Edinburgh Guarantee Schools Bulletin

Week beginning Monday 1 June 2015

Welcome to the Edinburgh Guarantee Schools Bulletin. Each week we will be highlighting the opportunities currently available through the Edinburgh Guarantee. The Edinburgh Guarantee exists to make sure that every school leaver in Edinburgh will leave school with a choice of a job, Further Education or training opportunity. Would you like to: ✔ Find out about available opportunities for you? ✔ Understand Edinburgh’s job market? ✔Explore your options on leaving school? ✔Find out where to get help to get into employment, education, or training? For answers to these questions, please visit our website www.edinburghguarantee.org where you should Register, complete your Member Profile, sign up for Job Alerts and apply for the Current Opportunities advertised in this bulletin. If you would like to speak to one of the Edinburgh Guarantee team to find out more about any of the opportunities, please call Stevi on 529 4067 or Sheena on 529 3525 or email edinburghguarantee@edinburgh.gov.uk.

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Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Customer Service Advisor (9 posts) Contract: Permanent – depending on 6 months probationary period

Full time - working 37 hours per week shifts (days to be confirmed)

Salary: £18,180 increasing to £19,168 after probationary period, plus paid annual leave and staff benefits.

Employer: British Gas British Gas supplies energy to millions of homes and offices across the UK. Our vision is to continually strengthen our relationship with our customers through better service and innovation. We look after our customers by providing value for money, dedicated customer service, innovative new energy-saving solutions, high quality Home Services and 24 hour homecare. At British Gas we believe our employees are one of our most valuable resources and we aim to attract the best and, to retain them by providing a positive working environment. There are a huge range of roles across British Gas and the opportunity to grow and develop through our award winning training programme. Our people are passionate about making a difference in their local community as well as at work and, help with reading support in schools, to volunteering at their local Shelter shop and sharing their skills and expertise with community organisations. Work Environment: You will be based at our Waterfront Avenue Edinburgh office. You will work as part of a large/ small team of people from different backgrounds and experience. The office is open plan and the environment is welcoming and exciting. The office has a great restaurant, a Coffee shop and relaxation areas. We also have a concierge service where you can have personal parcels delivered, paid dry cleaning and car washed services done. What might a day in this job look like? You will be initially assisting in various general duties and gradually move on into more specific tasks You will have lots of opportunity to practice and develop with the support of your Team Leader, and a dedicated mentor along the way throughout your learning journey. What will I Learn? • There will be a 60 day in house learning journey that will give you everything you need on how to deliver great

customer service including: • how to manage customer relationships • understanding our products and processes • use various work related IT systems • we are committed to continuous development within British Gas and will work with you, to develop your personal

development plan based on your aspirations within the organisation. • Soft Skills such as Communication, Teamwork and Problem Solving. • industry related training / qualification.

What Qualifications / Qualities are required?

British Gas is looking for motivated individuals who have a strong interest in helping others. In addition you should have: • a minimum of Maths and English Standard Grades C or equivalent • be client service focused and do what is right for them

• be flexible and willing to go the extra mile to makes things simple for our customers • ability to work in a team and deal with colleagues in a professional manner • polite and have the ability to listen and follow instructions • excellent communication skills and confident in the use of IT • be reliable, willing to learn new things and to work hard Closing Date: Tuesday 30 June.

     

                Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Horticulturalist - Modern Apprentice 2 posts Contract: 2 Years Salary: £15,366 Employer: The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) was founded in the 17th century as a physic garden, growing medicinal plants. RBGE now extends to four sites - Edinburgh, Benmore Dawyck, and Logan and is the second richest collection of plant species in the world. Since the 19th century it has received public funding, and it is now sponsored by the Scottish Government's Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services (RESAS). The Garden's remit and mission is rooted in the National Heritage (Scotland) Act 1985 Work Environment: During the two years you will gain work experience in each of the RBGE horticultural sections: • Arboriculture • Alpine • Display and research glasshouses • Herbaceous and shrub • Lawns and turf • Nursery departments.

On the job training will be delivered by RBGE staff, with a focus on practical skills using real tasks. Apprentices will also be given the opportunity to undertake additional short courses in areas such as tractor driving and pesticide application. What might a day in this job look like? Modern Apprentices will be based at the Inverleith site for the duration of their apprenticeship. It is expected that over the course of your two years, you will spend approximately three months in each department. Tuition whilst on site at RBGE will be provided by RBGE staff and will focus on developing your practical horticultural skills. Duties may include: • assisting with the outdoor living collection at Inverleith to meet both corporate and divisional objectives • maintaining and enhancing all garden areas especially the arboretum and rhododendron collections • developing and maintaining knowledge of the collection and the operations of RBGE so as to be able to promote

the organisation. What will I Learn? You will attend Oatridge College on day release basis to work towards an SVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture. You will have the opportunity to participate on selected elements of other RBGE professional courses including visits and study tours. At the end of the 2 years, the successful applicants may also have the opportunity to extend their apprenticeship and go on to undertake an SVQ Level 3 horticultural qualification.

What Qualifications / Qualities are required? There are no set qualifications required, however candidates must display an interest in plants and be enthusiastic about developing a career within horticulture as well as show a willingness to study towards an SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Amenity Horticulture. Closing Date: Thursday 11 June 2015

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Trainee Sound and Lighting Technicians – 10 posts Type: Traineeship and Work Experience Contract: 2 weeks traineeship (9.30 am – 4 pm) progressing to 4 weeks work placement (2 pm – 10 pm)

depending on ability and performance at the end of the 2 week training period. Salary: These positions are unpaid; however, travel costs will be reimbursed and food provided. Employer: Just Festival Just Festival is one of Edinburgh's most exciting and diverse festivals, hosting an incredible variety of events every August since 2001. This year’s programme will run from 7 – 31 August and will feature over 320 events and performances across several Edinburgh Fringe venues. Through theatre, music, dance, conversations and workshops the festival celebrates the diversity of cultures, arts, faiths, philosophies and ideas, challenges inequality and injustice, and creates a space for communities to engage with each other in productive dialogue. Our sense of community is built by having over 40 volunteers, many from overseas, assisting with a range of festival duties. Work Environment: Our office is located towards the west end of Princes Street, but you will not be working in an office environment. This is a hands-on role based in central Edinburgh Fringe venues and you could be very busy at certain times, helping to deliver more than 320 events over 3 weeks. Lots of support will be available and you will be working in a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere within in a large team. What might a day in this job look like? Working under the guidance of stage managers, your duties will include: • testing and setting up lighting and sound equipment for a variety of events, and ensuring that performers are

happy with the results • operating equipment during shows (as rehearsed) to provide excellent audience experiences • altering equipment and staging for each performance and safely dismantling and storing away at the end of each

day • working as part of a large, diverse festival team. The training sessions will be held in a community theatre with a performance space, rehearsals space and classroom.

