ONS: Long term sickness drives record levels of economic inactivity

UK unemployment fell in the three months to August 2022 (from 3.8% to 3.5%), however official figures point to a sharp rise in the number of people classified as economically inactive – i.e. neither employed nor looking for work. The Office for National Statistics reported a 0.6 per cent increase in the economic inactivity rate … Continue reading ONS: Long term sickness drives record levels of economic inactivity →

October’s monthly labour market statistics, analysed by L&WI

1. Real earnings continue to fall due to high inflation The latest data show average regular earnings grew by 5.6% in the year to August 2022, though bonuses for some pushed headline earnings growth up by 5.8%. However, inflation is higher, at 9.9% in the year to August 2022. This means real earnings fell by … Continue reading October’s monthly labour market statistics, analysed by L&WI →

L&WI research: Tackle recruitment crunch to unleash £23 billion boost to economy

The UK has suffered the biggest drop in employment of G7 countries through the pandemic, leaving employers short of workers. New research by Learning and Work Institute suggests that a plan to get 1.7 million people back to work could boost the economy by £23 billion per year and increase annual incomes of the poorest … Continue reading L&WI research: Tackle recruitment crunch to unleash £23 billion boost to economy →

DfE’s SME apprenticeships webinar programme for 2022/2023

Written by the Employer Engagement & Performance Division of the Apprenticeships Directorate - Department for Education The Employer Engagement & Performance Division of the Apprenticeships Directorate (DfE) are committed to raising the quality of the apprenticeship experience for all parties involved. In particular, we know from user research that it is important for SMEs to … Continue reading DfE’s SME apprenticeships webinar programme for 2022/2023 →

Invitation to launch event for ESF Positive Change Programme on Tues 1 Nov

Opportunity Sheffield is delighted to have commissioned a series of pilot pre-engagement projects aimed at unemployed and economically inactive residents of Sheffield. These bespoke courses - which are part-funded by the European Social Fund - are designed to motivate, build confidence, and encourage people who are disengaged from the labour market to start thinking about … Continue reading Invitation to launch event for ESF Positive Change Programme on Tues 1 Nov →

Job vacancy: Development Manager – Advance (Opportunity Sheffield)

Job reference: REQ000660 Date posted: 11/10/2022 Application closing date: 30/10/2022 Location: Sheffield Salary: Grade 9 (£40,578 - £44,624) Package: Temporary to December 2023 Contractual hours: 37 Job category/type Operational Attachments: Development Manager JDPS.pdf Development Manager – Grade 9 x 1 post An opportunity has arisen for a Development Manager to lead the high-profile skills Advance … Continue reading Job vacancy: Development Manager – Advance (Opportunity Sheffield) →

Job vacancy: Maths/English Functional Skills GCSE Tutor (MaTReC)

Job Title: 1 x Functional Skills & GCSE Maths/English Tutor (Job share welcome or can be split into 2 positions 1 x Maths & 1 x English for suitable candidates) Salary: £13.50 per hour Hours: 18 hrs per week for 38 weeks + holidays (41.6 weeks) (delivery time and preparation and marking time included) We … Continue reading Job vacancy: Maths/English Functional Skills GCSE Tutor (MaTReC) →

Referrals sought for upcoming B2W Group Building Futures cohorts

Written by Brett Hudson, B2W Group B2W Group is back recruiting in Sheffield for our next cohort of learners for the Building Futures Digital Qualifications. A quick recap on our programme. B2W Group are supporting 19–24-Year-old NEETS in gaining qualifications in Web Design, Games Design and Development, IT Programming and Cyber Security, our courses are … Continue reading Referrals sought for upcoming B2W Group Building Futures cohorts →

Enter the FCS Charity of the Year Competition 2022/23 for local Third Sector organisations

Written by FCS Associates We are looking forward to launching the FCS Charity of the Year 2022/23 Competition! Would you like to win a cash contribution for your charity? Would you like to access new grant funding streams? Would you benefit from expert grant-writing support? The FCS Charity of the Year package brings together support … Continue reading Enter the FCS Charity of the Year Competition 2022/23 for local Third Sector organisations →

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Recruitment Event at Israac Centre on Mon 17 Oct

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is looking to recruit a more diverse workforce. As part of this effort, the service is to stage a recruitment day at Israac Somali Community Association on Monday 17 October at 1pm. The address is 54 Cemetery Road, Sheffield S11 8FP Come along to the recruitment day and find out … Continue reading South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Recruitment Event at Israac Centre on Mon 17 Oct →

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 7 Oct

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Cost of Living Payment dates This week the Government announced that households receiving DWP benefits will receive the second part of the £650 Cost of Living Payment from 8 November and continuing through to the 23 November. Over eight million families have already received the first Cost of Living Payment, … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 7 Oct →