Hi Learners,
We understand that you may want to use this festive period to reset and recharge. We do, however, still have some opportunities in case you wish to explore what is out there.
The World of Work News
- The employment rate in London is estimated at 75.6%, which is lower than the UK average
- London’s unemployment rate is 3.7%.
- The unemployment rate has reached a record low, though still higher than the UK average
- There were over 93,400 job postings in London last month
- The average hourly wage is £17.93
- The employers with the most job postings (Aug 22-Sep22) are NHS, Amazon, Pricewaterhouse Cooper, Marriot International, Citigroup and University of London
- The top 5 posted job titles are Support Workers, Teaching Assistants, Care Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and Staff Nurses
- The top 5 in-demand specialised skills are auditing, finance, nursing, marketing, and mental health
Source: Lightcast™, https://lightcast.io/uk, 2022.
Job Fairs
When: Thursday, 5th January 2023, 11:00 – 14:00 GMT
Where: Online
How it works:
- Register online for free.
- Five days before the event, you can see which companies will be attending. You can then arrange interview slots with over 40 companies.
- Get hired! Interview on your mobile, laptop or tablet and have a chance of getting hired the very same day!
When: Friday, 6th January 2023, 11:00 – 14:00 GMT
Where: Online
How it works:
- Register online for free.
- Five days before the event, you can see which companies will be attending. You can then arrange interview slots with over 40 companies.
- Get hired! Interview on your mobile, laptop or tablet and have a chance of getting hired the very same day!
When: Tuesday, 10th January 2023, 11:00 – 14:00 GMT
Where: Online
How it works:
- Register online for free.
- Five days before the event, you can see which companies will be attending. You can then arrange interview slots with over 40 companies.
- Get hired! Interview on your mobile, laptop or tablet and have a chance of getting hired the very same day!
When: Friday, January 13th, 2023, 11:00 AM – 14:00 PM GMT.
Where: Online
How it works:
- Register online for free.
- Five days before the event, you can see which companies will be attending. You can then arrange interview slots with over 40 companies.
- Get hired! Interview on your mobile, laptop or tablet and have a chance of getting hired the very same day!
‘We’re Bromley People’ Recruitment Fair
When: Monday, January 16th, 2023, 10:00 AM – 19:00 PM GMT.
Where: Bromley Civic Centre, Council Chamber Stockwell Close Bromley BR1 3UH
How it works:
- Reserve a spot online.
- Bring an up to date CV.
- Attend in person!
Bi-Borough Construction Jobs Fair
When: Wednesday, January 18th, 2023, 10:00 AM – 13:00 PM GMT.
Where: Westbourne Park Baptist Church Porchester Road London W2 5DX
How it works:
- Reserve a spot online.
- Bring an up to date CV, printed or on your phone.
- Attend in person!
When: Friday, January 20th, 2023, 10:00 AM – 13:00 PM GMT.
Where: Selhurst Park Stadium Holmesdale Road London SE25 6PU
How it works:
- Reserve a spot online.
- Attend in person!
- This venue provides – Free Car Parking, Central Location, Disabled Access, Wi-Fi access and local transport links.
When: Tuesday, January 31st, 2023, 12:00 PM – 17:00 PM GMT.
Where: Global Academy The Old Vinyl Factory 1 Record Walk Hayes London UB3 1DH
How it works:
- Reserve a spot online.
- Attend in person!
- This venue provides – Free Car Parking, Central Location, Disabled Access, Wi-Fi access and local transport links.
Job Opportunities
West London
| Job title | Employer | Location | Salary | Link to apply | Courses at LLC to help you get this kind of job |
| Media Officer | Barnado’s | Remote | £32,000 – £35,000 per year. Plus £312 per year office at home allowance. | Media Officer | Barnardo’s | | CharityJob | Level 1 Certificate in IT User Skills – London Learning Consortium |
| Website Officer | The Talent Set | Greater London (Hybrid) | £29,355 per year. | Website Officer | The Talent Set | | CharityJob | Level 1 Certificate in IT User Skills – London Learning Consortium |
| Assistant Support Worker – Hounslow Life | St Mungo’s | Greater London (On-site) | £23,282 – £24,061 per year. | Assistant Support Worker – Hounslow LIFE | St Mungo’s | | CharityJob | Level 2 Award in Customer Service for Health and Social Care Settings – London Learning Consortium |
| Sous Chef | Pho | Ealing West London, W5 2XA | Up to £36,000 per year. | Pho Sous Chef in Ealing, West London (W5) – Caterer.com | Level 2 Certificate for Transition to Working in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism – London Learning Consortium |
Central and East London
| Job title | Employer | Location | Salary | Link to apply | Courses at LLC to help you get this kind of job |
| Universal Housing Services Officer | Islington Council | 222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR | £35,223 – £36,417 per year. | All jobs | Islington Council | Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care – London Learning Consortium |
| IT Customer Service role | GCHQ | London | £22,336 per year. | IT Customer Service Role – London – Indeed.com | Level 1 Certificate in IT User Skills – London Learning Consortium |
| Construction Apprentice | Powerpillar LTD | East London | £60 – £80 per day. | Construction Apprentice – East London – Indeed.com | Construction Traineeship for young people aged 16-24 (or up to 25 with an EHCP) – London Learning Consortium |
| Social worker/ Care Manager | Westminster City Council | Acrow East, London, W2 1NY | £37,653 – £43,701 per year. | Social Worker/Care Manager WCC590857 (newjob.org.uk) | Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care – London Learning Consortium |
South London
| Job title | Employer | Location | Salary | Link to apply | Courses at LLC to help you get this kind of job |
| Inclusions and Careers Coordinator | Royal Borough of Greenwich | SE2 0XF | £35,496 – £38,385 per year. | Inclusions and Careers Coordinator | Level 2 Award for Learning Support Practitioners |
| Blinds & Curtains Fitter / Technician | BrokenBlinds/ DecoShade | London SE24 | £22,000 – £30,000 per year. | Blinds & Curtains Fitter / Technician – London SE24 – Indeed.com | Working in Construction & Warehousing (Includes CSCS Labourer’s Green Card) – London Learning Consortium |
| SEN Teaching Assistant | Krishna Avanti Primary School | Croydon CR0 4HA | Approximate actual £11,346 – £12,417 per annum (47% FTE) | SEN Teaching Assistant – Krishna Avanti Primary School | Award in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2 |
| Care Assistant | Bupa | Bupa Havelock Court Care Home 6 Wynne Rd, Stockwell, London, SW9 0BB | £10.35 – £11.25 per hour. | Job Description – Care Assistant (HAV00RJ) (taleo.net) | Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care – London Learning Consortium |
Useful Podcasts
- You Can’t Afford to Ignore These Productivity Tips
- The Science Behind Career Success With Dr Grace Lordan
- Careers You Can Have That Do Not Require a Degree.
Useful Social Media accounts to follow for extra career advice:
Here at LLC, we hope that you have found this information useful and we look forward to sharing more opportunities next month! Have a lovely festive break and a very Happy New Year!
