Department of Economic Development Department of Education and Children Rheynn Lhiasaghey Tarmaynagh Rheynn Ynsee as Paitchyn
our economy... your opportunity
Tuesday 26th ICT November 2013 ENGINEERING FINANCIAL SERVICES at the Villa Marina PUBLIC SERVICES 9:00am - 7:00pm PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Admission FREE SKILLS Welcome to Employment & Skills 2013 From Mr Tony Wild, a Political Member of the Department of Economic Development and Department of Education and Children
I would like to welcome you to Employment & Skills 2013, which is once again jointly hosted by the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Education and Children.
Deciding on your future career is one of the biggest decisions you will make and this event is aimed at helping you to make this important choice. This event is an important part of a wider package aimed at helping young people understand the career options available to them and supporting people who are currently unemployed, or looking to change jobs, find suitable employment opportunities.
The Isle of Man Government is committed to helping individuals seek, obtain and retain employment and a range of support is available to assist you with making your choice and equipping you with the skills you need to start your career or further your career.
This event is an ideal opportunity to talk direct to a wide range of local employers and find out what they expect from job applicants, what vacancies are available and what opportunities are likely to be available in the future. I would encourage you to talk to as many people on the stands as you can to get a good feel for what you might wish to do and to find out about the broad range of career and job opportunities that exist in the Isle of Man.
I am very grateful to the employers who have given their time to participate in the event today. It is very pleasing to see the public and private sectors willing to work collaboratively to raise awareness of the opportunities available to local people.
This event also provides an ideal opportunity to engage with representatives from the Jobcentre, Careers Guidance Service, Disability Employment Service and the Training Services teams. They are all on hand to provide information and guidance to help you to find suitable employment.
Also this year, we are delighted to welcome back John Loughton to the event. John is a high-profile and experienced youth leader, social entrepreneur, campaigner and public affairs professional who rose to prominence when he won TV’s Big Brother Celebrity Hijack in 2008. Please take the opportunity to engage with John, who will be involved in a number of ways during the day.
We are fortunate to live not only on a beautiful Island but also one that offers opportunities for rewarding employment. By providing support to make informed choices and to develop in your chosen field, I believe that you will achieve your maximum potential.
I hope that you enjoy Employment & Skills 2013 and that you make the most of the valuable opportunities to meet employers face to face.
Mr Tony Wild, MLC
3 Welcome from the Chief Executive Officer for the Department of Education and Children
I would like to welcome you to Employment & Skills 2013. This all-Island event, promoted by the Department of Education and Children and by the Department of Economic Development, is designed to showcase the many varied career and employment opportunities available on-Island.
I would like to thank all those employers who are participating in this event and the time given by the many diverse organisations represented is something those attending should capitalise on during their visit. You will soon discover, despite the economic challenges we hear so much about, that there is a great range of opportunities provided by sectors as diverse as engineering, ICT, finance, retail and hospitality.
I would encourage all those who attend to make the most of the opportunities provided to find out more about the career options and choices that may be available and be of interest to you. This event is also an opportunity for you to find out what skills and training employers really value and for you to link your own educational goals and life experiences to employment opportunities showcased at this event.
I hope therefore that you have an enjoyable and worthwhile visit and that Employment & Skills 2013 provides you with relevant information to think about such important questions as how to successfully plan your future career path, better understand your own strengths and weaknesses, appreciate that rewards are not always financial in relation to career choice and how you should proactively approach an important life decision.
Have a successful and positive visit and enjoy the day.
Professor Ronald Barr
4 Message from Special Guest Speaker Mr John Loughton
John Loughton is an experienced youth leader, social entrepreneur, campaigner, trainer and public affairs professional with 14 years’ grassroots experience.
John is best known for winning Big Brother Celebrity Hijack in 2008. John led his first campaign aged 11 and was elected as the youngest ever Chairman of the Scottish Youth Parliament. In 2013 he was named JCI Young Professional of the World and recently returned from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, where he collected his award. He founded the leadership training company, Dare2Lead, in 2011. Having trained in leadership and human rights at the University of Connecticut, he has worked in countries across five continents including Australia, Malawi, USA, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Germany.
Dare2Lead is now run by an experienced, inspirational and committed team of leaders and trainers. Our high- quality work is based on over a decade of experience and success right across the world and carefully designed to maximise both learning and inspiration. Partners include The Duke of Edinburgh Award, Save The Children, Isle of Man Government and vInspired.
