uclan careers fair - exhibitor booklet 2014
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A-Z Exhibitor GuideTRANSCRIPT
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to help make this event happen, in
particular Emma Lee and Jon Russ from the Students’ Union and Maggie Maclean
and the Postgraduate team; Julie Cullen, Nussrat Kazmi and Emma Thompson for
producing the exhibitor guide, and everyone throughout the University who has
supported this event.
Thank you to the student event volunteers for helping with the smooth running of the event and UCLan Careers Team. A special thank you to all the employers and exhibitors here today. Wishing you all a successful event,
Carol Sanderson
Head of Careers
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Contents
Exhibitor Profiles A - Z 6 UCLan Postgraduate Study Fair 22 Floorplan 40
GET YOUR CV READY BEFORE THE FAIR. DROP IN TO CAREERS IN
FOSTER BUILDING EVERY DAY FROM 10:30 – 14:45
To get the most out of your visit to the Careers Fair, we recommend
you attend one of our ‘Prepare for the Fair’ sessions:
17th November 2014 1-2pm
18th November 2014 12-1pm
19th November 2014 1-2pm
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Navigating the Careers Fair
Do your research. Learn who is participating in the career fair and create a list of organisations that interest you. Then research their products/services and employment needs. Be prepared. You should have several copies of your CV handy and have easy access to them. Dress to impress. Show employers that you are serious; dress professionally Use your 30-second introduction. Take the initiative and start the conversations with employers you want to learn more about. Network. Don’t limit your interactions to exhibitors. Talk to fellow job-seekers at the event about different employers, possible job openings and more. Follow-up. Make sure to follow-up with anyone you talked to at the fair
through email within 24 hours. Asking for business cards makes this a lot
easier. After the fair, you should also consider connecting with recruiters
through LinkedIn.
Crafting your 30-second first introduction
When meeting new individuals in a professional setting, like networking events and career fairs, it is important to make a strong first impression. Through your 30-second introduction you will be able to quickly and effectively market yourself to others. YOUR 30-SECOND introduction SHOULD:
Identify who you are
Highlight a few strengths and accomplishments
Show how you can bring added value to an organisation
Be concise
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Exhibitor Profiles
ACTIVATE SPORT……………………………………………………Stand 1
Sports Coaching Barn 4West Courtyard Dunston Business Village Dunston Staffordshire ST18 9ABEmail: [email protected]
Activate Sport are proud to work with sporting role models and superstars and our coaching and staff reflect this high quality and profile. If you would like to work in a dynamic team and have a passion for working with children of all ages and ability levels then we would like to hear from you.
We are looking for enthusiastic, organised, fun and reliable staff members to help deliver our sport specific and multi activity courses throughout the country.
ADVANTAGE HEALTHCARE………………………………….Stand 2
Health Care Grosvenor House Central Park Telford TF2 9TW 0800 032 33 55 http://www.advantagehealthcare.com
There is a wide variety of career opportunities within our support teams, which enable us to provide our high standard of care 24 hours a day. Our support team generally recruits within the following areas: Central Recruitment, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Finance & Credit Control, On-Call Learning and Development, Payroll, Sales, Customer Service and Quality.
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AGILITY RESOURCING LTD…………………………….……….Stand 3
Commercial activities, Finance, Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Artis House, Fairways Business Park, Pittman Way, Preston PR2 9LF 01772 278078 [email protected] www.agilityresourcing.co.uk
Preston based Accountancy and Finance recruitment business covering all levels from transactional finance to senior finance roles across the North West. We have also recently launched a graduate division placing graduates in finance roles within local businesses using our unique online introduction system I-intro.
ASHTON ON MERSEY SCITT………………………………………Stand 4
Education Cecil Avenue, Sale, Cheshire M33 5BP 0161 973 1179 http://aomteachingschool.thedeantrust.co.uk/
Ashton on Mersey School has a long history in Initial Teacher Training (ITT). Each year we work with over 100 trainee teachers on a variety of different routes into the teaching profession. As well as a strong track record for ITT we also have a national profile for school Sport and PE. For 2014-15 we are pleased to announce two innovative PE ITT programmes as part of our SCITT package
BAE SYSTEMS MARINE – SUBMARINE SOLUTIONS…Stand 5
Defence, Security, Aerospace, Marine Engineering
Bridge Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 1AF www.baesystems.com
The world’s second largest defence contractor, Submarine Solutions design, procure and build submarines for the Royal Navy. Recruiting for graduate/core staff positions in Product Safety/Fire Safety and general engineering. Example activities are Hazard Identification, Hazard Analysis, building claim-argument-evidence structured safety case, general safety analysis of systems, compartments and zones.
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BAKER TILLY…………………………………………………………….Stand 6
Finance Bluebell House, Brian Johnson Way, Preston PR2 5PE 01772 216000 [email protected] www.bakertilly.co.uk
Baker Tilly is a leading independent firm of chartered accountants and business
advisers that specialises in providing an integrated range of services to a wide range
of sectors. Our Firm has circa 3,500 employees supplying services such as audit,
accounting and business advisory, personal and corporation tax, corporate finance,
business recovery, financial services and forensic services. At present we are
recruiting for a number of Trainees and Graduates in both our Accounting and
Business Advisory and Audit Departments across the North West Region to start in
Aug/Sept 2015.
BBC…………………………………………………………………….…Stand 7
IT Services, Media, Online service http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-and apprenticeships/technology/digital-media-graduate-scheme [email protected]
BBC Future Media is responsible for all of the BBC's digital media services, including BBC Online and all of our applications across television, mobile, tablet and PC. We cater for audiences who want to access and interact with BBC programmes and services through the internet. By bringing technology and design teams together to work in partnership with the BBC's editorial teams we create products like BBC iPlayer, BBC News Online and BBC Sport. BBC Future Media is responsible for all of the BBC's digital media services, including BBC Online and all of our applications across television, mobile, tablet and PC.
