Webinar | Wednesday 14th June, 5pm | The Alternative Roles within Education 

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cbe818b8-4e95-4082-a7d8-f631a9aae144@30467dda-7ed8-4838-aa26-3577c5fb2e7d

Posted in Careers | Comments Off on Webinar | Wednesday 14th June, 5pm | The Alternative Roles within Education 

Amplify: Black in Tech event

This event is hosted for students to build and enhance their professional network, learn more about Bloomberg’s business and culture and meet key recruiters and DEI teams. 

Date: Wednesday, June 21st 

Time: 6PM BST

Location: Bloomberg London Office, 3 Queen Victoria St, London EC4N 4TQ (closest station Bank: Central line, Northern line, Waterloo & City line and DLR underground lines – Mansion House & Monument stations are also within walking distance) 

Registration link: https://link.colorintech.org/Bloomberg-Amplify-Early-Careers

Posted in Careers | Comments Off on Amplify: Black in Tech event

COMBAR Mentoring Scheme for Under-Represented Groups Now Open for Applications 2023-24

Following the success of last year’s inaugural scheme, COMBAR is delighted to announce that its mentoring scheme for applicants from groups who are under-represented at the Bar (and the Commercial Bar in particular) is now open for applications for the 2023 – 2024 cycle.  The scheme is an important part of COMBAR’s commitment to improving access and diversity in the legal profession. 

The scheme pairs successful eligible candidates with practitioners from COMBAR member sets for a series of one-to-one mentoring sessions.  Mentees and their mentors are also invited to a pupillage interview and application workshop and social event, which is planned for January 2024.  An equivalent event for this year’s scheme was held in January 2023 at Gray’s Inn, with over 170 mentees attending in person and remotely, and a keynote introductory speech by Mr Justice Foxton, the Judge in Charge of the Commercial Court.

There has been an excellent uptake of the scheme by COMBAR member sets.  23 sets have agreed to provide mentors and it is expected that there will be places for about 250 mentees on the scheme across those participating sets.  All participating sets have also agreed to cover reasonable travel expenses for mentees allocated to them.

In order to ensure that as diverse a pool of potential applicants is reached as possible, COMBAR will advertise the scheme through the careers departments of all English and Welsh universities with a law department, together with a number of universities in Scotland and Ireland, third sector organisations such as HerBar, the Social Mobility Foundation and Sutton Trust, and publications such as Counsel Magazine.  COMBAR is also pleased to have renewed its arrangement with Legal Cheek, which remains the official partner for the scheme.  

Applicants who are considered to have realistic prospects of obtaining a pupillage at the Commercial Bar will be assessed by reference to their need for mentoring and their potential to pursue a career at the Bar.  A deliberate decision has been taken to give equal weighting to both of these criteria to help ensure that the scheme reaches talented applicants from the most under-represented communities who would benefit most from mentoring and guidance. 

Applicants wishing to participate in the scheme are requested to complete the application form which can be found here. Application forms must be received by Friday 22 September 2023.  COMBAR hopes that applicants will be informed as to whether or not they have been accepted onto the scheme within October 2023. 

Full details of the scheme can be found at the Scheme Guidelines which can be found here.  Any other questions should be directed to the following email address: socialmobility@combar.com

Posted in Careers | Comments Off on COMBAR Mentoring Scheme for Under-Represented Groups Now Open for Applications 2023-24

Blind in Business: Education to Employment Events 2023

Blind in Business is pleased to announce that they are running TWO Education to Employment events this year!

Education to Employment is their flagship event exclusively for visually impaired students, graduates and professionals which includes a great team-building activity, networking and an opportunity to improve students’ employability skills!

They will be hosting an event in London from Wednesday 28th June to Thursday 29th June, and we will be hosting an event in Birmingham from Tuesday 22nd August to Thursday 24th August. You can find more details in the document attached.

The registration deadline for the London event is Thursday 1st June – Students cam sign up here: https://forms.office.com/e/uypfs3xVdf

The registration deadline for the Birmingham event is Monday 31st July – Students can sign up here:
https://forms.office.com/e/DxDf3fVAnt

Registration is FREE but places will fill up quickly so don’t delay!

Posted in Careers | Comments Off on Blind in Business: Education to Employment Events 2023

Local Government Graduate Finance Programme

Be the Future of Public Finance

Local Government Graduate Finance Programme

If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real impact on real people’s lives, then the Local Government Graduate Finance Programme is for you.

Every year, this scheme brings together local authorities and other public services to recruit and train graduates who want to pursue a career in public finance. This year, you have the opportunity to join one of nine London boroughs on a four-year contract, during which time you’ll gain exposure to every aspect of public finance while studying towards the prestigious Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Professional Qualification.

The 2023 participating boroughs include Westminster City, Camden, Islington, Waltham Forest, City of London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Lewisham, Enfield, the Royal Borough of Maidenhead and Windsor, Richmond and North London Waste Authority.

Your first steps into senior management

The scheme is designed to give you the experience, knowledge and understanding you need to be a future leader in the world of public finance. It provides a rich variety of training and exposure, with opportunities to contribute to all kinds of project initiatives and operational work that will be tailored to your development needs.

Some of the many areas you could get involved in include budget preparation and monitoring, payroll, pensions, treasury, systems, internal audit and accounting. By the end of the scheme, you’ll have the qualifications, confidence and know-how to take on the first big management challenge of your career.

