position at the company just visit our web-site: www.superiorltd.com and download the application form. Here you will find the relevant information on joining us as an employee or as an apprentice. Alternatively contact the Human Resources department on 01202 854300.

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Typical Jobs offered: • Manufacturing Operatives • Quality Personnel (Inspection staff) • Sales • Administration Apprenticeships Offered • Engineering • Accountancy • Business Administration • Engineering Maintenance • Electrical Installation

How did you end up in this job? During my second year of Sixth Form College, I found my passion for Aerospace and Aircraft Design; however I did not wish to go to University as I wanted to get full time employment and earn a wage. I decided to apply for an Apprenticeship as it meant I could work full time as well as going to College in order to expand my engineering knowledge and gain relevant hands on experience & qualifications. After undertaking College tests in Maths & English, and attending many interviews, I was offered an Apprenticeship at KDC Projects. What sort of training do you need for your job? What other experiences might be helpful? As an Apprentice it is essential that you achieve good grades in both GCSE English and Maths. A basic understanding of Engineering skills also goes a long way. A lot of the training involves shadowing

other workers and completing company training courses in the CAD/PLM software used. A willingness to learn is essential, as there are many different methods that can be used to achieve the same goal in the Engineering workplace.

Quick profile: Intermediate Engineering Apprentice Edward Reis

Where next? I am currently working towards completing my intermediate apprenticeship and progressing onto an advanced apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering which will take me another 2 years to complete. After that I am hoping to go on to University and earn a Degree in Engineering, focusing on 3D design and Mechanical drawing. Once I have completed the University course, it will enable me to push my career forward and develop as a more capable Design Engineer.

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What are the down sides to your work? The only downside that I have found over the time I have worked for KDC Projects is that, working solely in an office environment, I have very limited access to the aircrafts and the products that I am working on and creating technical drawings for. Therefore, I very rarely see the physical finished component. What’s the best thing about your work? The best thing about my work is the opportunity to work with a range of individuals and being able to work in a team. The course that I am attending teaches me all of the aspects of engineering, not just the ones that you pick up on the job in a workplace environment. Being able to learn and work with a large set of individuals from different engineering backgrounds and learning backgrounds helps me by having a wide range of people I can ask for help for specialist tasks. What advice do you have for anyone wanting to do your job? I would advise anyone looking to do my job to ask themselves if they have an eye for detail. Detail is critical in this job, as is the understanding of how the items are manufactured. Therefore I would advise that if someone wants to do my job, then they should gain experience in hands on engineering. An eye for detail and hands on engineering skill are probably the two biggest skill sets that I would recommend for someone to produce design drawings. Purely because you have to understand/appreciate how that item is manufactured in order to dimension it.

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Cobham protects lives and livelihoods with its differentiated technology and know-how, operating with a deep insight into customer needs and agility.

technologies and services to solve challenging problems in harsh

Cobham aims to provide the resources to allow every individual to develop both personally and professionally in line with their personal development plan. This objective forms the basis of the learning and development contract between the employee and Cobham.

Cobham has a long and successful history of

environments across commercial, defence

Cobham has a long and successful history of training and developing apprentices. If you have got, or expect to get at least 4 GCSE’s or equivalent at grade C or above, to include Maths, English, Science and one Technical subject, and want to join a dynamic, fast-moving global aerospace Company, you have come to the right place.

and security markets, from deep space to the depths of the ocean, specialising in meeting the growing demand for data, connectivity and bandwidth.

Employing more than 12,000 people on five continents, the Group has customers and partners in over 100 countries, with market leading positions in: wireless, audio, video and data communications, including satellite communications; defence electronics; air-to-air refuelling; aviation services; life support and mission equipment. Cobham plc’s origins go back to 1934 when Sir Alan Cobham founded Flight Refuelling Limited (FRL) to investigate air-to-air refuelling techniques. More than 80 years later, the pioneering spirit continues with Cobham producing world leading products and solutions for the Aerospace and Defence Industry.

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Talent Management applies to every one of the 12,000 people who work for Cobham around the world. It is how we manage and develop our people to the benefit of both the organisation and the individual.

First steps are significantly important and our Emerging Talent programmes aim to nurture and support individuals at School, College and University to provide the best possible platform to launch their career.

The Group offers an innovative range of

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We believe in giving you a broad experience and, wherever possible, the opportunity to try different things. Our products and systems vary enormously in their technology, application and complexity and as a result working environments can be very different from one Business Unit to another. Whatever you are doing it will all be designed to make the most of your skills and potential, giving you the best possible start to a rewarding career.

training and developing apprentices.

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Find out more: www.cobhamcareers.com

You will work towards a BTEC qualification plus in-house practical skills training to NVQ Level 3. Successful completion of the Cobham Apprenticeship may then lead to further sponsorship to HNC, Foundation Degree or full degree courses. This is an excellent opportunity to train with the best, in an industry where qualified personnel are in demand all over the world. You could join our next generation of innovators, pioneers and entrepreneurs.

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What Careers are out there? Marden Edwards was established in 1961 and is experienced in the design and manufacture of overwrapping and shrink wrapping systems. Our position as international market leader is the result of an exceptionally comprehensive product range, an ability to tailor our machines to individual applications and a world-wide network of trade partners providing local expertise and after-sales service.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the charity that saves lives at sea. Our lifesaving operation provides lifeboats, lifeguards, safety advice around the UK and Republic of Ireland, and inland flood rescue both at home and internationally. Our crews and lifeguards have saved over 140,000 lives since the RNLI was formed in 1824. We are independent of the Coastguard and separate from government. Our work is based on and driven by our values. Our volunteers and staff strive for excellence and are:

Based in Wimborne, Dorset, Marden Edwards operates from two purpose built factories where its equipment is designed, manufactured, assembled and supported. Over 9,000 Marden Edwards Overwrapping Systems have been produced and shipped to more than 150 countries. It is a measure of the reliability and lasting quality of our machinery that many of the early machines produced more than 40 years ago are still in production.

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How do I apply? Contact our Human Resources Department on 01202 861200 for details of current vacancies and to request an application form. You can also e-mail [email protected] For further information about our company, products and markets, please view our website at www.mardenedwards.com

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• Selfless: willing to put the requirements of others before our own • Dependable: committed to doing our part in saving lives with professionalism and expertise • Trustworthy: responsible, accountable and efficient in the use of donations • Courageous: prepared to achieve our aims in changing and challenging environments In 2013, the RNLI began a project to build a new All-weather Lifeboat Centre at its headquarters in Poole. The facility will be a world class centre of excellence in all-weather lifeboat engineering, production and maintenance, bringing all aspects of all-weather lifeboat production under one roof for the first time in the RNLI’s history. Once fully operational, (expected in 2019) the facility will produce 6 all-weather lifeboats per year, starting with the new Shannon class, and is expected to save the charity in excess of £3M every year.

We currently have over 170 personnel employed in a variety of roles. We currently offer two apprenticeships per annum in mechanical engineering. Our apprentices spend four days per week working in our Manufacturing Division and one day per week on day release to a local college. Our apprenticeships each run for four years starting at craft level and moving on to the technicians’ course in the third year. We are pleased to be able to offer many of our apprentices the opportunity for career development, with many of our former apprentices now working in senior roles within the company as managers, service engineers or designers.

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To apply for an apprenticeship, visit www.rnli.org.uk/jobs

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The facility will require 3M production hours spread over 17 years, and as a result, the RNLI is expanding its apprenticeship programme. The RNLI has been running a successful apprentice programme for 15 years and is already experienced in training young people in marine electronics and marine mechanical engineering. Typical Jobs include: • Accounts Administrator • Apprentice (Mechanical Engineering) • Assembly Fitter • Controls Electrician • Design Draughtsperson • Information Technology • Inspection • Miller • Purchasing • Production Control • Sales Manager • Service Engineer • Turner • Welder

The new centre will create an opportunity for a more holistic and structured approach to apprentice training, delivering a structured package of modules covering both theoretical and practical aspects of boat building. Apprentices will receive a formal qualification fully recognised within the marine sector and aligned with the RNLI’s requirements, which has been developed in partnership with local colleges and light industrial businesses. The apprentice programme will lay the foundations for an exciting and flexible career. By considering the requirements of other industries, we can ensure that apprentices will be highly employable both in the marine industry and in the commercial composites industry (for example car body and aerospace) due to the technical skills they will acquire.

‘I have learnt a huge amount about electronics and have been given the opportunity to challenge myself and achieve goals I may not have believed possible.’ - Richard Hyne, 2008 Apprentice ‘I’ve been on the apprenticeship for three weeks now... I’ve had someone overseeing what I was doing, but it has been great to be able to get stuck in. I’ve loved it so far – it’s been a really varied workload.’ - Courtney Mitchell, Apprentice

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What Careers are out there? Aish Technologies is a systems design and manufacturing company that specialises in the protection of electronic equipment in harsh environments. The company has a history that extends back over 100 years, and has an enviable pedigree in the supply of rugged technology across the world. Aish Technologies is based in Poole, England, in a purpose-built facility that allows the company’s full range of design disciplines and advanced manufacturing techniques to be carried out on one site.

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How did you end up in this job?

Although Aish Technologies has in-depth expertise that can be applied in any number of specialist areas, the company is renowned for the development and manufacture of innovative, purpose built, rugged multi-function consoles, cabinets, electronic racks and enclosures, flat panel displays and Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) systems. The development of these successful products has given us the expertise and knowledge to provide a service to our customers in the design, development and manufacture of a wide range of military and commercial hardware.

I started out as an office junior we don’t have such things these days. I was working for Legal & General in Surrey in a Pensions Dept and I stayed in Financial Services for a number of years working my way up to Management level.

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I was always interested in people and enjoyed that aspect of my job, in fact I spent much of my time taking responsibility for recruitment, training and development and this resulted in my role opening up doors in the HR realm. I then completed a CIPD qualification which enabled me to move into an HR role.

