Latest Vacancies

Last updated 20/11/2008

These are the most recently added vacancies at the Job Shop.  For application details to any of these positions please visit the Job Shop in person with your smart card when we are next open.  You will need to be a current student at Newcastle University who is registered with the Job Shop.

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Vacancy 5613 - Family Learning Tutor/Outreach (Science)

Job description: Newcastle Family Learning Service is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative Family Learning tutor to join their innovative Science Families Big Lottery Project team to deliver fun and exciting science based activities to families.
Person specification: You should have or be working towards a teaching qualification, be enthusiastic about Science, have experience of working in a community/voluntary/school environment with parents/families and be able to work flexibly to cover some provision during weekends/school holidays.
Length of contract: Fixed term until March 2011
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: 18.5 hours per week
Rate of pay: £19,940 - £21,937 per annum, pro rata
Closing date: 04/12/08   Location: Newcastle
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5611 - General Farmshop Assistant

Job description: Required to work both front of shop and within back shop area, receiving deliveries, replenishing stock, general cleaning, cash handling, merchandising, as well as serving customers.
Person specification: Good communication skills, good customer service skills, enthusiastic and energetic (a degree of manual handling is required).
Length of contract: Ongoing
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: Minimum 9 hours per week
Rate of pay: Above minimum wage, dependent on age / experience
Closing date: 01/12/08     Location: Seaton Burn
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5610 - Newcastle Work Experience Scheme - Arts Project Management Placement

Job description: This is an opportunity to work with artists/founders of an arts organization on an art project in Gateshead Riverside Park. The project encompasses 5 artist residencies and a public art event in the park. The placement will involve the selected mentee gaining experience in project management, events management, engagement with general public and community leaders, liaising with artists, marketing, curation and facilitation.
Person specification: You will be interested in working on high profile public art projects, be highly adaptable and be interested in working across a variety of different roles. You will also be organised, a creative thinker and have a strong interest in initiating and curating projects.
Length of contract: 3 - 4 months
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: 100 hours over 3 - 4 month period
Rate of pay: £575 bursary
Closing date: 23/11/08    Location: Gateshead
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5609 - Senior resident

Job description: The primary role of the Senior Resident is to assist the Academic Warden in ensuring an environment which is safe and conducive to study through the observance of the Licence agreement and handbook rules. Senior Residents are also required to take an interest in the welfare of all the residents amongst whom they live. Senior Residents participate in a duty rota system during the week and at weekends throughout the academic year and including vacations.
Person specification: Applicants will normally be postgraduates or mature undergarduates. A well developed sense of responsibility and a mature outlook are key requirements. Experience of dealing with people is desirable.
Length of contract: January 2009 until June 2009
Start date: January 2009
Hours of work: Part Time
Rate of pay: Standard en suite room rent free.
Closing date: 28/12/2008  Location: Leazes Terrace Student Houses
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5608 - Camp Leaders

Job description: Camp Leaders offers participants the opportunity to spend an amazing summer in the USA working on a children’s summer camp. The experience involves living and working with children. There are various roles including activity specialists, general counsellors and support staff. Working at a summer camp helps to develop skills that will boost your CV, in addition to providing you with a life-changing experience.
Person specification: You must be able to travel by 20th June 2009 and be available for a minimum of 9 weeks. You must have a passion for working with children, skills you can teach to children (sports, arts, music, etc), and some previous experience of working with children in a leadership role (teacher, youth leader, sports coach, etc). For general counsellors you should be enthusiastic with an interest for and some experience of working with children.
Length of contract: Minimum 9 week contract with the option to travel after camp
Start date: End of May, throughout June
Hours of work: Full Time
Rate of pay: Min. $930 based on a 9 week contract
Closing date: 30/03/2009   Location: USA
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open
 

Vacancy 5607 - Multi-lingual Telemarketers and Researcher

Job description: Required for an educational IT company. Will involve establishing contact with European educational establishments, introducing company's services and qualifying interest.
Person specification: Should be proficient in English and at least one other European language, particularly interested in Spanish and Turkish speakers, but other languages will be considered. You should have a good telephone manner, ability to carry out desk-based online market research, and willingness to carry out cold calls. Previous customer service experience desirable but not essential. Would be ideal for International or Modern Languages student
Length of contract: Ongoing
Start date: Immediate
Hours of work: Negotiable but probably about 10 hours per week
Rate of pay: £7 per hour plus commission
Closing date: ASAP  Location: City Centre
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5606 - PGT Teaching Support Secretary