John’s expertise in youth leadership led to him being appointed by the UK Prime Minister to serve on the Commission on Scottish Devolution, leading Public Affairs for HRH Prince Of Wales’ The Prince’s Trust/Fairbridge, sitting on Britain’s Literacy Commission, member of the Advisory Council for the Scottish Human Rights Commission and Trustee of the Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council.
John has presented to high profile figures including HM Queen Elizabeth II, UN Secretary General Kofi Anan and various presidents and prime ministers. In 2011, he represented 1.2 billion youth when he addressed 54 heads of state at the Commonwealth meeting in Australia and in 2012 he addressed the G8 and G20 Youth Summits in Washington DC as Prime Minister for the Youth Diplomatic Service. John is a fan of Formula One, The West Wing and a supporter of Scottish whisky.
I am delighted to be taking part in this year’s Employment & Skills event. As a young person myself, I realise fully the pressures and opportunities for our generation. I have been fortunate enough to work with lots of amazing people and help spread a positive youth message across the UK and wider afield. What I have learned from 14 years of campaigning and hard work is how important it is to develop leadership skills, treat people positively and maximise every opportunity you have. That’s what I think this event is really about. Often young people are given a raw deal in society or are presumed guilty until proven innocent.
We, together, have the power to change that and through positivity, hard work and leadership, you can ALL realise that the only thing that stops your dreams coming true is yourself.
John Loughton Founder and CEO, Dare2Lead
5 So, what are you here for?
Last year, a survey of students who had attended Employment & Skills 2012 showed that more than 12% of them were ‘not at all clear’ or ‘slightly clear’ about why they had attended. Employment & Skills 2013 is an opportunity for you to think about your future and to ask big questions about what you want to do with your life. You are not attending this event for the good of your school – this is for you. It is up to you to make the most of this opportunity to think about yourself, about work in general and about your choices for the future.
Careers education has three parts to it.
Self-development The first element of careers education is knowing and understanding yourself. If you don't know what you like, what you don't like, where your interests lie, what you want to achieve, what your skills are, what your strengths are and how high you want to aim... then you are probably not ready to think about your future career. You need to do some thinking. Use the event to help you reflect on yourself. When you talk with the people at the different stands, do you think: 'Yes – this could be me' or 'No – I'm not cut out to do this'? Why do you feel that way? In last year's survey, 37% of students said that attending Employment & Skills '...helped raise my awareness about myself'.
Career exploration The second element of careers education is getting to understand the world of work and checking out the opportunities that exist. You need to build your knowledge of work. Why do some people choose jobs with lower pay? What other rewards do jobs offer? What is a high salary? How will better qualifications give me a greater choice of jobs? Which jobs will be beyond my reach if I don't get qualifications? How can some people work for themselves and employ other people? How high can someone go in different jobs? How transferable are the skills from one job to another? If you don't know much about the opportunities that exist, use the careers stands to find out as much as you can about the world of work. You are not really ready to think about making a career decision until you understand the broad range of choices. Last year, over 50% of students claimed that attending Employment & Skills helped to raise their awareness about the sort of work that they might wish to do. Fifty three percent claimed that it raised their awareness about job opportunities available in the Isle of Man. On the other hand, 29% of the students who attended indicated that they did not have any conversations with the staff running the stalls. You need to plan the questions that you want to ask – and then ask them.
Career management The third element of careers education is about narrowing down the choices and making decisions, identifying what you need to do to enter a specific career, finding out how you get qualified and how you might get some experience. It is also about checking out that you could do this, getting good advice and making plans, including a 'plan B'. Use the careers stands and Careers Guidance Service to explore a few careers in greater detail and to seek advice about your possible plans. In last year's survey, 37% of the students claimed that attending Employment & Skills: '...helped me to decide on a possible career'.
Remember: there are many excellent opportunities for young people to find exciting and rewarding careers in the Isle of Man and beyond. Please make the most of your visit to Employment & Skills 2013.
Mr Paul Craine Co-ordinating Adviser 11-19 Education Department of Education and Children
6 Questions you may wish to ask employers
G What qualifications are required (if any) for this job?
G What skills and knowledge do you like people to have?
G Is it useful to have IT skills?
G What do employers expect from young people?
G If I go to university, will it help me get a job in this industry?
G Does work experience help?
G Do you ask for a CV? If so, what do you want it to tell you?
G Are there opportunities to travel or move off the Island?
G If I want to stay on the Island, are there prospects for promotion?