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BLAZE…………………………………………………………………….Stand 8
Art and Design, Cultural, Heritage, Leisure, Education, Media Harris Library, Market Square, Preston PR1 2PP 07894 858934 [email protected] www.blazeonline.org.uk
Blaze is a unique organisation based in Preston and working across Lancashire to provide opportunities for young people to develop themselves as the creative and cultural leaders of the future. We organise arts events across cultural venues in Lancashire that are programmed, produced and delivered by young people and for young people.
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL………………………………………….Stand 9
Health and Social Work Adult Services Number 1, Bickerstaffe Square, Talbot Road, Blackpool FY1 3AH 01253 476533 [email protected] www.blackpool.gov.uk
Blackpool Council provides more than 150 quality services to around 142,000 local people. Together with our partners we are working hard to regenerate and reposition Blackpool and turn around the long-term fortunes of the town. We are striving for a world-class year-round resort with strong, sustainable economic prospects, and an attractive and vibrant place to live, work and visit – one that we’re all proud of.
BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION…………………………………Stand 10
Voluntary sector 38-42 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2AT 01772 888918 www.bhf.org.uk
Our task is to keep hearts beating and we focus our work on our ground-breaking research. We are the UK's number one heart charity and through 50 years of funding cutting edge research we have already made a big difference to people's lives.
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BRITISH RED CROSS
Voluntary sector UK Office, 44 Moorfields, London EC2Y 9AL
0844 871 11 11 http://www.redcross.org.uk/
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. We help vulnerable people in the UK and abroad prepare for, withstand and recover from emergencies in their own communities.
BROCKHOLES ………………………………………………………Stand 12
Commercial activities, Cultural, Heritage, Leisure, Environment and Conservation, Voluntary sector / Charities Preston New Road, Preston PR5 0AG 01772 872003 [email protected] www.brockholes.org Brockholes Nature Reserve is owned and managed by The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside. Our award winning Visitor Village, the first of it's kind in the U.K, floats on a lake within a network of wetland and woodland for you to explore. The Visitor Village hosts our restaurant, 2 retail space, our Welcome Centre, Education and Activity Room and our Conference Centre which also doubles up as a spectacular Wedding Venue.
BUNAC……………………………………………………………….Stand 13
Voluntary sector/Charities, Travel Priory House, 6 Wrights Lane, London W8 6TA 0333 9997516 [email protected] www.bunac.org/uk
BUNAC is an organisation that specialises in sending young people on working holidays and volunteer and intern programmes worldwide. BUNAC’s programmes provide you with all the support you need whilst you travel the world, gain invaluable experience and makes friends for life!
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BUSINESS START-UP SUPPORT FOR UCLAN STUDENTS AND GRADUATES……………Stand 14 Self-Employment, Enterprise, Entrepreneurship UCLan Media Factory, room ME408
01772 895957 [email protected]
www.uclan.ac.uk/enterprise www.uclan.ac.uk/northernlights
The Enterprise Champions programme helps students and graduates who would like to consider self-employment as a career option. We work in partnership with Northern Lights, which is UCLan’s Business Incubation and Support Programme, providing business start-up help and guidance and access to our state of the art business facilities on the 4th floor of the Media Factory. This activity is supported by the NW Enterprise ERDF project.
CAMP AMERICA………………………………………………….Stand 15
Education 37a Queen's Gate, London, SW7 5HR 020 7581 7347 [email protected] www.campamerica.co.uk
If you’re someone who enjoys new experiences, coaching and working with children then Camp America could be your perfect summer break. You could be working all over the USA for up to 9 weeks coaching and instructing your favourite sport in the most unique environment possible. There really is no other experience like this and that’s just the start - once you finish at camp you have up to 30 days to travel and explore the amazing country that America is!
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CAMP LEADERS / SMALLER EARTH LTD……………….…..Stand 16
Travel 24-26 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5RY
0151 708 6868 [email protected]
www.campleaders.com/gb/
Picture this: a summer packed with fun, sun, travel and friends. Sounds too good to be true? Well, you’d better believe it! Camp Leaders are giving you the chance to spend your summer at camp in the USA. They will provide everything you need including return flights, food and accommodation. Plus you'll even get paid! All for you to have the summer of a lifetime.
CAPULA LTD ……………………………………………………….Stand 17
IT Services, Utilities/Energy Orion House, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0LT 01785 827000 [email protected] www.capula.co.uk
Capula provides advanced automation, real-time control and the business IT systems for the Energy and Utilities Markets. It is an independent system integrator providing solutions that span the gap between traditional industrial controls and business IT systems. Our implementations drive process performance, improve energy management and manage regulatory compliance for our customers which are essential to their continued operation. Its systems are primarily based upon PLC, SCADA, and electrical hardware components. But it also deploys Business IT solutions using a Real-time Business Intelligence (RtBI) package and makes calls upon a number of other software technologies, such as SQL Server, VB, Java and web-based languages.
CDL…………………………………………………Stand 18
Software CDL is a market leader in software solutions for high volume retail insurance operations and is highly regarded as an independent, financially stable and trusted partner. We have consistently anticipated market trends, including the rise of telebroking, online quotations, price comparison sites, consumer self-service and, most recently, telematics-based insurance products. We have worked with our partners to develop and support appropriate and robust IT solutions to maximise the benefits from these opportunities.
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CENTRE FOR VOLUNTEERING AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP (CVCL)…………………Stand 19 Volunteering
UCLan School of Education and Social Science , Livesey House, room 213, Preston , PR1 2HE 01772 893662 [email protected] www.uclan.ac.uk/cvcl
UCLan’s award-winning Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership (CVCL) is noted for its work in developing community cohesion and active citizenship projects.
CHALLENGER SPORTS BRITISH SOCCER…………………..Stand 20 Cultural, Heritage, Leisure
3 Vale Close, Romiley, Stockport SK6 4JP 07930 473289 [email protected] www.challengersports.com
Football coaching in the USA and Canada throughout the summer months of 2015 and maybe for a longer period if the coach has a desire to work for longer abroad.