Job description: You will be responsible for postgraduate taught courses activities including course administration, admissions and examination duties.
Person specification: You should have excellent IT skills, good organisational skills and be able to demonstrate high levels of accuracy and attention to detail, together with the ability to use your own initiative.  You should have excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, and be a team player.
Length of contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: 16 hours per week, preferably over 4 - 5 days
Rate of pay: £15,216 per annum, pro rata
Closing date: 04/12/08  Location: On Campus
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5605 - Support Assistant, Level 4

Job description: You will work mainly as part of the Early Years Unit providing stimulating and challenging experiences for the children in the nursery and reception classes. You will be working under the guidance and supervision of the Early Years Team Leader and HLTA. The role will also involve some supervision of all pupils at lunchtimes and may involve some work with older pupils.
Person specification: You must be qualified to NVQ Level 3. You must be willing to administer First Aid, full training will be given. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the CRB and a range of other recruitment checks.
Length of contract: Permanent, term time only
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: 20 hours per week, mixture of mornings (8:30 - 13:00) and afternoons (11:45 - 15:45)
Rate of pay: £7,925 - £8,833 per annum
Closing date: 28/11/08  Location: Gosforth
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5603 - Programme Vendors

Job description: You will be required to attend all Newcastle United first team home games and be prepared to be responsible for all allocated stock and generated proceeds. This vacancy requires applicants to be of good health and willing to work outside in prevailing weather conditions.
Person specification: Pro-active individuals required to drive forward sales of Newcastle United's Official
Match day Programme. You must be staying in Newcastle all year round.
Length of contract: Game by game basis
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: 3 hours per week (approx)
Rate of pay: £20 per shift
Closing date: May 2009    Location: St James' Park
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5601 - Newcastle Work Experience Scheme - IT / Database Placement

Job description: A company that produces insulated panels for industry currently plan their business using Excel spread sheets. This is becoming limiting and cumbersome to administer. They want a system which links to their sales system which manipulates the data in an MS Access database. The system will then be extended to a shop floor data capture system. The key aims for the project are to convert Excel based plan to Access based plan, add shop floor data capture, produce output reports as required and be user friendly for operators.
Person specification: Candidate must be experienced and competent in MS Access (eg. up to the level of macro writing and sharing data between different networked base databases). The successful candidate will be able to discuss the issues with various members of staff, interpret their requirements and write the software to suit. A high degree of Beta site testing will be performed prior to implementation.
Length of contract: 3 - 4 months
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: 100 hours over 3 - 4 month period
Rate of pay: £575 bursary
Closing date: 25/11/08        Location: North Shields
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5599 - Personal Assistant

Job description: You will be working alongside a colleague to assist with various aspects of personal care, ensuring the person's appearance is to a high standard, preparing meals on request, changing bed sheets if required, ensuring the environment is safe and accompanying the person on outings. You will occasionally be required to push a wheelchair. You must preserve the dignity and self respect of the person receiving care, attention to detail is very important.
Person specification: You must have a knowledge of stroke and how it affects a person and their family. You must have experience of assisting someone with personal care, including intimate tasks. You must be prepared to work in a non-smoking household, be in good health and be reasonably physically fit. You must have good people skills, be cheery, reliable,  trustworthy and an excellent timekeeper. You must be able to use your initiative and carry out tasks and responsibilities unprompted. You will be subject to an enhanced criminal records bureau check; at no financial cost to yourself
Length of contract: Permanent
Start date: 12/01/2009
Hours of work:  Post 1: 14.5 hours mon-Fri, Post 2: 5 hours sat-sun
Rate of pay: £8.75 per hour
Closing date: 28/11/2008  Location: Heaton
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5598 - Support Workers

Job description: Working for a Newcastle based charity who provide care for people with dementia and mental heath problems, in their own homes as well as day services and independent living houses.  Due to their expanding services they are always looking to recruit Support Workers and can offer both variable and fixed hour contracts to suit most requirements.
Person specification: Knowledge of dementia and its effects would be desirable although not essential, as a comprehensive training programme is available.  Most of all, they are looking for people who are able to demonstrate a high level of commitment to the specific needs of people with dementia and their carers.
Length of contract: Variable
Start date: Ongoing
Hours of work: Variable, up to 20 hours per week during term-time
Rate of pay: £6.18 - £6.88 per hour
Closing date: Ongoing     Location: Various locations around Newcastle
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 418 - Support Workers