Dorothy Westerman

What sort of training do you need for your job? What other experiences might be helpful? HR is about people and much of a Manager’s job is related to the management of people. This was valuable experience for me to have gained. However, most people will come into HR from university or through a recruitment or training role. I was lucky to have gained my recruitment and training experience as a Manager on the line.

This has resulted in more and more customers turning to Aish Technologies for the solution to their needs, attracted by our strong technical base, disciplined programme management and excellent advanced manufacturing facility – attributes that customers such as BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Thales and Force Protection rely on to maintain their position as world-class technology companies.

HR has many roles you can specialise in recruitment, learning & development, employee relations, reward, change management. You can also become what we call a generalist which is someone who has an understanding of all of those functions and may have worked in any one of them as a specialism. However, to be an HR Manager or an HR Business Partner you would need to have a good understanding and experience in all of those areas. Typical Jobs include:

How can you get a job at Aish Technologies Ltd? Check out the Aish Technologies website all of our vacancies are there. We also run our own apprenticeship programme and currently have 12 apprentices. We recruit on an annual basis into this programme so keep an eye on our website www.aishtechnologies.com

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• Software, Mechanical and Electronic Design Engineers • Project management • Purchasing • Production engineering • Manufacturing roles • Quality Control (Mechanical and Electrical Inspection) • Welding • Fitting • Painting of components • Millers & Turners • Electrical wiring

You can go to university and gain a degree in HR Management or you can go in at the junior level and become an HR Administrator and work your way up through the different areas of the HR Department. However, what you need to consider is gaining a CIPD qualification which is the recognised HR qualification. This can be done through the college and university; it can be done as a part time course whilst in an HR role. I actually completed mine whilst I was a manager on the line.

Human Resources Manager

What’s the best thing about your work? The best thing about this job is that it is so varied; I could be mediating between two people who have issues on one day and then on the same day interviewing someone for a job. The HR manager role is challenging because no one situation is ever the same as another. You have to keep informed from a legal perspective on all of the changes in employment law. You have to be able to talk to people at all levels. It is a role that can influence the future develop of employees and the future direction of a company.

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What are the down sides to your work? I have been involved in a number of redundancy programmes and that is never easy to do. However, there are always positives coming out of situations like that and I have seen lots of people move on to bigger and better things. I always see it as an opportunity to open up new doors for someone to consider for the future.

What advice do you have for anyone wanting to do your job? HR Management is a varied and exciting career and one in which you can chose your direction, it has it’s mundane tasks as any job will have but opens up lots of opportunities. You can be an HR professional in lots of different businesses because it’s all about people”

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Public Sector is a term used to describe a whole range of services provided to the general public and financed by our taxes and rates.

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Qualifications and Training

• Public Sector employees work in the National Health Service, the Emergency Services (the Ambulance Service, Police, Fire Brigade and Coastguard), the Armed Services, Teaching, Local Governments and the Civil Service • The Public Sector is the largest employment sector in the country and the range of jobs is massive • Despite the Government making possible cuts to the public sector over the coming years, there are plenty of opportunities for training and career progression • The country will always need doctors, nurses, teachers, police officers and so on. While numbers may be cut, there will still be opportunities • Working in the public sector can be a good way in to other careers. Police Officers can go into Private Security, Teachers into Business Training and so on • A lot of the time your chances of promotion, pay rises and other benefits are linked to your performance, so you need to work hard to make the most of this career

Many manual and administrative jobs will be available to anyone with GCSEs level qualifications but more specialist jobs will require A levels or even a degree. If you want to join the emergency services, you will have to go through a recruitment process involving written and physical tests, although formal qualifications may not be required and you’ll be trained on the job. Having said that, more qualifications and experience certainly help. Many posts in the public sector require a degree or specialist qualification, such as teachers, social workers, accountants, lawyers, scientific technicians, analysts, IT software engineers and environmental health officers. Becoming a doctor might not be as out of reach as you might think - there are several ways to qualify which don’t require you to immediately go to medical school if you have a good degree in biology or similar. With many jobs in the public sector you might need particular clearances - criminal records checks and the like. Having a criminal record doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t get a job in the sector - it just depends what it’s for.

Skills Required: - Virtually any job can come under the public sector umbrella, so any skills could be useful! - For public-facing positions, the emergency services, teaching or medicine, you’ll need very good people skills. Links: Armed Forces: www.royalnavy.mod.uk www.rafcareers.com www.army.mod.uk

Local Government www.lgcareers.com

Security Services www.gchq.gov.uk Civil Service: www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/ www.civilservice.gov.uk/ careers.aspx jobs/index.aspx www.mi6.gov.uk www.hmrc.gov.uk/jobs www.hmprisonservice.gov.uk www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk /careersandjobs Teaching www.tda.gov.uk

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Career Opportunities for Young People - Working in Local Government, for more information, check:

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Healthcare Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust www.poole.nhs.uk/ working-for-us.aspx The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust www.rbch.nhs.uk/ recruitment.php

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With a vibrant mix of culture and leisure facilities, seven miles of golden sands and the annual airshow, Bournemouth has lots to offer its residents and visitors. Likewise, working for the Council has many attractions.

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How did you end up in this job? After completing my A-Levels, I didn’t want to go down the route of University. I was very keen to start my career, however continue learning when I left Sixth Form. An apprenticeship was a great option for me, as I could learn and earn at the same time as gaining valuable experience and skills that will help me in the future. I saw and applied for the apprenticeship vacancy via the National Apprenticeship service website, and following that, I was asked for an interview at both Bournemouth and Poole College and the Borough of Poole.

Bournemouth’s vision is to be a top performing council with a strong customer focus which manages the delivery of value-for-money public services. In addition to providing the usual range of services (eg schools, social care, planning, transport, tourism, refuse collection, community safety) it keeps ahead of the latest developments for the benefit of residents, including the use of digital technology, renewable energy and sustainable development. In recent years the Council has reviewed and reorganized its structures and approach to service delivery, and is training and developing employees with the skills required of a modern workforce to meet the current and future needs of the community. The Council employs over 4,000 people in a wide range of jobs, and welcomes the ideas and energy that new recruits from our diverse community bring to the workforce.

How can I get a job or apprenticeship with Bournemouth Borough Council? Current vacancies and apprenticeship opportunities are published on the Council’s website: www.bournemouth.gov.uk Contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected] or on 01202 458830.

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What sort of training do you need for your job? What experiences might be helpful? I am currently working towards my Level 3 Business and Administration qualification at the Borough of Poole. I attended college for a 6 month course where I took my exams for the Business and Administration technical certificate, as well as completing an ICT Functional Skills qualification. I am now continuing to work on my NVQ. The rest of my training is carried out as ‘on the job training’. For my job, it was specified on the vacancy that I needed to have GCSE Level English and Maths. What’s the best thing about your work? The best thing about my job is that it is so varied, never are two days the same. The wide variety of tasks and jobs that I have completed whilst working in the Planning and Regeneration department of the Borough of Poole, has allowed me to learn so many new and transferable skills that I will carry with me for years to come. Typical Jobs: • Customer service • Teaching • Housing landlord (eg plumbing, electrical, grounds maintenance) • Administration • Management • Social work • Finance • Legal services

Since August when I began my apprenticeship, I have taken part in some exciting events with the community which I have really enjoyed. These include, supporting the Young People’s State of the Area Debate, presenting to Year 9 Poole High School pupils, the State of the Area Debate and conducting a ‘Social Media in Business training session’ to the Economic Development Officers in Dorset. I have also been to business events and careers fairs, representing the Dorset Skills Hub by giving advice and signposting employers, young people and adults who are seeking training opportunities. Where next?

There are opportunities for work placements and apprenticeships in many of the Council’s service teams for local young people. It also works with partner organisations in the voluntary, community and private sectors to support training placements in social care.

Career Opportunities for Young People - Working in Local Government, for more information, check:

www.local.gov.uk/workforce/-/journal_content/56/10180/6502605/ARTICLE

When my apprenticeship is complete, I will have gained so many new skills, valuable work experience and qualification that will give me many options to consider. I would like to remain in the Borough of Poole, as it is a great organisation to work for, with so many different roles and opportunities available in the different departments.

Quick profile: Dorset Skills Hub Apprentice Leanne Hollington

What does you job involve? As the Dorset Skills Hub is a new project, I have spent a great deal of time working with a website developer, preparing our website ready for its launch. I administer the website, which includes updating its content and keeping the website maintained, current and relevant. As well as working on the website, and the promotion of the Dorset Skills Hub through social media, I carry general business administration duties such as minute taking, designing, producing and ordering flyers, business cards and roller banners, contacting employers and training providers directly, organising meetings and inputting information into a database. What’s a typical day like?

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There is no ‘typical’ working day with my job role at the Borough of Poole, working on the Dorset Skills Hub, every day is different. This is primarily because I am working on a new project. At the beginning of the project, the majority of our time was spent working on the website, preparing it for launch, and currently, we have been working and engaging with training providers and employers in Dorset, promoting training opportunities. It is exciting working on a project, building it up and watching it develop. It also means that I can learn the different aspects and activities that is involved within running a project. What is the downside to your work? As the Dorset Skills Hub is a project, we have to control a budget. It is essential that the budget is monitored closely, and decisions have to be planned and made wisely about what we are going to spent out budget on. All of our decisions and purchases have to be documented and evidenced, which can be a lengthy task. What advice do you have for anyone wanting to do your job? I would recommend an apprenticeship to anyone who is keen and motivated to learn new skills, gain qualifications and start their career. I have learnt so many skills that I wouldn’t have necessary gained if I had gone to university or got a full time job. Make the most of your apprenticeship and use the opportunity to learn as much as you can and don’t be afraid to challenge yourself. It is also a great opportunity to meet and work with different people. My team at the Borough of Poole have been very supportive and approachable.