CIMA - CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS…………….…………..Stand 21
Finance 26 Chapter Street, London, SW1P 4NP 020 8849 2468 [email protected] www.cimaglobal.com
CIMA is the only professional body that qualifies accountants solely for business. A CIMA qualification is highly regarded by leading organisations worldwide and could be your passport to global employability. The road to CIMA membership is open to all, regardless of your educational background.
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Don’t miss the UCLan Postgraduate
Study Fair today in the Atrium
Thursday 20th November, 11am-3pm
CITY ELECTRICAL FACTORS……………………………………Stand 22 Manufacturing Industries, Retailing Georgina Mackie House, 141 Farmer Ward Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2SU 07919 118686 [email protected] www.cef.co.uk
Ranked 7th in the Sunday Times top track 250 in 2013, we are the United Kingdom’s leading Electrical Wholesale Network with 392 branch locations. Our group not only extends throughout the UK but also North America and Australia with an annual turnover in excess of £1.1 billion and employing over 8,000 people worldwide. At CEF we have a real entrepreneurial vision and ethos, encouraging people to forge profitable careers for both themselves and the company and placing a real emphasis on personal and professional development.
CRCC ASIA………………………………………………………………Stand 23
Commercial activities, Finance, IT Services, Legal, Media, Research and Development 5
th Floor, 154 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4LN
0207 3786 220 [email protected] www.crccasia.com
CRCC Asia specialises in connecting China and the global community through internships, study abroad programmes and consulting services. As the leading internship provider in China we are partnered with a variety of companies in major cities to provide students and graduates the opportunity to further their personal
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and professional development in a dynamic international setting. Our award-winning programmes run for 1, 2, and 3 months throughout the year across industry sectors in China including business, finance, marketing, engineering, legal, and many more.
CRI ……………………………………………………………………Stand 24
Health and Social Work Burnley House, 37-41 Westgate, Burnley, BB11 1RY 07507 845947 [email protected] http://www.inspirelancs.org.uk/
Inspire East Lancashire Integrated Substance Misuse Service is a fully integrated substance misuse service offering rapid and open access to assessment and treatment for people experiencing problems with drugs and/or alcohol, promoting recovery from addiction and dependence. We have locality bases across East Lancashire which improves access for people in need of our support.
CUMMINS MELLOR RECRUITMENT………………………………………………….Stand 25 Commercial activities, Recruitment Milnshaw House161 Whalley Road Accrington Lancashire BB5 1BX
www.cumminsmellor.co.uk As an Investor in People Company and a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), Cummins Mellor Recruitment prides itself on its commitment to Best Practice and its high levels of customer service and satisfaction. As employers we have a strong Work Life Balance ethos and value the well-being of our staff.We operate across a variety of sectors including, Accountancy & Finance, Sales & Marketing. Training & Development, Commercial & Office Support and also supply DBS Checks.
CVVID…………………………………..………………………………..Stand 26 IT Services, Employability Suite 107, Business First Centre, Blackburn, BB1 2QY 07866 510185 [email protected]
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www.cvvid.com
Our website provides applicants with the ability to create their own video profile and send to employers. VACANCIES: Web/App programmer, Office Admin Roles, Sales staff, Marketing/PR coordinator
DENWA LTD……………………………………………………………Stand 27
IT Services
Unit 1, Vantage Court, Riverside Business Park, Barrowford, Lancashire, BB9 6BP
[email protected] www.denwa.uk.com
Denwa is an award-winning ICT company based in Barrowford, Lancashire selling products and services to a range of businesses across the UK. We have developed a fantastic industry reputation with a focus on quality products and customer care thanks to our dedicated, well-trained Sales and Engineering team. Joining Team Denwa will offer graduates a challenging, yet rewarding opportunity to learn some great skills as well as fulfil your enthusiasm, drive and ambition to succeed.
ELEVATION NETWORKS………………………………………….Stand 28
Elevation Networks (EN) is an award winning
youth employment charity that seeks to develop
the leadership potential of young people to increase their employability. EN works
with young people aged 11-25 specifically focusing on groups that are traditionally
underrepresented within the labour market and in certain industries. We currently
have over 10,000 members, and have worked with organisations including Deloitte,
IBM, BBC, London 2012, HSBC, Deloitte, Youth Justice Board, and other
organisations to provide employment opportunities and training for young people.
We are run by over 70 student and graduate volunteers, and 8 university societies,
across the UK making us one of the largest networks of its kind.
ENSURE LEGAL RECRUITMENT……………………………….Stand 29
Legal Witton Business Park, Suite 4, Unit 3, Cartmel Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TA [email protected] www.facebook.com/EnsureRecruitment
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Graduate + Training = Job. It’s a simple equation, one that we devised after talking and listening to a variety of law firms over the past year. The Graduate+ programme was conceptualised as a bespoke ‘finishing school’ for legal graduates. The sectors we are currently offering the Graduate+ programme in include: Commercial Law, Industrial Disease, Family law, Conveyancing, Personal Injury, Financial Resolutions, Clinical Negligence, Employment law.
EKM POWERSHOP……………….…………………………………Stand 30
IT Services Unit 6, Arkwright Court, Commercial Road, Darwen BB3 0FG 0333 0040333 [email protected] www.ekmpowershop.com ekmPowershop is your own easy to use online shop. Feature packed with free support, stunning templates and no contract - it's the quickest and easiest way to sell your products over the internet. See why 1 in every 5 online shops in the UK is an ekmPowershop.
ENTERPRISE……………….…………………………………………Stand 31
Car and Van Rental Catherine Rawcliffe Talent Acquisition Specialist Enterprise Rent-A-Car North West and North Wales http://www.enterprisealive.co.uk/ With a company as successful as ours, it’s easy to start getting ahead of yourself. While everyone at Enterprise starts as a Management Trainee, where you end up will be up to you. Most of our employees choose to stay in rental operations. However, since we promote solely from within, there are opportunities to specialise if you find an area of business that you’re particularly interested in. VACANCIES: Graduate Management Trainee, Internships, Placements, Finance Controller Management Trainee, Campus Brand Manager
EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY…………………………………………..Stand 32
Art and Design, Cultural, Heritage, Leisure, Education, Environment and Conservation, Health and Social Work, IT Services, Legal, Media, Public
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Administration, Research and Development, Voluntary sector / Charities St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Near Liverpool L39 4QP 01695 657142 [email protected] edgehill.ac.uk
Renowned for our Teacher Training portfolio; Edge Hill University offers courses across all age phases of Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Further Education. We offer full time and distance learning PGCE’s and School Direct to suit your individual needs. Tax free bursaries of up to £25,000 are available in some subjects. We offer a vast range of MA’s MSc, MPhil and PhD across the areas of: Business and Computing, Media, Film, Creative Writing, Conservation, Psychology, Health, Education, Social Sciences, Sport, History, English, Biology, Drama and Performance. Scholarships are also available in some subjects.
EXPERIENCE TEACHING ABROAD LTD……………………Stand 33
Education Dr Fox’s Knightstone Causeway, Western-super-Mare
North Somerset BS23 2AD 0208 1333885
http://www.experienceteachingabroad.com/
Experience Teaching Abroad Ltd. is a UK recruitment agency which also owns an
Australian company: TEFL Blue. Both ETA and TEFL Blue specialise in recruiting great
people to fill our teaching positions in Asia and South America. We concentrate on
arranging TEFL programs with guaranteed jobs. We deal with our worldwide
recruitment from our office located in Weston-super-Mare, England, and also
Bangkok, Thailand.
FDM GROUP……………………………………………………….Stand 34
IT Services Westminster House, 8th floor, 11 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HU 0161 234 6890 [email protected] www.fdmgroup.com/uk
FDM Group is an innovative IT services provider with a unique business model,
specialising in seven core service areas: Project Management Office (PMO),
Development, Application Support, Software Testing, Infrastructure, Data Services
and Training. Using a tailored blend of specialist training and skills development, we
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select and employ high-calibre graduates to join the unique FDM Graduate
Programme.
FORBES SOLICITORS……………………………………………….Stand 35
Legal Ribchester House, Lancaster Road, Preston 01254 580000 [email protected] www.forbessolicitors.co.uk
Our employees are our most important asset and therefore, we recruit the best
candidates for the job, invest heavily in personal and departmental training and
promote individual development to ensure we retain our most valued and
committed employees. We look for potential employees that have strong local
connections, and are keen to work with our core values - team player, friendly and
approachable, client and quality focused. Forbes is an equal opportunities employer
and accredited to Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
FOUR FINANCIAL RECRUITMENT…………………………….Stand 36
Finance, Recruitment Agency
Unit 14 Hamil House, 112a - 116 Chorley New Road,
Bolton, BL1 4DH
2 D Cotton House, 12-18 Queen Street, Manchester, M2 5HS
0161 834 3479
[email protected] www.4recruiting.co.uk Four Financial Recruitment is
looking for graduates to join the company on a Trainee Consultant basis. Vacancies
are in both Manchester & Bolton offices.
VACANCIES: Trainee Consultants
FRONTIER……………………………………………………………….Stand 37
Environment and Conservation, Voluntary sector / Charities 50-52 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3QP 0207 6132422 [email protected] www.frontier.ac.uk
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Frontier is an international non-profit volunteering NGO that runs over 350 conservation, community and adventure projects in over 60 countries across the world. Established in 1989, Frontier has over 25 years of experience in sending volunteers abroad on engaging and capacity building projects. By encouraging the combination of travel with volunteering, Frontier inspires people to step off the beaten path and make their travel meaningful.
GBA SERVICES LTD………………………………………………….Stand 38
Transport and related 429 Moss Lane, Hesketh Bank, Preston PR4 6XJ 01772 471752 [email protected] www.gbaservices.com GBA have a corporate identity with strong family values which offers customers Dedicated Transport Solutions. GBA is headquartered in Lancashire, UK with an extensive depot and partner network and a European subsidiary based in Poland. This gives our customers a combination of worldwide coverage for priority freight with an in-depth understanding of local requirements. Company are currently recruiting for a Software Developer at our Head office in Preston.
GRADUATE-JOBS.COM……………………………………………Stand 39
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishery, Art and Design, Built Environment, Commercial activities, Cultural, Heritage, Leisure, Education, Environment and Conservation, Extractive Industries, Finance, Health and Social Work, IT Services, Legal, Manufacturing Industries, Media, Public Administration, Research and Development, Retailing, Technical Consultancy Services, Transport and related, Utilities/Energy, Voluntary sector/Charities United House, North Road, London N7 9DP 0207 6095400 [email protected] http://www.graduate-jobs.com/
Established in 2000 graduate-jobs.com has the best track record in actually placing students and graduates into jobs and placements. We pride ourselves on having a better range of graduate and undergraduate roles.. We currently have graduate and placement roles in London and throughout the UK. Sign Up on one of our iPads to receive exclusive job information and advice.
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HEADWAY PRESTON & CHORLEY…………………...........Stand 40
Voluntary sector/Charities Newlands House, 60 Chain House Lane,
Whitestake, Preston, PR4 4LG 01772 789323
www.headwayprestonandchorley.com
A local independent charity supporting individuals and their families who have been affected by acquired brain injury. We hold regular sessions and provide legal and welfare benefits advice and information, rehabilitation options, carer’s advice and take away factsheets about brain injury and related issues. Our workshops involve art, talking therapy, IT and relaxation. We also organise a walking group and education evenings.
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Discover the wealth of postgraduate programmes in full-time, part-time and
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Postgraduate study and research at UCLan
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At UCLan, our postgraduate programmes and research opportunities are
underpinned by world-leading research, innovative approaches and real-
world experience. Based in the heart of North West England, with excellent
transport links, we offer state-of-the-art facilities and a friendly and
supportive environment. Choose from our exciting range of postgraduate
programmes and research opportunities, professional doctorates,
continuing professional development (CPD) courses and a growing range of
short courses in a wide variety of disciplines.