Agency name: Primary Care Recruitment Ltd

Job description: Supporting service users who have learning disabilities with everyday activities. Both children and adults.
Person specification: Experience with supporting children and adults with learning disabilities.
Length of contract: Temporary, ongoing positions
Start date: ASAP - ongoing positions
Hours of work: Part-time - maximum of 20 hours/week.
Rate of pay: £7.39 - £11.00 per hour
Closing date: Ongoing recruitment   Location: The work is located in Newcastle, Sunderland, Teesside, Gateshead, Northumberland, North and South Tyneside.
Apply by: Check the agency board outside the Job Shop for the application details

Vacancy 417 - Residential Care Officers

Agency name: Primary Care Recruitment Ltd

Job description: Supporting children and giving guidance to children with challenging and emotional behaviour
Person specification: Experience with supporting children with challenging and emotional behaviour. Must be enthusiastic.
Length of contract: Temporary, ongoing positions
Start date: ASAP - ongoing positions
Hours of work: Part-time - maximum of 20 hours/week.
Rate of pay: £8.00 - £13.00 per hour
Closing date: Ongoing recruitment   Location: The work is located in Newcastle, Sunderland, Teesside, Gateshead, Northumberland, North and South Tyneside.
Apply by: Check the agency board outside the Job Shop for the application details

Vacancy 416 - Health Care Assistant

Agency name: Primary Care Recruitment Ltd

Job description: Supporting the elderly in different work settings
Person specification: Experience with aspects of personal care and the ability and the genuine aspiration to care for the elderly
Length of contract: Temporary, ongoing positions
Start date: ASAP - ongoing positions
Hours of work: Part-time - maximum of 20 hours/week.
Rate of pay: £7.39 - £11.00 per hour
Closing date: Ongoing recruitment   Location: The work is located in Newcastle, Sunderland, Teesside, Gateshead, Northumberland, North and South Tyneside.
Apply by: Check the agency board outside the Job Shop for the application details

Vacancy 5588 - Customer Service Representatives

Job description: Working for a customer contact centre based on Newcastle's Quayside.  Candidates will be required to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills with previous employment history in customer service essential. It is important the successful candidates can demonstrate a working knowledge of what excellent customer service is, preferably in the contact centre or telephone based environment.
Person specification: You should be Adaptable and Flexible with previous Customer Service experience essential.  Previous contact Centre or telephone based experience preferred. You should be a motivated and genuinely friendly person. 
Length of contract: Temporary 
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: 8 - 20 hours per week, flexible
Rate of pay: £6.87 per hour
Closing date: Ongoing    Location: Quayside
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5587 - Merchandisers / Demonstrators

Job description: Looking for staff to conduct a number of activities: demonstrating the latest products to customers and Merchandising display dummy boxes and products.
Pay rates vary according to the activity and job role. Work is urgently available now.
Person specification: Looking for smart, enthusiastic and articulate field marketing staff to conduct a number of activities. You need to have a fantastic personality and love talking to people.  You must possess a confident nature with strong communication skills.
Length of contract: Ongoing
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: Dependant on activity
Rate of pay: £50.00 - £80.00 per day dependant on activity
Closing date: Ongoing   Location: Newcastle - City Centre
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5584 - Part time staff required for Coffee Shop

Job description: Duties will include: preparation of hot and cold beverages including making bean to cup coffee, preparation of food and snacks for sale, accurate cash handling and till operation, lots of cleaning, and delivering a high standard of customer service.
Person specification: You must be hard-working, reliable (given early start - 7:30am), friendly, a quick learner & worker, & flexible. excellent customer service skills are essential. regular commitment of shifts is required during term time. Own transport is an advantage for getting to early shifts on time although public transport is available. Candidates must be willing to undertake a paid trial day before being offered the position. You must be available to work in Newcastle all year round in order to apply for this vacancy.
Length of contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: 12 - 30 hours per week depending on term time or holidays
Rate of pay: NMW
Closing date: ASAP   Location: Great Park, Gosforth
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5580 - Retail Assistants

