Total 28 Fresh/Entry Level job vacancies in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, ox10 0al

Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, Oxford OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £37,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.
 
Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.


What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


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Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, Oxford OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £37,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.
 
Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.


What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


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Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, Oxford OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £37,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.
 
Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.


What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


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Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, Oxford OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £37,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.
 
Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.


What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £26,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.

Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.

What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


#leisurejobs



Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £26,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.

Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.

What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


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Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited are appointed as the Trust’s Managing Agents. We manage the recruitment process and the Trust’s employees in the delivery of the service on their behalf. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and requests any potential applicant to contact the Recruitment Team on 0345 010 4000 as soon as possible if an applicant has any additional queries, requirements or will need additional time in submitting an application. Applicants should be aware that in line with the company’s policy, employees will have a DBS check where appropriate.

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Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £26,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.

Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.

What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


#leisurejobs



Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £26,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.

Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.

What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


#leisurejobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About the Role:

Base Location: Oxford

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | 37 Hours Per Week

Total Reward package during training: Circa £43k OTE

- Base salary £26,609 - £30,472 + overtime + standby payments.

Total Reward package once qualified: Circa £50k OTE

- Base salary: £31,339 - £35,892 + overtime + standby payments.

What we provide:

- Fully funded training for you to become a qualified Cable Jointer.

- The opportunity to be productive straight away.

- All tools and PPE required for the role.

- Access to a company vehicle.

- A skills-based pay matrix so your salary increases as you develop your skills.

- Opportunity to earn overtime.

- Career stability within a sustainable industry with on-going progression opportunities.

- On joining you will also have access to range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

During your Jointer training programme, you will have the opportunity to build on your existing skills and experiences gained in other industries. The training offers a mix of technical, academic and on the job training which is provided by our dedicated training school. Our programme enables you to earn while you learn, whilst also gaining vital experience and skills as you study towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you are considering a change of career or looking for the next step in a rapidly expanding industry, our Jointer training programme could be for you.

What is the Role?

Keeping the lights on, that's the strapline but for our skilled teams it's much more than this. The work you will do is vital, impacting our customers as they go about their day. A Cable Jointer is at the heart of our network, helping us to power change through maintaining and upgrading the electricity network.

SSEN are currently looking for a Jointers Mate, upskilling to Cable Jointers to join our Southern Electric Power Distribution team. This is an opportunity to develop an exciting career and further authorisations within SSEN.

The role will include:

- Cable preparation for cable jointing and cable termination into transformers or switchgear.

- Assisting experienced Cable Jointers working on our HV & LV Network where you will undergo training whilst they joint both HV (high voltage 11KV - 33KV) works and LV (415V - 1000V), carrying out jointing, cabling and excavation work on a pre-planned and quick response basis, which from time to time may require an overnight stay.

- Other duties will be, assisting with maintenance/refurbishment and preparation of electrical equipment within substations compounds.

- Being responsible for the safety of yourself and colleagues, acting as an ambassador for a strong safety culture in everything you do.

- Being customer focussed and acting as a strong ambassador for SSE Power Distribution, providing excellent customer service with a flexible approach when called upon for fault conditions.

Jointer Programme:

The programme can take 18 to 24 months depending on your personal capabilities and is centred on an initial course at our training school followed by buddying with an experienced cable jointing team where you will build a portfolio of work which will allow you to gain authorisations to work on the network.

By the end of the programme, you'll have gained valuable on-the job experience, learned new skills and gained an industry recognised qualification, enabling you to have the opportunity to build a rewarding and successful career in the energy sector and contributing to the delivery of NET ZERO.

This role can be demanding, and you'll be required to respond quickly to emergency situations; we want to provide the best possible service to our customers in their time of need. This will involve working outdoors in all weather conditions with a requirement to undertake out of hours standby duties and short notice attendance for storm situations.

What do I need?

We're looking to recruit the best future talent for our sector, and we know that it's not all about qualifications. We're more interested in your innate strengths, qualities, and life experiences that you can bring to SSE.