What will I Learn? • The core skills on how to operate sound and lighting equipment for live events • Effective ways to work with colleagues and performers • Knowledge of health and safety during live events • Soft skills such as communication, teamwork and problem solving • Personal development including interview skills. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must be aged 18 or over and no longer in full-time education. No qualification is required, but you will need to have the following qualities:

• lots of enthusiasm and a strong interest in live shows, theatre, music and performing arts • reliable, punctual and polite • positive can do attitude and willingness to learn • motivation to learn new skills and to work hard • reliable and pay attention to detail • good communication skills and the ability to listen and follow instructions • enjoy working with people and the ability to communicate with performers and venue staff. Interviews will be held week commencing 6 July. Closing Date: Sunday 21 June.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Various Financial Services Opportunities Contract: Permanent – Full time Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm Salary: Above National Minimum wage Employer: State Street Corporation State Street Corporation is the world's leading provider of financial services to institutional investors including investment servicing, investment management and investment research and trading. With more than 29,530 employees across 29 countries, our people are our greatest asset. We encourage you to explore the possibilities that a career at State Street can offer by applying for our unique entry level opportunities within the operations department of our Edinburgh office. Work Environment: Based at our Ferry Road, Crewe Toll office, you will work as part of a small team. What might a day in this job look like? A typical day depends on the specific role type: • Client Services Representative - You will provide assistance and client support service to other team members to

enable them to build client trust and confidence in the services being delivered. You will also provide general administration support to your colleagues.

• Income Administrator - You will be responsible for the collection of income from our sub-custodian network, reconciliation of the collected funds and onward transmission to client accounts. The role will involve a wide range of interaction with our various sub-custodians across the world.

• Performance Analyst – You will provide timely and efficient completion of all assigned activities to support the product and client implementation activities for Headquarters Reporting, along with other assigned activities within the Product & Implementation team.

• Cash Administration – This is a strong customer focused position looking after cash administration, forecasting activities and cash sweeping activities, in line with client directions and deadlines in accordance with the agreed process. This role will deal with queries from our client base and internal groups regarding activities undertaken.

• Fund Administrator Pricing – You will be responsible for the periodic production of accurate pricing valuations and associated deliverables to meet client and publication deadlines. Core duties will include learn and understand fundamentals of role, independent performance of core tasks per daily checklist, perform team housekeeping duties, filing and rota tasks.

• Fund Analyst – Administering trusteeship of a number of Collective Investment Schemes and to ensure excellent customer service to our clients. Core duties will include monitoring fund portfolios for suitability and compliance with investment restrictions in line with current regulations and fund prospectus. Prepare or review accounts, approve reports, process cash transactions and participate in fund events.

• Settlements - Ensure timely and accurate settlement of all transactions within a given market. Investigate and resolve any security and cash breaks referred to your department. Communicate with a number of external and internal parties to investigate and resolve issues and, to understand and clarify market processes and standards.

What will I Learn? We recognise that highly skilled, engaged and productive employees are essential to our success and we aim to be an employer of choice by offering competitive benefits, personal and professional development opportunities to help you build a fulfilling career. You will: • learn all the basics of accounting • receive support and encouragement to develop your career and progress throughout the company • use various computer programmes • develop your soft skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving and other customer service related

skills • receive assistance with obtaining industry related training and qualifications and career development. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? State Street is looking for a motivated individual who is has a strong interest in building a career in finance. In addition you should have: • a minimum of one Higher in any finance related subject • excellent communication skills and be client service focused • ability to deal with colleagues in a professional manner • strong attention to detail and target driven • ability to question processes and be investigative (analytical) • experience in the financial industry (preferred but not essential). Closing Date: Friday 31 July.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Creative and Digital Media - Modern Apprenticeship Contract: One year Salary: £15,714 per annum Employer: NHS National Services Scotland, Public Health and Intelligence Unit Public Health and Intelligence (PHI) is the new business unit of NHS National Services Scotland. PHI delivers official health statistics and provides an expert public health protection service to the people of Scotland. Work Environment: You will be based in an open plan office environment in Gyle Square. What might a day in this job look like? You will be providing creative and digital support in a selection of the following areas: • Assisting in web development and implementation • Assisting in the design and development of e-learning • Graphic design and communications • Communicating using digital channels. What will I Learn? SVQ Level 3 in Creative & Digital Media. You will also gain the opportunity to rotate within many Creative & Digital Media functions. You will receive a detailed training programme supported by Glasgow Kelvin College and Young Scot, mentor support and encouragement so that you will have the foundations of a worthwhile and rewarding digital career. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? • Open to applicants aged 16-24 years • Understanding of online communication tools such as social media, video streaming, podcasts • Experience of information systems, databases and websites • Passionate about digital and creative media • Good level of IT skills • Team working/dealing with people • Good communication/interpersonal skills • Good problem solving skills • Enthusiastic and willing to learn • Flexible approach to working. Closing Date: Friday 5 June.

   

Inspiring Young People Programme The next Inspiring Young People programme will begin on 15 June 2015. Inspiring Young People is a 9 month programme targeted at young people, aged 16-19 and living in Edinburgh, who are not currently in Employment, Education or Training. The aim of the programme is to offer young people the opportunity to complete the SQA Employability Award, access support, develop employability skills and complete work experience. The first 10 weeks of the Inspiring Young People programme are voluntary while the final 26 weeks are paid. The programme consists of 3 stages:

• Stage 1 lasts 2 weeks and includes a focus on personal development and work preparation.

• Stage 2 lasts 8 weeks and includes a work placement and focus on employability and skills development.

• Stage 3 On completion of the Employability Award and with good attendance, trainees will be considered for the 6 month (26 weeks) paid job placement with a monthly focus on personal development and employability.

If you wish to participate in the June programme the closing date for applications is Wednesday 3 June 2015. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 10 June 2015. Applications for future programmes will be accepted on an ongoing basis and the next programme after this will be at the end of August 2015. Please contact Inspiring Young People on 0131 672 3540 to register your interest and receive an application form or download a form from the web link below: http://www.edinburghguarantee.org/young-people/types-of-opportunities/ Closing date: Wednesday 3 June.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Trainee Nail Technician Contract: Permanent Salary: National Minimum Wage Employer: Holly Blue Nail & Beauty Salon has two salons in Edinburgh specialising in Creative Nail Design (CND) nail systems including manicures, pedicures, Brisa Gel Enhancements, acrylic, nail art and nail care. Work Environment: You will be working in a small team based in the Church Hill salon. What might a day in this job look like? As a Trainee Nail Technician, you will work as a junior nail technician and assist senior nail technicians in performing manicures, pedicures, hand and nail treatments, nail extensions and basic nail art techniques. Duties may include: • shadowing the senior nail technician • answering the phone • staffing reception • making tea and coffee • general cleaning and upkeep of the salon • keeping clients’ records up to date • stock management. This career offers opportunities to progress into salon management or sales and marketing for product companies, promotion to senior nail technician and other areas of the beauty industry. What will I Learn? CND offers a full range of nail courses from beginner to advanced and follows the award winning Global Education Programme of CND. You will have the opportunity to develop specialist skills in CND nail products, starting with basic manicure and pedicure going on to shellac, enhancements and eventually the Master Programme with CND. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? We are looking for someone who is: • artistic and creative • able to use your initiative • patient – it can take up to 2 hours to apply and decorate extensions • a good listener • tactful and discreet • well groomed and presented • able to follow health and safety procedures • friendly, approachable and customer focused

