Scottish Water is currently recruiting a Scientific Modern Apprentice for their laboratory in the Edinburgh area. The apprenticeship is science based and apprentices will learn about all aspects of a modern analytical laboratory service in the water industry.

Successful candidates must have a minimum of 5 Standard Grade or equivalent (3 of which should be English, Maths and any science). Ideally the candidate will also hold 2 Highers (one in a science subject) or relevant technical qualification or relevant technical experience (min of one year), and it is preferred that the candidate holds a full current driver’s licence.

See below for further information and how to apply.

External Advert- Scientific Services – Edinburgh

Career Insight Programme
Employability Bootcamp
More information below.

Job Role/ Title: George Colleague – 12 hours per week

Job Description:

· Talk about your products – advise customers on lines that could compliment their purchases i.e. ties with shirts

Merchandise products in size order
Ensure all products have correct hanger and size lozenge
Ensure Belts, buckles, laces, buttons are fastened
Never walk past items on the floor – pick them up immediately and put them back in the correct location
Have Maximum availability and maintain this at all times
Check the warehouse if an item is not on sale, and wow your customers by sourcing and out of stock product from another store
Take part in the daily rumble process in store where all colleagues stop the tasks that they are doing and size and tidy a zone that has been allocated to them by the George Manager
Keep fitting rooms clean and tidy
Assist with customer queries and complaints

Apply and further information here

Date posted: 30 May 2013-05-30
Closing date: 14 June 2013

Job Role/ Title: Retail Assistant

Job Description:

Previous sales experience required

· Provide a high standard of customer service ensuring that customers are assisted and that needs are fully met at all times

· Price goods correctly and display stock neatly

· Display merchandise to maximum effect

· Keep stock clean and tidy at all times

· Maintain a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness throughout the shop

· Accurately and methodically assist with cash handling and transactions

· Use cash registers as in line with company practice

· Be security conscious when handling cash and credit cards

· Maintain a high standard of punctuality, hygiene and personal appearance

· Work in a positive and constructive manner under the guidance of the Retail Manager and Supervisor

· In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their Supervisor/Head of Department from time to time

Apply: Please apply with a covering letter and CV to claire.mcdonagh@dynamicearth.co.uk

Further information here

Date posted: 30 May 2013

East Lothian Council.

More details and to apply go here

Job Role/ Title: Sales Assistant – 16 hours per week

Employer: Martin McColl Ltd, Haddington

As a Sales Assistant, you will be responsible for the delivery of the first class level of customer
service that our customers have come to expect. You will also be required to build and develop
sales, assist with stock management and help to maintain a clean and well presented store.

Apply: Please send your application in writing to; The Store Manager, RS McColl, 61 High Street, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3ED or Telephone 01620 823892.

Please do not send your application electronically because emails are not monitored

Date posted: 6 June 2013

Closing date: None given

Job Role/Title: Apprenticeship Scheme

Employer: Royal Bank of Scotland

Requirements: RBS are offering two different types of apprenticeship. So depending on your standard of education, you could study towards a Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship or a Level 3 :

Advanced Apprenticeship.
Level 2 – 12 months (no educational requirements)

If you want to pursue a career in banking or one of our professional service areas and would like to learn at a steady pace with plenty of supervision, then our year-long Level 2 apprenticeship might be for you. Building up your knowledge and confidence over time, this role will see you assist in tasks rather than taking the lead. It’s more about spotting problems than solving them, and you’ll have all the support you need from your manager as you apply the skills you learn in a work environment. This apprenticeship paves the way for the more complex tasks expected on a Level 3 apprenticeship.

The role you take on will determine the qualification you earn. So you could study towards:

Level 2 Certificate in Personal Finance – IFS
Level 2/NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Business and Administration

Level 3 – 18 months (minimum grade C in Maths and English at GCSE level). It’s a more difficult programme than level 2.

Apply and detailed information: To apply using our online application form, please click the apply button at the top of the page. Or to view a role in a location near you,

see our Locations section and click through to view the area you’re most interested in. Please use the following link for more information and how to apply.

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Date posted: 6 June 2013

Closing date: None seen
Start date: October 2013

Attached below is another job specification for an Apprentice opportunity based in the Scottish Government Equality and Third Sector in Victoria Quay.

1 x MA Administrative Assistant

This Modern Apprenticeship is based in Third Sector Division, 3-H South, Scottish Government, Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ

While this will be targeted mainly at the Edinburgh teams, other areas can also be notified if working with young people who are willing to travel.

Eligible young people tcan apply (16-24, unemployed, who are capable of completing an SVQ Level 2 in one year). Young people contracted to work less than 16 hrs per week are also eligible.

Candidates should explain in their CVs specifically how they meet the competencies indicated in the post and should include a short covering letter. The specific requirements for this post are :

· potential to perform at this level

ability and commitment to achieve all the outcomes of the apprenticeship including passing SVQ 2 in Business Administration

Closing date for applications is Thursday 20th June 2013. Can I please ask that all CVs and covering letters are sent electronically to emma.scott@sds.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Thursday 20th June 2013. Can I please ask that all CVs and covering letters are sent electronically to emma.scott@sds.co.uk

This position has an attractive starting salary of £15,792.

The department is keen that the successful candidate starts asap, although security checks may take 6 weeks.

Modern Apprenticeship, Administrative Assistant, The Third Sector, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, Closing Date 20th June 2013

Get paid for 6 months’ work experience with Standard Life.

Standard Life is offering up to 15 roles in different departments including customer service, finance, human resources, communications and investments.

Each of the roles will give you a flavour of what it’s like to work in a large organisation and provide great experience to help you in your future career.

More details here

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