A high regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority, strong communication skills and an ability to convey technical aspects in a transferable manner, enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to:

- Have a thirst for knowledge and training, and be able to pick up new skills quickly, working with others within a team to achieve common goals and adjusting your behaviour to reflect the diversity of our workforce and customer base.

- Have a strong focus on Health & Safety and will adhere to our company motto "if it's not safe, we don't do it."

- Hand skills - routinely stripping meter tails, using hand tools and fixing meters to boards.

- Be able to demonstrate an ability to use your initiative and planning to make sure that you have the proper equipment for the job at hand and be resilient to the continual changes within our sector and always focussed on delivering great results.

- You will be flexible in your approach to work and understand the need to complete tasks effectively, to a high standard of quality whilst observing the highest levels of health and safety adherence always.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on 01738 344051.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Sales to Recruitment - Trainee Recruitment Consultant Vacancy! SALES PEOPLE WANTED (Based in Oxford)

Do you possess an unwavering work ethic and the ambition to succeed in a fast-paced, competitive environment?

We are currently looking for ambitious individuals with a background in Sales, Retail or Customer Service to join our award winning team as Recruitment Consultants.

You will make a great Recruitment Consultant if so and we'd love to hear from you!

If you are smashing your current sales role but are looking for better progression, money and/or culture, apply today!

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance or Tech £££

Salary: £23,800 to £25,000 per annum (dependent on experience + uncapped commission (1st year OTE = £28-32k)

Hours: Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week

Hybrid: After your initial training period you can choose to take advantage of our hybrid working policy.

Your new role as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant:

Client Growth: Foster lasting relationships, building and nurturing relationships with clients while actively pursuing new business opportunities. Understanding client recruitment needs and providing strategic advice to ensure the best candidate matches.

Candidate Engagement: Find and engage the best talent, attracting top talent through effective candidate engagement strategies. Guiding candidates throughout the interview and offer process, ensuring a seamless experience.

Skilful Negotiation: Create win-win situations for clients and candidates, negotiating terms and fees to create mutually beneficial partnerships.

Target Achievement: Meet and exceed KPIs with zeal and efficiency. Collaborating within a high-performing team, motivating each other to achieve outstanding results.

Leadership Partner Expertise: Becoming an industry expert through networking and staying ahead of market trends.

About you to make it in this role:

• MUST HAVE A SALES BACKGROUND
• Sales-driven and relationship-focused
• Results-focused
• Possess an ambitious drive to succeed.
• Resilient, persistent, and determined.
• Passionate about people, outgoing, and confident.
• Ambitious, target-driven, and financially motivated.
• A proactive and results-driven approach

Why Choose Hays?

People are at the centre of everything we do. We don't just place people into jobs but invest in lifelong partnerships that empower you to realise your ambition. We're backed by over 50 years of success, and a workforce of over 10,000 people across 33 countries. There might be 12,000 employees across the globe, but here, everybody is welcome, and every voice is heard.

As a large company we have a huge opportunity to make a difference to the communities we operate in.

As a result, we are proud to say:

• We partner with End Youth Homelessness UK to raise money for their charity
• We also became carbon neutral in 2021 are currently on the path to net zero carbon emissions.
• Hays was one of the first 20 companies nationwide to receive the National Equality Standard and we continue to promote an environment where all our employees can be their full self at work.
• #HaysHelps We're committed to making a positive impact on the communities we live and work in. As part of this, we have a volunteering scheme, #HaysHelps, which gives employees two days of paid leave per calendar year to volunteer.