• eager to learn. Closing Date: Sunday 14 June.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Asset Management - Modern Apprenticeship - 3 posts Contract: Permanent Salary: £16,000 per annum Employer: Aberdeen Asset Management PLC (AAM) is an international investment management group, managing finance for large institutional organisations who invest on behalf of pension funds and life assurance companies, and retail clients who buy and sell stocks for their personal account and not for other companies. This means that our clients give us their money and pay us to use our expertise and invest on their behalf. AAM has offices around the world. Work Environment: You will be based in our office at 40 Princes Street. What might a day in this job look like? The aim of the apprenticeship programme is to develop those who can make high-level contributions to AAM. We encourage high achievers to apply for an apprenticeship as an alternative to university. AAM places great importance on the training and development of our apprentices. Through rotations, we aim to give you a well rounded view of the Asset Management industry and its related functions. The programme will give you the opportunity to maximise your experiences within the company, whilst enhancing your skills and knowledge. The programme runs from September for 12-24 months. It’s designed to help you learn about our organisation, meet the people involved and help you decide in which area you want to begin your career. Our apprenticeship is made up of six rotations in different departments across the business. You will be based in teams within our Operations, Finance, Distribution and Risk divisions working in areas such as: • Business Systems • Digital Marketing • Finance • IT • Internal Audit • Risk. Throughout the apprenticeship programme, we will work with you to decide which area best suits your skill set. What will I Learn? Although most of your learning will take place on the job, you will also be supported to develop your skills further. The following will be provided:

• Extensive induction with soft skills training including presentation skills, networking and managing your workload • Introduction to Investment Management course • In house training programmes in assertiveness, business writing , presentation skills, and communication • Excel training from beginner to Visual Basic for Applications • Opportunities to take part in charity initiatives. Our apprenticeships offer you the chance to learn as you earn. You will complete a vocational qualification during your first year and study for an industry qualification during the second year.

• 1st Year - SVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration • 2nd Year - An industry recognised qualification eg. Investment Operations Certificate (IOC). What Qualifications / Qualities are required? • A minimum of three Highers (obtained or expected) • Excellent communication skills • Good team player • High motivation • Ability to be flexible and adaptable • Commitment to a training programme • Willingness to learn about the asset management industry • Interests outside of your studies eg.coaching, competing, volunteering. Closing Date: Friday 12 June.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Apprenticeships - 13 posts Contract: 18 - 24 months Salary: To be confirmed Employer: RBS RBS is a bank with a history of looking ahead. Since we were established by Royal Charter in 1727, we have granted the world’s first overdraft, launched the first mobile bank and developed the first fully functional smartphone banking app. We’re passionate about making a difference – to our customers, our people and the communities we work in. How we treat people is a fundamental part of how we do business. Fairness and honesty are at the heart of how we work and our culture is a positive, professional and friendly one. We believe in creating an open and supportive environment where everyone is given the opportunity to do what they do best. No matter where you work in RBS, you’ll be actively encouraged to share your views and opinions. Work Environment: We currently have Level 3 Apprenticeship opportunities across a number of business areas - Commercial & Private Banking, Personal & Business Banking, Services and Support & Control Functions. What might a day in this job look like? We have big ambitions for our apprentices. It’s your new ideas, fresh thinking and customer focus – along with the technical expertise you’ll gain – that will build our bank in the months and years ahead. Throughout the apprenticeship and beyond, we’ll help you reach your potential in an environment that will stretch you from day one. These posts will be based in one of the following areas: • Customer Services: It’s simple – jobs in customer services are there to ensure our customers are listened to,

engaged and supported with all of their financial service needs. There are many opportunities such as working face-to-face in a branch to working in one of our call centres.

• Relationship Management: This is usually a customer-facing role, where you’ll provide support to relationship

managers in all service, credit, and other portfolio administration activities associated with managing their customer base.

• Business Administration: These roles tend to be within our Services support function, with no direct customer

contact, where you will be working on small projects or components of larger projects to deliver high quality processes to improve operational efficiency and customer service.

• Technology: We have opportunities in a wide range of technology areas, from software development and testing

through to applications and systems support or IT security. We will make sure you’re matched to a suitable area and receive all the support you need to flourish in your role.

What will I Learn? Combining valuable practical experience and vital learning, the RBS Apprenticeship provides you with everything you need to develop a rewarding career and shape your future. Expect to be challenged as you expand your skills with a hands-on education, gaining invaluable insight and training on the job. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? To be eligible for an RBS Apprenticeship, you must be over 16 and no longer in full-time education. You should have Standard Grade Level 3 or National 4 Maths and English. You’ll need to be bright and ready to kick-start your career

in an international financial institution. You’ll bring a fresh perspective, questioning nature and the boundless potential needed to shape the future of RBS. The drive to meet challenges head on, learn on the job and study for a professional qualification is also a must-have. Of course, we’ll expect you to show real enthusiasm and seize every opportunity that comes your way. Closing date: Tuesday 30 June.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Software Developer– Modern Apprenticeship (4399) Contract: 12 – 14 months Salary: £150 - £200 per week Employer: An award winning leading independent software solutions company. Work Environment: Edinburgh EH2 - office based. What might a day in this job look like? • Reading technical specifications • Writing and executing test scripts based on requirements • Searching for any defects in the software that prevent it from functioning as intended • Logging any defects found so that developers working on the software are aware of any issues • Working with other developers to help resolve issues. What will I Learn? • Diploma for Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals SCQF Level 6 • MTA in software development fundamentals. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have or expect to gain 5 National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates including Maths and English. Closing Date: The job will be closed when a satisfactory level of suitable applications have been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: IT Support – Modern Apprenticeship (4268) Contract: 12 – 14 months Salary: £7800 per annum Employer: A growing Edinburgh based professional IT services company which provides a full range of managed support services to an array of clients of different sizes. They seek to improve their existing clients’ IT infrastructure through an efficient service and provide effective solutions on problems ranging from maintenance to support and hosting. Work Environment: Edinburgh EH13 - office based. What might a day in this job look like? • Provide 1st line support both on the phone and face to face • Update and Maintain existing infrastructure • Demonstrate capability in roll out projects • Configure and install updates on PCs and Laptops • Represent the company in a positive professional manner. What will I Learn? • Diploma for Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals SCQF Level 6 • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Windows 7/8 Configuration • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have or expect to gain 5 National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates including Maths and English. Closing Date: The job will be closed when a satisfactory level of suitable applications have been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Digital Marketing – Modern Apprenticeship (4450) Contract: 12-14 months Salary: £150 - £170 per week Employer: This is a leading digital marketing employer based in Leith. Work Environment: Edinburgh EH6 - office based. What might a day in this job look like? • Work on individual and team projects • Write content on social media streams • Research competition • Responsible for individual projects. What will I Learn? SCQF Level 6 with progression to 8 – Diploma in Digital Marketing Classroom Training includes: • Adobe Photoshop • CF6 • Video Editing • SEO • Web Design • Social Media • Email Marketing. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have or expect to gain 5 National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates including Maths and English. Closing Date: The job will be closed when a satisfactory level of suitable applications have been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Digital Marketing – Modern Apprenticeship (4603) Contract: 12 – 14 months Salary: £130 - £200 per week Employer: UK based Advanced Level official SugarCRM Partner, providing a full range of SugarCRM related products and services. Work Environment: Edinburgh EH1 - office based. What might a day in this job look like? • Help implement a marketing strategy • Control in overall social media content • Help develop Marketing Plans and Strategies • Contribute to production of all marketing materials • Other Marketing and office related tasks. What will I Learn? SCQF Level 6 with progression to 8 – Diploma in Digital Marketing. Classroom Training includes: • Adobe Photoshop • CF6 • Video Editing • SEO • Web Design • Social Media • Email Marketing. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have or expect to gain 5 National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates including Maths and English. Closing Date: The job will be closed when a satisfactory level of suitable applications have been received.

