Category: Opportunity Sheffield

Brunch networking event for businesses with Opp Shef Advance on Thurs 24 Nov

A brunch networking event dedicated to developing the skills of your workforce, allowing them to bring more value to your company. Is your next hire already in your company? It's worth thinking about. Passionate employees in lower levels of your business could be trained to serve in higher positions. This relaxed networking event (with brunch!) is … Continue reading Brunch networking event for businesses with Opp Shef Advance on Thurs 24 Nov →

Hospitality Sector Routeways seeks referrals for November cohort

Opportunity Sheffield is now now recruiting for the November Hospitality Sector Routeway. The 2-week training will begin on Monday 7 November with a work placement shortly afterwards Registration events – 1 and 3 November See the attached flyer for further information If you have candidates who are interested simply send an email referral to sectorrouteways@sheffield.gov.uk … Continue reading Hospitality Sector Routeways seeks referrals for November cohort →

Care Sector Routeways seeks referrals for 7-11 November

Opportunity Sheffield is seeking participants for its upcoming Care cohort for the Sector Routeways training programme. A sign-up day is taking place on Monday 31 October at St Mary's Church on Bramall Lane. Delivery days are 7, 9 and 11 November ahead of a work experience placement. To make a referral onto either programme please … Continue reading Care Sector Routeways seeks referrals for 7-11 November →

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) →

Mental Health First Aid training for employees available with Advance Sheffield

Today is World Mental Health Day, but it’s something we should be thinking about every day. This year’s theme is: ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority'. Our Advance Sheffield team are helping employers and employees improve their mental health policies and practices with a range of courses including Mental Health First … Continue reading Mental Health First Aid training for employees available with Advance Sheffield →

Places still available on 24 Oct Engineering & Manufacturing Sector Routeway cohort

Opportunity Sheffield is now recruiting for its October Engineering &Manufacturing Sector Routeway. The two-week training will begin on Monday 24 October with a work placement shortly afterwards Registration events – 11 and 17 October A high percentage of candidates who have attended this programme have secured paid work See the attached flyer for further information … Continue reading Places still available on 24 Oct Engineering & Manufacturing Sector Routeway cohort →

Level 3 Award in Education and Training with Advance Sheffield

Does your role involve training and developing colleagues? Advance Sheffield is working in partnership with Skills Training UK on this fully funded, nationally recognised,  training and teaching qualification. Course details: 2 - 30 November 2022 Online daily live sessions Self-study at home Dedicated tutor support throughout All learning resources provided. Eligibility criteria: Live in South … Continue reading Level 3 Award in Education and Training with Advance Sheffield →

Jobseekers invited to SCC & JCP Hospitality Recruitment Event on Thurs 20 Oct at The Quays

A hospitality sector careers fair will take place on Thursday 20 October at Best Western Plus The Quays Hotel Sheffield. Jobseekers are invited to attend the event, which is being organised by Sheffield City Council in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, to meet employers and apply for vacancies. There will be job opportunities for hotel workers, … Continue reading Jobseekers invited to SCC & JCP Hospitality Recruitment Event on Thurs 20 Oct at The Quays →

Job vacancy: Project Support & Development Officer – Advancing Digital (Opportunity Sheffield)

Opportunity Sheffield's Advancing to Digital Programme is hiring a Project Support & Development Officer! Advancing Digital is an Opportunity Sheffield programme that provides support to employers and training for employees to develop their digital skills and progress in employment. We are looking for someone with the ability to undertake effective support and build good working … Continue reading Job vacancy: Project Support & Development Officer – Advancing Digital (Opportunity Sheffield) →