Summer schools and Insight events with Major Finance companies

 

If you want to gain an insight into working for a Major Bank or Accountancy Firm  

 

Check out

 

Accountants BDO and PWC's

Summer School Programme and Business Insight week 

aimed at AS level or equivalent students

 

www.directions.org.uk/employers/bdo/

 

www.directions.org.uk/news/bdo-summer-school-programme-open

 

For A2 level students

 

HSBC is offering 2 corking opportunities:

 

Inspirational Potential Insight Event

 

Aspiring Female Potential Insight Programme

 

www.directions.org.uk/news/hsbc-insight-days-now-open/

 

www.directions.org.uk/news/hsbc-aspiring-female-insight-programme/

  

Hurry - Places on all opportunities are going fast 

Business Finance opportunities with International Companies

If you want to work for:

 

 an International Bank,

Insurance and Investment company,

Accountancy company,
Financial Services company 

 

Check out 



http://www.directions.org.uk/careers/

 

This website highlights Apprenticeships, Leaver Programmes and Sponsored Degrees offered by a range of International Companies
including

 

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

PWC, Baker Tilly

Santander, Lloyds, Barclays

Nationwide, HSBC

Deloittes, J P Morgan

Schroders, AON Insurance,
MHA Macintyre Hudson - accountants

 

Don't miss out, check it out!

Babington Business College vacancies

 

Latest Apprenticeship Vacancies

from Babington Business College

 

Doncaster

 

Trainee Estate Agent 

Lettings Administrator

Transport Department Clerk

 

Sheffield S1 and S3

 

Administrators

 

Contact Amy Newbold at amy.newbold@babington.org.uk

 

for more details 

 

Apply by sending your up to date CV

 

Find out about other Business and Accountancy vacancies

 

Opportunities with Close Brothers Specialist Financial Services Group

Close Brothers

Close Brothers are a specialist financial services group which makes loans, trades securities and provides advice and investment management solutions to a wide range of clients.

 

We are made up of three divisions; Banking, Securities and Asset Management. 

 

The Aspire Programme based in Doncaster can offer you a structured, tailor-made two year programme for students as an alternative route to Higher Education. 

On the programme you will be equipped with personalised training and development including one-on-one mentoring and exposure to people in all parts of the business.

To help you grow and develop you’ll also have the chance to study towards a professional qualification relevant to the Banking Industry.

What do we look for?

 

• Motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individuals

• Personal drive

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• An interest in working within the Financial Services industry

Academically we are looking for applicants with at least:
A level grades BBC and a grade B in Maths and English Language GCSE.

Salary and Benefits: £16,000 plus benefits

Start date: September 2014 
Application deadline: July 2014 

To find out more about Close Brothers, this vacancy and to apply visit www.closebrothersaspire.com

Legal Apprenticeships in Sheffield

 

Kennedys International Law Firm are offering Legal Apprenticeships in Sheffield starting in September 2014.

 

The apprenticeship offer includes:

 

A two year Advanced Apprenticeship: CILEx Level 3 Diploma in Providing Legal Services, followed by;

A two year Higher Apprenticeship: CILEx Level 4 Diploma in Providing Legal Services

Starting salary - £14,000 pa



Kennedys is holding an Open Day in their  Sheffield  Office on 3rd April for interested candidates. 

 

The Open Day is from 10.30am to 2pm and will include:

Talks about Kennedys and the Legal Apprenticeship Scheme.

The experiences of current Apprentices.

 

Apprenticeship requirements:

3 A levels: minimum grades BBB

8 GCSEs: minimum B grades

 

For more information about Kennedys and the vacancy, check out:

www.kennedys-law.com  

To apply, check out http://visionapprentices.co.uk/Applicants/Vacancies.aspx

THINKING ABOUT JOINING THE POLICE?

 

Come along to the Police Cadets Stall

From: 12.30 – 2pm

Where: in the Courtyard

When: Thursday 27^thMarch

Recruitment for Sept opens on April 1^st

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISCOVER LAW CONFERENCE ON 24 JUNE 2014

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

 

DISCOVER LAW CONFERENCE ON 24 JUNE 2014

 

 

This conference is aimed primarily at Year 12 students* and full details can be found on the University Website.   It offers an opportunity for you to experience life as a university student.  Lectures and workshops are planned and you will also be able to meet and discuss with a wide range of legal professionals. 