Award winners of:

• Top 100 undergraduate employers by Job Crowd, NUE awards and Rate My Placement
• Glassdoor Best Places to Interview

As a Hays consultant, you will benefit from:

• Competitive commission scheme structure (uncapped paid x13 times a year, increases with promotions)
• Culture built on rewarding success and the opportunity to influence your earning potential

• Best technology in the industry and a renowned training programme to support success and drive rapid career progression and ongoing development
• Flexible hybrid working patterns
• Opportunity to take your career globally
• Incentives and rewards to recognise performance both locally, regionally and nationally
• Broad range of employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits
• Referral bonus scheme
• Community of internal support networks.
• Paid volunteering days for all employees under our Working for Your Tomorrow Initiative.

At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.

Sales to Recruitment - Trainee Recruitment Consultant Vacancy! SALES PEOPLE WANTED (Based in Oxford)

Do you possess an unwavering work ethic and the ambition to succeed in a fast-paced, competitive environment?

We are currently looking for ambitious individuals with a background in Sales, Retail or Customer Service to join our award winning team as Recruitment Consultants.

You will make a great Recruitment Consultant if so and we'd love to hear from you!

If you are smashing your current sales role but are looking for better progression, money and/or culture, apply today!

Specialism: Technology or Finance

Salary: £23,800 to £25,000 per annum + uncapped commission (1st year OTE = £28-32k)

Hours: Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week

Hybrid: After your initial training period you can choose to take advantage of our hybrid working policy.

Your new role as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant:

Client Growth: Foster lasting relationships, building and nurturing relationships with clients while actively pursuing new business opportunities. Understanding client recruitment needs and providing strategic advice to ensure the best candidate matches.

Candidate Engagement: Find and engage the best talent, attracting top talent through effective candidate engagement strategies. Guiding candidates throughout the interview and offer process, ensuring a seamless experience.

Skilful Negotiation: Create win-win situations for clients and candidates, negotiating terms and fees to create mutually beneficial partnerships.

Target Achievement: Meet and exceed KPIs with zeal and efficiency. Collaborating within a high-performing team, motivating each other to achieve outstanding results.

Leadership Partner Expertise: Becoming an industry expert through networking and staying ahead of market trends.

About you to make it in this role:

• MUST HAVE A SALES BACKGROUND
• Sales-driven and relationship-focused
• Results-focused
• Possess an ambitious drive to succeed.
• Resilient, persistent, and determined.
• Passionate about people, outgoing, and confident.
• Ambitious, target-driven, and financially motivated.
• A proactive and results-driven approach

Why Choose Hays?

People are at the centre of everything we do. We don't just place people into jobs but invest in lifelong partnerships that empower you to realise your ambition. We're backed by over 50 years of success, and a workforce of over 10,000 people across 33 countries. There might be 12,000 employees across the globe, but here, everybody is welcome, and every voice is heard.

As a large company we have a huge opportunity to make a difference to the communities we operate in.

As a result, we are proud to say:

• We partner with End Youth Homelessness UK to raise money for their charity
• We also became carbon neutral in 2021 are currently on the path to net zero carbon emissions.
• Hays was one of the first 20 companies nationwide to receive the National Equality Standard and we continue to promote an environment where all our employees can be their full self at work.
• #HaysHelps We're committed to making a positive impact on the communities we live and work in. As part of this, we have a volunteering scheme, #HaysHelps, which gives employees two days of paid leave per calendar year to volunteer.

Award winners of:

• Top 100 undergraduate employers by Job Crowd, NUE awards and Rate My Placement
• Glassdoor Best Places to Interview

As a Hays consultant, you will benefit from:

• Competitive commission scheme structure (uncapped paid x13 times a year, increases with promotions)
• Culture built on rewarding success and the opportunity to influence your earning potential
• Best technology in the industry and a renowned training programme to support success and drive rapid career progression and ongoing development
• Flexible hybrid working patterns
• Opportunity to take your career globally
• Incentives and rewards to recognise performance both locally, regionally and nationally
• Broad range of employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits
• Referral bonus scheme
• Community of internal support networks.
• Paid volunteering days for all employees under our Working for Your Tomorrow Initiative.

At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.

Trainee Pizza Chef

Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023.