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Working together for a strong and successful Dorset.

We have two main areas of focus: 1. Enabling economic growth - Having a healthy, vibrant and growing economy has a positive impact on everyone. We want to attract new hi-tech businesses into the county and ensure our workforce is suitably trained and qualified to meet the needs of those businesses. 2. Promoting health, wellbeing and safeguarding - Everyone wants to be healthy and safe and to enjoy a good quality of life. We will promote healthy lifestyles, help people to be independent, giving them choice and control, and help everyone to be safe, particularly those who are vulnerable.

Where next? I have only been doing this job for 2 years and have lots more I want to achieve here. I have started to make big changes and need to follow them through because there are big changes in how much money there is to deliver services in the future, it keeps reducing and we have to work out what we can no longer do and what new ways we can meet the needs of people. When it is done not sure what could tear me away from Dorset.

Working with Dorset County Council Although budgets have reduced in recent times, there are still significant career opportunities available to deliver services to Dorset’s businesses and residents in the most efficient way. Our workers are becoming more empowered to provide smarter services and give communities greater independence. How can I get a job or apprenticeship with Dorset County Council? All information on career opportunities available at Dorset County Council, and a selection of its partners, are available at: www.dorsetforyou.com/jobsandcareers

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and regeneration of large estates in London and other places in the South East. I worked in a range of Councils and came to

I have a great job that is always a challenge, no two days are the same and I get to make a difference for many people across Dorset. My job is to manage all the staff and money that the County Council has, to make sure that the services we have to provide for people and communities across the County of Dorset are done and that they make the differences that people want to see. I have to make sure that what we do is successful, meets all the legal requirements and follows what the County Councillors, who are elected by people from across the county, decide are the best ways to ensure everyone gets treated fairly. I work closely with councillors to assist them in deciding what ways there are to get services delivered and helping them make decisions, they are politicians but my job is not about the politics it’s about running a big business. I have around 4,500 staff to manage and many more are employed in our schools. Our services do everything from engineering new roads to repairing them, protecting children who are vulnerable or at risk of being abused, schools, caring for older vulnerable people, our countryside, and working with business to help them grow and create more jobs for people. As well as working with office staff and people in towns and villages I work with private business, voluntary organisations, hospitals and doctors, the police and fire service. I often head to London to speak with national leaders to make sure they understand the challenges in Dorset and campaign for us to get money to spend here.

Dorset boasts a diverse and vibrant economy, breathtaking countryside as well as world-class attractions. Dorset County Council and its partners are responsible for delivering a wide range of services across this special area.

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Typical Jobs: • Customer service • Teaching • Administration • Highways • Management • Social work • Finance • Legal services • Partnership organisations (eg. Jurassic Coast, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) There are also opportunities for work placements and apprenticeships in many of our teams.

Career Opportunities for Young People - Working in Local Government, for more information, check:

www.local.gov.uk/workforce/-/journal_content/56/10180/6502605/ARTICLE

What’s the best thing about your work? I get to meet lots of interesting people who are passionate about Dorset, both today and for the future. I get to be part of shaping what the County will look like and be like to live and work in and to visit. I enjoy wrestling with difficult challenges and seeing solutions go from being an aspiration to a plan, and finally real. Getting out and about with my teams, with people and communities is a real boost. The County Council needs to be making sure the best services are developed and delivered and many times it’s the passion and commitment of staff and volunteers that make the real difference. I also love learning more about every job we do across the County Council and seeing the difference we can make. How did you end up in your job? I trained as an Environmental Health Officer in London and worked there for the start of my career working across a wide range of services and learning about the importance of the work we do for people, how important it is for making places good places to live and work in. I specialised in housing work

Quick profile: Chief Executive, Dorset County Council Debbie Ward Dorset to run Adult Social Care and was fortunate to be selected to be the new Chief Executive when the last one retired. All my jobs have been varied and challenging and to get them I have had to go through competitive interviews and selection panels. What sort of training do you need for your job? What other experiences might be helpful? First and foremost you have to enjoy complex problem solving, working with people, being able to listen and make decisions. You do need to understand and respect the role of the politicians and have patience to make changes that may take years to see the difference. A wide range of profession based backgrounds can lead to the role of chief executive, but the passion for public service and being motivated by what is being achieved is really important. I have my professional qualifications at degree level, and a Masters degree which are really helpful but it is much more about communicating well.

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What are the down sides to your work? There is never enough money to do all that is needed, and I am responsible in helping to decide what has to be limited. It is always hard telling anyone that they cannot have what they want, or telling staff who have being doing a good job that their jobs are changing or being made redundant, even if it is for the long-term good. It takes time to get things done which can be frustrating, but I believe in the public accountability I have, so understand that, I work long hours and it can sometimes be hard to find a few minutes to yourself! What advice do you have for anyone wanting to do your job? Be prepared for hard and rewarding work, but go for it. Get involved with your community when you can and listen and learn about what matters to people, how the Local Authority works, and be prepared to take on new ideas and work with teams. It does help to understand how services are provided and getting some good basic management knowledge through study. You will need to develop or nurture a real passion for working with people and making a difference for the long term. You’ll need to have energy and a good career history with a wide range of experience. Your career doesn’t need to be the same as mine which is all in the Public Sector and some chief executives cross from military, academic and business careers too. I love my work, the variety and the challenge. It has great rewards and you will never be bored!

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What Careers are out there? The Borough of Poole is a unitary council in one of the most beautiful parts of the south coast of England, serving a local population of just under 150,000 people. The services we provide are incredibly wide-ranging, and include all of the following:

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Business Administration Apprentice How did you end up in this job?

• Social care services to children, young people and vulnerable adults

I ended up in this job after finishing my A levels, I came to the end of my studies and didn’t know what I wanted to do as a career. I found the job on the Borough of Poole website and was successful in getting it.

• Specialist support to our local schools • Housing services, including support to homeless families and individuals

Emily Huxter

What sort of training do you need for your job? What other experiences might be helpful?

• Highway maintenance and repair services

For my job it was essential to have GCSE qualifications in Maths, English and ICT at grades C or above. My job comes with a lot of training through work shadowing and the completion of the technical certificate. However the Apprenticeship offers individuals the opportunity to gain the qualifications required in Maths, English and ICT. At present I am completing the Functional Skills Level 1 ICT course which allows me to gain a qualification in ICT whilst learning within the service unit. Other experiences that might be useful could be working within a business environment and having a good telephone manner.

In my job role there isn’t a ‘typical day’ if you like variety then this is definitely the job for you. Working within the two service units I have encountered various jobs such as helping out at fun days to patrolling the beach at Sandbanks. Therefore one day is different from the next.

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What are the downsides to your work?

The best thing about my work is the variety of jobs I get to do. Within my job role I have worked at the Beach office, Upton House, Hamworthy Outdoor Education Centre and Planning & Regeneration. In each of these places I have had the same kind of jobs but they have to be applied in a different way. I think the variety has provided me with a wide range of knowledge about two of the service units at the council and helped me adapt to a variety of situations.

The challenge to my work is that sometimes I can be rushed off my feet trying to get various things completed and other times I can find myself supporting my colleagues to help meet our team deadlines. But that is just the nature of the job.

• Specialist property maintenance services and estates management of the Council's property portfolio

• Tourism promotion

This is not an exhaustive list! We employ an amazingly wide range of people with specialised skills. We even employ nursery assistants in our own in-house day nursery / crèche facility. What all of these diverse roles have in common is the need for our employees to have a real and personal commitment to wanting to improve the quality of life for people in Poole, and to excellent standards of customer service.

• A range of leisure services, including working with partners to organise events and promotions

To learn more about our services please visit www.poole.gov.uk

• Public health services aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles

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• Planning services, ranging from approving loft conversions and kitchen extensions to major infrastructure design projects

Information on how to apply and our recruitment process is available on https://jobsatpoole.com

• Public libraries and other cultural/heritage services, including museums and adult learning • Economic development, regeneration and partnership working with local private sector businesses

What does your job involve?

• Building Control services You can: • Environmental health and consumer protection functions • Street Scene services which aim to keep the Borough an attractive and clean place to live, work and to visit • Domestic and commercial waste collection and disposal • Specialist business support such as HR, Financial, Research, Communications, Legal and ICT services

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• Crime reduction and community support roles, and other related specialist roles in issues such as domestic violence

• Civil engineering services, such as maintenance of two lifting bridges in the town

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• Register free for an on-line account • Search for vacancies • Set up e-mail alerts • Apply for jobs • Monitor your applications Our recruitment team is available for enquiries Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.15pm (4.45pm on Friday) on 01202 633054 or e-mail [email protected]

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Where Next? I have applied for a couple of jobs within the Planning department but these qualifications help me to broaden my options as I can now go on to work in any company or business using my administration skills. I can also go on to progress my qualifications by completing the Level 3 Business and Administration NVQ.

My job involves, answering the phones, taking messages, registering building notices and planning applications, assisting on the front desk and providing customer service. What’s a typical day like?

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What advice do you have for anyone wanting to do your job? My advice for anyone considering an apprenticeship would be to keep your eyes and ears open at all times, never be afraid to ask colleagues if you don’t understand something and try and learn as much as possible. This way you are guaranteed to learn, develop skills and get to know different people at the same time.

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North Dorset, West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland Covering half the county and a population of 235,000, our three councils provide valuable public services for local people. There’s lots of different types of jobs to get to grips with, from engineers building multi-million pound sea defence works, tourism events officers, beach managers and gardeners to housing officers dealing with homelessness, environmental health officers and harbour masters.

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There are many other roles including accountants, solicitors and tax collectors.

Our area includes the Jurassic Coast’ UNESCO World Heritage site, Shaftesbury’s famous Gold Hill as well as the venue for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games sailing events in Weymouth and Portland. You may have even seen West Bay’s imposing cliffs on ITV’s award winning ‘Broadchurch’ drama staring David Tennant, or our glorious countryside in the recent big-screen adaption of Thomas Hardy’s ‘Far From the Madding Crowd.’

So if you’re looking for an interesting and worthwhile job that can make a real difference to your community then our leading partnership of councils could be a good place to start. We’ve got flexible working and a genuine commitment to developing our people so they can deliver great services.

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The Tourism Promotion & Development team works as part of the Visit Dorset Tourism Partnership to attract visitors to the area and work with local tourism businesses to develop Dorset’s tourism offer. The team promote Dorset to potential visitors through a wide range of both print and online marketing avenues including publications such as the Dorset Guide, mobile apps, social media, national media campaigns, press and PR activity and the highly successful www.visit-dorset.com website, which receives 2.2 million visits a year.

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The Visitor Services team aims to ensure that the economic benefits of tourism are spread through the region by providing information to residents and visitors through the operation of four Tourist Information Centres and a local Tourist Information point network.

Find out more about what our councils do at: www.dorsetforyou.com/ your-council-services Find latest council jobs at: www.dorsetforyou.com/jobs

Our three councils are leading the way nationally by joining forces to start a ‘tri-council partnership’. That means one set of staff will provide services across the whole area.

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Career Opportunities for Young People - Working in Local Government, for more information, check:

www.local.gov.uk/workforce/-/journal_content/56/10180/6502605/ARTICLE

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Public Sector How did you end up in this job?

What does your job involve? What’s a typical day like? Arrive at work 7.50 - 8am, check emails and if time respond to a few. Then either meet with my careers coordinator or off to registration for 8.25am and either work with my form or off to an assembly.

Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust is the largest NHS provider of healthcare in Dorset we are passionate about providing excellent care to the population we serve.

8.55am lessons begin. I teach all students from Year 8 to Year 13, every lesson is different and interesting because no two classes are ever the same. I teach five one hour lessons a day. Some days I will have a free period. This is used to plan lessons, update Chemistry resources, mark students work, check emails and photocopy resources. I also have free periods for my other role as Head of Careers & Enterprise. During this time I plan and organise events, send emails and make phone calls to representatives of industry and higher education. Research resources and update careers lessons.

We have 12 community hospitals and provide a range of integrated community and mental health services across the whole county of Dorset and we also provide Prison HealthCare Services in Devon and Dorset.

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We are part of the NHS, which offers a huge range of exciting and challenging opportunities for people who are passionate about making a difference. With more than 350 different careers on offer, there is a job for you no matter what your interests, skills or qualifications. Of course there are the well-known NHS careers such as: • medicine • nursing • midwifery • physiotherapy • occupational therapy • psychology But have you also thought about careers in the NHS such as: • drama/art and music therapy • information and technology • communications • construction • carpentry • catering • management and administration There are many entry routes into the NHS, and this could be joining straight from school or college as an apprentice or junior member of staff, or following a university degree course. The NHS currently provides financial support to eligible students on approved pre-registration courses such as; medical training, nursing, midwifery, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, dental hygiene, dental nursing, and dentistry and other courses. The type of support varies, depending on the career and the course. For more information, visit the NHS Student Bursaries website. To learn more about Dorset HealthCare, please visit our website www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk

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To learn more about Dorset HealthCare, please visit our website: www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk If you are interested in a career with Dorset HealthCare, click vacancies for information on how to apply and you can: • Register free for an on-line NHS Jobs account • Search for vacancies • Set up e-mail alerts • Apply for jobs

We also have duties once a week either at break-time or bus duty after school. On Mondays we have meetings after school for one hour. They can be staff, tutor, departmental or management meetings. I generally work in school until 6pm every night, catching up on more emails and paperwork. Then off home for dinner and then depending on work load up to 2 or sometimes 3 hours of marking. Over the course of the year I attend events at the school in the evening including Open Evenings, Parent Evenings, Work Experience Briefing and the Careers Convention. Where next? Two main career routes are open to teaching staff, either as an academic manager (Head of Department) or as a pastoral manager (Head of Year or Head of House). Either route can lead on to whole-school management as Assistant Head, Deputy Head or Head Teacher. What’s the best thing about your work?

I used to be an analytical chemist. I found the work interesting at first but then I realised that working in a

Quick profile: Chemistry Teacher & Head of Careers and Enterprise Lynne Kelly laboratory was not for me as I like interacting with people as well as with chemicals. Whilst I was there I used to help my younger work colleagues with their homework as they were studying part time for Higher National Certificates. They complimented me on my teaching and that is when I had my Eureka moment that I wanted to become a teacher. What sort of training do you need for your job? What other experiences might be helpful? A degree in your subject and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. However there are other routes.

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www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching I also think it is valuable to work for a few years before you enter teaching. This gives you experience of working environments outside school, so that you can set your teaching within the wider context of employment. What are the down sides to your work? The way the media sometimes represent teachers quite negatively, which can influence the public and even parents. What advice do you have for anyone wanting to do your job?

The best thing about my work is the students-they all have different personalities and amazing talents, so that no two lessons are ever the same. Their creativity and constant questioning mean that I never get bored. I love the variety of the job and the opportunity to learn new things all the time. A special part of my work is that Eureka moment when students suddenly understand and I see their faces light up. What we do as teachers really can make a difference to the lives of individual students. It is the most rewarding job in the world.

Teaching is a fulfilling job and a real privilege. However don’t go straight into teacher training from university. Take a gap year or get some life experience through employment in a different role. Make sure you have a passion for your subject and that you like working with young people as this will shine through to your students. It is hard work but worth all the hours you spend outside the classroom on preparation and marking.

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Retail Qualifications and Training

Retail is a huge industry and a big part of Dorset thanks to Tower Park, Dolphin Centre and Castlepoint. There are more opportunities than just working behind a till – although that can lead to good things too.

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You can enter the retail sector at many different levels. Many do not require educational qualifications but the more qualifications you have, the better your chances of getting a job.

• Sales employees usually have face-to-face contact with customers on the shop floor. There are checkout- operators, sales assistants, supervisors and managers • Visual designers, security personnel, warehouse and maintenance staff support their work • Many retail sector employees operate behind the scenes in offices and call centres. They are involved in administration, customer services, marketing, business management and training • You can also work for yourself in retail, opening your own shop or running a market stall. You could sell anything you know something about as long as it’s legal! Working for yourself is hard but very rewarding • Selling online has made retail even easier to get in to and created lots of new jobs

You need to be good at communicating and handling money, so GCSE English and Maths would be handy. IT skills can be useful as computers are used in sales, stock control and so on and are especially useful for online sales. If you want to get in to management, you can work your way up through a company or start with A-levels or NVQs to get through a bit faster. You can do vocational courses in retail at GCSE, GNVQ or A-level in some colleges, which can help demonstrate that you’re committed to retail as a career. Some universities also offer degrees in retail management, or business studies can be as useful. Specialist jobs like accountant or human resources managers will usually have professional qualifications. Training is often offered on the job - many retailers are very good employers and will give lots of training to people who want to stay on.

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- Good communication and personal skills are useful to anyone dealing with customers - Depending on the store, you might need particular product knowledge or other skills. For Best Buy, for example, understanding of stereo equipment or gaming would be useful. For Carpetright, perhaps you’re good with interior design and could become an estimator - There are lots of different retail jobs available, from delivery drivers to management, so you should be able to find a job to fit your skill set. Links: www.skillsmart.com Sector Skills Council for Retail

www.pooletourism.com/pooletowncentre Poole Town Centre Management Board

www.british-shops.co.uk runs courses and publishes books and videos

www.castlepointshopping.com Castlepoint

www.inretail.co.uk a recruitment website, also gives useful information on the industry and preparing your CV

www.bournemouth.co.uk/business/ town-centre-management Bournemouth Town Centre www.bii.org/hom website of British Institute of Innkeepers

www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk Dolphin Centre

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Olives Et Al, headquartered at Sturminster Newton, is a business with very strong beliefs about why it does what it does. Centred on the belief that it exists to create, source and supply world food made great in Britain they are dedicated to making everything simple, remarkable and desirable. They want everything to be the best it can be. WHAT ARE WE AFTER?

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Naturally, we'd expect you to be interested in good food but what you've done in the past is not as important as what you want from the

The name Haskins was first associated with Dorset horticulture in 1882 when Harry Haskins founded a nursery in Poole.

Well known internationally for its innovative and inventive approach to garden retailing, it has changed the face and stereotype of the traditional “Garden Centre.” Haskins are now running 4 of the largest destination centres in the UK and are ambitious in expanding with more sites planned for the next 5 years.

future and your approach to life so if you’ve got some get up and go, get up and go drop us a line or ping us an email… We’re happy to look at apprenticeships and internships for the right people. www.olivesetal.co.uk

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES • Honesty & Integrity • Grit & Determination • Organisation & Planning • Delivery & Attention to Detail • Intelligence & Persistence • Enthusiasm

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Now with 4 sites to its name across the South of England with the Haskins family still very much involved in developing the business. The sites are situated in Longham (Ferndown), West End (Southampton), Roundstone (West Sussex) and Snowhill (Crawley).

Olives Et Al is no ordinary place to work. It's challenging, fun, exciting and relentless creating an opportunity to carve yourself the job you really want. Of course, like most jobs, it can also be boring, repetitive, and very hard work. Now, we're always on the lookout for bright and shiny folk to come and join us and if you think you fit the bill we'd really love to hear from you even if we’re not actively recruiting as we always have plans up our sleeves and, you never know, you might just be the one to make them come alive. We're still a small company but the opportunities, as we grow, are without limit. Whilst we do have job descriptions, Olives Et Al is still very much a team operation and if there is a job to be done then whoever is available will do it. We don't have too many demarcation lines here; we don't have much of a hierarchy either, so you'll never be asked to do something that nobody else is prepared to do.

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Haskins pride themselves on having achieved the highly renowned Investors in People bronze accreditation, and developing their people for the future is high on the agenda. They offer the opportunity of further career development to all employees. These include NVQs, ILM and First Aid, to name but a few.

Whether you are working in the garden centre or the restaurant, it can be notoriously busy during peak times, and employees need to be able to work well under pressure, work harmoniously in a team and be passionate about customer service.

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We are always looking for the Stars of the future and promote from within whenever we can so you may join us as temp to cover the busy Spring period but could go on to run a department and manage a team of your own. To apply, check out our website for current vacancies or send us a copy of your C.V to: [email protected]

As well as the retail side, haskins also have 4 very successful restaurants located within the garden centres. These serve a wide variety of freshly prepared home cooked meals, tasty pastries, snacks, kids pick’n’mix meals and serve Costa Coffee. On sunny days customers can enjoy their purchases al fresco on the patio area, and even enjoy a tasty Purbeck Ice Cream! When possible Haskins sources their fresh produce locally, to ensure customers get the very best seasonal variety and quality.

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What Careers are out there? Since our first Lush shop opened on Poole High Street eighteen years ago, we have grown into a multinational company and we now have shops in over fifty countries around the world. We make fresh handmade cosmetics using natural ingredients and we do not buy from companies that carry out or commission animal testing.

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What is your job title? Dorset Growth Hub Manager.

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What does your job involve? What’s a typical day like?

Dorset Growth Hub Manager Lucy Cooper

My job involves leading a team to deliver the Government Business Support for Dorset. An important part of the role is to build and maintain partner relationships with institutions such as UKTI, Bournemouth University and the local Chambers of Commerce.

We use ingredients that are natural, fresh and sustainable for our cosmetics. This includes bath and shower products, hair care, skin care, fine fragrance and make up. As well as being a pioneering cosmetics brand, we are also involved in many different ethical and environmental campaigns; we support a number of charities and we are continually striving to minimise our environmental impact as a company. To work for Lush, you don’t necessarily need years of experience or any qualifications. What matters to us is fresh thinking and a can-do attitude. In Poole and Bournemouth alone we have almost two thousand employees in retail and manufacturing, most of whom are taken on as Christmas temps.

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What are the down sides to your work?

I hope to continue in my role as the Dorset Growth Hub Manager, as well as representing WSX Enterprise (the company contracted to deliver the Growth Hub) at a national level and in Europe via various European business projects. I am also a member of the Poole Chamber of Commerce board and continue to work on behalf of local businesses.

The hours can be long as the job involves UK and European travel and it is sometimes difficult to resist getting involved in too many things at once as there is so much variety and opportunity.

How did you end up in this job?

Understanding how both the public and private sectors work has been vital in making sure the projects are delivered within the deadlines and in a cooperative way with partners. It is always useful to have run your own business too, before working in a business advisory capacity.

I applied after seeing it advertised on Twitter and then interviewed for and secured the job – initially the contract was for a year and it has now been extended.

What advice do you have for anyone wanting to do your job?

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We like to give people opportunities, and although you might start your career with us as a Christmas temp, one day you could end up running a Lush shop in another country. As everything from shop design, to ethical buying, to making products is done in-house, our range of jobs is huge and as long as you believe in what we do, then we’ll be happy to have you come and work for us.

It is really important to keep up to date with business requirements and have knowledge of the local economy so that we are delivering the support in the right way. I attend most of the Growth Hub events so that I am able to understand how we are informing businesses. What other experiences might be helpful?

We recently made the Sunday Times list of 100 best companies to work for. How can I apply for a career with Lush? Check our website www.lush.co.uk for any careers listed there, or if it’s retail that you fancy then feel free to come in and speak to one of our shop managers.

Typical Jobs: • Retail • Management • Training • Design • Manufacturing • Buying • Accounts

Keeping up to date with National and local politics is useful as the outcomes often shape the way we work with businesses. Having a broad knowledge of the economy and a library of business tools is also handy.

Or email [email protected] for Manufacturing opportunities

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What Careers are out there? Sainsbury’s was founded in 1869 and today we serve 23 million customers each week in over 1,100 supermarkets and convenience stores and we employ around 157,000 colleagues across the country. We put our customers at the heart of everything we do and we invest in our stores, our colleagues and our selling channels to deliver the best possible shopping experience for them. Our strong values are part of our identity and integral to our success. We're excited about our future. If you decide to join us, you'll be working in an environment where people are positive and eager to make a difference. Above all, Sainsbury’s colleagues are passionate about making customers feel they aren't in just any supermarket - they're in Sainsbury's.

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Sainsbury's promotes diversity in the workforce and supports Age Positive, Investors in People (Gold accreditation) and the Business Disability Forum.

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What does your job involve? My job is very diverse and covers retail, facility management, marketing, health & safety, accounting/budgeting, project planning and customer care. I have to ensure that the shopping centre is a safe, clean and secure place to shop. I have to liaise and work with the Marketing & PR agencies as the strategic marketing plans are put in place. Most of shopping centre services are contracted, so I have to ensure they meet their KPIs (key performance indicators) and that they follow best practice. Shopping Centres have a strict budgeting code of practice which I have to ensure is followed. What’s a typical day like?

Our success rests on the energy, creativity and talent of our people, and we're looking forward to becoming the nation's first choice for everyday shopping. As a leading UK food, clothing and general merchandise retailer with interests in financial services, we are always looking for talented individuals to join us and discover just why Sainsbury's is such a great place to work. So there's never been a more exciting time to play a part in the Sainsbury's story. Over the last few years we’ve recruited over 500 people on to our popular, fast-track Trainee Manager Scheme. Attracted by a long-term rewarding career and benefits including a contributory pension, discount card and eligibility for our profit sharing and bonus schemes, as well as first class on and off-the-job training, they are now making their mark on our business across the country. We’ve also created 400 apprenticeship places this year for internal candidates, designed to train and develop team leaders of the future for our stores. Apprentices are equipped with new skills and offered City & Guilds vocational training, including nationally recognised qualifications that are the equivalent of two A levels. In addition, colleagues who work on our fresh counters, bakeries and in our store cafes receive job-related City & Guilds - accredited training at our seven food colleges – over 20,000 have been trained to date.

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A day can vary from a management meeting in London, to preparing budgets and reports or liaising with the marketing team. I can say that each day is different. However, I do ensure I visit and chat with as many customers and retailers as I can and I do inspect the centre daily, to ensure it is clean and hazard free. I am also involved in liaising with the Landlord on future projects. I am also involved when new retailers move into the centre via the Letting agents team, I ensure that the handover is seamless. So I play many roles and have many hats in my job.

Required discipline: At least a 2.1 degree or above, with 1 A and 2 B’s at A Level and B’s in GCSE Maths and English

Due to my career, I am quite Nomadic and have to move around if I want to progress. I have only been at the Dolphin for 16 months so I will be here for a long time. There is a lot of work to do here and a lot to achieve so I don’t have any plans to move, however you never know who is going to knock on your door. What’s the best thing about your work?

Roles/functions available: The Logistics and Supply Chain Programme involves placements in these teams The Commercial Programme includes placements in Buying and Marketing The People Programme offers placements in our HR and Customer Service Division Salary for 2013/2014: £32,000 Method of application: Submit an online application form through www.sainsburys.jobs/graduates

Dolphin Shopping Centre Manager John Grinnell How did you end up in this job? I was head hunted from an employment agency and just applied for the position. I was living in Bristol and working in Trowbridge, so sunny Dorset was an attractive move. There are also a lot of opportunities at the Dolphin Shopping Centre. What sort of training do you need for your job? There is a Shopping Centre Diploma run by the College of Estate Management at Reading University. It’s a 2 years course which you can do remotely and module by module. There is also Operations courses/diploma’s you can take which is run by the British Institute of Facility Management.

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Where next?

Graduates: Total number of vacancies this year: 40

Quick profile:

I enjoy marketing/events and working with the retailers. I am lucky that I have really good retailers and tenants. I also enjoy working with my team, who are an integral part of the Centre Management. I also like helping customers. I love statistics and studying UK retail stats. I also measure the performance of the centre and the retail type i.e. fashion, luxury goods vs. sales and footfall. I am a sustainability freak and constantly annoy people with my wacky ideas of saving energy or CO2.

I would say mainly Retailer and customer services. The industry and economy has changed a lot over the past 10 years so I feel it is imperative you have an understanding in retail. What are the down sides to your work? You can’t please everyone and not beat yourself up over it. Because you’re in a shopping centre there is a perception that we have buckets of cash to spend which isn’t the case. We have to make cuts where we can as well as the services sector and other industries. What advice do you have for anyone wanting to do your job? I would suggest you work your way up in Retail Management, a lot of Centre Managers come from that area of the business and go into Centre Management. Also you could work in Facility Management starting at assistant level and progress.

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What Careers are out there? Opened in 2008, New Street Flowers is managed by Rhea Farris, with many years experience in the florist industry.

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YOUR FLORIST FOR ALL OCCASIONS

At New Street Flowers their aim is to offer a friendly and professional service at competitive prices. Whether it is a wedding, birthday, sympathy or anniversary, they are here to ensure you have the best quality flowers for your occasion. If you are interested in learning more about working with flowers why not look at the www.newstreetflowers.com and see how working in florist industry can be so rewarding! Entry requirements The most common way into this job is to find work with a florist’s and train on the job, often completing work-based qualifications. To find work, you will need a keen interest in floristry and good customer care skills. Previous experience in retail would be useful although not essential.

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You could learn some of the skills needed for this job in a number of ways, for example: • taking a floristry course at a local college • joining a local flower arranging society • looking for opportunities to help out in a florist's shop as a volunteer. Relevant college courses include: • Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Floristry • Level 1 Certificate in Practical Floristry Skills • Level 1/2 Award in Floral Design • Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Floristry. See the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies for details of local clubs, flower shows and design competitions. www.nafas.org.uk You may also be able to start in this job through a Floristry Apprenticeship. You will need to check which schemes are available in your area. See the Lantra and Apprenticeships websites to find out more. www.lantra.co.uk www.apprenticeships.org.uk You can find more information about a career in floristry on the Lantra website. www.lantra.co.uk/careers/career-finder.aspx

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Young Enterprise Empowering young people – to learn, to work, to live

Training and development If you go straight into a job in floristry, you will be trained whilst you work by an experienced florist. You could also go to college on a day-release or part-time basis and work towards a qualification, such as the Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Floristry. When you are experienced as a florist, you may be able to take further industry qualifications, such as: • Level 4 Higher Diploma in Floristry • Level 4 (NVQ) Floristry Business Management • Level 5 Master Diploma in Professional Floristry. A small number of land-based colleges offer foundation degrees and degrees in professional floristry and floristry design. You can search for these on the UCAS website. www.ucas.com You could develop your career further by taking short professional courses, for example online retailing and business skills. Skills, interests and qualities To be a florist, you should have: • creativity and artistic flair • an understanding of the properties and needs of different plants and flowers • the ability to explain your ideas to customers • good practical skills • a helpful, pleasant and tactful manner • the ability to work out costs and manage money • the ability to work under pressure.

Your potential is unlimited – and at Young Enterprise we want to make sure it is nurtured and developed. With 70% of employers reporting that school leavers are not work ready, and nearly one million young people without a job, we want to ensure that your talent and potential is not lost, and help you to enter the workplace with the confidence and skills to lead successful and happy lives.

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To achieve this, we partner with your schools and local employers to make the foundations of business relevant and inspiring. Whether it’s taking part in an enterprise challenge, developing employability skills, running a business for a year, or networking with business leaders, we enable young people to shine beyond the curriculum and discover why the skills for work are the skills for life. We work with nearly a quarter of a million young people, but given the challenges facing you today, we believe it is critical we expand our work to ensure your potential is not lost. This is where volunteers help. Working together, through fundraising and volunteering, we deliver over 100,000 hours of learning and transform the aspirations of thousands of young people. All our programmes are engaging and interactive and we believe in “learning by doing”. Through participation in one of our programmes you can expect to: • Have a greater understanding of enterprise and the employability skills employers seek. • Have a recognised and respected extra-curricular activity on your CV • Be better prepared for the workplace. • Have higher aspirations • Meet and network with local businesses and organisations and develop relationships leading to work experience or employment. • Be more likely to achieve your goals, cope better with problems and deal with change.

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What Careers are out there? If you want to work in sport and leisure you need to be passionate about helping other people to become fit and healthy! You don’t have to be as fit as you might think, there are lots of behind-thescene jobs which involve working in an office. If you love sport, but don’t do any, you can still get a job. With the staging of the Olympic Games in Sailing in Weymouth. Dorset has seen an increased interest in sport and leisure. The region will benefit from new sporting venues, which will create jobs and opportunities. There is a growing demand for instructors to supervise and encourage the partaking of outdoor activities, which range from walking to water-sports and rowing to rock-climbing.

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Hospitality is pretty wide-ranging, including food, drink and accommodation such as Hotels, B&Bs and Holiday Parks. Tourism is all about travel and exploring places of interest. • You can choose to work face-to-face with the public or behind the scenes. Working in kitchens, housekeeping and supplies won’t have much customer service work, while working front-of-house will. Management positions might do a bit of both. • Employment opportunities are found in hotels, restaurants, bars, pubs, fast-food outlets and contract catering and travel companies. Tourist information offices and visitor attractions need seasonal guides and customer service staff. • Remember that most of the work will take place when people are accessing their leisure activities that they do in their spare time, so that can mean a lot of evening, weekend and holiday working. There can be quite a bit of competition for jobs in this sector so enthusiasm is really key. • Leisure involves social activities from bingo and bowling to visiting the zoo but it also includes watching sport for recreation. More often leisure activities are thought of as hobbies or part-time recreation which includes DIY or gardening or family activities, such as visiting art galleries, or a day at the seaside. • If you want to play a sport professionally, unless you’ve been playing to a high standard from a pretty young age it’s unlikely you’ll make a career from it. There are only a few sports which people can do as a full-time career, although if you’re of a high enough standard there can be sponsorship available. Remember that lots of sports can lead to injuries which mean your career is over quite young and you’ll need something to do when you retire from competing.

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Tourism, Sport, Leisure and Hospitality Qualifications and Training Qualifications that would help in the Leisure Sector are Fitness Instructor, Pool Lifeguard, Pool Plant Operator Certificate, First Aid and Aerobic Instructor. Professional players or athletes have to excel at their own chosen sport but if you want to work generally in the industry, such as in a leisure centre then you can train on the job. If you want to teach a specific subject, such as football or gymnastics, then you need to qualify as an instructor, gaining a coaching certificate from the sport’s governing body. If you are interested in doing Physiotherapy or Sports Science at university, then you will need A levels and/or BTEC National Diplomas. Local colleges support the training needs of the local industry, Bournemouth & Poole College, Kingston Maurward College and Bournemouth University all run courses in Sport and Leisure and there is something for everyone.

Skills Required:

To get into this industry you might not need any formal qualifications but if you do want qualifications – which can help you get a leg-up in the industry and might get you fast tracked into management – you can get qualifications from NVQ level 1 all the way up to degrees. On-the-job training is common. Employers often provide the chance to gain NVQs. Some offer apprenticeships or professional development courses. If you are prepared to work hard and can cope with the shift system, you can advance rapidly in this industry. Large organisations have the best career structures but even in smaller businesses promotion can be found if you are willing to move between employers. There are plenty of opportunities to travel and work abroad.

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- Flexible approach, ability to work unsociable hours - Good communications and customer service skills - Attention to detail - Ability to work under pressure is essential – especially in a busy bar, restaurant or leisure centre - Friendly attitude - Particular jobs can require further expertise – for example working in a museum might require qualifications in history, or working at a country park will require you to have an environmental qualification - Enjoy working as part of a team - Focused on working with customers to provide an enjoyable and fulfilling leisure experience

- www.skillsactive.com – The Sector Skills Council - www.csp.org.uk – The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists - www.fia.org.uk – The Fitness Industry Association – Active UK - www.nctj.com - The National Council for the Training of Journalists - www.sportsengland.org – Sport England - www.people1st.co.uk – Sector Skills Council for Hospitality - www.hcima.org.uk – Hotel and Catering International Management Association - www.leisureopportunities.co.uk – Leisure jobs, news and training - www.bii.org – Website of British Institute of Innkeepers - www.cimspa.co.uk – Industry Information and Jobs - www.exerciseregister.org – Register of Exercise Professionals

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What does your job involve? Which part? I do a variety of jobs here at The Project. I work part time on reception, the rest of my working time I spend coaching/instructing climbing or teaching aerial circus at secret circus (a small aerial school I run from the project with other very talented instructors).

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Quick profile: Climbing Instructor, Receptionist and Aerial Circus teacher Emily Garrod-Cox

Working on reception involves talking to customers (mainly about climbing!), taking phone calls and bookings, making sure the correct forms are filled in and doing my best to keep customers and instructors happy. Instructing climbing varies from after-school kids club to coaching 1:1 with adults to hone their skill and technique.

The Project Climbing Centre in Poole opened as the South West’s biggest bouldering centre in November 2013, with the aim of providing the best facilities and the best support for climbers of all ages and abilities.

What’s a typical day like? It’s different every day depending on what I’ll be teaching, but the general pattern will be to train in the morning, then maybe teach a bit, go home and then come back for instructing or working behind the desk in the evening.

Based in what used to be Poole Sports Centre, on the top floor of the Dolphin Centre, The Project Climbing Centre has not only had the task of filling 10,000 square feet of sports hall with bouldering walls (a project that is still ongoing), but also bringing a bit of life back in to the rest of the building, which has led to the Centre becoming a hub for a variety of alternative sports.

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Where next? I have just qualified as a personal trainer so I will be starting some new classes at The Project along with my current work. What’s the best thing about your work?

In the 18 months that the Centre has been open, it has become home to The Parkour Project, CrossFit Poole, Secret Circus Aerial School, Poole Taekwondo Academy, G5 Combative Aikido, and Maverick Slackline Club. It also has a studio which is hired out to instructors of various classes such as Yoga and Zumba, and treatment rooms which now house a clinic for local physiotherapy providers BWT, and the Holistic Zone, which offers a range of holistic and massage therapies. Finally, The Lookout Café is also on site to provide a bit of fuel and sustenance to all of the centre’s visitors. With such an extensive range of activities on offer, The Project Climbing Centre is not only an inspiring place for people of all ages and abilities to come and get fit or try something new, but it also provides an inspiring environment for those looking to pursue a career in fitness and leisure.

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The fact that work is where play, friends and training are. Also to be part of a growing community of passionate exerciseorientated businesses is amazing. What are the down sides to your work? Typical skills required: • Strong communication and customer service skills • Passionate, either about a particular sport or fitness in general • Flexibility – many people like to train outside of normal working hours • Positive and friendly attitude • Good organisational skills and reliability

Didn’t you read what I just wrote?? How did you end up with your job? By spending most of my spare time here climbing, I slowly ended up not wanting to be anywhere else so found lots of excuses to stay and play.

www.theprojectclimbingcentre.co.uk

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AFC Bournemouth has a huge commitment to the community and to work with young people.

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The club's Community Sports Trust delivers sport and education linked projects to over 3,000 young people and families per week.

The club has also recruited a third graduate into its media department, managing broadcast and multimedia output.

Part of the Club's community programme includes a partnership with Bournemouth University and Anglo-European College of Chiropractic. Currently, over 20 students are given opportunities to work within the club's media, community and commercial departments, as well as internships supporting the football coaching and technical staff.

Black Label Events is AFC Bournemouth's catering, hospitality non-matchday events department. For the last four years, one event student each year has been recruited for season's full-time work placement. Last year's placement student has been recruited to work part-time during her final year of study. Students studying sports science, physiotherapy and coaching and development are working with the football management, technical staff and players. Experience includes treating injured players, reviewing games, producing stats to support the manager and coaching staff, scouting and helping to coach sessions. The Club's Community Sports Trust encourages young people to get FA Coaching badges and then recruits the qualified coaches to deliver its community programme. The Trust has over 15 staff under the age of 25.

Media and journalism students capture and create content for AFC Bournemouth's print, social and digital channels, such as player interviews, match highlights, community projects in schools, behind the scenes footage and videos of non-matchday events held at the club's Goldsands Stadium. AFC Bournemouth recruited students from Bournemouth University; one is Head of Media and the other is News and Editorial Executive.

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Tourism, Sport, Leisure and Hospitality I started my football career like any other youngster playing for my local football team, Wimbledon Park Tigers, on a Sunday. At the age of 12 I was invited to attend the Bournemouth Development Centre for a trial period so I could be assessed and fortunately this led to being offered a place in the Football Academy for the U13 age group. As the Academy was based in Bournemouth and I was living in Portsmouth it was a huge commitment not just for me but also my parents, as it meant attending training sessions at least twice a week, Day Release once a week and then playing in matches at the weekend. The travelling alone could be very tiring and I am sure the cost for my parents was also a factor. As a player in the Academy system I worked hard to improve on my technical and tactical ability as well as being a versatile player on the pitch. Being part of an Academy programme requires hard work and dedication not just within my football but also with my Academic Studies at school. Professional football can have a varied life span which could end at any time due to injury or professional opinion, so I wanted to ensure that I also worked hard at school to achieve in my GCSE’s to keep my options open. My journey continued at the age of 16 when I was offered a 2 year Apprenticeship at AFCB which gave me an opportunity to continuing working towards my dream of becoming a professional footballer. At this stage I had to leave home and live in local accommodation, which was quite a big thing at my age. The apprenticeship programme is very demanding, as not only do I have to train 4 days a week and play matches on a Saturday I am also required to complete a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, NVQ in Achieving Excellence in Sport Performance and a FA Level 2 Coaching badge.

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so much. I have played for the U18 team on a regular basis and was also given numerous opportunities to play for the U21s and even trained with the first team squad. I was also able to experience another side to football when joining Gosport Borough and then Poole Town on work experience, where there is less focus on development and it’s more about results! On top of my football I also gained a DDD in my Extended Diploma and now have an opportunity to continue with my progression in Education at a later date. There were also other life experiences - one that really touched me was being part of a fund raising event to raise money for a local boy suffering from Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).

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Being offered a professional contract was probably the most exciting and emotional moment of my life. It felt like all the hard work, passion and desire to get to that moment had been worthwhile. The coming season will not be any less challenging, as I am now in a much bigger environment and working towards possibly playing for the Bournemouth first team. I will never take anything for granted as I know that I am very lucky to be where I am at this moment in time, but my success is down to continued hard work and determination both in and away from my sport.

My 2 years as an Apprentice went really quickly and during that time I have achieved

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The glorious Eastbury Hotel is situated in the heart of the historic town of Sherborne. The 23 bedroom hotel offers the comfortable splendour of a boutique town-house hotel.

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Tourism, Sport, Leisure and Hospitality

Hoburne has seven quality holiday parks in stunning coastal and countryside settings across Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Somerset, the Cotswolds and Cornwall.

Located at the rear of this Georgian property is an acre of walled gardens and a private car park. All the rooms are individually furnished some in a fresh contemporary style and others in classical floral designs.

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The hotel is particularly know for its restaurant where copious amounts of time and effort are taken to transform good local produce into dishes of ultimate finesse.

We may have the perfect career for you… • Sports enthusiasts

The Eastbury Hotel elegantly, and seemingly effortlessly, offers a hard-to-come-by combination of fine food and beautiful surroundings.

• Receptionists • Administration • Management

With its full civil ceremony licence, it’s a perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding day or a peaceful location for a conference or meeting being able to accommodate up to 80 people theatre style.

• Security • Chefs, cooks, kitchen team • Grounds team • Service engineers

For most departments in an hotel we are looking for bubbly personalities, people who are prepared to work hard, can cope with unsociable hours, enjoy being part of a team and have good literary and numerical skills. In addition, to join a kitchen brigade you also need to have good dexterity skills, are willing to undergo training and gain qualifications, and can cope with a job where you are standing on your feet for the whole shift.

• Lifeguards The following jobs are available: • Chef • Receptionist • Housekeeper • Waiting staff • Maintenance supervisor • Duty manager

• Bartenders and waiters • Cleaners For career opportunities at Hoburne visit www.hoburne.com/jobs-at-hoburne

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How can I get a job with Hall & Woodhouse? Today By visiting:

We’ve been brewing beer since 1777, ever since an enterprising Charles Hall started brewing beer for the troops stationed in Weymouth whilst they waited to face Napoleon.

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Over the years we’ve continued to innovate in beer and pubs, ensuring that we remain an independent family company at the forefront of the brewing and hospitality industry. Our pub estate has grown to over 200, stretching from Bristol to Exeter, London to Brighton and you can find our award-winning range of Badger bottled ales nationally in leading supermarkets and off licenses.

Owned and run by the seventh generation of the Woodhouse family, with Mark Woodhouse and Anthony Woodhouse as the current stewards, we’re proud to be a leading independent regional brewer with an established pub estate of beautiful pubs in great locations across the South of England. We’ve built our managed pub-restaurant estate to be places that delight our guests and that our teams are proud of. Alongside this, we aim to be the tenanted pub company of choice for entrepreneurs looking to run their own pub businesses. We pride ourselves on working in partnership with our ‘tenants’ (we call them business partners) to ensure that they are able to run fantastic and profitable businesses. Badger beer remains the golden thread that runs throughout our business, hence why you’ll only find our award-winning Badger cask ales in our own pubs. Our bottled range, as well as having a leading position in the take-home market, can also now be enjoyed in many countries across the globe.

www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk/ join-the-family where you will find application forms to join one of our public houses or for a role at our Brewery. Alternatively, you may be considering running your own business - becoming a Business Partner is an exciting and low-cost way for you to do this Please look at:

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Typical jobs available: Because we’re a family-owned business, family values and a culture of developing the Brewery as a Great Place to Work is dear to our hearts. We’re always looking for new ways to improve the way we develop and train our people for future opportunities.

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Typical jobs: In our Public Houses: • Head Chef

It takes more than just a top brewery team to achieve our success. There are the lorry drivers delivering beer to our public houses, the warehouse team looking after the goods and production team bottling the beer, not to mention great people in finance, marketing, HR and IT keeping everything running smoothly.

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• Sous Chef • Assistant Manager • Kitchen Assistant • Bar/Waiting team At our Brewery:

We value all our team members and like to reward their commitment to us with competitive pay and benefits which are amongst the best in the area – we also have our own gym on site for team members and their families to use.

• Warehouse Operative • Driver • Administration or Clerical • Accounts roles

We are a values led business where our team are at the heart of everything we aspire to.

We also have apprenticeships in: • Electrical and Mechanical Engineering • Administration and HR

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What Careers are out there? Rockley Park can provide an exciting start to a career or even invigorate a fresh start. Rockley Park is owned by Bourne Leisure Group. Bourne continues to be owned by the same families who founded the company nearly 50 years ago and acquired Haven, Warners, Butlins in the year 2000 to form one of the largest holiday providers in the United Kingdom. As part of Haven, Rockley Park remains a leader for quality service, accommodation, facilities and location. As a family owned company, we remain passionate about the development of our team who continue to lead the industry with its ability to develop the quality of experience provided to our holiday guests and seasonal holiday home owners. As a matter of fact, Bourne Leisure has recently ranked in the Top 20 Best places to work according to the Times and recently was awarded 4th place overall in 2012.

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A unique company offering unique career opportunities, Merlin recruits about 6,500 staff per year in the UK into permanent and seasonal roles Merlin Entertainments Group is Europe and the UK’s number one visitor attraction operator, and number two globally. Our 20,000 employees operate in more than 90 of the world’s top attractions across 21 countries and four continents; not forgetting our growing hotel and holiday park business. In the UK, Merlin runs Madame Tussauds, Alton Towers, Sea Life centres, the London Eye, Thorpe Park, Legoland, the Dungeons and many more.

Rockley has been a holiday park business since 1957 and is the leading holiday accommodation provider in the Poole area. Situated on Poole Harbour and Ham Common Nature reserve, Rockley provides the perfect location to work and our culture certainly provides an enjoyable environment to begin your career with Bourne Leisure. Rockley has recently invested in a new training centre which will serve as the hub to continue the high level of investment we provide towards team development and performance.

How can I get a job with Rockley Park? In order to provide a first class experience to our Holiday guests and seasonal Holiday Home Owners, Rockley Park continues to invest in a range of premium facilities and services. For example, Rockley has a Spa, Sports and Leisure facilities, Boatpark, Restaurants, First Class members club, Entertainment venues, Fitness facilities and so on. These facilities and services provided on park require a range of skills from trained Chefs, Lifeguards, Fitness Instructors, Administration, Receptionists, Accounts, Security and so on. And, we are still on a journey towards the stated ambition of the Rockley Park founders to create the very best Holiday Park in Europe.

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Even in these tough economic times, Merlin is growing fast, opening seven new attractions every year. What is the secret of our success? Continuous investment in great attractions, great people and a great culture… we call it The Merlin Way.

