Jobs and careers

Lucy Letby, 34, has been convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others

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Former Southampton doctor submits evidence to Lucy Letby inquiry

Hampshire County Council are offering voluntary redundancies to all employees, except school staff.

Hampshire County Council are offering voluntary redundancies to all employees, except school staff.

Jobs and careers

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Concerns over 'fast-track' cuts as council offers resignations to almost all staff

Silverlake Automotive Recycling

Silverlake Automotive Recycling

Silverlake’s expansion: a boost to jobs and sustainable automotive practices

Novus Property Solutions has announced a recruitment drive across the South of England

Novus Property Solutions has announced a recruitment drive across the South of England

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Open day to be held in Southampton as firm looks to fill 30 roles

Direct Line Group is one of the UK’s largest insurance companies employing over 9,000 people.

Direct Line Group is one of the UK’s largest insurance companies employing over 9,000 people.

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Direct Line Group reveals plans to axe around 550 jobs amid cost cuts

Nigel Hartley, chief executive of Mountbatten Hospice, says the sector is facing a crisis

Nigel Hartley, chief executive of Mountbatten Hospice, says the sector is facing a crisis

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Hospices in 'critical' condition as bills set to soar after Budget

Guest speaker Ben Mason of globalbridge, Beth Bray, Post 16 Manager at Southampton City Council and Kev Sadler, Solent Careers Hub Lead

Guest speaker Ben Mason of globalbridge, Beth Bray, Post 16 Manager at Southampton City Council and Kev Sadler, Solent Careers Hub Lead

New initiative launched to help pupils secure jobs

The Tesco hosted event is designed to equip people with life skills and self-assurance for the job market

The Tesco hosted event is designed to equip people with life skills and self-assurance for the job market

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Southampton people urged to attend confidence-boosting career clinics

Operations manager, Louis Rogers at Boathouse Swanwick

Operations manager, Louis Rogers at Boathouse Swanwick

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New boss announced at riverside restaurant following refurbishment

John Lewis and Waitrose are the latest retailers to announce a major recruitment drive ahead of the 2024 Christmas period joining the likes of Aldi and Morrisons.

John Lewis and Waitrose are the latest retailers to announce a major recruitment drive ahead of the 2024 Christmas period joining the likes of Aldi and Morrisons.

John Lewis and Waitrose to hire 12,500 staff ahead of 'busy' Christmas period

Furzey Gardens, a social enterprise run by Minstead Trust, has been providing work and employment skills for people with learning disabilities since 1973

Furzey Gardens, a social enterprise run by Minstead Trust, has been providing work and employment skills for people with learning disabilities since 1973

Jobs and careers

Partnership secures job for young man with autism in garden centre

Adobe Express helps you design professional CVs with minimal effort

Adobe Express helps you design professional CVs with minimal effort

Adobe Express: Revolutionising CV creation with free templates

Applications are now open for electricians, engineers, and similar professionals

Applications are now open for electricians, engineers, and similar professionals

Maritime industry

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Free training programme to help people enter maritime industry

Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chair

Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chair

Hampshire Chamber calls for skills agency in Employment Bill response

Students boarding Cemex Go

Students boarding Cemex Go

Cemex hosts first careers open day at St Mary's Stadium

Emily Girling has 11 years of professional experience and specialist knowledge

Emily Girling has 11 years of professional experience and specialist knowledge

Jobs and careers

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Accountancy firm welcomes Hamble kickboxer to the team

Harry Harvey, 36, who started his career with an apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery at the age of 16

Harry Harvey, 36, who started his career with an apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery at the age of 16

Jobs and careers

Southampton site manager wins prestigious industry award

Richard qualified as a dentist in December 1983

Richard qualified as a dentist in December 1983

Long-serving dentist to retire after more than three decades at practice

South Western Railway is launching a campaign to recruit more women train drivers

South Western Railway is launching a campaign to recruit more women train drivers

South Western Railway

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South Western Railway launches campaign to recruit more women train drivers

Paultons Park are advertising for a new Santa for this Christmas

Paultons Park are advertising for a new Santa for this Christmas

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Fancy being a theme park Father Christmas? Paultons Park is recruiting!