Benefits:

• Free Food on shift

• 50% off food and drink when you’re not working

• Wagestream gives you access to up to 40% of your earned wages before payday

• Wellbeing Support for you and your family

• Referral Bonus of £400 for referring pizza chefs and £1000 for referring managers

• Holiday & Sick Pay

• Pension & Life Assurance

• Pay Rates: during your training, you’ll earn £11.44 per hour. £11.75 - £12.13 (dependent on location) when you've finished your training

• Plus Tips - You'll receive tips/Tronc*, with a 70:30 split between waiting and non-waiting teams, on top of your wages

• Learning and Development Opportunities to invest in you

*Tronc, or card gratuities, is a fair way to pay gratuities to our teams.  All Tronc goes to you, shared between our waiting and back of house teams.  You’ll get this at the end of each pay period, along with your normal pay and it’s one of the best perks about working in hospitality. 

You will be creating the star of the show, our pizza. You’ll prep ingredients and keep our food quality high. Your role will go beyond the kitchen – it’s all about creating an enlivening experience for our customers and making every bite memorable. Just be yourself, and we'll bring out the best in you.

What you’ll do:

• Food prep and dough management

• Cook our iconic pizza and pasta

• Work in a dynamic and energetic environment

Who we are:

Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023.  We’ve been around since 1965, bringing pizza to the UK and have since grown to a multichannel, international brand.  Our people are at the heart of our success and everything we do; we believe you should always be able to express yourself.  

Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of our business and are valued by our teams, customers, and suppliers. PizzaExpress and Milano is a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone belongs.  That’s why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.

Trainee Accountant Oxford
Competitive, DOE + Study Support

Our client is a leading independent Oxford accountancy practice who are actively recruiting for new trainee accountants!
From preparing a set of accounts for a sole trader one week, you could be a member of a team auditing the accounts of a large group of companies the next, before heading off to lead an independent examination of a charity.

You will learn to prepare accounts, plan and carry out audits and calculate tax for individuals, charities and companies, all under the supervision of a team of experienced managers and partners.
You will be able to work closely with senior members of staff throughout your training contract and will receive regular appraisals to aid your development. Successful applicants will receive a competitive initial salary, together with a fully funded study package throughout the training contract. Our students attend all their courses at either BPP Professional Education in Reading, Reed Business School in Moreton-in-Marsh or via distance learning.
They offer training to both graduates and school leavers for the following qualifications:* Chartered Accountants (ACA)* Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)* Chartered Institute of Taxation (ATII)* Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Title: Trainee Lifeguard
Location: Oxford Leisure
Contract Type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual
Working Hours/Pattern: Various hours available
Salary:  Up to £12.49 per hour + Excellent Benefits


Always wanted to be a lifeguard but not had the resources to get your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
 
You should read on as we are recruiting for unqualified Lifeguards as we have Full time, Part time and Casual roles available where you can be supported in achieving your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) worth £300 (subject to signing training agreement), to be able to work as a Lifeguard across Oxford facilities.
 
Here at More Community leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver these services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team.
 
As well as being an everyday hero, as a Lifeguard you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. This will involve you providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives.
 
Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community.
 
We share your passion for leisure, and we will offer a safe, fun, and professional working environment with excellent development opportunities. NPLQ Lifeguards at Serco Leisure have followed exciting career paths going on to be swimming teachers, duty managers or even contract managers, to name a few options! We will support you in your career path and you will also receive free gym membership for you and a family member across our fantastic leisure centres!
 
 
About you
 
No previous Lifeguarding experience required, this role is open to anybody who has the desire to be a lifeguard and can meet the minimum requirements in a swim test.
 
 
To pass the swim test you must be able to perform the following:

-
Jump/dive into deep water

-
Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds (this is usually 2 lengths of the pool)

-
Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water (this is usually 8 lengths of the pool)

-
Tread water for 30 seconds

-
Surface dive to the floor of the pool (this is usually no deeper than 2.0m)

-
Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits


  The next NPLQ course will likely take place at one of the local facilities in weekends throughout March, exact dates to be confirmed, so please make sure you can commit to these dates before applying. Additional courses will be held from April.
 