G What training is available? Is it in-house, day release or night classes?
G Are there any opportunities to gain recognised, work-based qualifications?
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List of sectors
Armed Forces
Careers Advice/Learning
Charity
Communications
Construction
Engineering/Manufacturing
Financial Services
Hospitality Services
Public Services
Professional Services
Recruitment
Retail
Shipping
Transport
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Foyer
Reception and Information Desk
Department of Education and Children Under stairs The Department operates the Island’s 33 primary schools, five secondary schools, the Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education, as well as the Pre-School Assessment Centre and the Youth Service. Its core purpose is to provide efficient, cost effective and comprehensive education services on the Isle of Man. Its vision is:
G to provide educational experiences which inspire, engage and enable children to become successful, motivated learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors to society;
G to align educational provision to the Island’s present and future skills needs, while also equipping learners to compete in the global job market; and
G to value all learners equally, providing equality of opportunity and being responsive to individual needs and differences.
What the Department of Education and Children particularly wants for children and young people is:
G high aspirations; equality; inspiration; student empowerment; with students owning their own learning; informed choices; and enjoyment of the curriculum.
The Department has 2,183 employees. While more than half of these are teachers and lecturers, it also recruits managerial, technical and administrative staff, education support staff, youth and community workers, school meals staff, caretakers, cleaners and ancillary workers. Its vacancies are advertised on the Government website and in the local media and staff are happy to chat to you about them during your visit.
Contact: Department of Education and Children Tel: 01624 685808 Email: [email protected] www.gov.im
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Royal Hall and Promenade Suite
Exhibitors in alphabetical order
Ambitions Limited
Promenade Suite Stand 17
We work with companies large and small in all business sectors both on and off the Isle of Man. We cover all levels from junior to executive, permanent, contract and temporary. Offering a friendly yet professional service, we always try to help and offer practical advice. Centrally located, we offer appointments through the business day and outside these hours by appointment.
Contact: Sharon Kissack
Tel: 01624 614841 Email: [email protected] www.ambitions.co.im
Ardwhallan Outdoor Education Centre Promenade Suite Stand 13 Ardwhallan is an outdoor education centre delivering activities outside the classroom with educational value. We work with all schools on the Island in mainstream education such as GCSE, PE and BTEC, as well as the schools’ learning units dealing with young people with challenging behaviour. All our courses are bespoke and fit the learner’s needs. We believe that learning outdoors is a powerful tool. Contact: Paul Melling Tel: 07624 407549 Email: [email protected] www.ardwhallanoutdoored.com
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Barclays Wealth Royal Hall Stand 27 At Barclays, we truly understand that our success is dependent on the performance of our people and this underpins how we hire, develop and retain the talented individuals who will enable us to grow and evolve the business and achieve our ultimate goal of becoming the premier global wealth manager and adviser. We are a top ten global player, with global reach in a fast growing industry. We employ high quality, talented individuals and help them to achieve their career goals by providing them with a stimulating working environment.
Contact: Kate Radcliffe Tel: 01624 684370 Email: [email protected] www.barclayswealth.com
Conister Bank Limited
Royal Hall Stand 24 Due to the impact of the internet and new financial technology, the banking sector is undergoing significant structural change. As one of a handful of an emerging breed of “challenger banks”, Conister Bank aims to reshape the future of banking and become a cornerstone of the Isle of Man economy.
Conister Bank is the Isle of Man’s only independent bank and, together with Edgewater Associates and Conister Card Services, forms part of AIM-listed Manx Financial Group PLC. Conister Bank is a dynamic organisation with operations both on the Isle of Man and in the United Kingdom.
Contact: Sarah Timson Tel: 01624 694694 Email: [email protected] www.conisterbank.co.im
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Construction Sector Skills Group Royal Hall Stands 5-6 The construction skills group covers the skills requirements for the construction industry. Representatives of the Isle of Man Employers’ Federation, the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce and the Isle of Man Construction Forum will be attending.
Contact: Steve Woodward Tel: 01624 660188 Email: [email protected]
Dandara Group Limited Royal Hall Stand 4
Dandara has built an exemplary reputation for delivering high quality residential and commercial developments throughout the Isle of Man, Channel Islands and across the UK. Our award-winning developments are consistently ahead of industry standard thanks to our attention to detail throughout the entire spectrum of the construction process from R&D to customer handover. At Dandara, our people are the secret to our success and we offer excellent opportunities across a wide variety of professions and trades. We encourage innovation, team spirit, personal development and are always seeking to welcome new talent to join our ever expanding operational network.
