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Job Bulletin Thurs 14 May – roles available during lockdown

Opportunity Sheffield is producing a regular Jobs Bulletin during the lockdown featuring current vacancies – jobs that remain available during the lockdown period. To view the Job Bulletin for Thursday 14 May please click here The majority of these roles are being broker-managed internally, with Opportunity Sheffield’s recruitment team seeking to match employers with suitable candidates. … Continue reading Job Bulletin Thurs 14 May – roles available during lockdown →

‘Remote Working Through The Covid Recession’ webinar on Weds 20 May

Sheffield Chamber of Commerce is staging an online webinar exploring the hot topic of remote working on Wednesday 20 May. The 'Digital Darwinism: Remote Working Through The Covid Recession' webinar cover the essential fundamentals required for effective remote agile working. It will also address how to implement a framework in your business. Sheffield Chamber of … Continue reading ‘Remote Working Through The Covid Recession’ webinar on Weds 20 May →

‘Sheffield Learning Together’ booklet provides home learning activities to families across the city

By Sheffield City Council 5500 copies of a new home learning booklet for children, young people and families across the city will be distributed each week in May by the Sheffield Star. A new edition of the resource put together by schools across the city, Learn Sheffield, Sheffield City Council and Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation … Continue reading ‘Sheffield Learning Together’ booklet provides home learning activities to families across the city →

The Suit Works – tips for a successful online interview

With more jobseekers communicating with potential employers over the internet at present, The Suit Works has published an infographic providing tips on undertaking a successful online interview. The Sheffield-based charity - which provides free professional clothing to out-of-work people - has offered guidance on areas including body language, surroundings, preparation and dress code. Check out … Continue reading The Suit Works – tips for a successful online interview →

Gov.uk guidance for employers and businesses on coronavirus

Published by the UK Government - Gov.uk This guidance will assist employers, businesses and their staff in staying open safely during coronavirus (COVID-19). During this time of unprecedented disruption, the UK Government is not asking all businesses to shut – indeed it is important for business to carry on. Only some non-essential shops and public … Continue reading Gov.uk guidance for employers and businesses on coronavirus →

Sheffield Mencap online activity calendar during lockdown

Sheffield Mencap & Gateway is organising a range of online activities for people with learning disabilities and their carers across the city. Activities include bingo, dancing, drawing and quizzes - there are weekly events on Wednesday morning and afternoon, initially scheduled to continue until June. you can find out what's going on by visiting the … Continue reading Sheffield Mencap online activity calendar during lockdown →

Last-minute places on JobSkilla business start-up course starting Mon 11 May

Due to cancellations, JobSkilla now has five places available on its entrepreneurship course beginning on Monday.  Please note learners would have to sign up on Thursday 7 May due to the bank holiday tomorrow.  About the course JobSkilla in partnership with Qdos Training are offering a free online workshop to teach you about business start-up … Continue reading Last-minute places on JobSkilla business start-up course starting Mon 11 May →

Job Bulletin Thurs 7 May – roles available during lockdown

Opportunity Sheffield is producing a regular Jobs Bulletin during the lockdown featuring current vacancies – jobs that remain available during the lockdown period. To view the Job Bulletin for Thursday 7 May please click here The majority of these roles are being broker-managed internally, with Opportunity Sheffield’s recruitment team seeking to match employers with suitable candidates. … Continue reading Job Bulletin Thurs 7 May – roles available during lockdown →

Local businesses asked to share experiences of Covid-19

Press release - Sheffield Business Response Group Sheffield Covid-19 Business Response Group is calling for businesses in the city to share how they have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Response Group is made up of Sheffield’s leading business networks and support organisations, who are working together to help address the issues local businesses … Continue reading Local businesses asked to share experiences of Covid-19 →