The official launch of Fresh Start, Stockport's weekly job club, took place last week, where Stockport residents can get support in looking for jobs. Fresh Start welcomes anyone who needs help in finding a job. The job club takes place every Friday from 10am-3pm at First House, … [Read more...]
News for: Employment
Why extending diversity measures is so important for Equity Housing
Encouraging diversity is a priority for many businesses including Stockport based Equity Housing Group. For Collette King, Chief Executive of Equity Housing Group, diversity has always been a number one priority throughout her entire career in the housing sector. So, it was only natural that when … [Read more...]
Business Investment in Stockport at all time high
Business investment in Stockport is at an all-time high, with deals on over one million square foot of commercial space completed during the past 12 months. Creating 2,060 new jobs and ensuring another 952 stay in Stockport for the future, the news comes as the town continues to undergo an exciting … [Read more...]
Employment Forecast Upbeat in Stockport
Salaries in Stockport are expected to beat Manchester City Centre equivalents across multiple sectors in the next 12 months as local employment forecast looks positive. A new report into labour market trends in Stockport has revealed that almost 90% of businesses plan to hire new staff over the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Social Work Academy Careers Event at Media City
Greater Manchester Social Work Academy - GMSWA - are holding a careers event on Friday 27th April at University of Salford at Media City UK in Salford Quays M50 2HE. Registration from 9:30am – 10am. The GMSWA is a combination of 10 Local Authorities, Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, … [Read more...]
Economic Growth in Stockport leads the North West
Economic Growth in Stockport has revealed that the town has the fastest growing economy in the North West of England, according to new research from Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). as reported on the Business Desk The UK Powerhouse study, as reported on the … [Read more...]
600 jobs on offer at Manchester Airport
More than 600 jobs at Manchester Airport are on offer as the UK's 3rd largest airport gears up for its busiest 12 months on record. Job-seekers from across the region are being invited to attend a special event on Thursday 26th April at Lancashire County Cricket Club’s The Point complex from 10am … [Read more...]
Ryanair to recruit 200 additional cabin crew
Irish airline Ryanair is set to recruit new staff and will be looking to attract from the Manchester area. Ryanair, who currently employs over 9,000 cabin crew, is seeking to employ a further 200 and will be hosting events in Manchester, creating openings for potential employees looking to … [Read more...]
Have you thought about a career in childminding ?
Would you like the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children? Have you considered a career in childminding ? By providing the children you care for with individual play and learning opportunities, you will not only have fun, but also help them develop important life skills. … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Good Employer Charter – have your say
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) – made up of the ten Greater Manchester Councils and Mayor Andy Burnham – is developing a Good Employer Charter to help employers reach best practice, supporting them to grow and provide the good quality jobs the region needs. Greater Manchester has … [Read more...]
Start Smart programme launched for self-employed
The GC Business Growth Hub, in partnership with People Plus, has launched its new Stockport Start Smart programme, designed to support Stockport residents who want to find out if self-employment is right for them. The programme is also open to those who have recently started their own business and … [Read more...]
GM Chamber to host North West Heathrow Business Summit
Greater Manchester Chamber is hosting the North West Heathrow Business Summit in partnership with Heathrow. The Heathrow Business Summit is a unique opportunity for SMEs to connect and trade face to face with Heathrow’s supply chain and connect to growth opportunities locally, nationally and … [Read more...]