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Exeter’s tech scene highlighted in 2017 Tech Nation Report

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/24/2017 - 10:37am

For the second year running, Exeter has been highlighted in the Tech Nation report as a thriving cluster within the UK’s digital landscape.

The latest report confirms London’s position as an international powerhouse, and the UK as the leading European country in the digital sector and possessing unrivalled digital tech specialisms.

Tech Nation 2017 shows that Exeter’s position as a leading location for tech and digital innovation continues to rise, with the number of digital economy jobs up by 18% on the previous year, now standing at 14,018. Digital business turnover has...

Crealy recruitment drive in Princesshay

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/22/2017 - 12:47pm

Devon’s multi-award winning family attraction, Crealy Adventure Park & Resort is recruiting for the busy spring and summer seasons with hundreds of opportunities available.

The recruitment drive comes alongside news that Crealy is investing further in the Park and Resort this year with the launch of new rides, attractions and leisure facilities planned. Josh Haywood, General Manager said: “2017 is set to be Crealy’s biggest and best year ever with two new rides being added to the theme park as well as a range of top class events taking place throughout the year. We continue to...

Job opportunity at Shillingford Organics in Exeter

Authored by bridget
Posted: Tue, 02/21/2017 - 8:34pm

Job vacancy – Assistant in Vegetable Packhouse

Shillingford Organics is a commercial organic farm, growing a wide range of vegetables, salad, fruit and herbs. We grow on 45 acres, selling through our Vegetable Box Scheme, On-line shop and Exeter Farmers Market as well as supplying local retail outlets.

To survive and flourish we have efficient systems, work well together and supply great produce.

Job description

Mainly working in our packhouse, this role will involve bagging up a range of different vegetables, fulfilling individual shop orders and packing...

Hundreds of Job openings at Crealy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/24/2017 - 10:01am

Devon’s multi-award winning family attraction, Crealy Adventure Park & Resort is recruiting for the busy spring and summer seasons with hundreds of opportunities available.

The recruitment drive comes alongside news that Crealy is investing further in the Park and Resort this year with the launch of new rides, attractions and leisure facilities planned.

Josh Haywood, General Manager said: “2017 is set to be Crealy’s biggest and best year ever with two new rides being added to the theme park as well as a range of top class events taking place throughout the year. We...

Sir Robert McAlpine contracts up for grabs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/20/2017 - 11:09am

On Wednesday 25th January, Constructionline is hosting a supplier engagement event to connect local tradespeople in the Exeter area with leading UK building and civil engineering company Sir Robert McAlpine as it looks to source suppliers for three new projects.

Sir Robert McAlpine is targeting £100m worth of work within the Exeter area for 2017-2019. The three projects will consist of three projects that include a leisure centre, student accommodation and the extension to the Princesshay shopping centre.

The company is looking for subcontractors for every aspect of the...

Devon & Somerset Fire Service wants new recruits

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/16/2017 - 10:30am

The recruitment process to apply for wholetime firefighter posts with Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service opened today (16 January).

It is the first time the Service has recruited for wholetime firefighters in eight years and applicants will have a week to register, with the initial process closing at midday on Monday 23 January.

The role of a firefighter has changed dramatically, even in recent years, with so much more to the role than putting out fires.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Glenn Askew said: “We expect so much more of our firefighters in terms...

Devon introduces jobs freeze to cut costs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/04/2017 - 4:38pm

A jobs freeze is being introduced by Devon County Council to manage a projected budget overspend.

The latest estimates show the budget will overspend by £8.1 million by the end of the financial year unless firm action is taken.

The jobs freeze will not apply to posts where the council would fail to meet its statutory responsibilities if it did not recruit a replacement worker.

In addition, no temporary or agency staff or consultants – apart from front-line social workers – will be taken on without the personal authorisation of chief executive, Phil Norrey.

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University students pessimistic about securing their dream job

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/02/2017 - 4:07pm

Gen Z students are starting university pessimistic about their employment prospects, with only 20% believing they will secure their dream job, according to a study conducted by EY across the UK. The figure drops to 10% as students’ progress into the second and third year of their degree.

The study surveyed nearly 1,400 university students on their attitudes to university and the world of work, including universities such as Bristol, Bournemouth, Exeter and Bath, as well as the University of the West of England.

The survey revealed that despite the rising costs of tuition,...

SW swings further into positive territory

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/13/2016 - 8:06am

The first quarter of 2017 has seen a boost of confidence in the South West with hiring intentions of +8% according to ManpowerGroup, the world’s workforce experts. The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey is based on responses from 2,104 UK employers. It asks whether employers intend to hire additional workers or reduce the size of their workforce in the coming quarter. It is the most comprehensive, forward-looking employment survey of its kind and is used as a key economic statistic by both the Bank of England and the UK government. Krissie Davies, Operations Director at Manpower said...

Sitel create 150 new jobs for Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/26/2016 - 5:44pm

Outsourcing giant, Sitel, is creating 150 jobs at its Exeter call centre as it gears up its customer service offering ready for the Christmas rush.

The company today revealed it plans to create 1100 part and full time jobs nationwide.

The new jobs for Exeter are as a result of Sitel’s work with leading on-line retailers and the roles include sales and customer service advisors providing on-line customer support such as web chat.

IMRG, the UK’s industry association for online retail, reported UK retailing took £34bn over Christmas last year and £114bn in the whole of...

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