 

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Business Administrator - Modern Apprenticeship (R004) Contract: Permanent Salary: circa £11,000 per annum Employer: An established chartered accountant in Edinburgh Work Environment: Working for a chartered accountancy firm in their city centre office, you will be based in a small team supporting them with all aspects of administration. What might a day in this job look like? • Meeting and greeting clients and members of the public • Typing documents in Word • Updating Excel spreadsheets • Filing • Franking outgoing mail and sorting incoming mail • Photocopying and scanning documents • Maintaining stationery supplies • Email and diary management using Outlook. What will I Learn? You will undertake an SVQ Level 3 Business Administration. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? Ideally you will have National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates including Maths and English. We are looking for someone who has a positive and enthusiastic attitude looking forward to starting their career. Closing Date: This position will be closed when a suitable applicant is found.

 

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Business Administrator - Modern Apprenticeship – 2 posts (R001) Contract: Permanent Salary: £14,000 per annum Employer: A leading company in the Leisure and Tourism sector in the west of the city. Work Environment: Working for a leisure activity company near the Gyle, you will be supporting them with all aspects of administration and customer service. What might a day in this job look like? Duties will include: • answering the telephone and speaking with customers and clients • taking booking details • entering information on the computer • checking schedules • data collection • speaking with suppliers including caterers • sending confirmation emails • getting customer service feedback. What will I Learn? You will undertake an SVQ Level 3 Business Administration. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? Ideally you will have National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates including Maths and English. We are looking for someone who has a positive and enthusiastic attitude looking forward to starting their career. Closing Date: This position will be closed when a suitable applicant is found.

 

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Business Administrator - Modern Apprenticeship (R002) Contract: Permanent Salary: National Minimum Wage Employer: An established solicitor and estate agent in Edinburgh Work Environment: Working for a solicitor in the city centre which has an excellent history of employing young people and developing them in Modern Apprenticeship roles, you will be based in a small team supporting them with all aspects of administration. What might a day in this job look like? Duties will include: • spending time on reception • answering the telephone • meeting and greeting clients • creating business documents and letters • managing the post • updating the company website • sending and receiving emails • general administration. What will I Learn? You will undertake an SVQ Level 3 Business Administration. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? Ideally you will have National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates including Maths and English. We are looking for someone who has a positive and enthusiastic attitude looking forward to starting their career. Closing Date: This position will be closed when a suitable applicant is found.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: IT Support Technician – Modern Apprenticeship (4519) Contract: 9 – 12 months Salary: £150 - £200 per week Employer: An independent, confidential, large, respected advice providing organisation. They are a long standing pillar of the landscape who have provided advice, comfort and direction for everyone and anyone in need. They offer a fantastic working environment and supportive structure to work in. Work Environment: Edinburgh EH7 - office based. What might a day in this job look like? • Logging, triage and resolution of helpdesk support tickets • Support and maintain corporate infrastructure • Deliver in line with the IT Service Level Framework • Consistently comply with CAS standards and procedures • Demonstrate excellent team work and customer service behaviours. What will I Learn? • Diploma for Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals SCQF Level 6 • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Windows 7/8 Configuration • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1.  What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have or expect to gain 5 National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates including Maths and English. In addition, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate personable skills, good written skills, be presentable and professionally dressed, have a strong interest in IT and telephony, hold a clean driving licence (there may be a requirement to attend sites across Scotland), and be able to hit the ground running. Closing Date: The job will be closed when a satisfactory level of suitable applications have been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Civil Engineering Technician - Modern Apprenticeship (2 posts) Contract: Permanent. 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with day release for college Salary: £12,000 per annum Employer: Fairhurst Fairhurst is one of the largest privately owned Partnerships of Consulting Engineers in the UK. Our primary business is the provision of Civil and Structural engineering consultancy services, supplemented through specialist Divisions, including Planning and Development, Geotechnical and Environmental, Traffic and Transportation, Ports and Harbours, and Water Services. This multi-disciplinary service approach provides a 'one stop shop’ to clients in the development and construction sectors. Work Environment: You will be based in the Edinburgh office. As a Civil Engineering Apprentice Technician with Fairhurst you will work with a team of engineers and other professionals in the engineering consulting industry and will be involved in the drawing, development and design of a wide range of civil engineering works. This will typically include roads, pavements, drainage, earthworks and structures to deliver civil engineering projects. What might a day look like in this job? You will be working in a team of engineers and technicians supporting the delivery of design work associated with our major projects. Duties may include: • attending off-site training programme leading to a recognised qualification • assisting a team of engineers and technicians with the production of engineering drawings • production of 3D or 2D drawings using computer software • production of Civil 3D or Autocad Models of our schemes • preparation and checking of simple engineering calculations • initial checking of own work • contributing to providing solutions to design problems • meeting agreed deadlines • attending and participating in company activities, presentations and workshops • keeping your training log up to date and attending training/Continuous Professional Development where

appropriate • supporting the administration of projects. You will be assigned a mentor within your team who you will work and liaise closely with you in your day-to-day work. What will I Learn? The Modern Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering will run over a three year period during which time you will undertake a supervised programme of training and college day release to gain a National Certificate in Civil Engineering. On successful completion of the apprenticeship you will be provided with a further opportunity to gain a Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering, again by attending college day release which can lead to a professional qualification of Engineering Technician (EngTech) Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You should be studying towards or have achieved a minimum of 5 passes at National 5/Standard Grade Credit Level/Intermediate 2 (Grade A-C) including English, Maths and a Science subject.

To be a Civil Engineering Technician you should have: • the desire to work in an engineering office environment • willingness to achieve professional qualification e.g. EngTech • good numeracy, literacy and computing skills • ability to manage your own time and prioritise at busy times • practical awareness of the civil engineering environment • adaptability • an interest in using computers for design work, calculations, and testing designs • ability to produce neat and accurate technical drawings • ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organise projects • a temperament that means you work well with other people • excellent communication skills within a team and externally • ability to present and explain the thought processes behind your own design work. You should be able to demonstrate that you are: • enthusiastic • willing to learn • punctual • reliable • committed • self-motivated • well presented. Closing Date: This opportunity will close when a suitable candidate has been found.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Vehicle Parts Person - Modern Apprenticeship Contract: 3 years with possibility of being kept on at the end Salary: Dependent on age at Modern Apprenticeship wage level Employer: A large nationwide company in the Newbridge area. Work Environment: We are recruiting for a Parts apprentice to work within a car show room environment. What might a day in this job look like? Parts apprentices will be trained on sourcing and ordering parts from stock, checking supplier standards and looking at stock requirements. You will be interacting with customers on a daily basis, including identifying customer needs and giving customers advice both on the telephone and face to face. What will I Learn? You will work towards an SVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Parts Person. Apprentices will be trained on all operating systems within the parts department, along with full customer service training. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have or expect to gain National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates in: • English • Maths • and an Administrative or Computer Studies subject. It is essential that you are literate, numerate, reliable and keen to learn. Closing Date: This opportunity will close when a suitable number of applications has been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: IT Helpdesk – Modern Apprenticeship (4464) Contract: 9-12 months Salary: £13,000 per annum Employer: This company creates Software Systems for the retail and hospitality industry. The company are committed to supporting young people through apprenticeships and have a history of employing their successful apprentices once they have completed their training. Work Environment: Edinburgh EH3 - office based. What might a day in this job look like? • 1st Line Support • Basic telephone administration • Loading/Scanning client data • Systems monitoring • IT preparation for events. Hours of work are in shift patterns which means there may be a start time of 7am and sometimes a finishing time of 8pm. Therefore it is important to have the means to travel to the city centre for these times. What will I Learn? • Diploma for Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals SCQF Level 6 • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Windows 7/8 Configuration • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1.  What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have or expect to gain 5 National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates including Maths and English. Closing Date: The job will be closed when a satisfactory level of suitable applications have been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: IT Support Technician - Modern Apprenticeship (4420) Contract: 9-12 months Salary: £150 - £200 per week

Employer:

This company is a leading Marketing, Logistics and Delivery specialist in the Press, Travel and Tourism sectors. They are a long standing Scottish success story with an enviable and reputable name in the market.

Work Environment: Edinburgh EH12 - office based. What might a day in this job look like? • Handling and logging calls and enquiries and providing a support and problem solving function • Following up investigations and progressing actions and resolutions • Controlling data communications and monitoring potential problems • Providing SAP Authorisation support and administering SAP transports (software installations) • Controlling and documenting telephone and PC installations, changes and patches • Assessing, managing and resolving hardware, software and communication problems • Maintaining operation of business critical systems, and the necessary backups and maintenance of those

systems • Co-coordinating and progressing incidents with external maintenance companies and engineers • Providing Desktop Support for the full range of Microsoft operating systems and applications and in house

software packages. What will I Learn? • Diploma for Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals SCQF Level 6 • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Windows 7/8 Configuration • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1

What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have or expect to gain 5 National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates including Maths and English. In addition, the successful candidate will have the following: • Good Communication skills • Logical and systematic problem solving skills • Professional, helpful manner and appearance • Good organisational skills • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Be a good team player with a positive outlook. Closing Date: The job will be closed when a satisfactory level of suitable applications have been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: IT Support Technician - Modern Apprenticeship (4431) Contract: 12-14 months Salary: £15,000 per annum

Employer:

This company is looking to recruit an individual who is passionate about IT and give them the opportunity to develop. With a history of supporting apprentices this really is a fantastic company to work for.

Work Environment: Edinburgh EH5 - office based. What might a day in this job look like? • Handling and recording all service requests via telephone, e-mail and web interface • Initial assessment of service requests and attempting to reach a resolution and/or escalating to second line or

third party support, based on agreed service levels • Monitoring and escalating, as required, all service requests according to agreed service levels • Keeping users informed on the status of service requests, retaining ownership of the requests until they are

closed. What will I Learn? • Diploma for Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals SCQF Level 6 • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Windows 7/8 Configuration • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1.

What Qualifications / Qualities are required?

You must have or expect to gain 5 National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates including Maths and English.

In addition, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their passion and enthusiasm for a career in IT.

Closing Date: The job will be closed when a satisfactory level of suitable applications have been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Engineering, Logistics and Facilities Management, Resourcing and Service Management - Modern

Apprenticeships Contract: The length of the apprenticeships BT offers depends on the programme and the level of

qualification the apprentice is working towards. Apprenticeships are between two and four years duration.

Salary: Please see the BT website for details of individual apprenticeships: http://btplc.com/Careercentre/Ourlocations/UK/Apprenticeships/index.htm Employer: BT is one of the world’s leading communications services companies, serving the needs of customers in the UK and in more than 170 countries worldwide. Our main activities are the provision of fixed-line services, broadband, mobile and TV products and services as well as networked IT services. In the UK we are a leading communications services provider, selling products and services to consumers, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector. We also sell wholesale products and services to communications providers in the UK and around the world. Globally, we supply managed networked IT services to multinational corporations, domestic businesses and national and local government organisations. What will I Learn? Our apprenticeships are designed so they offer a structured programme that takes the apprentices through the skills they need to do a job well. Along the way there are targets and checks to make sure each apprentice is supported and is are making progress. BT offers the choice of two levels of apprenticeship:

• Advanced, where you will work towards work-based learning Level 3 competence qualification (BTEC) learning

functional skills which are supported by a knowledge based qualification such as an NVQ. • • Higher, where you will work towards work-based learning Level 4 competence qualification which is consolidated

by the achievement of a foundation degree. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You should meet the following criteria:

• 16 or over when you start your apprenticeship • Eligible to work in the UK on a permanent basis • Not in full-time education.

Please see the BT website for details of entry requirements for individual apprenticeships. Closing Date: Please see the BT website for details.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: IT (Technical Support) – Modern Apprenticeship Contract: You will be employed full time Monday – Friday and will be earning as you are learning as you will

receive work based training which will lead to the attainment of highly accredited IT certification and Modern Apprenticeship.

Salary: £10,000 - £12,500 per annum with a view to progression. Employer: YouTrain are recruiting on behalf of an Edinburgh based IT support company providing excellent IT support services to companies across Scotland specialising in providing complete IT solutions. Work Environment: As well as working within the office based near Tollcross you may also be expected to go out to clients sites. What might a day look like in this job? Your duties will include assisting with setting up and configuring desktops, laptops and tablets. Working as part of the first response team, diagnosing and resolving technical issues for your clients. What will I Learn? The company will provide all work related training, knowledge and experience and in addition you will undertake an IT Professional Apprenticeship and Microsoft Certification. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? This is an exciting opportunity for somebody who has a positive attitude towards customer service. You will have exceptional interpersonal skills, be a logical thinker and have the ability to work through problems. You must be passionate about IT and looking to have a career in this field and be educated to National 5 standard which will include English. You will either have a driving licence or looking to sit your test imminently. Closing Date: This opportunity will close when a suitable candidate has been found.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Retail, Hospitality, Beauty, Care and more Contract: All types of contracts available Salary: National Minimum Wage or above Employer: Various Employers and Locations At the Fort Kinnaird Recruitment and Skills Centre, we understand the challenges of looking for work and strive to support jobseekers in whatever way we can. Our services include: • Signposting current vacancies throughout Edinburgh • Support creating and updating CVs • Support completing application forms • Access to employment and information events • Use of computers for job searching • Pre-recruitment training opportunities • Information on access to employability training and support.

For daily vacancy updates visit our Facebook page or our Vacancies page. Work environment: The work environment is dependent on which opportunity you apply for, eg, shop, restaurant, salon etc. What might a day in this job look like? Varied and fast paced with opportunities for personal and career development. Most of the jobs require a high level of customer interaction and you will work shifts rather than standard hours. What will I Learn? • Soft skills such as communication, teamwork and problem solving • Some company and industry specific/ related training etc. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? • Various qualifications - entry level/ experienced/ industry related opportunities are available. • You must be reliable, willing to learn, highly motivated, have good interpersonal and communication skills and the

ability to work as part of a team. Closing Date: We recruit all year round.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Business Administrator - Modern Apprenticeship Contract: One year but with the possibility of being kept on Salary: National Minimum Wage Employer: A leading travel agent within the area of Leith. Work Environment: Working within a team in an office environment. What might a day in this job look like? • Dealing with customers face to face and on the telephone • Using IT to research, process and present information • Working effectively within the business environment • Contributing and co-ordinating administrative services • and possibly dealing with financial information. What will I Learn? You will be contributing to the development and implementation of administrative services within the organisation, thus enabling you to gain a qualification which improves knowledge, experience and competence in a work based environment - whilst gaining an SVQ Level 3 in Business Administration. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have or expect to gain National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates in: • English • Maths • and an Administrative or Computer Studies subject. It is essential that you are literate, numerate, reliable and keen to learn. Closing Date: This opportunity will close when a suitable number of applications has been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Business Administrator - Modern Apprenticeship Contract: One year but with the possibility of being kept on Salary: National Minimum Wage Employer: A leading nursery group within the inner city of Edinburgh. Work Environment: Working within a team in an office environment What might a day in this job look like? • Dealing with customers face to face and on the telephone • Using IT to research, process and present information • Working effectively within the business environment • Contributing and co-ordinating administrative services • and possibly dealing with financial information. What will I Learn? You will be contributing to the development and implementation of administrative services within the organisation, thus enabling you to gain a qualification which improves knowledge, experience and competence in a work based environment - whilst gaining an SVQ Level 3 in Business Administration. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have or expect to gain National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates in: • English • Maths • and an Administrative or Computer Studies subject. It is essential that you are literate, numerate, reliable and keen to learn. Closing Date: This opportunity will close when a suitable number of applications has been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Business Administrator - Modern Apprenticeship Contract: One year but with the possibility of being kept on Salary: National Minimum Wage Employer: A leading car show room within the Sighthill area of Edinburgh. Work Environment: Working within a team in an office environment. What might a day in this job look like? • Dealing with customers face to face and on the telephone • Using IT to research, process and present information • Working effectively within the business environment • Contributing and co-ordinating administrative services • and possibly dealing with financial information. What will I Learn? You will be contributing to the development and implementation of administrative services within the organisation, thus enabling you to gain a qualification which improves knowledge, experience and competence in a work based environment - whilst gaining an SVQ Level 3 in Business Administration. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have or expect to gain National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates in: • English • Maths • and an Administrative or Computer Studies subject. It is essential that you are literate, numerate, reliable and keen to learn. Closing Date: This opportunity will close when a suitable number of applications has been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Business Administrator - Modern Apprenticeship Contract: One year but with the possibility of being kept on Salary: National Minimum Wage Employer: A leading college in the Sighthill area of Edinburgh. Work Environment: Working within a team in an office environment. What might a day in this job look like? • Dealing with customers face to face and on the telephone • Using IT to research, process and present information • Working effectively within the business environment • Contributing and co-ordinating administrative services • and possibly dealing with financial information. What will I Learn? You will be contributing to the development and implementation of administrative services within the organisation, thus enabling you to gain a qualification which improves knowledge, experience and competence in a work based environment - whilst gaining an SVQ Level 3 in Business Administration. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have or expect to gain National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates in: • English • Maths • and an Administrative or Computer Studies subject. It is essential that you are literate, numerate, reliable and keen to learn. Closing Date: This opportunity will close when a suitable number of applications has been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Assistant Nursery Practitioner - Modern Apprenticeship Contract: Full time Salary: National apprenticeship wage or above Employer: Various employers in Edinburgh Work Environment: Full time work in a private nursery looking after children aged 0-5 years. The role will involve providing a caring, nurturing and stimulating environment for babies and children as well as team work with colleagues and partnership with families. What might a day in this job look like? A typical day will include preparing the environment, planning activities suitable for children’s development, preparing snacks and supervising meals, meeting the physical and emotional needs of the children and some housekeeping duties. What will I Learn? SVQ level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) Work based Core skills, ICT and Numeracy to SCQF level 5. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You should have or expect to achieve at least 3 of the following: • Standard Grades at 4 or above • Intermediate 1 or 2 at grade C or above • National 4 or 5. No experience is required but an enthusiasm for working with young children, good communication skills, an ability to use initiative and reliability are essential. Closing Date: We have ongoing recruitment throughout the year.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Online Marketing Consultant - Modern Apprenticeship - 2 posts (4038) Contract: 12 months Salary: £10,000 per annum Employer: With their main offices in Edinburgh, one of the largest and most advanced providers of eCommerce and online solutions in Europe are looking for apprentices to join their growing company. This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious and driven individuals, keen to pursue a career with us. In this exciting industry sector your apprenticeship role will train you to be able to identify opportunities for web, broadband and eCommerce products on behalf of a number of major brands. An award winning, Ofsted outstanding apprenticeship from QA - 94% go onto full-time jobs. Work Environment: Edinburgh EH6 - office based. What might a day in this job look like? • Providing eCommerce solutions to SME market through identifying and maximising sales opportunities for both

new and existing customers, using a clear sales process • Delivering a clear demonstration of capabilities and features of the products/ services by consultation with the

customer and identifying their bespoke requirements • Achieving and exceeding sales targets as an individual and as part of a lively and professional sales team through

speaking to clients via a B2B database/dialler • Managing own pipeline to ensure quality leads are converted, ensuring customer needs are met, whilst achieving

sales target on a consistent basis. What will I Learn? • SVQ Level 3 in Business & Administration • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) • One optional day from the QA Professional Development catalogue • Core Skills Level 2. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have or expect to gain 5 National 4s or 5s, Credit or General Level Standard Grades, and/or Intermediates including Maths and English. Closing Date: The job will be closed when a satisfactory level of suitable applications have been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Store Assistant Contract: Permanent but flexible contracts from 15 to 30 hours per week

