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RESERVATION AGENT Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, Kirknewton, Edinburgh, EH27 8EB
Salary: Starting at £8.09 per hour Position type: Full time... Contract type: Permanent Website: https://www.dalmahoyhotelandcountryclub.c o.uk/
We are currently seeking an experienced Reservations Agent to join our team at Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club. Set in the beautiful Scottish countryside just 7 miles from Edinburgh city centre. If you have reservations or front desk experience, are a people person and want to go the extra mile in everything you do, then this role could be just the one for you!
Job Description Process all reservation requests, changes, and cancellations received by phone or email. Identify guest reservation needs and determine appropriate room type. Verify availability of room type and rate. Explain guarantee, special rate, and cancellation policies to callers. Accommodate and document special requests. Answer questions about property facilities/services and room accommodations. Follow sales techniques to maximize revenue. Input and access data in reservation system. Indicate special room reservation types (e.g., complimentary rooms, travel agent inspection rates, and wholesale reservations) by inputting the correct code and rate into the reservation system. Follow proper escalation procedures when addressing guest concerns. Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets; protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
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DEVELOPMENT MANAGER The Action Group, Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY
Salary: £32,610-£34,131 per annum Position type: Full time... Contract type: Permanent Salary info: 39 hours per week Closing date: Monday 17th September 2018 Website: https://www.actiongroup.org.uk/
Are you an experienced manager looking for a fresh challenge?
Passionate about delivering high quality, person-centred support?
The Action Group is one of the largest providers of person centred services for adults, young people and children with learning disabilities and other support needs in East Central Scotland.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Manager to work in our team supporting the managers and teams delivering these services. Whilst all Development Managers carry a mixed and flexible portfolio, which can change over time, primarily this role will be working in our Housing and Community Support Services in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager who enjoys a challenge.
The ability to complete both SVQ level 4 in Health and Social Care, plus SVQ level 4 in Leadership and Management of Care Services within two years of starting in post. (Other qualifications may also be required in connection with different service demands)
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SENIOR DEBT ADVISER Support in Mind Scotland, 6 Newington Business Centre, Dalkeith Road Mews, Edinburgh, EH16 5GA
Salary: £24,903 per annum Position type: Full time... Contract type: Fixed contract until December 2020 Salary info: 35 hours per week Closing date: Friday 12th October 2018 Website: https://www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk/ senior-debt-adviso…
The Mental Health & Money Advice Service is the first UK-wide service to address mental and financial health together. We aim to stop the spiral of inequality, financial difficulties and mental health issues by providing accurate and tailored information to service users. Our service provides support on a wide range of money topics including Welfare Rights, Mental Health Assistance and Debt Advice.
Our advice is primarily provided over the telephone and our advisers provide ongoing support in regard to mental health and money advice. This new service is UK wide and delivered in Scotland by Support in Mind, Rethink Mental Illness in England, Hafal in Wales, and Mindwise in Northern Ireland. The project launched in November 2017 and the role of the Senior Debt Adviser is crucial to the delivery of the service and overall project.
Due to the seniority of the role, we do require applicants to have at least 2 years’ experience in providing complex debt advice and implementation of debt solutions.
Your key tasks to assist everyone affected by mental illness include: Providing full debt advice and counselling to service users experiencing mental health and money issues. Carrying out financial assessments using the Common Financial Tool to identify possible statutory and voluntary debt solutions including income maximisation Using skills such as active listening and negotiation to implement and provide advice on tailored viable debt solutions and benefit options including bankruptcy, debt management plans and mandatory reconsiderations. Illustrating extensive money advice knowledge by supporting the Service Manager with induction, training, support and regular supervision of Mental Health and Money Advice Staff Assisting the development of Mental Health and Money Advice staff to sector standards by facilitating and planning activities for training, group supervision and supporting personal learning objectives
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#MODERNAPPRENTICESHIP – BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The City of Edinburgh Council, Lothian Pension Fund, Atria One, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8BE
Salary: £13,609 - £15,285 per annum Position type: Full time... Contract type: Fixed term for 2 years Salary info: 36 hours per week Closing date: Monday 24th September 2018 Reference number: EDN08236 Website: https://volunteeredinburgh.us6.list-manag e.com/track/click…
Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) offer new entrants to the labour market the chance of paid employment combined with the opportunity to do training relevant to the occupational area. They include the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications that help kick-start a career without having to study full-time. New entrants include school and college leavers, those with no previous work experience and/or vocational qualifications.
As an MA Business Administration you will be required to assist in the provision of a range of support services for professional and office activities to achieve service targets and quality customer care. Lothian Pension Fund sits within the Investment and Pensions Division of the City of Edinburgh Council which also acts as the Administrating Authority. It carries out the specialist activities of investing and administering the benefits of the fund.
The day to day running of the Fund is provided by a team who undertake pensions administration, accounting and investment function, managing the majority of the Fund's assets internally. The team is employed by an arms-length company which is owned by the Council and supervised by a board of directors chaired by the Council's Executive Director of Resources.
Applicants must also either: have left secondary education in the past three years (including those about to leave this year); or currently be on a City of Edinburgh Council employability training programme, or be aged up to 29 with a disability or care experienced.
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DEPUTY ADVOCATES’ CLERK Faculty of Advocates, Parliament Square, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF
Salary: £28,941-£35,178 per annum Position type: Full time... Contract type: Permanent Salary info: 35 hours per week Closing date: Monday 24th September 2018 Reference number: 18:19 Website: http://www.advocates.org.uk/
The Scottish Bar is one of Scotland’s most ancient and prestigious institutions with a membership of about 460 practising Advocates. Most advocates are supported in their professional practices by Practice Managers/Advocates’ Clerks employed by Faculty Services Limited. Practice Managers are the primary point of contact for solicitors and others who wish to instruct advocates to provide legal advice or to appear in court.
The post of Deputy Advocates’ Clerk reports to the Practice Manager and performs a crucial role in linking the requirements of solicitors with the services provided by Advocates. Key responsibilities include the management of the diaries and workloads of Advocates, evaluating client needs and assisting the Practice Manager as required in providing support to the Advocates in the stable.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be highly organised, and have the ability to use their integrity, applying discretion and maintaining confidentiality at all times. A minimum of three years’ experience in a fast moving office environment is desirable; experience in the legal sector would be beneficial. An excellent telephone manner and commitment to excellence are key to this role.
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CHRISTMAS CASUAL EDINBURGH MAIL CENTRE Royal Mail, 11 Mid New Cultins, Edinburgh EH11 4DU
Salary: Starting at £6 per hour - £22 per hour Position type: Full & Part time... Contract type: Temporary Salary info: Different shifts available Website: https://jobs.royalmailgroup.com/…/Edinb urgh-Chr…/490723801/…
The #Christmas period is naturally a very busy time of year for Royal Mail. To help us handle the increased volumes of mail we require casual workers to sort the post in our Mail Centres, with start dates from mid-November through to mid-December. As the face of Royal Mail you will work as part of a team ensuring we continue to deliver the high standards of service our customers expect.
In the Mail Centre you will cover various indoor roles in a warehouse environment, you could be unloading mail from vans, moving large volumes of mail around in trolleys, sorting parcels and letters manually or operating machinery. It is a fast paced environment and you'll be working to efficient methods to meet our business performance targets. A Mail Centre can process over a million items in a shift and you'll be a valuable part of making that happen.
As a Mail Centre postwoman or postman, you will need to be flexible and adaptable, changing from one role to another to move the work quickly along the processing chain.
Pay Rate Mon - Sat 06.00 - 22.00 £8.75 Mon - Fri 22.00 - 06.00 £9.35 Sunday 06.00 - 22.00 £9.55 Saturday and Sunday 22.00 - 06.00 £10.55
You'll need to be: • Punctual and reliable • Able to work to tight deadlines • Accurate and have attention to detail • Flexible and adaptable as you are likely to undertake several different tasks in one shift • Able to stand for long periods of time • Able to push trolleys weighing up to 250kg
Typical shifts available at this site are:
EARLIES 06:00 – 14:00 LATES 14:00 – 22:00 NIGHTS 22:00 – 06:00 WEEKEND Sat and Sun
As part of the application you will be asked to select a shift preference from one of the following options: earlies, lates, nights or weekends. However, only the above shifts will be available at this site.
Most sites operate across 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The shift times are subject to change based on mail volume forecasts. Part time shifts may be available.
At Royal Mail we embrace equality and diversity and are proud to employ a rich and diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly women and people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented. We are positive about disability and developing a disability friendly workplace. All applications are judged on merit.
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Royal Mail Careers - Full and Part Time Work Available
What do Walt Disney, Russell Brand and Shaun Ryder all have in common? Answer: They have all delivered the mail!
... The role of a postal delivery worker is to sort and deliver post to addresses on a set route on a daily basis.
Many posties start early and work into the afternoon, and the job is ideally suited to someone who likes to be outdoors and enjoys walking and cycling.
Being a Royal Mail postie requires no formal qualifications, but most employers require candidates to have a full driving licence and a reasonable level of fitness.
Employment in this sector can be found with Royal Mail or other private UK postal services, and while the average salary varies depending on age and experience, around £21,000 per year can be expected.
You round will take around 4 hours to complete. Our new delivery methods mean you won’t be carrying heavy bags – there’s a trolley for that. And you’ll be given a hand-held computer to capture signatures on the doorstep.
You’ll be the face of Royal Mail in your local community, and work flexible hours to deliver the high quality service our customers have come to expect.
We deliver mail come rain or shine, so we’re looking for people who like being outdoors whatever the weather. And, because there is walking involved in every round, you’ll also be someone who likes the idea of doing a job that will help you keep fit.
If a career as a postal delivery worker sounds up your street, you can apply online for jobs with Royal Mail via www.royalmailgroup.com,
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It may be Friday but Fort Kinnairds Recruitment & Skills Centre launch their Christmas Recruitment from Tuesday 18 September until Thursday 15 November 2018 10 am until 4 pm