With a postgraduate qualification from UCLan,
you can expect to:
- enhance your career opportunities - get an edge in the competitive jobs market - increase your earning potential (source: Sutton Trust) - gain new personal and professional skills
You can even decide to change direction – a number of our postgraduate taught programmes offer you the chance to gain a postgraduate qualification in a different field to your undergraduate degree.
Visit the UCLan Postgraduate Study Fair TODAY in The Atrium
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Thursday 20th November, 11am-3pm Once you’ve started your career Once you’ve been working for a few years, you or your employer might decide that it’s time to gain further functional or management skills. At UCLan, you can study for a wide range of professional development programmes on a part-time, and increasingly e-learning or blended learning, basis. Whether you’d like to climb the management ladder and consider studying for an MBA, brush up your skills with a short course or further specialise in your chosen area, check our website to see what UCLan has to offer. Remember, if you are a UCLan graduate, you may be eligible to receive discounts on course fees, making further study more affordable.
www.uclan.ac.uk/pg
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HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS……………….....…..……………Stand 41 Tax Imperial Court, 2-24 Exchange Street East, Liverpool L2 3PQ 03000 550 747 [email protected] http://intranet.active.hmrci/
With 64,500 employees, around £500 billion revenue, and around 33 million customers, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is a major government department with serious responsibilities. HMRC work and the revenue it collects touches the lives of every single adult and business in the UK, from students and single mothers, to the largest multi-national corporations. HMRC is the business that helps keep the UK working. As such, HMRC is completely in a league of its own. The diversity of the work at HMRC calls for a range of tax professionals and offers a broad range of career paths and possibilities.
HMRC was placed 60 and 42 out of 300 in the Guardian UK 300 top graduate employers in 2012 to 2013 and 2013 to 2014 respectively, and has been voted by students in the Target jobs awards 2013 to 2014 as the best graduate recruiter in the banking, insurance and financial services sector.
INTERNCHINA……………………………………………...………Stand 42 International Graduate & Internship Agency
The Shed, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD 0161 8188823 [email protected] www.internchina.com
The leading internship agency in China for students in many mainland European countries; InternChina are not like other agencies. With InternChina you will be matched with and will be able to get to know your potential host company before deciding whether to sign up to our internship programme! Our transparent application process, unbeatable value, genuine scholarship opportunities and absolutely no compromise on support on place in China means that we have been able to place over 1000 interns in China since 2007.
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IT WORKS RESOURCE GROUP LTD………..…….………..Stand 43
IT Services, Recruitment Agency
Artis House, Fairways Business Park, Pittman Way, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9LF 01772 278 050 [email protected] www.itworksrec.co.uk
We are a leading IT recruitment group operating in very niche markets from the Preston area. The company is now looking for its next generation of leaders - people who have the entrepreneurial attitude it takes to develop their own market and become the leader in their field.
JD SPORTS……………………………………….…….….…………..Stand 44
Retailing Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, Lancashire BL9 8RR 0161 767 1000 [email protected] http://www.jdplc.com/
JD is growing, and constantly needs individuals with passion and drive, skills and
motivation - high performance people who are constantly in the pursuit of
perfection. The opportunities here are significant, if you have what it takes, JD
Sports is the perfect place to develop a career as smart as you are. JD offer some of
most exciting careers in retail. No other can offer you the kind of involvement,
teamwork, progression or recognition you’ll find with us. Search all our latest
careers or register for Job Alerts and the perfect career will find you.
KEOGHS LLP……………………………………….…….….…………Stand 45 2 The Parklands, Bolton, BL6 4SE 01204 677000 http://www.keoghs.co.uk/
Keoghs has been handling and defending general
insurance claims since 1968. We are the only ‘top
100’ law firm in the UK that works exclusively in
this area and an acknowledged market leader.
Our business is organised into three operating divisions which handle a range of
general insurance business predominantly for insurers. However we also handle
insurance claims on behalf of a number of commercial organisations across several
key industry sectors
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LAB SUPPORT UK LTD………………….…………….………..…Stand 46
Recruitment Consultancy Royal Albert House, Sheet Street, Windsor SL4 1BE 01925 851469 [email protected] www.labsupport.co.uk
Lab Support has the singular purpose of bringing top candidates and top employers together for the best career match. We pioneered the concept of scientists recruiting scientists and have remained true to this focus - most Lab Support Recruitment Consultants possess a degree in science or engineering and a passion for the industry they represent. Our knowledge of scientific recruiting and commitment to making a difference has built our well-deserved reputation as a recruitment consultancy that delivers the right candidate the first time.
Join in the conversation #uclancareersfair LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL VOLUNTEER SERVICE………………………….………………….Stand 47 Health and Social Work, Voluntary sector/Charities Peter House, Peter Street, Chorley, PR7 2RP [email protected] www.lancashire.gov.uk/volunteer
Lancashire County Council's Volunteer Hub is a great place to start looking at the fantastic variety of opportunities currently available across our services. Opportunities include Children's Centres, Adult Services (e.g. Community Befriending, Activity Assistants in Homes for Older People), Countryside Services and many more.
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LOGMA SYSTEMS DESIGN LTD ……………………………….Stand 48 Realising your vision for your business takes drive and determination. With OneFit your vision turns into reality by giving you control over your business operations, integration across work processes, enables you to diversify and ultimately supports the growth you are aiming for.
Love TEFL …………..……..………………………………….……….Stand 49 Cultural, Heritage, Leisure, Education, Voluntary sector/Charities
Chantry House, Victoria Road, Leeds LS5 3JB 0777 620 5915 [email protected] https://www.lovetefl.com/
Want to earn money while you travel? The LoveTEFL accredited 120-hour online TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) qualification helps you get out there and gain teaching experience in Thailand, Cambodia, China, South Africa, and Colombia, with two-week trips, to two- and six-month internships, to full-time graduate jobs. Travelling can seem daunting, but don’t worry! LoveTEFL will support you to make sure you have the most amazing time. Learn to surf in Cape Town, discover temples in bustling Bangkok or party on the paradise island of Koh Samet. Get out there, love life, love teaching, and discover with LoveTEFL.