Contact: Nicola Moffitt Tel: 01624 693339 Email: [email protected] www.dandara.com
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Department of Economic Development – Employment
and Skills Group
Promenade Suite Stands 5-7 The Employment and Skills Group is based at the Jobcentre in Nivison House, Prospect Hill, Douglas. The Group was established in April 2010 as part of the restructure of Government when the Department of Economic Development was created. The purpose of the Group is to support the people of the Isle of Man to find suitable employment opportunities and to help local employers fill vacancies. Representatives from all teams within the Employment and Skills Group will be at the event to help you.
G The Jobcentre advertises jobs for employers using touch screen technology and also hosts a very popular website which can be found at www.gov.im/ded/jobcentre. To place an advert either call 687014 or email [email protected] . All services offered by the Jobcentre are free of charge and include advertising, interview rooms, candidate searches for specific roles and advice with regard to recruitment needs for employers. For individuals, the Jobcentre can assist with all your job search needs. It’s free and impartial – just call in to arrange an appointment or call 687014.
G The Job Club is the place where personal advice and support is offered by the employment advisors. Training is also carried out in the Job Club by Diane Boswell, who can be contacted on 685646 for an appointment or interview. The Job Club operates both a drop-in service and a system of appointments. To find out more, please contact 687014 to book to see an employment advisor.
G The Careers Guidance Service is based at Nivison House and offers outreach services in five secondary schools, the Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education, the Isle of Man Prison, and at the Department of Social Care (DSC) offices in Ramsey and Port Erin. We are an all-age guidance service and provide extra support to young people aged 16 to 24 who are not in education, employment or training and to those claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance. Advice and guidance is available from the Careers Service regardless of age or current situation. Please call 685128 or email [email protected] to book an appointment with one of our qualified advisors.
13 G The Disability Employment Service offers tailored support and advice as well as assistance with securing essential equipment and training for clients to help them to find and keep suitable employment. Disability advisors also work with employers to identify the particular needs of employees with a disability and can provide advice and support in relation to training or aids and adaptations. For more information call 686209.
G The Training Services Team supports a wide range of vocational training and work placement programmes with the aim of raising the skills and productivity of the Island’s workforce. They also facilitate a wide variety of short courses and other training opportunities that benefit the wider Manx economy, and administer the Vocational Training Financial Support Scheme (VTFSS), which can assist with training costs. Training Services also administer all formal apprenticeships on the Island and this remains a very popular choice for people looking for a chosen career. If you are interested in finding out more about this, call the team on 687156 or email them at [email protected]
G The Work Permits Team are now also based at Nivison House and are available to offer advice and support to both employers and jobseekers with regard to all kinds of work permit issues and questions. This includes Tier 2 of the Points Based System for applicants from outside the EEA. For more information call 682393.
Contact: Jane Jelski, Group Manager for Employment and Skills, DED Tel: 682380 www.gov.im
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Department of Health Royal Hall Stands 29-33 The Department of Health is responsible for running the Island’s National Health Service with the aim of protecting and improving the health of the nation through the delivery of safe, consistent and high quality care. The Department provides services that enable a diversity of career opportunities. The Department provides both primary and secondary care services, whether it is community based care such as that delivered by GPs and community pharmacists, or more complex acute care provided at Noble’s Hospital. It is also responsible for Mental Health Services and Public Health, ensuring the local community enjoys a highly integrated and comprehensive health service. Each sector of the Department has its own specific entry requirements in regard to qualifications and experience. With many different areas represented at this event, please come along and have a chat with the Department’s staff. Contact: Department of Health Tel: 642608 Email: [email protected] www.gov.im/Health
Department of Infrastructure – Operations Division Royal Hall Stands 7-8 Operations Division comprises a team of civil engineers and land surveyors who provide highways, structural design and surveying for the maintenance and design of new works for the Department’s airport, harbours, highways and properties divisions. The section also provides consultancy services to other Government Departments. Mainly, the service provides support for the maintenance of the Island’s infrastructure, namely: properties, highways, bridges and associated structures and the various harbour structures.