Job description: A new outlet in the Metrocentre, that specialises in selling high fashion handbags, luggage, accessories and toys, is looking to recruit 4 people to run their store.  Duties include customer service, cash handling, merchandising, stock control and taking deliveries.
Person specification: You should be exciting and motivated.  An interest in fashion would be an advantage, as well as experience in the above duties.  You should be in Newcastle over the vacation period.
Length of contract: 3 months
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: Various part-time hours
Rate of pay: £6 - £7 per hour
Closing date: ASAP Location: Metrocentre
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5579 - Swimming Teachers

Job description: To provide private, 1-2-1 swimming lessons to adults and children from 3 years.  Must be Level 2 qualified and a member of IOS (Institute of Swimming).  Must be willing to be CRB checked (Swim School to meet cost).  Regular after school hours. Bank staff also required for cover on as and when basis.  All staff teach in the pool.  Any offer of teaching work is made subject to a 6 week trial period.
Person specification: Must be approachable and friendly.  Be able to reassure nervous swimmers and to be encouraging.  Must be reliable and able to commit to regular hours on a long-term basis. Excellent communications skills needed and must have a genuine love of swimming.
You should be in Newcastle over the vacation periods.
Length of contract: Ongoing
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: Various days, 4 - 8 pm.  Minimum 4 hours per week.
Rate of pay: £10 per hour
Closing date: Ongoing     Location: Gosforth
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5578 - Fashion Advisor - URGENT

Job description: Working at a concession within a large department store.   Duties include advising customers how items co-ordinate together and flatter curvier girls, stocking in deliveries and displaying merchandise.
Person specification: The brand is designed to flatter girls who are not a size zero and empathy is essential for their ladies with curves.
Length of contract: 6 - 9 months
Start date: Immediate
Hours of work: 8 or 16 hours per week
Rate of pay: NMW (age dependant), up to £6.00 per hour
Closing date: ASAP - URGENT     Location: Newcastle City Centre
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 415 - Youth Advisors

Agency name: Jobs@pertemps
Job description: Providing young people with accurate information, advice, guidance, appropriate referrals and signposting on a range of issues. Main duties include: handling inbound and outbound calls, textphone, text messaging, e-mail and webchat, accessing and researching information, accurately collating and recording contact and user information for use in management information reports, assessing user needs.
Person specification: Working towards NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in one of the subject areas (education, careers advice/guidance, health and welfare issues, youth work and youth justice, drug/alcohol/substance misuse, sociology, psychology) and/or have relevant experience within a contact centre. Ability to research complex and sensitive issues, excellent telephone manner, computer literate, ability to cope with distressing issues under pressure and can interact with young people in an empathetic and non-judgmental fashion.
Length of contract: Temporary
Start date: 15/12/08
Hours of work: Flexible
Rate of pay: £7.70 per hour
Closing date: Ongoing    Location: Newcastle City Centre
Apply by: Check the agency board outside the Job Shop for the application details

Vacancy 5574 - TV Monitor

Job description: You will be monitoring foreign language TV advertising -  using various software applications to locate and encode adverts from recorded TV; accurately entering all relevant details of the encoded adverts onto a database; providing translations and creative but concise descriptions of the adverts.
Person specification: Excellent command of the English language (written, oral and aural) and fluency in Spanish with a good level of proficiency in Portuguese; proven keyboard skills (30wpm) and working knowledge of MS Office products; attention to detail; excellent time keeping; team worker; ability to work unsupervised and to deadlines. Must be able to work during university vacations.
Length of contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: 16 hours per week
Rate of pay: £6.00 per hour
Closing date: 21/11/08  Location: Newcastle City Centre
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5573 - Sector Campus Brand Managers

Job description: To build and maintain maximum exposure of the City and Finance, Engineering and Technology and Law publications in the university's Departments. You will aid all on campus activities; competitions and promotions, hand-to-hand distribution, lecture shouts out to fellow students in your department, further increasing the readership of the Digital Issues (online). You will also be given the opportunity to work with the Marketing Manager at the local Careers Events on a regular basis.
Person specification: Must be studying a Finance, Business, Engineering, Technology or Law related degree; A great organiser. Must have the ability to work under minimal supervision; A target driven individual; preferably with a sales background but not essential; Trustworthy; Must be a confident and persuasive individual and an excellent communicator and speaker; Important to have a friendly and an outgoing personality; A person with a 'can do' approach; Experience in presentations will be an advantage.
Length of contract: Ongoing
Start date: 27/10/08
Hours of work: 6-7 hours per week
Rate of pay: £6 per hour
Closing date: 01/12/08  Location: On Campus & City Centre
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5571 - Casual Bar Staff