MARCHES TRAINING – THE MARCHES SCHOOL.……..Stand 50 Education
Morda Road, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 8NF 01691 664455 [email protected] http://marchesschool.co.uk/
The Marches School is a lead school for School Direct, rated outstanding by OFSTED, achieving Academy status in 2011. The school has over twenty years of experience in teacher training, offering innovative, successful programmes in all subjects and primary education. The Marches School is in partnership with Edge Hill University for School Direct although the intention is for all training and school based learning to be delivered locally in Shropshire.
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MARSDEN RAWSTHORNE SOLICITORS.…………………..Stand 51 Marsden Rawsthorn provides a dynamic environment coupled with the resources and opportunities you'd expect from one of the areas leading law firms. We are always keen to hear from people with the right abilities, skills and aptitude to further develop our Firm and its services. We have a completely open recruitment policy and are interested in talking to the right people.
MATALAN……………………………………………….……………..Stand 52
Retailing Gillibrands Road, Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, WN8 9TB 01695 552400 [email protected] www.matalan.jobs
Matalan is the family retailer of choice offering unrivalled combination of products, quality, value and service! Our Head Office based in Skelmersdale is the nerve centre of our operation. This is where our buyers, merchandisers and designers plan our collections and keep our stores buzzing with the latest fashions. It’s also home to several key departments including finance, store operations, HR and marketing. Come and see us! We’re on the lookout for great talent!
MEDACS HEALTHCARE……………………………….…………..Stand 53
Health and Social Work Ground Floor, West Wing, Quay West, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester M17 1HH 07887 651363 [email protected] www.medacs.com
Medacs Healthcare is a CQC-registered healthcare recruitment agency for Registered General Nurses (RGNs), Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs). We can offer you a fantastic variety of long and short term temporary nursing jobs within NHS trusts, social services, the MoD, private hospitals, private clinics and healthcare related industries.
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MONTAGU OLSEN ASSOCIATES ……………………………..Stand 54 Clerkenwell, London, EC1V UK [email protected] http://www.montaguolsen.com/v2.1/
Founded by key figures with over 25 years of expertise within the world of commercial business. We look for the best candidates for our clients and we help to create leading industry profiles and give advice in finding a job in our niche sectors which are IT and Energy. Our main focus is on adding value to all that we do here at MOA and to sustain our visibility. We pride ourselves on establishing and maintaining strong, long- term and reputable relationships with our candidates and clients.
MOSAIC COMMUNITY CARE ………………………………….Stand 55 Please see exhibitor on the day for further information.
MXDATA………………………………………………………………..Stand 56 IT Services Alderley House, Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1AT 01625 526644 [email protected] www.mxdata.co.uk
mxData specialises in mobile exchange of data aiming to be a leader in providing live information to a generation on the move.
NHS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY…………………..….………..…Stand 57
– NHS GRADUATE MANAGEMENT TRAINING SCHEME Public Sector
6th Floor, 157-197 Buckingham Palace Road,
London SW1W 9SP
020 7871 4730
www.nhsgraduates.co.uk
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The NHS is going through an unprecedented period of change. The UK population is living longer, our services are needed as much as ever, and we have to achieve efficiency savings of £20 billion over the next few years. If you find a challenge like this exciting and think you have the skills we need, come to our stand to find out more. VACANCIES: Specialisms available in Finance Management, Health Informatics Management, Human Resources Management, General Management.
NORTH WEST TEACHING SCHOOL ALLIANCE ……………Stand 58
Education Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy, Highfield Road, Croston, Leyland PR26 9HH 01772 600349 [email protected] www.bishoprts.co.uk
SCITT is a direct route into teaching where successful applicants follow a PGCE with QTS course but are trained predominantly within a school environment. The North West Teaching School Alliance, led by Bishop Rawstorne CE Academy and working in association with the University of Cumbria, is made up of several schools in the North West that have a proven track record in providing outstanding teacher training. If you share our commitment to excellence and wish to pursue a career in teaching then please get in touch; you may also be eligible for a tax free training bursary of up to £25,000, depending on your class of degree and subject area!
NUS SERVICES LTD. - MILKROUND …...............................Stand 59
Recruitment The News Building, News UK, 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF 020 3003 4000 [email protected] https://www.milkround.com/
Milkround is your graduate career resource with 100s of internships, placements, graduate jobs and schemes. Start your job search here, or use our advice pages to research careers and help with your decision making. We’re committed to giving students and graduates career confidence, and that means conquering fears of finding, applying and making that first step on the career ladder. With Milkround you get direct access to employers, with no mystery jobs and no unpaid internships.
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PLACES FOR PEOPLE……………………………...………….……Stand 60
Housing Management, including Regeneration, Developments and Leisure 4 The Pavilions, Port Way, Preston, PR2 2YB 01772 897247 [email protected] www.placesforpeople.co.uk
We are one of the largest property management, development and regeneration companies in the UK. We own or manage 143,000 homes and have assets in excess of £3 billion. Building homes is just the start. New schools, shops, leisure facilities, job opportunities and training for support services make a place thrive. And we don't stop there: we manage places so they're sustainable in the future. This year we achieved a platinum award in the Corporate Responsibility Index - making us the leading company in our sector. VACANCIES: We have careers available in Admin, IT, Finance, Social Care, Leisure, HR, Customer Services and many more.
PRECEDO HEALTHCARE………………………………………….Stand 61 Health and Social Work Sentinel House, Peel Street, Eccles, Manchester M30 0NJ 0161 7892288 [email protected] http://precedohealthcare.co.uk/
Precedo are an approved supplier under the current NHS Nursing Framework Agreement and supplies into many Trusts and Hospitals throughout Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands and the North West. We provide community Health and Nursing Services and partner with many privately and publically owned Health and Nursing establishments.