What you will need

We’re looking for graduates who are driven to lead and succeed, who aren’t afraid of taking on new challenges, and who have a genuine desire to make a difference. Other must-haves include:

Minimum 2:1 degree in any subject (expected or achieved)
GCSE Maths and English or equivalent (Grade 4 or above)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong numeracy and computer literacy
Availability from July 2023 (while most Boroughs will start their Graduate Programme from September, some may commence earlier)

Application closing date: 30-May-2023

For further information and to apply, please visit their website.

Posted in Careers | Comments Off on Local Government Graduate Finance Programme

Craft Central: Graduate Support Programme 2023/23

Following up on our successful 6-month pilot programme with Almha McCartan & Morgan Martin, we are inviting all recent graduates from creative degrees that live in Tower Hamlets and surrounding boroughs to apply for a free studio space at Craft Central for up to a year. Degrees include, although not limited to: textiles, fashion, graphic design, design, photography, video production, film, set design, jewellery, and product design.

You will benefit from:

  • Free studio space to develop your practice for up to a year
  • One-to-one mentoring from experienced designer-makers
  • Being part of a thriving community with peer support and skill exchange
  • Opportunity to exhibit your work at the end of the residency

The Graduate Support Programme will run from October 2023 to Summer 2024 at Craft Central, 397 Westferry Road, E14 3AE

It is free and easy to apply. Please fill out the below application form by midnight 31 July 2023. If you have any questions please contact marguerite.metz@craftcentral.org.uk

Apply HERE

Our Graduate Programme Exhibition is still on. Please come and visit us until the 19th of May.

Posted in Careers | Comments Off on Craft Central: Graduate Support Programme 2023/23

Paid work: become a Gubbe Helper – support the elderly in your local area!

We are looking for students who have an interest in doing something meaningful. Become a Gubbe Helper and create a more active and happy life for the elderly! Earn money through a meaningful part-time job on your own terms and at your own schedule.

The work consists of meeting an elderly person for 2+ hours every week to go for a walk, cook, clean, help in the garden etc. This way they bring a happier and more active life to the elderly person who in many cases suffers from great loneliness.

A typical visit involves:

Being outdoors & exercise
Help with errands
Being present
Household chores
Socialising
This job provides you with meaningful part-time work and the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with a view to their future.

Requirements:

Completed the basic level of the DBS check
You are the innovative and cheery type and have the ability to be truly present
You can commit to work on a weekly basis for at least 3 months
Benefits

Define your own schedule
Have a job with a purpose
Earn £11.95 per hour
Be part of Gubbe Community
Find out more about the role and apply: www.gubbe.uk/apply

Let’s enable an active and happy life for all elderly!

How to apply:

To apply, please visit their website.

Posted in Careers | Comments Off on Paid work: become a Gubbe Helper – support the elderly in your local area!

June careers webinars

Tuesday 13 June 3.00-4.00pm Virtual

Creating an excellent CV and cover letter

In an increasingly competitive job market, you need to make an impact when completing your CV and cover letter. Come along to this workshop to find out how you can make the most of your skills and promote yourself effectively in your CV and covering letter.

Wednesday 21 June 11.00am-12.00pm Virtual

Career planning: get the job you want

Know what job you want, but not sure how to get it? Understand that you need work experience but not sure how to go about getting it. This interactive session will help you to start formulating a career plan to set yourself achievable steps in order to reach your career goals.

Thursday 29 June 2.00-3.00pm Virtual

LinkedIn: Building a profile and creating a network

In this interactive session you will gain an insight into the different ways in which you can use LinkedIn and learn about the key elements of developing an effective LinkedIn profile.

To register go to:  londonmet.ac.uk/careersevents

Posted in Careers | Comments Off on June careers webinars

Women into Insurance event – 16 May

After its great success last year, the “Women into Insurance” event is back. The event will showcase and celebrate a variety of female career stories from a broad range of roles, levels of seniority and backgrounds and aims to attract women into the insurance profession. This year we will also discuss how ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) and Sustainability trends will impact on the industry and create new job opportunities.

This half-day event will take place at Bayes’ City of London campus and will include panel discussions and a networking reception.

Go to this link Women into Insurance to view the programme and registration page.

Posted in Careers | Comments Off on Women into Insurance event – 16 May

Santander Opportunities

  • Santander Universities MacBook Air Prize Draw to offer 10 students from any UK university the chance to win a brand new Apple MacBook Air. All HE students can apply. Open until 12th May 2023 
  • Looking to improve your Excel skills? Apply for 1 of 10,000 places on Santander Scholarships Skills | Excel for All, a FREE, flexible, online programme. You can choose either Complete or Advanced Excel – which, once completed, will help you to become more confident in one of the most widely used professional tools. Applications close 16 May 2023, apply today 
  • At university but need support with juggling deadlines and decision making? Our free training programme from Santander Scholarships is here to help. Santander have partnered with Harvard Business School Publishing to offer Business for All, a new online training programme designed to help you develop essential career skills. Choose from 1 of 2 courses: Self-Management, to improve your decision making, time management and influencing ability. Or Business Fundamentals, to learn the essentials of marketing, finance and negotiation. The programme is 100% online, with on-demand content, live virtual sessions and networking. There are 5,000 places – apply before 22 May
Posted in Careers | Comments Off on Santander Opportunities