Please click on the link below to find out more about this exciting opportunity.  

If you wish to apply you will need to print off an application (follow the link below) and complete it.  Please check that you meet the selection criteria.  You will need to obtain parental and college signatures before it can be sent off .

*Year 13 students can apply subject to meeting the selection criteria. 

Deadline for application 9 May

 

http://www.shef.ac.uk/schools/outreach-programmes/discoveringlawconference

 

 

 

Nestle - Trainee Accountant posts

Opportunities with Nestle

 

Nestle are recruiting for two Trainee Management Accountants at their HQ in York.  

 

The successful candidates will study a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4) in Management Accounting working in Nestle's finance function.  

 

Excellent starting salary of £16,000p/a.  

 

Closing date for applications is 1 April 2014.  

To apply, students must possess at least grade B in English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) and be predicted to achieve at least 300 UCAS points. 

 

Interested candidates should send a CV and covering letter and answer the questions below to: nestleapprenticeships@kaplan.co.uk

 
1 Please tell us about your work experience to date.  What did you learn from this experience and how do you intend to apply this at Nestle?

2 What interests you about working in the food and beverage manufacturing industry and, more specifically, working for Nestlé? 250 words

3 What do you think are the main challenges faced by Nestlé in the current economy?

4 How do you think you will be able to contribute to the commercial success of Nestle in your first 12 months?

AMRC Apprenticeship Open Event - May 1st

AMRC Apprentice Open Event – 1st May 2014, 4-7pm At the Advanced Manufacturing Park S60 5BC

If you are considering an apprenticeship in Engineering or Business & Administration for September 2014?   This is your chance to come and take a look around our brand new Training Centre on May 1st from 4-7pm

You and your parents/guardians will be able to: ·         Meet & talk to our trainers. ·         Meet our current apprentices. ·         Tour of facilities.

Book early through www.amrc.co.uk

Open day - NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility

 

NIHR Sheffield Clinical Research Facility –

Open Day 2014 takes place at our sites at:

Sheffield Clinical Research Facility

1st Floor,

Centre for Biomedical Research
Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU

Sheffield Clinical Research Facility

O Floor

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF

Tuesday 20th May 2014

Drop in anytime between 2:00 – 6:00 pm

• Take a tour of the facilities

• Find out more about the work we do

• Meet the staff and talk to them about their role

• Meet researchers and learn about the benefits of medical research
 

This event is running across the UK to coincide with International Clinical Trials Awareness Day
 

Anyone interested in attending this event should register with Philippa Ledger

on (0114) 271 5779 or by emailing Philippa.Ledger@sth.nhs.uk

 

£15,000 Accountancy Scholarship

Win a £15,000* Accountancy Scholarship to become a Chartered Accountant - apply by 30th March    BPP regional centres are offering an accountancy apprenticeship together with further training in Accounting, Audit, Tax or Management Accounting, to become a fully qualified accountant or accounts technician without going to university. A brilliant opportunity to get your career off to a winning start. Who can apply? Students in year 13 with a passion for finance, drive to succeed, hard-working attitude and talent with numbers. CV and Tutor Testimonial required       for details and to apply:       http://accountancy.bppeloqua.com/apprenticeship-scholarships

Engineering Apprenticeships across South Yorkshire

Skills Made Easy

Engineering Apprentices

Sheffield City Council is supporting hundreds of Engineering firms across South Yorkshire by helping these Businesses to take on more Apprentices.

 

Numerous Engineering opportunities are available from Vehicle Repair Technician to Electronics Engineer to Fabricator/Welder.  

 

Requirements:  In order to fill these jobs we are wishing to hear from all candidates eager to start a Career in Engineering.

 

Training:  Apprenticeship in an appropriate occupational area.

Hours: 30 – 40 per week (includes day release if applicable).

Pay: £2.68p/h minimum - National Min Wage+.

To apply:  Please email your CV to skillsmadeeasy@sheffield.gov.uk  and put “engineering” in the title. Please ensure that your CV contains your date of birth and post code due to funding purposes.

Visit Facebook to find out about the latest opportunities:  https://www.facebook.com/skillsmadeeasy

Skills Made Easy, Sheffield City Council, Lifelong Learning, Skills and Communities, 145 Crookesmoor Road, Sheffield S6 3FP  

 

 

AMRC Engineering & Manufacturing Advanced Apprenticeships

Engineering & Manufacturing Advanced Apprenticeships

through the AMRC Training Centre

Advanced Manufacturing Park

Wallis Way
Rotherham S60 5WG

 AMRC's exciting new Apprenticeship programme, which will commence in September 2014, is open for applications

 

The Engineering & Manufacturing Apprenticeship programme runs for 3 years.  

Successful candidates will be employed by an Advanced Manufacturing company. 

AMRC will be offering 5 different Engineering pathways:

- Mechanical Engineering

- Engineering Maintenance
- Fabrication & Welding
- Engineering & Technical Support (ie design, materials etc)
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
 

Requirements: 

Candiates must have or expect to achieve 5 GCSEs (A- C) including Maths, English and a Science. 

 

Relevant A levels or a Level 3 qualification would be beneficial. 

 

Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate:

• Good communication skills
• Team work
• An excellent work ethic
• A passion for Engineering 

Training:  

A 3 year Advanced Level Apprenticeship.  Components within the framework will include:

·         NVQ – Level 3 Diploma in Engineering & Manufacturing

·         NVQ PEO/PMO – Level 2
·         Pathway specific technical certificate Level 3
·         PLTS – Personal learning and thinking skills -  Level 2

First year will be spent at the AMRC Training Centre. 

NVQ level 3 will be delivered in the workplace in year 2 and 3.

 

Pay:  Minimum pay is £2.68/hour to start.  Some employers will pay higher rates of pay.

 To apply:  For more information and to apply / express an interest please visit  www.amrctraining.co.uk click on Apprenticeships where you will find a link to apply. 

 

PLEASE INDICATE WHEN YOU APPLY THAT YOU HEARD ABOUT THE POST FROM SHEFFIELD FUTURES.

Martin Badger is moving the Youth Drop in Service to Tuesdays

Martin Badger, Youth Support Worker, is moving his Youth Support Service Drop In service.

 

He will be in Thomas Rotherham College every Tuesday.

 

Martin works for Rotherham Council and has a great deal of experience supporting young people.  He has been a Careers and Personal Adviser for many years.

If you are thinking of leaving Thomas Rotherham College or want to find out more about apprenticeships, entering the work place or Benefits entitlement, arrange an appointment with Martin through Student Services.

HSBC Sheffield ICT Vacancies

 

 

 

HSBC Information Technology Department, Sheffield

will be adversing their ICT Apprenticeship vacancies on the HSBC careers website on May 12, 2014.

Entry requirements:

A levels or equivalent with predicted grades of C or merit

 

Strong Analytical and numerical skills

 

A passion for Technology

 

Excellent Communication skills and Customer focus

 

Ability to cope with chenging demands in a fast paced environment

 

Starting Salary of £17,500



Network Rail Trainee Track Engineering Design Scheme

Network Rail is looking for the next generation of Track Design stars by lauching its Trainee Track Enginering Design Scheme

Lucky entrants will have the opportunity to shape the future of Britain's Rail network.

You will gain a range of relevant skills, knowledge and qualifications including the opportunity to study for a Foundation Degree in Railway Engineering.

Entry requirements:

A levels including Maths, Science or Engineering subject.

or BTEC National Diploma in Engineering or Technology

Apply through www.networkrail.co.uk/StarTrack 

Research in Science, Engineering, Medicine and Dentistry.

 

On Friday 21st March, 4pm-8pm, the University of Sheffield's laboratories and lecture theatres will be open to the public for a host of talks, demonstrations and hands on activities based around our research in Science, Engineering, Medicine and Dentistry.

 

There will be mini lectures, exciting science demonstrations and hands on activities for primary and secondary school children, and for adults.

Find out about everything from elephant behaviour to dentistry, from stem cells to the search for alien life.  If you've ever wanted to put on a lab coat and extract some DNA, listen to a mini-lecture about parasites, see yourself in infra-red, tour the research facilities, or taste liquid nitrogen ice cream then come along. Everyone is very welcome and the event is free.  No booking required.

Details:

Venue: Firth Court and the Alfred Denny Building

Date: Friday 21st March, 4pm-8pm

Full listings are available on the event website:

www.sheffield.ac.uk/faculty/science/discovery-night

Part of the Sheffield Festival of Science and Engineering -

 http://www.scienceweeksy.org.uk/

Information related to this message is available at http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/faculty/science/discovery-night.