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PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS………………………………Stand 62 Professional Services Barbirolli Square, Manchester 0161 2452524 [email protected] www.pwc.co.uk/careers
Your career is just that; yours. You choose it. You live it. You make it happen. To get the best from it, you need the best opportunities. That’s why opportunities are at the heart of a career with us. Opportunities for you to grow as an individual, to build lasting relationships and make an impact in a place where people, quality and value mean everything. And we’re proud, based on the opportunity we offer, that students have voted us the number one Graduate Employer in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey for the last 11 years. Take the opportunity of a lifetime.
PUSHFUND.ME……………………………………………………….Stand 63 Crowdfunding Room 308, University of Central Lancashire, Greenbank Building, Preston PR1 2HE 07928 888421 [email protected] www.pushfund.me
Pushfund.me is UCLan’s brand new Crowdfunding site, it allows any student, staff member or alumni, with an idea for a product or a business to appeal directly to their target audience to raise capital. We are looking for innovative, inventive and even slightly off the wall ideas to promote on pushfund.me.
Looking for part-time work whilst you study? Follow @SUopportunities or visit the SU Opportunities Centre
RESULTS THROUGH DIGITAL
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GROUP……………………Stand 64 Commercial activities, IT Services, Media, Research and Development RTD House, 1410 Centre Park Square, Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1RU 01925412402 [email protected]
http://www.resultsthroughdigital.co.uk/ The Results Through Digital Group (RTD) help drive businesses to success through the commercial application of digital technology. RTD is the parent company of EMS Internet, Appitized, Best Rated Business, My Poker Pal, QR Pay Ltd and 6Talent Inaugurated in 1999, EMS Internet has been providing quality digital services to businesses nationwide and has since integrated additional brands offering a variety of services all encompassed under the umbrella that is RTD: Results Through Digital.
ROQ IT……………………………………………………………………Stand 65
Software testing consultancy Our approach to making ROQ IT successful is to select the right individuals, whom we trust and empower, to deliver internal initiatives and client facing projects. We believe that working with the energy from our consultants, encouraging innovation and support ing these ideas to fruition is vital to our growth. If you are interested in joining a highly motivated, innovative and fun company, which is focused on providing exceptional delivery of testing services, then e-mail [email protected]
ARMY…..…………………………………………….……………Stand 66 HM Forces Armed Forces Careers Office, 54 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8BH 01772 203030 [email protected] www.army.mod.uk/join/
The Army is like no other organisation, modern and highly technical yet retaining a link with tradition. As an officer or soldier you will be at the forefront of a dynamic and fast paced work environment. You will work as part of a close knit team, held together by the Army’s values and standards and our inspirational leaders. With over 144 different jobs there really is an option to suit everybody. Are you up to the challenge? If so, STEP UP and see what we have to offer.
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ROYAL AIR FORCE……………………………..…..………………Stand 67
HM Forces AFRSC Liverpool, TA Barracks, Long Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AT 0151 522 6644 [email protected] www.raf.mod.uk/careers
The Royal Air Force defends the UK and its interests abroad and helps deliver humanitarian aid. VACANCIES: Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, Airspace Battle Managers, Personnel Officers, Logistics, Doctors, Engineers and other specialisations.
ROYAL AIR FORCE…………………………………………………Stand 68 Armed forces Home House, 10 Church Street, Isleworth TW7 6DA 0208 2327086 [email protected] www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment
Whether in the skies above Britain or in airspaces around the world, it's the RAF's job to protect the UK against any form of threat. To fulfil this role, we need highly-trained people throughout our organisation. There is something for everyone, from engineering to logistics, communications and intelligence to medical and personnel support. Each of these jobs would see you play a key role in one of the worlds most advanced military forces.
SEED/BREATHE………………………………………………………Stand 69 Support and Education for Eating Disorders Howick House Howick Park AvenuePenwortham PR1 [email protected]
Please see exhibitor on the day for further information.
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SEMTA………………………………………………………………….Stand 70
Engineering, manufacturing and science based sectors We have recently been awarded a contract by the Education & Training Foundation to work on a range of projects to improve the relationships between industry and educators to deliver a better standard of teaching within STEM related subjects. Part of this programme is to look at attracting individuals into the teaching, tutoring and mentoring of students within FE studying STEM subjects and research the barriers to entry and the high rates of attrition.
SPIRE (PRESTON) LTD…………………………………………Stand 71 Social Work Please see exhibitor on the day for further information.
TEAM SPIRIT…………………………………………………………Stand 72 Events
Please see exhibitor on the day for further information Our highly skilled team design, create and run over 300 amazing event experiences a year.
THE BUSHCRAFT COMPANY…………………………..........Stand 73 Education Adventure House, 20 St Johns Road, Tylers Green, High Wycombe HP10 8HW 01494 419781 [email protected] www.thebushcraftcompany.com
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DDD Did you know?
You can receive Careers Advice in a face-to-face
appointment, over the telephone, or by email
www.uclan.ac.uk/careers
The Bushcraft Company is a leading provider of real outdoor adventures for schools
in the UK. We offer activity weeks, school residential trips, leaver’s camps and
enrichment week programmes for students aged 7 to 18.
Every UK Adventure combines Bushcraft, camping and wilderness cookery, with a
range of adventurous activities including coasteering and canoeing, rock-climbing
and roped tree-climbing, swimming and orienteering.
THE FINANCIAL ADVISOR SCHOOL………………………Stand 74 Financial Services
The Financial Adviser School is designed for those wishing to pursue
a career within the financial advice sector and its aim is to help you
develop into the next generation of modern holistic adviser. As a
student of The Financial Adviser School you will gain the technical knowledge
necessary along with all the skills and behaviours required to provide professional
advice.
THE GATE FILMS LTD……………………………………………..Stand 75 Film Media
The Gate create Fi lm, TV & Video advertising. We create engaging content that blends traditional filmmaking & storytelling with new video technologies to engage an audience.