 
Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. They ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed they save lives
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions they can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning
 
What we offer

-
Gain of life skill & deliver an amazing public service

-
Build a fantastic foundation career in leisure and follow an exciting career pathway

-
Get fit, stay fit & increase your social circle.

-
Gain a fully funded nationwide recognised qualification

-
AED and (PXB) Spine board training qualification

-
Free/heavily discounted use of all the facilities at the Centre

-
Excellent Development and Training Opportunities

-
Serco Leisure Specific Benefits Package

-
A safe and supportive culture

-
A chance to make a positive difference to the community


#leisurejobs




Job Title: Trainee Lifeguard
Location: Oxford Leisure
Contract Type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual
Working Hours/Pattern: Various hours available
Salary:  Up to £12.49 per hour + Excellent Benefits


Always wanted to be a lifeguard but not had the resources to get your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
 
You should read on as we are recruiting for unqualified Lifeguards as we have Full time, Part time and Casual roles available where you can be supported in achieving your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) worth £300 (subject to signing training agreement), to be able to work as a Lifeguard across Oxford facilities.
 
Here at More Community leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver these services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team.
 
As well as being an everyday hero, as a Lifeguard you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. This will involve you providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives.
 
Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community.
 
We share your passion for leisure, and we will offer a safe, fun, and professional working environment with excellent development opportunities. NPLQ Lifeguards at Serco Leisure have followed exciting career paths going on to be swimming teachers, duty managers or even contract managers, to name a few options! We will support you in your career path and you will also receive free gym membership for you and a family member across our fantastic leisure centres!
 
 
About you
 
No previous Lifeguarding experience required, this role is open to anybody who has the desire to be a lifeguard and can meet the minimum requirements in a swim test.
 
 
To pass the swim test you must be able to perform the following:

-
Jump/dive into deep water

-
Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds (this is usually 2 lengths of the pool)

-
Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water (this is usually 8 lengths of the pool)

-
Tread water for 30 seconds

-
Surface dive to the floor of the pool (this is usually no deeper than 2.0m)

-
Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits


  The next NPLQ course will likely take place at one of the local facilities in weekends throughout March, exact dates to be confirmed, so please make sure you can commit to these dates before applying. Additional courses will be held from April.
 
 
Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. They ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed they save lives
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions they can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning
 
What we offer

-
Gain of life skill & deliver an amazing public service

-
Build a fantastic foundation career in leisure and follow an exciting career pathway

-
Get fit, stay fit & increase your social circle.

-
Gain a fully funded nationwide recognised qualification

-
AED and (PXB) Spine board training qualification

-
Free/heavily discounted use of all the facilities at the Centre

-
Excellent Development and Training Opportunities

-
Serco Leisure Specific Benefits Package

-
A safe and supportive culture

-
A chance to make a positive difference to the community


#leisurejobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

About the Company

The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course, staying overnight alongside other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!

Job Title: Trainee Lifeguard
Location: Oxford Leisure
Contract Type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual
Working Hours/Pattern: Various hours available
Salary:  Up to £12.49 per hour + Excellent Benefits


Always wanted to be a lifeguard but not had the resources to get your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
 
You should read on as we are recruiting for unqualified Lifeguards as we have Full time, Part time and Casual roles available where you can be supported in achieving your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) worth £300 (subject to signing training agreement), to be able to work as a Lifeguard across Oxford facilities.
 
Here at More Community leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver these services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team.
 
As well as being an everyday hero, as a Lifeguard you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. This will involve you providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives.
 
Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community.
 
We share your passion for leisure, and we will offer a safe, fun, and professional working environment with excellent development opportunities. NPLQ Lifeguards at Serco Leisure have followed exciting career paths going on to be swimming teachers, duty managers or even contract managers, to name a few options! We will support you in your career path and you will also receive free gym membership for you and a family member across our fantastic leisure centres!
 
 
About you
 
No previous Lifeguarding experience required, this role is open to anybody who has the desire to be a lifeguard and can meet the minimum requirements in a swim test.
 
 
To pass the swim test you must be able to perform the following:

-
Jump/dive into deep water

-
Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds (this is usually 2 lengths of the pool)

-
Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water (this is usually 8 lengths of the pool)

-
Tread water for 30 seconds

-
Surface dive to the floor of the pool (this is usually no deeper than 2.0m)

-
Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits


  The next NPLQ course will likely take place at one of the local facilities in weekends throughout March, exact dates to be confirmed, so please make sure you can commit to these dates before applying. Additional courses will be held from April.
 
 
Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. They ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed they save lives
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions they can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning
 
What we offer

-
Gain of life skill & deliver an amazing public service

-
Build a fantastic foundation career in leisure and follow an exciting career pathway

-
Get fit, stay fit & increase your social circle.

-
Gain a fully funded nationwide recognised qualification

-
AED and (PXB) Spine board training qualification

-
Free/heavily discounted use of all the facilities at the Centre

-
Excellent Development and Training Opportunities

-
Serco Leisure Specific Benefits Package

-
A safe and supportive culture

-
A chance to make a positive difference to the community


#leisurejobs




Job Title: Trainee Lifeguard
Location: Oxford Leisure
Contract Type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual
Working Hours/Pattern: Various hours available
Salary:  Up to £12.49 per hour + Excellent Benefits


Always wanted to be a lifeguard but not had the resources to get your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.
 
You should read on as we are recruiting for unqualified Lifeguards as we have Full time, Part time and Casual roles available where you can be supported in achieving your National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) worth £300 (subject to signing training agreement), to be able to work as a Lifeguard across Oxford facilities.
 
Here at More Community leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver these services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team.
 
As well as being an everyday hero, as a Lifeguard you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. This will involve you providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives.
 
Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community.
 
We share your passion for leisure, and we will offer a safe, fun, and professional working environment with excellent development opportunities. NPLQ Lifeguards at Serco Leisure have followed exciting career paths going on to be swimming teachers, duty managers or even contract managers, to name a few options! We will support you in your career path and you will also receive free gym membership for you and a family member across our fantastic leisure centres!
 
 
About you
 
No previous Lifeguarding experience required, this role is open to anybody who has the desire to be a lifeguard and can meet the minimum requirements in a swim test.
 
 
To pass the swim test you must be able to perform the following:

-
Jump/dive into deep water

-
Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds (this is usually 2 lengths of the pool)

-
Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water (this is usually 8 lengths of the pool)

-
Tread water for 30 seconds

-
Surface dive to the floor of the pool (this is usually no deeper than 2.0m)

-
Climb out unaided without ladder/steps and where the pool design permits


  The next NPLQ course will likely take place at one of the local facilities in weekends throughout March, exact dates to be confirmed, so please make sure you can commit to these dates before applying. Additional courses will be held from April.
 
 
Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. They ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed they save lives
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions they can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning
 
What we offer

-
Gain of life skill & deliver an amazing public service

-
Build a fantastic foundation career in leisure and follow an exciting career pathway

-
Get fit, stay fit & increase your social circle.

-
Gain a fully funded nationwide recognised qualification

-
AED and (PXB) Spine board training qualification

-
Free/heavily discounted use of all the facilities at the Centre

-
Excellent Development and Training Opportunities

-
Serco Leisure Specific Benefits Package

-
A safe and supportive culture

-
A chance to make a positive difference to the community


#leisurejobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trades & Labour

Oxford

£23K-£26K Per annum (Salary negotiable dependent on experience) OTE £30K + Rewards & Incentives.

