Author: Opportunity

Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.

Job vacancy – Administration Communication and/or Finance Officer – Maternity Cover (SAVTE)

Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English (SAVTE) is recruiting a skilled and experienced person to join its team of staff and volunteers who are all committed to empowering ESOL learners to progress and achieve their full potential. We are offering applicants the opportunity to apply for either the Administration or Communication or Finance … Continue reading Job vacancy – Administration Communication and/or Finance Officer – Maternity Cover (SAVTE) →

PeoplePlus Academy – upcoming courses in Aug and Sept

PeoplePlus Academy has availability on the following courses in August and September: Retail/Customer Service/Hospitality Bundle  – ongoing -Guaranteed job interview with Novotel upon completion Warehouse & Storage – Ongoing -XPO Interview -FLT Counterbalance add on Construction Bundle – 28 August -Interview with local construction company upon completion -CSCS card add on Health & Wellbeing Course … Continue reading PeoplePlus Academy – upcoming courses in Aug and Sept →

Teacake Club updates – summer break

Due to staff holidays at Opportunity Sheffield, we're taking a two-week break on the Teacake Club website. We'll be back up and running on Monday 19 August with updates and a newsletter - in the meantime continue to send your updates to opportunity@sheffield.gov.uk, including details of any September courses and events. The email account will … Continue reading Teacake Club updates – summer break →

Work Pays breakfast networking event on Fri 16 Aug in Chesterfield

Work Pays invites you to attend a breakfast networking event to celebrate the first anniversary of the provider's employment support activity in Chesterfield. The event takes place at 9am ans will include a company presentation, discussion of the provision on offer - including Sheffield-based keyworker activity - and refreshments. To find out more, please see … Continue reading Work Pays breakfast networking event on Fri 16 Aug in Chesterfield →

Referrals sought for PET-Xi Traineeship – next start on Tues 27 Aug

SIGN UP NOW FOR AUG/SEPT COHORT: START DATE 27.08.19) (Monday 26th = Bank Holiday) If you are working with anyone aged 16-19, who is looking to gain work or an Apprenticeship and would benefit from support, get in touch today on 07876 832 094 / 0114 303 4176 / kclark@pet-xi.co.uk to arrange an informal chat. … Continue reading Referrals sought for PET-Xi Traineeship – next start on Tues 27 Aug →

PeoplePlus Academy upcoming courses in Aug 2019, including Retail, Warehousing, Construction, SIA and Functional Skills

PeoplePlus Academy has a number of upcoming courses this August, including: Retail/Customer Service 14th / 21st August Control, receipt and storage of stock, Visual merchandising, legislation & regulations, Customer Experience communication, customer queries & Complaints  etc. Food Hygiene Certificate (level 1-3) Warehousing & Storage: 14 August Understanding the warehousing & storage industry, receiving & storing … Continue reading PeoplePlus Academy upcoming courses in Aug 2019, including Retail, Warehousing, Construction, SIA and Functional Skills →

Free drop-in session at Firth Park Library on Weds 14 Aug for Tech Set Go! digital skills programme

Tech Set Go! is staging a free drop-in session at Firth Park Library on Wednesday 14 August (2pm-6:30pm). Individuals with an interest in technology and potential roles in the digital sector are invited to attend the event to find out more about the skills programme and learn more about the types of jobs that are … Continue reading Free drop-in session at Firth Park Library on Weds 14 Aug for Tech Set Go! digital skills programme →

Zest recruitment day for RGIS stocktaking roles – Mon 5 Aug

Zest is holding recruitment day with RGIS on Monday 5 August to recruit a number of people for permanent stocktaking roles.  Please promote to your customers; anyone that is interested must have a pre-booked appointment.  The vacancy is live on the Sheffield’s Working ICONI database, the reference number is VAC2017100242. Applicants need to have a … Continue reading Zest recruitment day for RGIS stocktaking roles – Mon 5 Aug →

The Sheffield College set to received more then £3.5m funding from the Mayoral Combined Authority

Press release published by Sheffield City Region The Sheffield College will receive £3.7m to support the development of their skills training capacity.Local Growth Funding (LGF) is government funding awarded to Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) for projects that benefit the local area and economy. The Mayoral Combined Authority, chaired by Mayor Dan Jarvis MBE MP, has … Continue reading The Sheffield College set to received more then £3.5m funding from the Mayoral Combined Authority →

ESF Pathways Behavioural Change – online brochure now available

To view the ESF Pathways Behavioural Change Programme online brochure, and find out more about the interventions available, please click here. The document contains information on the four courses commissioned as part of the ESF Pathways Programme in 2019-20, and includes the relevant contact details for providers. A printable version of this document is also … Continue reading ESF Pathways Behavioural Change – online brochure now available →