Redundant? Looking for work? Vacancies posted here!

[Puddy_Tat]

I feel like I'm too old to do an apprenticeship (am I?) because employers are looking for fresh meat (are they?).

in theory, there is now no age limit on apprenticeships, although things like sex and race discrimination laws have been on the books for nearly 50 years and there's some employers haven't quite grasped them yet.

there was something mentioned in the budget a few months back about a scheme specifically aimed at over 50's but this doesn't seem to have got as far as any detail yet, and may only be open to people who are currently on benefits or who have been out of work for x amount of time. but NCS are likely to know more than me.

from today's meeting, VR = roughly double compulsory£££

in that case, probably worth it.

although i have a vague idea there are some rules about going back in to public sector once you've taken VR - i remember there was one bloke at a past workplace who had been at a fairly senior level and came back fairly soon after redundancy, but he couldn't go above a fairly basic admin grade as it would have had negative financial implications (i think it was around redundancy, but he may have been on early retirement pension as well.) i'm really not sure what the current rules are. there have been a few cases of people at chief officer level getting redundancy deals one week and starting at another authority almost the next, and the tories were making noises about 'doing something about it' but not sure they did.

Benefits: hadn't really considered not working tbh - have never signed on so I have no idea what the deal is

if it comes to it, if in doubt, apply for everything and argue if they say no. you've paid in to the bloody system...

 

[equationgirl]

thanks for this

In the past, if you went onto the redeployment list you were disbarred from taking VR. I've been told today that this is no longer the case and you can be on both lists now. However, after speaking with someone who sits on the Personnel committee I'm confused as they have heard nothing about this, and that cttee would have to vote it through Anyway - reeling a bit but not surprised. Dunno about keeping the £££ if redeployed into a lower grade- haven't heard that before, worth asking about, though

I haven't liked the job for a number of years so this might be the impetus to do summat else that I needed - however - I'm in my early 50s, disabled, and neurodivergent - so I can't see my journey being as smooth as I would like. I have been looking into what the National Careers Service can do for me as regards finding another role or retraining.

There should be a redundancy policy available as a document, that's always worth a read.

I'm sorry, redundancy is shit even if the process is handled with sensitivity and care. It fucking sucks

 

[Throbbing Angel]

There should be a redundancy policy available as a document, that's always worth a read.

I'm sorry, redundancy is shit even if the process is handled with sensitivity and care. It fucking sucks

Aye - tru dat.

I understand the reasons, of course. Local Govt / Local Councils are going through very hard times financially. It just sucks.
The expectation that we do more with less is just mental. We're slashing services. Extending SLAs. Not doing that which isn't legally required. Automating as much as possible by driving stuff online so that people can be taken out of the systems. Ho Hum.

No one is looking forward to monthly bin collections, no Council run (ie. affordable) swimming pools, no flowers in parks, the basics being the norm. Yet "customer" (Council Tax paying residents) expectations have never been higher

 

[Pickman's model]

Job Vacancies

www.gov.gs

 

[Throbbing Angel]

I've been consulted. And assessed. There's no more money or room for myself and a colleague at the Local Authority where we work, so we're both surplus and a new structure will come into place in October. Ho Hum. VR is an option but feels like it ain't enough. Too young to have my pension made up

It's happening - at risk of redundancy didn't get the 1 job that the 3 of us were considered for just waiting for timescales now feels weird tbh

 

[Pickman's model]

.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

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If only...

 

[Pickman's model]

If only...

Job Opportunity: Archives & Library Assistant, Graduate Trainee 

Employer: The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, London 

Salary: £25,500 per annum 

Contract: full-time (35 hours per week), twelve-month post 

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 11 June 2023 



Background & Role 

The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art is looking to recruit an Archives & Library Assistant (Graduate Trainee).  If you are you interested in working with archives and library material, or have ever considered a career as an information professional, then this role would suit you.  



Working for a small educational charity in the arts and heritage sector, you will receive on-the-job training across a range of skills and become familiar with everyday work within a small, specialist archive and library.



Ideal Candidate 
This twelve-month post would suit a graduate keen to pursue a career in archives, libraries, or the information professions. It requires someone with good communication skills who thrives on working with people. You will also need an enthusiasm for learning new skills, the capacity to undertake routine work and attention to detail.



HOW TO APPLY: for further information, including a job description and application form please visit the Centre’s website: https://www.paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk/about/archives-library-assistant-graduate-trainee-1104  



Emma Floyd | Librarian



Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art

16 Bedford Square

London WC1B 3JA



Tel: 0207 580 0311

 

[Throbbing Angel]

What changed? That's the same isn't it?