Rapid Career Progression

Daniel Owen is now looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our Trades and Labour team in our office based in Oxford.

Daniel Owen have been awarded "Top 100 companies to work for in the UK" and are now looking to welcome a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to our highly successful Trades & Labour Division following on from our growth after 2 record breaking years.

This an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Consultant to kick start a career that offers career progression and fast track growth. A Trainee Recruitment Consultant role is fast-paced, dynamic, rewarding and every day is an exciting new challenge. For those who show passion, commitment, and determination, you will have the opportunity to maximise your earnings as well as professional and personal growth.

Your responsibilities as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant:

• Managing and maintaining client relationships through the fulfilment of needs and expectations
• Sourcing and selecting correct candidates for each role
• Adhering to Company Values
• Managing candidate administration including time sheets and right to work documentation
• Using the Job boards to conduct CV searches and post job adverts
• Using our tailored database to search for candidates
• Using social media platforms like LinkedIn to become an expert in Trades & Labour.

We are looking for a highly professional hard worker with experience in a previous recruitment consultant or resourcer role.

What can we offer you?

• An industry leading training programme for your initial 12-weeks to ensure a long successful career here.
• Rapid career progression - our Directors and Managers have all been promoted through the business.
• Private health care scheme (Vitality).
• Life assurance policy.
• Opportunity for 3 all-expenses paid reward trips abroad per year.
• Directors Lunches held regularly to recognise achievements.
• Annual Awards ceremony.
• Pension Scheme.
• Able to gain fully funded Recruitment qualifications
• Holiday buy and sell back scheme plus a free day's holiday for your birthday.
• Working alongside industry experts, gaining further knowledge and skills.

If you could see yourself being part of this team and more importantly a company who value and develop their employees, please apply directly.

RED123

Hays Recruitment

Associate Recruitment Consultant

£21,700-£23,625 + uncapped commission

Are you looking to kick-start your career as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant? We are looking for driven, sales focussed individuals who have a passion for succeeding, and progression. The desks that we are looking to recruit are extremely buoyant and perform very well on a monthly and yearly basis! If these aspirations resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you..

• Flexible hybrid working patterns
• Holiday incentives to Croatia, South Africa and Paris, rewards to recognise performance both locally, regionally and nationally
• Fast track promotions, progress your career up to Director level within 8 years!
• The most comprehensive training programme in the industry - allowing for progressing from Associate to Director level in just 8 years

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a consultant to join our Professional Services team, managing the Accountancy and Finance desk. This is recruiting permanent placements across the non-qual finance space.

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will be the bridge between businesses in need of exceptional talent and job seekers seeking their dream roles. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and nurturing relationships with clients while actively pursuing new business opportunities.
• Understanding client recruitment needs and providing strategic advice to ensure the best candidate matches.
• Negotiating terms and fees to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Becoming an industry expert through networking and staying ahead of market trends.
• Attracting top talent through effective candidate engagement strategies.
• Guiding clients and candidates throughout the interview and offer process, ensuring a seamless experience.
• Collaborating within a high-performing team, motivating each other to achieve outstanding results.

No day is the same and you will gain experience across a varied range of skills. You really can influence your own earning potential, by getting out what you put in. Your energy and dedication will be rewarded in a culture built on celebrating success.

Why join Hays?

We are the UK & Ireland's largest and most successful recruitment business. Every day, we match thousands of candidates to the right jobs across 22 different specialist areas. Join over 9,000 Recruitment Consultants across 33 countries in over 250 offices and begin your Hays story today.

As a large company we have a huge opportunity to make a difference to the communities we operate in. As a result, we are proud to partner with End Youth Homelessness UK to raise money for their charity, we also became carbon neutral in 2021 are currently on the path to net zero carbon emissions.

Hays was one of the first 20 companies nationwide to receive the National Equality Standard and we continue to promote an environment where all our employees can be their full self at work.