Contact: Aidan McCusker Tel: 01624 686670 Email: [email protected] www.gov.im
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Engineer Skills Sector Group (Engineering/Manufacturing) Royal Hall Stands 14-18
This sector encompasses 52 companies employing 3,000 people. The sector is a highly dynamic environment, dealing with precision engineering and the production of items requiring high quality standards for use in the commercial and food industries, for example, aerospace parts, oil/gas industry valves, kettle controls, optical lenses, industrial diamonds, aircraft design, electricity generation and food manufacturing. The sector offers a varied and stimulating career with a wide range of opportunities for both females and males of all skill types, eg: planning, design, quality, purchasing, machine operators, supervisors, managers, finance, ICT and administrators.
Interested? Come and see us in the Royal Hall.
Assystem (Isle of Man) Limited
Assystem is an international engineering and innovation consultancy group. With its head office in Paris, the group has 8,500 employees in 16 countries. Assystem operates in the aerospace, automotive, naval and defence, energy and nuclear and life science sectors.
On the Isle of Man, Assystem has an aerospace structures design and analysis office with around 40 engineers. The Isle of Man office has been in operation for 31 years and our designs are flying on many of the most well-known types of aircraft in the world, from small business jets to the largest passenger jets.
Contact: Toni Kennaugh Tel: 01624 638401 Email: [email protected] www.assystem.com
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GE Aviation
GE Aviation Isle of Man specialises in the manufacture of components, sub- assemblies and unit assemblies for the aerospace sector. Our product family is used in aircraft hydraulic actuation systems, predominantly associated with the extension and retraction of aircraft landing gear, but also including nose wheel steering products and gear and door uplocks.
Contact: Karen Conway Tel: 01624 692002 Email: [email protected] www.ge.com
Manx Engineers Limited
Manx Engineers Limited is situated on the Gladstone Business Park, Ramsey. Manx Engineers supply critical high precision machined components and assemblies to the aerospace, medical, oil and gas and a number of other high tech industries.
The highly trained workforce uses the latest CNC machinery and the most up to date manufacturing techniques to satisfy our customer demands. Manx Engineers Limited has been in business since 1945 and is a founder member of the Isle of Man Aerospace cluster of companies.
If you wish to look into the possibilities of working in the north of the Island in a dynamic, high tech engineering company, come and have a chat with our team.
Contact: Martyn Perkins Tel: 01624 817600 Email: [email protected] www.manxengineers.com
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Ronaldsway Aircraft Company Limited
Ronaldsway Aircraft Company Limited manufactures a diverse range of precision engineered components and assemblies for use within the civil and defence aerospace sectors. Ronaldway’s most recognised products are major assemblies and complex components for such companies as Rolls-Royce and Martin Baker. By concentrating on our customers’ needs we ensure that we maintain a progressive outlook in the ever-changing world of global competition. If you wish to be part of a growing aerospace leader on the Isle of Man, please contact our Human Resource department.
Contact: Colin Bagshaw Tel: 01624 820522 Email: [email protected] www.rlc-group.com
Swagelok Limited
Swagelok Limited, (formerly known as Kenmac Limited, and previously Marown Engineering) was acquired in August 2003 by the Swagelok organisation, based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. With more than 3,000 personnel in Cleveland, they also have more than 220 dedicated distributors for their product range, in turn employing more than 2,200 sales and service personnel. Swagelok’s product range includes valves, fittings, tube and accessories for the instrumentation/process analytical markets. More information is available on www.swagelok.com Swagelok Limited Isle of Man will continue to concentrate on its own design, manufacture, assembly and test of process and instrumentation valves and manifolds principally for oil, gas (offshore/onshore, topside/subsea) chemical and petrochemical markets. Additionally, taper bolts and bearings are manufactured for the external of aircraft engines (mainly Rolls-Royce).
Swagelok Limited currently employs 213 people in a variety of positions, including manufacturing, customer service and product development.
Contact: Mamta Paradise Tel: 01624 692849 Email: [email protected] www.swagelok.com
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employed.im Royal Hall Stand 10 employed.im is the Isle of Man’s leading careers portal. Previously known as Manx Graduates, www.employed.im is the one stop shop for anybody looking for a new job or career change.
Providing much more than just job vacancies, employed.im can help you find new career opportunities, develop your skills and access careers and training advice. employed.im also helps you to manage your career related forms and documents – securely storing your CV and job applications in one convenient location. Sign up today and kick start your career.
Contact: Joanne Pontee Tel: 01624 664000 Email: [email protected] www.employed.im
EPL Recruitment Limited Promenade Suite Stand 10 With over 20 years of recruitment experience, we are honest, friendly and approachable consultants. We offer professional advice and support on careers and employment opportunities. A bespoke recruitment service tailored to your strengths and individual aspirations, we are committed to supporting your every move and helping with every stage of your career, offering temporary/contract and permanent opportunities.