 

[Winot]

Tufnell Park opening:

Operations & Development Manager - Vacancy — St George's Tufnell Park

We are a friendly and inclusive church looking for a part-time Operations and Development Manager, to enable the church to flourish, particularly as we prepare for and undergo some major building works. The post holder will work with the Vicar and PCC to maintain and develop the church’s operations

www.stgeorgestufnellpark.org

 

[Petcha]

Anyone know a pub chef looking for a couple of weeks work and maybe more?

Central/East London.

 

[wemakeyousoundb]

this is now coming up again:
Project Officer position,
full time work from home (your home location not an issue here) with trips to visit projects and a couple of team meetings during the year so some travel and occasionnal overnight stay away from home,
£25000 p/a,
applications are closing at 23:59 on Sunday 10th December with online interviews on Monday 18th of December for an early January start.
This is for a charity which runs music projects in prisons, mental health hospitals and community settings across the UK.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

this is now coming up again:
Project Officer position,
full time work from home (your home location not an issue here) with trips to visit projects and a couple of team meetings during the year so some travel and occasionnal overnight stay away from home,
£25000 p/a,
applications are closing at 23:59 on Sunday 10th December with online interviews on Monday 18th of December for an early January start.
This is for a charity which runs music projects in prisons, mental health hospitals and community settings across the UK.

Link doesn't work for me. Is it a full time position? EDIT - I see you say it is.

 

[wemakeyousoundb]

Link doesn't work for me. Is it a full time position? EDIT - I see you say it is.

ta for the heads up, link now edited correctly

 

[tommers]

"Ruthless management of the day-to-day operations of the company. You need to be a savage as you are the engine that drives the operations team. Culture starts with you."

Jesus christ.

 

[Pickman's model]

Duchy of Cornwall Estate

Records Manager, London

Full time 35 hours – flexible / hybrid

Salary £38,000 per annum



An exciting new vacancy has arisen for a Records Manager in our London office.

As our Records Manager, you will be responsible for reviewing and developing information management policies, strategies and systems across the Duchy estate. You will ensure that the systems are legally compliant and meet operational needs. You will support the implementation of MS SharePoint and you will review and develop records retention schedules for both hard copy and digital information.

Working with the Archivist you will be involved in digital preservation and digitisation processes and you will provide support and training to staff on records and information management.

If you are resourceful, enthusiastic, have excellent attention to detail and want to be part of our vision then we’d love to hear from you!

To be part of our exciting future and for further information, along with the application process please visit Careers With The Duchy | The Duchy of Cornwall

Closing date 11th February 2024



We conduct first interviews via Teams and hold second interviews ‘in-person’.

 

[ice-is-forming]

harm reduction coordinator (hackney) - The Hepatitis C Trust

The Hepatitis C Trust develops projects nationally where peers use their lived experience of injecting drug use and hepatitis C to support people who have similar backgrounds. Working with the London Joint Working Group, we are now expanding this commitment through the introduction of a Harm...

www.hepctrust.org.uk

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Probably more one for any parents that has a child of suitable age looking to break into the live events industry…

I have an apprenticeship place coming up in my concert hall (Birmingham) from September. Anyone interested, PM me.

 

[Maggot]

A Company is looking for extras in Cornwall for a new tv series. Pay looks decent.

Cornish People Needed for Major TV Series this October! — Extra People

Experienced Artists and Newcomers welcome.

extra-people.com

 

[Voley]

Thanks for that Maggot. Mrs V is applying as we speak. They want the size of her head!

Any ideas which 18thC comedy on its second season it might be?

 

[Nivag]

Dick Turpin?

 

[Voley]

A Company is looking for extras in Cornwall for a new tv series. Pay looks decent.

Cornish People Needed for Major TV Series this October! — Extra People

Experienced Artists and Newcomers welcome.

extra-people.com

Mrs V says thanks Maggot, and yes, it's that Dick Turpin thing that Nivag suggested.

 

[Maggot]

Mrs V says thanks Maggot, and yes, it's that Dick Turpin thing that Nivag suggested.

Great! My commission is a pint of cider next time I'm in Cornwall.

 

[Voley]

Great! My commission is a pint of cider next time I'm in Cornwall.

Deal.

 

[cesare]

Thetestcentre.co.uk are actively hiring atm

 

[sim667]

My other half is currently looking around for jobs as she's just done with the college she works at, her background is FE SEND FT lecturer, and we're looking to move to the south coast (Shoreham By Sea), so ideally looking for somewhere that's commutable from both there and Redhill for the moment. She doesn't drive yet though.