We think that we are a great place to work, but don't just take our word for it! We have received awards in:

• Top 100 undergraduate employers by Job Crowd, NUE awards and Rate My Placement
• Glassdoor Best Places to Interview

What you'll need to succeed

• No previous recruitment experience is needed.
• Passion to succeed and be part of a fast-paced inclusive environment
• People focused with a sales-driven mentality
• Relationship focused with the confidence to build strong networks
• Collaborative in spirit with a growth mindset to develop a long-lasting career

What you will get in return:

• The backing of a Global Company, established for over 50 years
• Best Technology in the Industry including a 'salesforce' CRM
• Dell Laptop
• Internal Learning & Career Zone for self development
• Significant growth potential of salary after year 1
• Buy and sell holiday
• Uncapped commission paid x 13 times per year or an allowance and bonuses
• Incentives and rewards - celebration dinners / Team lunches
• Black Tie Summer Ball and Christmas Parties
• Premiership / Champions League tickets through our partnership with Man City FC
• Opportunity to win a 5* luxury trip with top performing colleagues - Hays Elite!
• The opportunity for recognition at local, regional and national awards
• Opportunity for global relocation
• Referral bonuses of up to £2000 per individual
• Access to a free well-being package
• Gym discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to virtual doctor unlimited times per year
• Employee loans to buy Tech/Rail/Tram travel
• Paid charity day #HaysHelps and working closely with charity partners
• Parents@hays support network
• Disability confident employer with established disability and long term ill health employee network (REACH)
• Hays Pride our LGBTQ+ network
• Strong environmental and social purpose

At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.

At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture of opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career.

At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.

Position: Trainee Sales Consultant
Salary: £23,000 per annum (+ commission and clothing allowance)
Location: Oxford (OX2)
Hours: 09:00 – 17:30 Monday – Saturday (5 days per week) with the requirement to attend events outside these hours
Experience: Fashion, Tailoring, High-end, Luxury Retail, Bespoke, Consultative Sales, Relationship Building, Events, Networking

The Opportunity   

Thompson & Terry Recruitment are working with a luxury clothing brand that create bespoke pieces for their clients. As a result of high demand, they are seeking to recruit a candidate who is passionate about clothing, fashion and indeed building relationships through offering an amazing level of service.

As every item of clothing is designed and made to order, it is important that the successful candidate genuinely enjoys getting to know every client and makes them feel completely comfortable from the initial conversation, when taking measurements and to the point of creating the perfect piece.

Whilst our client has an amazing reputation for their level of service and many of their clients are long-standing, it is important that the successful candidate is hungry and driven to generate new business via various forms of proactive networking.

As a ‘Trainee’ you will receive a really thorough induction with ongoing training to really learn the role from the ground up starting with placing orders, measuring clients, keeping the showroom tidy and making lots of coffee, as you grow into an expert within your field.

The Company   

Thompson & Terry Recruitment are working with a luxury clothing brand that create bespoke, made to order pieces for their clients.

Our client have a great reputation for their designs but also their desire to make every customer feel special and going above and beyond to build their network with regular social events including trips to the Soho Farm House.

In exchange for your hard work, you will be rewarded with a genuine career path, which is evidenced within the current team, and lots of benefits including a clothing allowance.

Requirements  

Full UK driving licence, as you will regularly visit clients 
A genuine LOVE for clothes and all things fashion with the desire to work with clients to create the perfect piece for them
A strong relationship builder, who is confident to win new business and proactively network
Well presented, articulate and confident to engage with high-net-worth individuals
Genuinely looking to build a long term career within our client, rather than just a job
   

Thompson & Terry Ltd, trading as Thompson & Terry Recruitment (thompsonandterry.co.uk), are an Abingdon based recruitment agency specialising in placing candidates into jobs in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.

We typically source candidates into Office Administration Jobs, Sales Jobs and Marketing Jobs. No terminology used in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of any of the protected characteristics. 

PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful at this time.