Scotland’s first #Apprentice Convention is coming to the EICC on 8 November 2018 Apprentices can register now for this unmissable free CPD opportunity: https://t.co/pQjGDV12YP #ScotAppCon www.apprenticeships.scot www.myworldofwork.co.uk Year of Young People 2018

Thanks to all our SDS Edinburgh colleagues for attending our pub quiz for Cardiac Risk in the Young. Winner winner vegan chicken dinner!

Never too early for #Christmasjobs

Police Scotlands #PositiveActionTeam are hosting a event for anyone from an ethnic minority background from across scotland who is interested in a career in the Scotland police force. It is an opportunity to learn more about a career in policing and receive support and guidance on their recruitment process. Although it's taking place in West Lothian, it is open to everyone across the country who is able to get there. Check out the new Lothian Buses #WestLothian route for an easy and cheap way to travel to the event! https://lothiancountry.co.uk/service-275/

#Lloyds Banking Group Technical #Apprenticeships Edinburgh
£19,863 - £22,070
Click on the links for further details and to apply... https://bit.ly/2NHePbw https://bit.ly/2p2oo7a
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Police Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 are running a 4 day course aimed at people from minority ethnic communities to consider a career in policing 😀#BEMISScotland

COURSES STILL AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE START AT Newbattle Abbey College in Rural Skills, Celtic Studies and their adult returner SWAP Primary Education courses. Call them on 0131 663 1921 for more information. https://www.newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk