Apprentices and Trainees in Gloucestershire

• The Bridge - Connecting People
• Updated: 03-10-2024

About Gloucester & Cheltenham Jobs Fair The Gloucester & Cheltenham Jobs Fair is located at the Kingsholm Stadium, Kingsholm Rd, Kingsholm, Gloucester, GL1 3AX. The event attracts a mixture of different employers from various industries, all recruiting for local jobs. The Gloucester Job Fair is a great way to speak with potential employers face-to-face. You can apply for jobs, collect information on employers, ask them questions in-person, and even have a mini interview on the day. Please register for a free ticket pre-event. Tickets are subject to event availability and no tickets are issued on event days. Upon entry, please provide your ticket (Mobile or Printed). Tickets will be scanned on arrival to be able to enter the event. Your ticket admits you entry to the event and MUST be presented at the entrance upon arrival for scanning. Your ticket MUST be valid for the event date you're attending. Your ticket is non-transferable. Your tickets are NOT to be duplicated for the purpose of falsifying entry. The organiser reserves the right to cancel tickets/refuse entry. Check out if the venue has free parking, if you're travelling by car. Top tip - make sure you speak to every exhibitor at the Jobs Fair. You never know what jobs they may have on offer, so, don’t just look at their pop ups and think they're not for you, go and have a chat! Kingsholm Stadium Kingsholm Stadium is a 16,100 seater venue, home to Gloucester Rugby. It was built and opened back in 1891. Why should you attend? Speak directly with employers Get CV advice Get career advice Ask questions to employers on the day Get to see what local jobs are on offer Brush up on your interview skills Conduct interviews on the day with employers Help gain confidence in speaking with HR staff Interested in attending? View our Quick Tips

• Department for Work and Pensions
• Updated: 03-10-2024

This event is free to attend, with no registration needed. Request your ticket to book your space by emailing us at Gloucester.EAs@dwp.gov.uk All you need to do is: Arrive between 10am to 12pm Bring a CV if possible (advisable but not essential) Be prepared to chat to different people from our teams The venue offers great access to public transport networks if you're travelling by train or bus, and Pay and Display public parking if you're travelling by car.  

• Albright IP Ltd
• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Updated: 03-10-2024

Albright IP has an opportunity for a Renewals Administrator (trainee, part-qualified, or qualified) to join a sociable team in our vibrant office in the heart of Cheltenham. It is a diverse role in a friendly and supportive working environment. No prior experience is necessary, but you do need excellent attention to detail. As a Renewals Administrator, you will provide administrative support to our Renewals Team, including preparing and sending reminders to clients, engaging with clients to take their instructions, and to renew patents for clients all over the world. Responsibilities will include: Accurately entering information on our in-house record system and monitoring deadlines Pro-active reminders to attorneys of renewal deadlines Answering incoming calls and answering queries via email, and, over time, giving basic patent advice and guidance to clients Completing official forms by using information in our database to prepare documentation for submission at Patent Offices Liaising with our Accounts Department and invoicing clients appropriately Dealing with incoming post and instructions from clients, associates, patent offices, and actioning accordingly Skills and Attributes: Excellent English language skills, with the ability to correctly interpret written materials Curious and willing to learn Excellent fact checking and excellent attention to detail Ability to use own initiative and be a positive team player with a ‘can do’ approach Competent and knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Word and Excel, in particular) Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask Comfortable working with deadlines Able to deal courteously and efficiently with a wide range of people in a professional environment This role will be mainly performed on-site from our offices in the centre of Cheltenham, with the potential for some occasional remote working when you have gained significant experience. We will support the right candidate to obtain the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys Administrator qualification “The Introductory Patent Paralegal Course (IPPC)”, enabling you to formalise and evidence your understanding of the critical importance of meeting legal requirements and deadlines in Intellectual Property law. If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter explaining your suitability for joining our team by clicking on Apply Now.

• Useful things to know...
• Updated: 03-10-2024

The hourly rate for the minimum wage depends on your age and whether you’re an apprentice. This page is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).   You must be at least: school leaving age to get the National Minimum Wage aged 23 to get the National Living Wage - the minimum wage will still apply for workers aged 22 and under From 1 April 2024, workers aged 21 and over will be entitled to the National Living Wage.   These rates are for the National Living Wage (for those aged 23 and over) and the National Minimum Wage (for those of at least school leaving age). The rates change on 1 April every year.                                         23 and over      21 to 22      18 to 20      Under 18      Apprentice April 2023                      £10.42             £10.18          £7.49             £5.28             £5.28   From 1 April 2024, workers aged 21 and over will be entitled to the National Living Wage.                                          21 and over        18 to 20       Under 18      Apprentice April 2024                              £11.44               £8.60          £6.40              £6.40  Apprentices Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate if they’re either: aged under 19 aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship Example An apprentice aged 21 in the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £5.28. Apprentices are entitled to the minimum wage for their age if they both: are aged 19 or over have completed the first year of their apprenticeship Example An apprentice aged 21 who has completed the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £10.18.