Previous participant Shelly McLean now works for Bellway

Previous participant Shelly McLean now works for Bellway

Jobs and careers

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Major housebuilder offers placement to attract more women into site management

Steve Collins and Donald Neaves of the MVS with Captain of Ocean Scene Lee Rayment (centre)

Steve Collins and Donald Neaves of the MVS with Captain of Ocean Scene Lee Rayment (centre)

Southampton Docks

New cadets given tour of Southampton Docks

Bluestar has designed a specially branded bus to raise awareness

Bluestar has designed a specially branded bus to raise awareness

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'Women are still vastly under-represented': Bus company aims to change perception

Damien Russell, Azets UK chief people officer

Damien Russell, Azets UK chief people officer

Azets UK appoints 102 new graduates and school leavers in the south

Minstead Trust and Smart Training & Recruitment have helped Josh Starks, 29, achieve his ambition of becoming a chef

Minstead Trust and Smart Training & Recruitment have helped Josh Starks, 29, achieve his ambition of becoming a chef

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Businesses urged to employ more people with disabilities

Walfinch Southampton members attended a Skills Bootcamp at Itchen Sixth Form College

Walfinch Southampton members attended a Skills Bootcamp at Itchen Sixth Form College

Jobs and careers

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The tide is turning on the image of care work, says care home director

Roke has received the highest level of accreditation in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Award programme.

Roke has received the highest level of accreditation in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Award programme.

Military veterans

Romsey-based firm featured in UK's top 50 veteran employers

Prof. Penny Holliday is the new chief scientist

Prof. Penny Holliday is the new chief scientist

Jobs and careers

1

Southampton's National Oceanography Centre welcomes new chief scientist

NATS is seeking more people to become air traffic controllers

NATS is seeking more people to become air traffic controllers

Jobs and careers

1

Swanwick firm strives to find future air traffic controllers

GMB Union workers on strike.

GMB Union workers on strike.

Jobs and careers

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Security guards ‘spat at and abused’ at Jobcentre demand pay rise

Aldi has equalled the best hourly rates in the sector, and also remains the only supermarket to provide paid breaks

Aldi has equalled the best hourly rates in the sector, and also remains the only supermarket to provide paid breaks

Aldi workers set for second pay rise in a year this week

Over 600 Hampshire youngsters explored regional work opportunities at an interactive careers day

Over 600 Hampshire youngsters explored regional work opportunities at an interactive careers day

Jobs and careers

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More than 600 youngsters attend career day hosted by Barratt Developments

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New changes to port ID system may cause shortages, former driver says

Lidl has 960 stores across the UK and employs more than 32,000 people

Lidl has 960 stores across the UK and employs more than 32,000 people

Lidl announces third pay rise in 12 months for staff - and they are hiring now

There are numerous things interviewees do that could be off-putting to a recruiter

There are numerous things interviewees do that could be off-putting to a recruiter

Jobs and careers

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Recruiters reveal the top 10 mistakes people make that can ruin a job interview

Anne-Marie Mountifield, Director at Maritime UK Solent and Stuart Baker, Managing Director at Maritime UK Solent

Anne-Marie Mountifield, Director at Maritime UK Solent and Stuart Baker, Managing Director at Maritime UK Solent

Jobs and careers

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Maritime UK Solent seeks industry experts for voluntary board roles

Richard Cooper has worked at ExxonMobil Fawley for more than 40 years

Richard Cooper has worked at ExxonMobil Fawley for more than 40 years

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Meet the 'incredible' employee who even turned up for work on his wedding day

Miriam Al-Bazz pictured inside her Sheffield Post Office with her retail award

Miriam Al-Bazz pictured inside her Sheffield Post Office with her retail award

The heart of the community: Postmasters are an anchor for high streets and villages

The Solent Careers Hub has been working with SEND pupils at The Cedar School, including Aaron, to encourage their career ambitions.