Job description: Bar staff required to work in a large conference and banqueting centre.
Length of contract: Casual
Start date: End of October
Hours of work: Various
Rate of pay: NMW
Closing date: 28/11/08  Location: Newcastle - City Centre
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 413 - Bar and Waiting Staff 

Agency name: Confident Choice
Job description: Required for local hotels and pubs / clubs for large functions.
Person specification: Bar  / waiting experience is essential.
Length of contract: TBC
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: TBC
Rate of pay: £6.00 per hour
Closing date: ASAP          Location: Various
Apply by: Check the agency board outside the Job Shop for the application detail

Vacancy 5567 - Exam Invigilators

Job description: Occasional work (the exam seasons are November, January, March and May / June), variable hours.  To supervise school students during the course of their exams, be responsible for confidential documentation, security of exam papers and equipment.
Person specification: You should be confident, well-organised, good eye for detail, calm under pressure.  The postholder will be subject to a CRB check.  full training will be given.
Length of contract: 8 months
Start date: November 2008
Hours of work: Variable (1 - 15 per week)
Rate of pay: £6.91 per hour
Closing date: Ongoing    Location: Killingworth
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5566 - Swimming Teacher

Job description: ASA level 2 swimming teacher required to help with group lesson provision.  Lessons tend to be between 3:30pm and 6pm, Monday to Thursday. 
Person specification: ASA level 2 swimming teacher with experience of teaching groups of children. 
must be CRB checked.
Length of contract: Inititally 7 weeks
Start date: 03/11/08 
Hours of work: 3.30pm to 6pm, Mon - Thurs
Rate of pay: £12.62 per hour
Closing date: ASAP      Location: Jesmond
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5565 - Ballot Box Attendants

Job description: To encourage students to participate in voting for the student elections at Newcastle College and giving advice on voting procedure whilst looking after the ballot box and ensuring no foul play or loss of papers.  Main duties will be to hand out voting papers, take down student ID numbers and ensure that the voting process runs smoothly.
Person specification: You should be friendly, confident and upbeat people who are reliable
Length of contract: One day
Start date: 26/11/08 or 27/11/08
Hours of work: 11am - 2pm
Rate of pay: £5.73 per hour
Closing date: 21/11/08    Location: Scotswood Road
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5564 - Examination Invigilator

Job description: The school is seeking to increase its pool of invigilators to supervise public examinations.  Duties include: assisting in preparation of examination venue including distribution and collection of exam papers and equipment; supervising conduct of students in and around examination venue; ensuring all examination materials are securely maintained
Person specification: You must be confident, have good organisational skills, and be able to work flexible hours.  Previous experience of dealing with school age students and examination processes is desirable but not essential.  the successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced certificate of disclosure from the crb and a range of other recruitment checks.
Length of contract: Temporary
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: Flexible - supply basis
Rate of pay: £6.63 per hour
Closing date: 31/01/09 Location: Fenham
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5557 - Weekend Sales & Marketing Representative

Job description: An opportunity to work in an interesting and challenging role as a representative for Canon (UK) Ltd.  Based in computer superstores in the Newcastle area. This is a permanent sales and marketing role and you must be available for a minimum period of one year.
Person specification: You must have good retail and sales experience, be a good communicator, self motivated and able to work on your own initiative.  Comprehensive training will be given to the successful applicant.
Length of contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: Saturdays 8:45am - 6:00pm, Sundays 11:00am - 5:00pm 
Rate of pay: £8.00 per hour + paid holiday
Closing date: ASAP     Location: Newcastle City Centre
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5552 - Hotel Reception Night Auditor