• Useful things to know...
• Updated: 03-10-2024

Details of the free courses and qualifications for adults (19+) available through the government’s Plan for Jobs including eligibility criteria and how to apply. Overview As part of the government’s Plan for Jobs, if you are 19 or over you could now access a course for free. The free courses include level 3 qualifications and Skills Bootcamps. The courses are paid for by the government from the National Skills Fund. Free qualifications for adults If you are 19 or over and do not already have a level 3 qualification (equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels) or higher, you can access a free qualification. Some of these qualifications are available to study online or part-time. You may be able to get help to pay for childcare, travel and other costs. The courses will help you: gain qualifications that are needed and valued by employers improve your job prospects progress in work earn a good wage Eligibility You can access one of the free level 3 qualifications if you are aged 19 or over and do not already have a level 3 qualification (equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels) or higher. Some of these qualifications are available to study online or part-time, and you may be able to get help to pay for childcare, travel and other costs. In some instances, you may need to meet admissions criteria for the course you choose to apply for. For example, you may need to have studied a particular subject before at a lower level. Previously, if you were aged 24 or over, you would have had to pay the course fee for these qualifications. Now, many colleges and training providers have funding available to cover this cost for you. If you’re 19 to 23 years old, you could also access additional qualifications for free. If you’re in this age group, contact your local college or the National Careers Service for further information. If you already have a level 3 qualification, Advanced Learner Loans are available to help you cover the costs of learning, which you pay back when you are earning over a certain amount. Subjects available You can choose from hundreds of level 3 qualifications to help you on the path to a better, well-paid job. Qualifications are currently available in: accounting and finance agriculture building and construction business management childcare and early years digital engineering environmental conservation health and social care horticulture and forestry hospitality and catering manufacturing technologies mathematics and statistics medicine and dentistry public services science teaching and lecturing transportation operations and maintenance warehousing and distribution See the full list of free level 3 qualifications available in a range of locations across England. Locations Free level 3 qualifications are on offer for eligible adults across England. You can use the National Careers Service course finder to search for courses available in your area and see which providers deliver them. A full list of colleges and training providers offering free places for level 3 qualifications is also available. If you want to study a particular course that is not listed as on offer at any of your local colleges or training providers, you can contact them directly to find out if they plan to offer your chosen course in future.

• GlosJobs.co.uk
• Updated: 02-10-2024

In the current climate, employers are trying new means to encourage the right sort of recruits into their business. One of the most popular media is video, as it really shows what it is like to work with a company. You can trust us to produce a quality video for you. As www.glos.info, we have worked with a professional video producer for 11 years and as a company we regularly film promotional videos for Cheltenham Town Football Club, Start and Grow Enterprise at the University of Gloucestershire, Vision 21 and Over Farm Market, to name a few. So, if you want to find a new way to encourage new staff, why not book us to make a Video View for you.   Here are some of the Video View recruitment videos we have produced for clients: Horsfall House - Minchinhampton - A vibrant & rewarding place to work   Betsy Benn - Cheltenham - An interesting, varied and creative place to work   Broomfield Care - Gloucester - Caring for you in the place you love       How does it work? We will come and film your workplace and team, as well as interview a key member of your staff. You might like us to talk to the recruitment team about the process, or to some of the staff about what it is like to work there. We will then put together a 1-2 minute video for you to use as you like but we suggest: On your adverts on www.GlosJobs.co.uk On your website On your social media channels Anywhere else you promote your vacancies The video will be entirely yours to do as you please and to encourage better quality applicants into your roles.   All for just £400+vat   Or you might like a video without talking and using subtitles and music, as Cheltenham Town Football Club have to promote their corporate hospitality...       So, drop us an email now on office@glosjobs.co.uk or give us a ring on 01242 236608 and you can get started on your new promotional video.        

• GlosJobs.co.uk
• Updated: 02-10-2024

Imagine the scene.... 5.30pm today you receive an alert from www.GlosJobs.co.uk with a list of your dream jobs that have just been uploaded and you get straight on the case and apply before anyone else! That will only happen if you sign up for the Daily Jobs Alert here.   NEW JOBS TO YOUR INBOX AT 5.30pm DAILY - Be first to apply for new jobs from your chosen categories. CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO TO THE SIGN UP PAGE OR CLICK BELOW Enter your name and email address, then click send. Choose the categories of the jobs that you want to receive by clicking to turn the category from red to green. Make sure that you check your inbox for the verification email and confirm.

• www.glos.info
• Updated: 30-09-2024

How can you increase your profile locally and get more people to visit your website, event and business? Book your Publicity Power Up on www.glos.info and your events or business listings will be: 1. Featured as a homepage listing for 2 days 2. Publicised on Twitter to 18,600+ followers and Facebook to 1,300+ likers in a shout out 3. Highlighted on www.glos.info and www.GlosJobs.co.uk as a “Listing of the day” 4. Mentioned in our weekly newsletter that goes to 18,500+ subscribers You can book: A one off Publicity Power Up A bundle Publicity Power Ups A Publicity Power Up Package - for a quarter, a half or yearly   NEW - YOU CAN NOW UPLOAD YOUR OWN CONTENT ONTO WWW.GLOS.INFO.   Please call or email us now to plan your Publicity Power Up on 01242 700435 or office@glos.info