Additional hours available Overtime rate available (hours over 40 per week) Night premium rate available 28 days' holiday (including Bank Holidays) Pension scheme available from day one

Salary: £8.15 rising to £9.75 per hour (Regional variances may apply) Employer: Aldi We’d like to clear something up if we may. If you want ‘a job in a supermarket’, then look away now. Aldi isn’t just a supermarket and we don’t just offer jobs. People tend to stay with Aldi for a long time. In some cases ever since 1990 when Aldi first came to the UK. Why? Because we’re wonderfully different. We do things our way, we always have. It’s why we’re one of the world’s fastest-growing retailers and why we’re such a great employer. We don’t have bored Store Assistants sitting around twiddling their thumbs on the till. We don’t have Store Managers who moan about their lot and how things are run. We have happy, productive teams who understand exactly what needs to happen to make their store a success. Join us and you’ll grow in confidence and ability as you take on energetic, exciting retail challenges. Plus you'll be given the kind of rewards and support that make you feel special (let's face it, we couldn't do without you). Aldi is different. It’s fresh, it’s better. And we like it. We hope you do too. Work Environment: Aldi are currently recruiting for their store in Gorgie as well as their new store in Gilmerton. You’ll never find yourself bored and twiddling your thumbs on the till as a Store Assistant with Aldi. It’s a really fast paced environment, for a start. And everyone here understands exactly what needs to happen to make their store a success – and gets on with doing it. But the team is fairly small, so if you’re not contributing it will soon show. What might a day in this job look like? The time will fly by as you work hard to: • provide a quick and accurate check-out service • provide excellent customer service at all times by attending to customer needs in a quick and friendly way • help out with inventory counting • check off deliveries • ensure the shelves are fully stocked with attractive, well presented products. What will I Learn? • You will undertake Aldi’s thorough induction and training programme. • Once complete, you will be given industry related training to ensure that you can carry out your duties to the

utmost of your ability.

What Qualifications / Qualities are required? • You’re a real grafter; someone who takes pride in what they do • You’re a bundle of enthusiasm and positivity • Someone who absolutely loves rolling their sleeves up to keep the store running as efficiently as possible • A naturally friendly colleague who loves smiling at customers to make their day • A queue of customers at the till? You’ll jump on a different till and halve their waiting time • A pallet of bananas waiting in the stockroom? You’ll put them out in the store, rather than wait for someone else to

do it • You’re thoughtful, flexible and full of initiative. • During the application process you will take part in the Aldi Situational Judgement Test. This is a real opportunity

to get a further insight into the kinds of situations you could find in the role you're applying for. It's also a good opportunity for us to see how you might approach each scenario

• Where possible, we aim to give 4 weeks’ notice of shift patterns. However, we do require some flexibility from you in terms of the hours that you work (e.g. working weekend or evening hours as required and changing shifts to cover for colleagues)

• You must be authorised to work in the UK and able to substantiate this by holding a British, EU or EEA passport - or have a visa or other authorised document, as stated by the Home Office (specifically List A or List B), confirming you have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: The jobs will remain open until a satisfactory number of applications have been received. Therefore, the application process could close without notice.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Stock Assistant Contract: Permanent but flexible contracts from 10 to 30 hours per week

Night premium rate Double pay for any hours worked on bank holidays Full training provided 28 days’ paid holiday* Pension from commencement* Long Service Reward Enhanced maternity & paternity pay* *Conditions apply.

Salary: £7.25 rising to £7.40 per hour (Regional variances may apply) Employer: Aldi We’d like to clear something up if we may. If you want ‘a job in a supermarket’, then look away now. Aldi isn’t just a supermarket and we don’t just offer jobs. People tend to stay with Aldi for a long time. In some cases ever since 1990 when Aldi first came to the UK. Why? Because we’re wonderfully different. We do things our way, we always have. It’s why we’re one of the world’s fastest-growing retailers and why we’re such a great employer. We don’t have bored Store Assistants sitting around twiddling their thumbs on the till. We don’t have Store Managers who moan about their lot and how things are run. We have happy, productive teams who understand exactly what needs to happen to make their store a success. Join us and you’ll grow in confidence and ability as you take on energetic, exciting retail challenges. Plus you'll be given the kind of rewards and support that make you feel special (let's face it, we couldn't do without you). Aldi is different. It’s fresh, it’s better. And we like it. We hope you do too. Work Environment: Aldi are currently recruiting for their store in Gorgie as well as their new store in Gilmerton. It feels brilliant to be part of a business that does things its own way and achieves fantastic results while doing so. That’s how you’ll feel as a Stock Assistant with Aldi. It’s a really fast paced environment, so there’s certainly no risk of getting bored. And everyone here understands exactly what needs to happen to make their store a success – and gets on with doing it. But the team is fairly small, so if you’re not contributing it will soon show. What might a day in this job look like? The time will fly by as you work hard to: • keep stock losses to a minimum, • help out with inventory counting • check off deliveries • ensure the shelves are fully stocked with attractive, well presented products • provide excellent customer service at all times by attending to customer needs in a quick and friendly way.

What will I Learn? • You will undertake Aldi’s thorough induction and training programme. • Once complete, you will be given industry related training to ensure that you can carry out your duties to the

utmost of your ability. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? • You’ll be a real grafter; someone who takes pride in what they do • During the application process you will take part in the Aldi Situational Judgement Test. This is a real opportunity

to get a further insight into the kinds of situations you could find in the role you're applying for. It's also a good opportunity for us to see how you might approach each scenario.