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UCLAN ENTERPRISING STUDENTS AND GRADUATES………………………………………………………….Stand 76 Enterprise, Entrepreneurship/Self Employment Room 409, 4
th Floor, Media Factory, UCLan
01772 585502 [email protected] www.uclan.ac.uk/enterprise Have you got an idea for a business? Are you thinking of doing some freelance or consultancy work? An enterprising and entrepreneurial student is creative, innovative, self-motivated, commercially aware and employable! The Enterprising Students Team provides many different opportunities to enable you to develop your skills in the area of enterprise and entrepreneurship. Not only can these skills and experiences help you become self-employed, they can also help you succeed in your chosen career and enhance your studies within your chosen degree programme. The Enterprising Students Team offer a range of learning opportunities both inside and outside the curriculum. Taking up these opportunities will enable you to consider and develop an understanding of what it means to be enterprising/entrepreneurial.
UCLAN UNITE WITH BUSINESS……………………..……………………………………….Stand 77 Internships
UCLan, Media Factory, Preston, PR1 2HE 01772 894090 [email protected] http://www.unitewithbusiness.co.uk/
Unite with Business offers paid placements in local businesses in a variety of business support functions (Marketing, PR, Graphic Design, Web Design, Business Strategy etc). These placements can last up to 150 hours.
UTILITY GROUP……………………..……………………………….Stand 78 Energy Management/Process Solutions Alliance House, Clayton Green, Business Park, Library Road, Chorley PR6 7EN 01772 770280 [email protected] http://www.utiligroup.com/
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There is no typical Utiligroup client. Some are established energy suppliers seeking
a foothold in new markets. Some are new entrants in need of the support that can
take them swiftly from launch to business growth. Some are household names and
industry giants. For each of them, Utiligroup provides the energy management and
process solutions that drive success.
WILD PACKS SUMMER
CAMPS……………………..…...…..Stand 79
Art and Design, Cultural, Heritage, Leisure,
Education, Health and Social Work Liberty Business Centre, 16 Cromarty Campus, Rosyth, Fife KY11
2WX
01383 435991 [email protected]
www.wildpacks.com
We specialise in screening, coaching and placing appropriate applicants on
children’s summer camps all over America. We pride ourselves on being open and
honest with all elements of the program and with our expectations of you, as an
applicant. All members of the team have worked at camp for several summers and
many of us will be returning again this year. We really do live and breathe summer
camp, every day.
Our long term aim is to bring the concept of American style summer camps to the United Kingdom. We are aiming for 2016 but as this will be the first of its kind, it will take a great deal of support. By choosing Wild Packs, you are not only engaging the services of people who are passionate about camp but you are helping to bring the power of camp to the UK.
WORLD TRAVEL HOLDINGS UK……………………………Stand 80 Commercial activities, Cultural, Heritage, Leisure, Finance, Tourism, Marketing WTH UK, The Bridge, Unit 4, Moorland Gate Business Park, Cowling Road, Chorley PR6 9FE [email protected] http://www.cruise118.com/
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World Travel Holdings UK is a Lancashire-based cruise travel agent, offering fantastic deals and exclusive offers on cruise holidays to both our loyal and first-time customers – which is reflected in our high levels of customer satisfaction. We also offer a unique and award-winning Cruise Concierge service, providing tailor-made voyages to renowned and exotic destinations across the globe, and our dedicated management team boasts over 50 years of combined industry knowledge from working specifically within the cruise travel market
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Exhibitor Name Stand Number
Activate Sport 1 Advantage Healthcare 2
Agility Resourcing 3 Ashton on Mersey SCITT 4 BAE Systems 5 Baker Tilly 6 BBC 7 Blaze 8 Blackpool Council 9 British Heart Foundation 10 British Red Cross 11 Brockholes 12 BUNAC 13 Business Start up support for UCLan Students & Graduates 14 Camp America 15 Camp Leaders/Small Earth Ltd. 16 Capula Ltd. 17 CDL 18 Centre for Volunteering & Community Leadership CVCL 19 Challenger Sports 20 Chartered Institute of Management Accountants 21 City Electrical Factors 22 CRCC Asia 23 CRI Inspire 24 Cummins Mellor Recruitment 25 CVVID 26 Denwa Ltd. 27 Elevation Networks 28 Ensure Recruitment 29 EKM Systems Ltd 30
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Exhibitor Name Stand Number Enterprise 31 Edge Hill University 32 Experience Teaching Abroad Ltd. 33 FDM Group 34 Forbes Solicitors 35 Four Financial Recruitment 36 Frontier 37 GBA Services Ltd. 38 Graduate-jobs.com 39 Headway the brain injury association 40 HM Revenues & Customs 41 Intern China 42 IT Works Resource Group 43 JD Sports 44 Keoghs LLP 45 Lab Support UK Ltd. 46 Lancashire County Council Volunteer Service 47 Logma Systems Design Ltd. 48 Love TEFL 49 Marches Training 50 Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors 51 Matalan 52 Medacs Healthcare 53 Montagu Olsen Associates 54 Mosaic Community Care 55 mxData 56 NHS Leadership Academy 57 North West Teaching School Alliance 58 NUS Services Ltd./Milkround 59 Places for People 60 Precedo Healthcare 61 Pricewaterhouse Coopers 62 Pushfund.me 63 Results through Digital Group 64 ROQ IT 65
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Exhibitor Name Stand Number ARMY 66 Royal Air Force - HM Forces 67 Royal Air Force – Armed Forces 68 Seed/Breathe 69 Semta 70 Spire (Preston) Ltd. 71 Team Spirit1 72 The Bushcraft Company 73 The Financial Advisor School 74 The Gate Films Ltd 75 UCLan – University 76 UCLan – Enterprise & Entrepreneurship 77 Utility Group 78 Wild Packs Summer Camps 79 World Travel Holdings 80
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Your degree is a foot in the door
How will you make an entrance?
The careers and employability service is here to help with:
• Careers advice & guidance • Making the most of work experience • Finding a graduate job in the UK or abroad • CV feedback • Mock interviews • Career development workshops and Employer events
Contact us to take your next steps towards graduate career success
www.uclan.ac.uk/careers 01772 895858