Come in to meet us and discuss your choices.
Contact: Karann Davies Tel: 01624 615600 Email: [email protected] www.epl.im
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Financial Supervision Commission Royal Hall Stand 22 The FSC is an independent statutory body responsible for the licensing and supervision of banks, building societies, investment businesses, and collective investment schemes and corporate and trust service providers in the Isle of Man. The FSC employs more than 50 people; this is a mixture of permanent staff and fixed term contract staff. Temporary staff and specialist technical staff are also contracted as and when our business needs determine.
Our people are at the very centre of the organisation and core to our strategy to meet our goals. We seek individuals who look to develop an awareness of financial regulation and an understanding of its importance to the Isle of Man.
Contact: Trish Cain Tel: 01624 689300 Email: [email protected] www.fsc.gov.im
flybe Promenade Suite Stand 4 Flybe is Europe’s largest independent regional airline, offering passengers a broad range of destinations and value-for-money fares throughout the UK and Europe. Key to success is the recruitment of high quality employees across every discipline of the business. From pilots to engineers, customer service to cabin crew, management to administration, there is a wide spectrum of skills needed and opportunities for individuals who have the personality and flexibility and, where appropriate, experience to add value to our operations.
Those who join us become part of a company committed to developing business by developing people. You can also expect good pay and benefits with opportunities for career progression.
Contact: flybe Press Office Tel: 08456 750681 Email: [email protected] www.flybe.com
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Heron and Brearley Limited
Promenade Suite Stand 8
Heron and Brearley Limited (H&B) is not just the Isle of Man’s largest private sector employer, we’re one of its most dynamic and diverse groups. There’s always something to chat about at H&B. A family business which has been around for over 100 years, we are the Island’s top pub chain and run the award-winning Okell’s Brewery. We are the main drinks’ wholesaler; run most of the Island’s Spar Convenience stores; not forgetting our exciting logistics business, TDL. We offer fantastic career opportunities in a caring environment with your training and development needs in mind, and we pride ourselves as leaders in IT, finance and HR.
Contact: Sarah Blayden Tel: 01624 699484 Email: [email protected] www.heronandbrearley.com
Home Instead Senior Care Promenade Suite Stand 12
We are a care provider for elderly people who live at home and provide trained caregivers for companionship, home help, and personal care. Some of our staff hold City and Guilds Dementia Care qualifications. Our caregivers are truly committed to provide their clients with reliable, responsive care at home.
Contact: Emer Wiseman Tel: 01624 822545 Email: [email protected] www.homeinstead.im
21 MAIN ENTRANCE (Villa Marina Gardens) PROMENADE SUITE (Downstairs)
ROYAL HALL
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ROYAL HALL
1-2 Isle of Man Shipping Association 22 Financial Supervision Commission 3 Isle of Man Government - Water and 23 Isle of Man Law Society Sewerage Authority 24 Conister Bank Limited 4 Dandara Group Limited 25 Manx Professional and Educational 5-6 Construction Sector Skills Group Service Limited 7-8 Department of Infrastructure 26 Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce - Operations Division 27 Barclays Wealth 9 Shoprite 28 Manx Insurance Association 10 employed.im 29-33 Department of Health 11 Junior Achievement 34-35 Isle of Man Government – Office of 12 Manx ICT Association Human Resources 13 Tesco 36 Isle of Man Prison and Probation 14-18 Engineering Skills Sector Group Service 19 SES Satellite Leasing Limited 37 Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service 20 Isle of Man Society of Chartered Accountants 38 Royal Air Force 21 Lloyds Bank International 39 Royal Navy and Royal Marine Careers
PROMENADE SUITE
1-2 Isle of Man College of Further and 12 Home Instead Senior Care Higher Education - Hair & Beauty 13 Ardwhallan Outdoor Education 3 Search and Select Offshore Limited Centre 4 flybe 14 Paragon HR and Recruitment 5-7 Department of Economic Limited Development – Employment and 15 Isle of Man College of Further and Skills Group Higher Education 8 Heron and Brearley Limited 16 Milan Veterinary Limited 9 Isle of Man Newspapers 17 Ambitions Limited 10 EPL Recruitment Limited 18-19 Manx Electricity Authority 11 Sleepwell Hotels Limited
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Image Matters Florrie Forde Bar 2nd Floor Image Matters is a make-up and style company offering services from make-up master classes to style and colour workshops and now has a full time spa at Lonan Manx Cottages. We can provide everything you need to feel great. Contact: Wendy Campbell Tel: 01624 436948 Email: [email protected] www.imagematters.im
Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce Royal Hall Stand 26 The Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit member organisation. We are the most comprehensive, independent business support and networking organisation on the Island. Our members come from all sectors of the economy and we are supporting Employment & Skills 2013 to be able to give assistance on a wide range of career options.