Typical Jobs: • Receptionists • Administration • Security • Chefs, Cooks, Kitchen team • Grounds Team • Service Engineers • Boat Park Team • Lifeguards • Sports and Leisure Team • Bartenders and Waiters • Cleaners • Management Part Time, Seasonal, Permanent and Full Time Positions available. www.rockleypark.co.uk

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This encompasses some simple values that represent the kind of fun, friendly and caring environment we want to create not just for our visitors, but for those who work for us. We are also constantly listening to and involving our employees at every level so they feel their ideas are appreciated and they make a difference. We know it is our people who take our business forward, and when we recruit we are looking for a can-do attitude, and a desire to create and deliver the sort of memorable experiences we want all our visitors to have with us. In return we offer training, career development and motivational schemes for everyone – at local and global level – whether you have joined us through our graduate scheme or as a seasonal worker at one of our theme parks. Almost 50% of our seasonal staff come back every year and many of our most senior managers started with us on a temporary basis.

Merlin is a unique organisation employing a wide range of people across the business. These range from Marketers to operational staff in the attractions, Catering Teams, Entertainers, Zoo Keepers and Aquarists, Creative Employees in the 13 Merlin Magic Making teams around the world, and corporate support teams. Merlin offers great jobs and career opportunities for young people as well as people looking to go back to work, semi-retired, long-term unemployed and mums who want to work while their kids are at school. Register your interest by leaving a profile on our online recruitment site merlincareers.com. Tell us what you are interested in and we will send you an alert when a suitable job comes up.

Interested in a unique and exciting graduate career path that could find you working anywhere in the world? Then go to www.merlincareers.com/xlr8 for more information.

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Tower Park is the South Coast’s leading entertainment destination. Cinema, Bingo, Bowling, Fitness, Water Park, Eat and Drink.

Looking for a job in Bournemouth or Poole? Try the FJB Collection An Investors in People company since 2008, the FJB Collection is one of the largest family owned businesses in Poole & Bournemouth employing over 300 people across four stunning coastal hotels, watersports academy and catamaran, luxurious spa and beautiful bars and restaurants. We have been doing first class business within the hospitality and leisure sector for over 30 years.

One of the UK’s longest established Leisure Parks welcoming 3 million visitors a year. Tower Park has a positive impact on the local economy and the local community.

We all appreciate receiving good customer service; at FJB giving the best customer service possible is our goal. We are proud of our fantastic locations and award-winning food, but customer service is just as important to us as the food, room and view.

How can I get a job at Tower park? • By visiting the local units and talking to the Managers • Visiting websites

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Qualifications and Training Staff Quotes Investors in People, 2011 Review: ‘I can see that I’m moving up already. I can see massive improvement.’

You can enter the retail sector at several different levels. Many do not require specific educational qualifications, but the more qualifications you have, the better your chance of getting a job. Good communication skills are essential and a position where money is handled would require an individual who is both numerate and trustworthy.

‘We get lots of training – it’s ongoing and it’s good.’ ‘FJB is a great place to build your career in my experience.’ ‘The people I work with make the job! People can speak their minds and they certainly respect each other.’

GCSE English and Maths would be an advantage and IT skills are useful if computers are going to be used. If you want to get in to management, you can work your way up through a company but A Levels or NVQs would probably enhance your progress. Vocational courses are offered at some Colleges and several Universities also offer degrees in Business Studies, Marketing and Leisure and Tourism. Training is offered on the job - many retailers are good employers and will give lots of training to people who want to stay on.

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‘It’s great. Everyone’s quite close here. Managers trust you to look after customers’ needs.’

Typical Jobs: • Working in one of the many leisure outlets or restaurants on the shop floor or behind the scenes • Security for individual outlets or the centre as a whole • Life guarding • Running your own shop

Typical Jobs: • Food & Beverage Staff • Housekeepers • Porters • Receptionists • Management • Chefs • Beauty Therapists • We offer apprenticeship frameworks (including Numeracy & Literacy) such as Professional Cookery Level 2 & 3 • We offer NVQ Training in Food & Beverage, Front of House and Customer Service up to Level 3

When you take up a position with the FJB Collection you haven’t just ‘got yourself a job’, you are embarking on a career. Our family run Group has long prided itself on its commitment to its staff, offering opportunities for training and progress within the Company. That commitment is recognised with our Investors in People accreditation.

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Every member of the FJB Team is vital to the success of the Company and we value each employee, both as an individual and also as a member of the Team. We want you to achieve your true potential and be the best that you can be. In order to achieve this, we are committed to training and development. To support you and help you to develop your skills and capabilities we offer on-the-job training; statutory training; personal development plans; and a wide range of national vocational qualifications. How can I get a job with the FJB Collection? All the information you will need about careers with the FJB Collection can be found on our website at www.fjbcareers.co.uk. Here you can also apply for a position with the company by filling in our online application form. To find out more about our Recruitment Fairs, or joining us as an apprentice, please contact our Human Resources team on 01202 396910.

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Tourism, Sport, Leisure and Hospitality Range of jobs/career opportunities or apprenticeships available

Rockley Watersports based in Poole, Dorset, was established in 1976 and has grown to become the largest commercial sailing centre in the country.

At Rockley we focus on giving our visitors an experience they'll never forget. If you like working with people who are passionate and dedicated, if you are hardworking, enthusiastic and would like to be based in some of the most beautiful locations in Europe. Rockley's the job for you!

The family-run business was handed down to Peter Gordon after his father retired in 1995. With over 20 years experience in the company, Peter, a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Coach Assessor, took the helm and set a course for expansion and on-going improvement. Lis Gordon, Peter’s wife, joined the company in 1995.

A seasonal position with Rockley is often the first full time employment many of our team have ever had. So we take this role of providing young people with their first experience of the world of full time work very seriously.

Rockley is run by a core team of 25 individuals and each season we employ a further 120 seasonal employees across our 2 UK and 3 French centres to deliver a wide range of recognised training and watersports holidays. We have more than 400 boats available for clients, ranging from Optimist sailing dinghies to a 6.7m RIB.

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Rockley delivers a wide range of products and services to more than 6,000 individuals as well as to companies and National Federations annually. Rockley Watersports provides mainly RYA courses in dinghy sailing, windsurfing and powerboating, boat hire, children’s holiday camps and family watersports activity holidays in France. Founded in 2010, Rockley Academy is the industry leader for professional watersports training, providing packages for Gap Year and Career Break clients, a BTEC in Sport Outdoor Adventure, with more than 60 students attending this course and provides more than a quarter of all the UK's RYA instructor training to individuals and marine leisure businesses. In 2008, we created Rockley International, the consultancy arm of Rockley Watersports. Its aim is to develop watersports, and sailing in particular, to new audiences around the world by working with international governments and private organisations looking to develop sailing or watersports centres, deliver tuition and training or implement specific projects or initiatives. Rockley Adventure is the largest part of Rockley, with centres in the UK and France, Rockley Adventure offers residential and non-residential activity trips for school groups welcoming in excess of 4,500 children each season.

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Having a role with the Rockley team on your CV is recognised by many employers as a good indication of a person's employability skill level, as our roles are mainly 'front of house' with lots of key skills required to perform well, not least being well organised, a good communicator, personable and presentable, trustworthy and reliable. Below are all the positions available with Rockley and for which we recruit every season. Our range of watersports’ jobs range from RYA instructor jobs to general watersports’ staff and support staff.

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• Chief Instructor France March/April/May - September (Flexible Start Dates) • Administration Assistant France May September

How to apply: To apply online click the link on our website at www.rockleywatersports.com/wiw If you are unable to apply online then you can obtain more information by calling our office on 01202 677272 or emailing [email protected]

• Activity Instructors UK/South West France April/May/June September/October (Flexible Start Dates) • Chefs France April/May - September (Flexible Start Dates) • Assistant Chef France April/May September (Flexible Start Dates) • Care Assistants UK June - September

On receipt of your application someone from the Rockley Recruitment team may contact you by phone for an informal chat or interview.

• Lead Instructor France April/May September (Flexible Start Dates)

As part of the recruitment process you will then be forwarded a contract and asked to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

• Courier France March/April - September (Flexible Start Dates)

• Bike Technician/Driver France April September (Flexible start dates)

• Seasonal Centre Manager South West France April/May - September

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Tourism, Sport, Leisure and Hospitality Range of qualities looked for when appointing staff • excellent written and spoken communication skills • strong customer service skills • a friendly and professional telephone manner

What it is like working for Holiday Inn Express? Holiday Inn Express is a part of the Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG). IHG is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with 4,600 hotels in nearly 100 countries with 350,000 talented and passionate people working for us. • Working for a large chain like Holiday Inn Express brings a lot of experience and training for your CV

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• If multitasking is your thing, then this is the best place to work. You will learn all aspects of the hotel business starting with reception duties, bar, restaurant, sales and marketing

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• One of the best perks is that you can get rooms from £19 at any IHG Hotel across the world as Holiday Inn Express Staff. Not only you, but you and your friends and family also get a discount in any IHG Hotel

How to apply: To find out more online click the link on our website at: www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?pageid=570

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• the ability to adapt to different guests • patience and tact • the ability to stay calm under pressure and look after several things at once • good problem solving skills • the ability to use computerised technology • a methodical approach to your work • accuracy and attention to detail • good attitude and passionate about leisure and tourism

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Further information available from: Gwen Brennan-Barrass Economic Development Officer Borough of Poole Civic Centre Poole Dorset BH15 2RU Tel: (01202) 633015 E-mail: [email protected]

We would like to thank the following for their contributions to decisions? decisions!

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Produced by Economic Development, Borough of Poole and supported by Dorset County Council, North Dorset District Council, Wareham & Purbeck District Council, West Dorset District Council and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council