The Solent Careers Hub has been working with SEND pupils at The Cedar School, including Aaron, to encourage their career ambitions.

Jobs and careers

Local firms urged to provide work experience for SEND learners

Maritime Mondays will provide an insight into the Solent’s maritime industry, including the ABP Cruise Terminal in Southampton

Maritime Mondays will provide an insight into the Solent’s maritime industry, including the ABP Cruise Terminal in Southampton

Jobs and careers

ABP and Carnival hosting student careers events

The move will bring together x1jobs – which operates under 11 regional websites in England and Wales – and the recruitment site jobs24 following Newsquest’s acquisition of Archant in 2022.

The move will bring together x1jobs – which operates under 11 regional websites in England and Wales – and the recruitment site jobs24 following Newsquest’s acquisition of Archant in 2022.

Jobs and careers

Over 100k job opportunities on offer in England and Wales on new jobs24 platform

These 5 tips will attract apprentices to your business.

These 5 tips will attract apprentices to your business.

Jobs and careers

5 ways you can attract apprentices to your business

Cleaners working at Southampton Civic Centre could see their jobs privatised

Cleaners working at Southampton Civic Centre could see their jobs privatised

Jobs and careers

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Council cleaners could see their jobs privatised to save £100,000 a year

2023 has been a

2023 has been a

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Solent trade body looks back on 'fantastic' year

Some of the UK's 'strangest' jobs pay well-above the average

Some of the UK's 'strangest' jobs pay well-above the average

Jobs and careers

UK's highest-paying 'strange jobs' revealed including wastewater modeller

Farard Darver is a former boyband star who launched Healthcare International Research in 2019

Farard Darver is a former boyband star who launched Healthcare International Research in 2019

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Former commando and ex-boyband star now runs a £5m company

Southampton City Council is axeing a further 50 jobs and says it may also need an emergency government loan

Southampton City Council is axeing a further 50 jobs and says it may also need an emergency government loan

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'This is a genuine crisis': City council axes another 50 jobs

Tesco is looking to fill 30,000 temporary vacancies in time for the Christmas period

Tesco is looking to fill 30,000 temporary vacancies in time for the Christmas period

Tesco launches Christmas recruitment drive with 30,000 new jobs available

Ollie Rickard with Miguel, the Beaulieu River parrot

Ollie Rickard with Miguel, the Beaulieu River parrot

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First apprentice appointed at Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour

Hundreds of workers are voting on whether to strike at Fawley Refinery

Hundreds of workers are voting on whether to strike at Fawley Refinery

Fawley Refinery

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Hundreds of Fawley Refinery workers to vote on strike action amid pay dispute

Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons, Aldi, Sainsbury's and Asda are among the major UK supermarkets hiring right now

Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons, Aldi, Sainsbury's and Asda are among the major UK supermarkets hiring right now

Major supermarkets hiring for thousands of roles now - and how you can apply

The GMB union represents 3,000 of Wilko’s 12,500 staff, and met with administrators to redundancies

The GMB union represents 3,000 of Wilko’s 12,500 staff, and met with administrators to redundancies

Wilko administrators suspend redundancies as bids considered

Esievo Atete, right, with Nikki Toomer from Care UK and the home's manager, Pooja Dhoot

Esievo Atete, right, with Nikki Toomer from Care UK and the home's manager, Pooja Dhoot

Jobs and careers

'We are so lucky to have him': Nurse shortlisted for top award

Keeper Lucy MacGregor with rhino Hannu

Keeper Lucy MacGregor with rhino Hannu

Cultural attractions

Fancy a job as a zookeeper with rhinos or monkeys? Marwell are recruiting!