• Where possible, we aim to give 4 weeks’ notice of shift patterns. However, we do require some flexibility from you in terms of the hours that you work (e.g. working weekend or evening hours as required and changing shifts to cover for colleagues)

• You must be authorised to work in the UK and able to substantiate this by holding a British, EU or EEA passport - or have a visa or other authorised document, as stated by the Home Office (specifically List A or List B), confirming you have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: The jobs will remain open until a satisfactory number of applications have been received. Therefore, the application process could close without notice.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Sales Consultant - Modern Apprenticeship (3959) Contract: 12 months Salary: £7,390 per annum Employer: With their main offices in Edinburgh, one of the largest and most advanced providers of e-Commerce and Online solutions in Europe are looking for Apprentice Sales Consultants to joint their growing Sales team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual, keen to pursue a career in sales. In this exciting industry sector your role will train you to be able to identify sales opportunities for web, broadband and e-commerce products on behalf of a number of major brands. Work Environment: Edinburgh EH6 - office based. What might a day in this job look like? • Providing e-commerce solutions to SME market through identifying and maximising sales opportunities for both

new and existing customers, using a clear sales process. • Delivering a clear demonstration of capabilities and features of the products/ services by consultation with the

customer and identifying their bespoke requirements. • Achieving and exceeding sales targets as an individual and as part of a lively and professional sales team through

speaking to clients via a B2B database/dialler. • Managing own pipeline to ensure quality leads are converted, ensuring customer needs are met, whilst achieving

sales target on a consistent basis. What will I Learn? • SVQ Level 3 in Business & Administration • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) • One optional day from the QA Professional Development catalogue • Core Skills Level 2. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have at least 5 Standard Grades at level 1-3, or equivalent, including Maths and English. Closing Date: The job will be closed when a satisfactory level of suitable applications have been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: IT Hardware Engineer - Modern Apprenticeship (3952) Contract: 12 months Salary: £130-£150 per week Employer: QA Apprenticeships have been retained by an expanding, dynamic and well respected IT consultancy in Edinburgh to source for them an Apprentice with basic understanding of IT Hardware and Systems for an excellent opportunity to join and train with a growing local company. This is an excellent opportunity to join an exciting company going through a rapid growth phase and cement your place within the company long term. Work Environment: Edinburgh EH11 - office based. What might a day in this job look like? This will be an interesting and varied role in which you will learn how to: • Diagnose and repair hardware faults on all types of hardware, laptops, desktops, tablets and smart phones across

various makes and models • Diagnosing and repairing / installing software and operating systems on Microsoft systems as well as Linux and

Apple OS • Malware removal and disinfection • Desktop security, data backup and restore. Once having progressed with the company and demonstrated competency in the areas listed above you will then take on more of a client facing role displaying a good and professional level of both technical understanding and customer service over the phone and at client sites. • Supporting small to medium sized businesses through telephone support, remote desktop support, on-site support • Server support, MS Small Business Server, MS Exchange, Linux OS • Wired and wireless networking support using a variety of network devices • Installations, moves and changes. What will I Learn? • Systems & Networking Apprenticeship Level 3 • MCSA in Windows 7 Configuration • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 • Diploma for Information Technology & Telecommunications Professionals SCQF Level 6. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have at least 5 Standard Grades at level 1-3, or equivalent, including Maths and English. Closing Date: The job will be closed when a satisfactory level of suitable applications have been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Online Marketing Consultant - Modern Apprenticeship (3844) Contract: 12 months Salary: £10,000 per annum Employer: With their main offices in Edinburgh, one of the largest and most advanced providers of eCommerce and Online solutions in Europe are looking for Apprentice Online Marketing Consultants to joint their growing Sales team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual, keen to pursue a career in online marketing. Work Environment: Edinburgh EH6 - office based. What might a day in this job look like? • Customer Account Management and Consultation • On and Off Page SEO techniques and strategies • Content and Social Media management • Understanding how campaign tracking works, specifically Google Analytics & AdWords • Providing aggregated campaign management reports. What will I Learn? • SVQ Level 3 in Business & Administration • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) • One optional day from the QA Professional Development catalogue • Core Skills Level 2. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have at least 5 Standard Grades at level 1-3, or equivalent, including Maths and English. Closing Date: The job will be closed when a satisfactory level of suitable applications have been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: IT Software Developer - Modern Apprenticeship (3795) Contract: 12 months Salary: £130 per week Employer: This company designs, manufactures, sells and supports, systems and software for the marine‐survey, construction and security industries. Work Environment: Edinburgh EH6 - office based. What might a day in this job look like? You must have an interest in Software Engineering and ideally you will have some foundation experience of software development gained either during your education, or perhaps in pursuit of your outside interests. We would ideally like you to have some knowledge and/or experience of C++ and/or of writing simple gaming software. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, be ambitious and must have the ability to work well within a team. You will have problem solving and creativity skills, honesty and integrity, an eagerness to learn and a high level of personal motivation, drive and energy. This is a position where the right applicant will be able learn quickly and become a fully‐fledged and valued member of the Software Development Team within a few months. What will I Learn? • Software & Web Development Level 3 • Diploma for Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals SCQF Level 6 • Plus either: MTA in Software Development Fundamentals or OCA Java SE7 Programmer. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? You must have at least 7 Standard Grades at level 1-3, or equivalent, including Maths and English. Closing Date: The job will be closed when a satisfactory level of suitable applications have been received.

Edinburgh Guarantee opportunities are specifically created for Edinburgh school leavers from the past 3 years. Job Title: Nursery Nurse – Modern Apprenticeship Contract: Permanent Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage Employer: Various employers/ opportunities/ locations Work environment: You will be employed full time in a private nursery and expected to work as part of a team to provide a quality programme of activities and learning for children as young as babies to 5 years old. You will help children develop their physical, intellectual, language and social skills through play and work and partnership with parents and staff. What might a day in this job look like? You will help the children learn and develop their physical, intellectual, language and social skills through organised play. You will care for them whilst away from their family, giving support where required. Other duties will include feeding, caring, developing and planning of activities. Domestic duties are required to ensure a safe environment for the children. What will I Learn? You will train towards your SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People). You will attend a workshop for theory one day every 4 weeks and an assessor will visit the workplace on a monthly basis to observe and assess your practical competence. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? In order to be eligible for the Modern Apprenticeship Programme, applicants must be aged between 16 to 19 years old. You must have or expect to achieve 3 of the following (one of which must include English): • Standard Grades (1-4); • Intermediate 1 or 2 (A-C); or • National 4 or 5. Candidates must have good interpersonal skills, be highly motivated, have good communication skills and be reliable. No experience is required. Closing Date: We recruit all year round.

Vincent Bell Training Academy – Employability Stage 3 We are offering a unique insight into the hairdressing industry. On our 13 week course, you will complete SVQ1 Hairdressing and be on placement in a salon 4 days a week for 12 weeks. This course is funded by Skills Development Scotland. On your first week you will complete an induction which includes Health & Safety and what is expected from you in the workplace. Towards the end of this week you will be sent for interviews with salons that are looking to employ hairdressing assistants. The next 12 weeks are spent in house on a Monday where you do written and practical work towards your SVQ1 Hairdressing. The units covered include “Shampoo and Condition Hair”, “Blow Dry Hair” and “Assist with Colouring Services”. After the end of the 13 weeks, it is hoped that you have made yourself so much part of the salon team, having demonstrated your time keeping and attendance, that they will offer you full time employment and sign you up for a Modern Apprenticeship with Vincent Bell Training. We work with salons across Edinburgh from large city centre salons to small suburban salons so we can help you find the salon that is right for you. You will be paid a training allowance of £55 per week and your travel will be reimbursed weekly after the first £3. We have a proven track record of progressing young people from this course onto Modern Apprenticeships. If you are 16-17 years old and are interested in applying for the course then telephone Karen Irvine 0131 228 1383 to arrange an interview.