Job description: Working for a hotel near Newcastle Airport.  Duties include completing financial reports, finalising daily figures, check ins and outs, and security.  Training will be available.  You will have responsibility for running your own shift.
Person specification: You should be responsible, organised, service oriented; have good communication skills and financial acumen; be it literate, especially with excel.  You should have fluent written and spoken english.
Length of contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: 11pm - 7am, flexible, up to 20 hours per week
Rate of pay: £6.50 per hour
Closing date: ASAP     Location: Kingston Park
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5551 - Casual Catering / Hospitality Assistant

Job description: Duties to include customer liaison, food and beverage production and service.
Person specification: A professional approach is essential for this position as is a polite and friendly manner. Previous catering experience and a confident 'can do' attitude are both essential. Punctuality and reliability are very important.
Length of contract: Ongoing
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: Casual - as and when
Rate of pay: £6.00 Per Hour
Closing date: Ongoing   Location: Quayside
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5542 - Male Personal Assistant

Job description: Required to support a male university student and provide help with personal care, study and activities including note-taking.
Person specification: Applicants must be articulate and have an outgoing personality. Experience is not necessary as full training will be given.
Length of contract: Ongoing
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: Flexible
Rate of pay: £6.40 per hour
Closing date: Ongoing    Location: Jesmond
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5537 - Sales Adviser

Job description: Are you a driven, motivated individual, looking for a challenging  role within a local business, in this exciting new sector?  Duties will include: Conducting onsite customer visits, face to face packaging sales, auditing stock levels, inbound telephone sales calls, outbound database marketing, marketing database management, office duties, credit control, warehouse duties, new customer contracts, etc.
Person specification: Fluency in English is essential as the role is primarily customer facing.
This company are looking for students studying a degree in a Business Related discipline. The role will help you understand how a business operates and will give you the opportunity to develop skills in marketing, sales and Credit risk management.
Length of contract: Ongoing
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: 14 hours per week
Rate of pay: £5.73 per hour + bonus
Closing date: ASAP     Location: Gateshead
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5533 - Newcastle Work Experience Scheme - Website Development Placement

Job description: A business assesment company has recently developed an on-line system.  They are getting enquiries and hits from around the world and need to turn these into orders through the new e-com facility. The website requires full optimisation including developing links to third parties, monitoring and managing hit rates, setting up additional pages to test - ultimately the site needs to be optimised in such a way that it is picked up through key words and business is generated through it. There will also be the opportunity to work alongside the MD to identify additional opportunities for creating links to forums etc and developing a structured e-marketing campaign that is monitored and evaluated.
Person specification: You should have experience of search engine optimisation and of using HTML.  You should have an understanding of social networking and business networking online and experience in working with websites and optimisation.
Length of contract: 3 - 4 months
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: 100 hours over 3 - 4 month period
Rate of pay: £575 bursary
Closing date: 20/11/08    Location: Gosforth
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5519 - Temporary Brand Replenishment Assistants

Job description: The position entails replenishment of stock on the shelves, liaising with grocery staff on stock ordering issues, checking promotional compliance of stock, gaining additional display space, building displays. You will be allocated a workload close to your home, though travel on a daily basis in your own vehicle to stores up to and around an hour away may be expected. You will fill in the relevant paperwork accurately and phone in the results by touchtone on a daily basis. It is an exciting and fun project to be involved with.
Person specification: You must Have a valid EU work permit (or be an EU citizen) and Speak fluent English. Be based in Newcastle from the 15th to 24th December 2008 and be able to work 10 days inclusive of the weekend of 20th and 21st December 2008. Have exclusive use of a motor vehicle between 15th and 24th December 2008. Be available to attend a briefing session which will last approximately half a day
Length of contract: 10 days
Start date: 15/12/08
Hours of work: 7.5 hours per day (11am - 7pm approx)
Rate of pay: £5.73 per hour (+ bonus)
Closing date: 15/12/08    Location: Newcastle - various
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

Vacancy 5513 - Telephone Interviewers - German

Job description: A market research company based in Blyth are looking for individuals with a good standard of German for work to start immediately.  work involves either data entry or interviewing people over the telephone.
Person specification: They want people who are bilingual (speaking English and German) and have a good telephone manner.  Previous experience in customer service environment would be preferable but not essential. 
Length of contract: Ongoing
Start date: ASAP
Hours of work: Flexible
Rate of pay: Interviewers - £8.00 / hour.  Data entry - minimum wage
Closing date: ASAP     Location: Blyth
Apply by: Calling into the Job shop for the application details when we are next open

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