Contact: Jane Dellar Tel: 01624 674941 Email: [email protected] www.iomchamber.org.im
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Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education Promenade Suite Stand 15 The Isle of Man Further and Higher Education Institution offers courses from GCSEs to degree level, including workplace and vocational.
Contact: Chas Watson Tel: 01624 648239 Email: [email protected] www.iomcollege.ac.im
Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education – Hair
and Beauty Therapy Promenade Suite Stands 1-2 A career in hairdressing or beauty therapy can be exciting and rewarding. The industry is a fantastic place to work. There are lots of different careers you can choose from, such as a hairdresser, barber, beauty therapist, nail therapist or make- up artist.
Contact: Lindsey Jackson Tel: 01624 648272 Email: [email protected] www.iomcollege.ac.im
Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service
Royal Hall Stand 37 The service provides emergency rescue service, preventing and protecting the Island’s communities from fires and a multitude of other emergency situations. It also educates the Island’s population so that they are able to prevent fires in their homes and workplaces, together with the actions to be taken if they discover a fire or are unfortunate enough to be involved in a fire.
Contact: Geoff Quayle Tel: 01624 647303 Email: [email protected] www.iomfire.com
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Isle of Man Government – Office of Human Resources Royal Hall Stands 34-35
The Employment Services Division is at the centre of all activities undertaken by the Office of Human Resources. It acts as a central support to all Government Departments and their staff and provides a comprehensive, effective and timely recruitment function.
Contact: Natasha Whittaker Tel: 01624 686300 Email: [email protected] www.gov.im/jobs
Isle of Man Government – Water & Sewerage Authority
Royal Hall Stand 3
Our mission is to provide a reliable, high quality of water supply to customers’ homes and businesses. We also aim to provide effective and efficient sewerage and sewage treatment infrastructure and to act as the flood risk management authority for the Island.
In order to provide these services efficiently, the Water & Sewerage Authority must align human talent and energy with the strategic aims of our organisation and, most importantly, we believe in investing in our workforce.
The result of this investment will be the right people with the right skills and behaviours in the right roles at the right time.
Contact: Aisha Mulla Tel: 01624 695986 Email: [email protected] www.gov.im/water
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Isle of Man Law Society
Royal Hall Stand 23
A career as an advocate offers the chance to combine intellectual challenge, interest and variety with the opportunity to work with and for people. A Manx advocate’s role is to give advice on all matters of law to members of the public, companies, and institutions. It may involve representing a client in court or advising a client on a host of matters such as matrimonial, criminal, personal injury, conveyancing or commercial/business.
Manx advocates perform the roles performed by solicitors and barristers in the UK.
Contact: Jane O’Rourke Tel: 01624 679231
Email: [email protected] www.iomlawsociety.co.im
Isle of Man Newspapers Promenade Suite Stand 9 Isle of Man Newspapers publishes three weekly titles: Isle of Man Examiner, Isle of Man Courier and Manx Independent, and has the indispensable website www.iomtoday.co.im bringing you comprehensive news and sports coverage seven days a week. We employ more than 50 members of staff and have several key areas in our business including journalism, sales, promotions and marketing.
Contact: Emma Mann Tel: 01624 695648 Email: [email protected] www.iomtoday.co.im
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Isle of Man Prison and Probation Service Royal Hall Stand 36 The Isle of Man Prison Service protects the public by providing secure custodial services which meet international standards and works collaboratively with a range of partners and providers to address individual behaviour needs, delivering safer release plans and reducing crime.
Contact: Steve Winchester Tel: 01624 891053 Email: [email protected]
Isle of Man Society of Chartered Accountants Royal Hall Stand 20 The ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants) is the largest and foremost professional accountancy body in Europe. Respected worldwide, it has 140,000 members in business practice and the public sector in more than 165 countries. The Institute also has some 10,000 student chartered accountants worldwide. The ICAEW qualification, the ACA (Associated Chartered Accountant), is recognised around the world as a prestigious professional business qualification. The IoMSCA (Isle of Man Society of Chartered Accountants) is the local branch of the ICAEW and represents and promotes the interests of more than 500 members and 60 students of the Institute on the Isle of Man. Contact: Cheryl Pryke Tel: 01624 662788 Email: [email protected] www.icaew.com/isleofman
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Isle of Man Shipping Association Royal Hall Stands 1-2 The Isle of Man Shipping Association is the representative body for all maritime interests on the Isle of Man. Its members include ship owners, ship managers, crew managers, yacht managers and many more maritime related businesses. Careers at sea Ships carry over 95% of the world’s trade highly efficiently, yet are largely hidden from most people’s view. Modern ships range from ferries to supertankers and include container ships, bulk carriers and sophisticated chemical and gas tankers. This stand will provide information on the different vessel types and trades, information on life on board ships as well as details of organisations that can assist with a career that starts with going to sea.
Careers ashore The global maritime industry comprises of ships that carry cargoes and passengers together with a wide variety of shore-based supporting organisations that range from management and crewing to government, commercial, legal, insurance, ports and technical support. Some roles require previous seagoing experience but many careers start straight from school or college. Details of opportunities and ways to start on one of these career paths, or change from a seagoing to a shore career, will be outlined and explained on the stand.
Contact: Sandra Shefford Tel: 07624 249512 Email: [email protected] www.iomsa.im
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Junior Achievement Royal Hall Stand 11 Junior Achievement is a Manx-registered charity dedicated to helping the Island’s young people prepare for the world of work. The purpose of our charity is to inspire young people to succeed, regardless of their academic ability.
With the help of volunteers from business and the wider community, we run a range of programmes in primary and secondary schools. These programmes focus on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship.
Last year our charity helped more than 5,000 young people develop skills for the workplace. Contact: Joy Spence Tel: 01624 666266 Email: [email protected] www.jaiom.im
Lloyds Bank International Royal Hall Stand 21 Lloyds Bank International is one of the major local banks offering a full range of personal banking, commercial banking and private banking services. With a history of over 116 years serving the Isle of Man community, we have four main local branches in Douglas, Peel, Castletown and Ramsey.
The key focus is on customers and our strategy statement is to be the best bank for customers.
Contact: Lucy Felton Tel: 01624 644037 Email: [email protected] www.lloydsbank.com
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Manx ICT Association Royal Hall Stand 12 We are the representative body and collaboration forum for the Isle of Man ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) industry. We exist to:
• Be an inclusive and accessible association attracting the membership of the majority of organisations in the Manx ICT industry • Represent and promote the Manx ICT industry to: • Isle of Man Government • Isle of Man commerce • export markets • Arrange ICT industry networking events • Organise ICT industry exhibitions • Foster and nurture appropriate collaboration and cooperation within the industry • Increase on-Island ICT business retention • Increase off-Island business (exports).
Contact: Katie Nicholson Tel: 01624 664000 Email: [email protected] www.micta.im
Manx Electricity Authority Promenade Suite Stands 18-19 The Manx Electicity Authority (MEA) is a statutory board of the Isle of Man Government charged with providing the people of the Isle of Man with a safe, reliable and economic electricity supply. The Authority has responsibility for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity and for the billing and collection of revenue from these activities. The Authority has responsibility for the supply of natural gas to the CCGT Power Station at Pulrose and to domestic consumers via the local gas distributor.
Contact: John Higgins Tel: 01624 687687 Email: [email protected] www.manxelectricity.com
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Manx Insurance Association
Royal Hall Stand 28 The Manx Insurance Association (MIA) represents all authorised life assurance companies on the Island. The training and development subcommittee consists of representatives from these insurance companies. Its main activities include reviewing policies linked to training and development, sharing best practice, feeding into the executive committee and promoting the industry. Promotion of the insurance industry takes many forms: working with the Department of Economic Development and the Careers Guidance Service, plus local schools and colleges. Work includes school visits, open days and representation at careers conventions or similar opportunities. The staff attending on the the day will be delighted to talk about careers and educational opportunities in the insurance industry. Contact: Malcolm Lewis Tel: 01624 643384 Email: [email protected] www.mia.org.im
Manx Professional and Educational Services Limited Royal Hall Stand 25 Want a professional qualification, a degree in accounting or just want to further your career? Come and talk to MPES.
We are the only training provider on the Island accredited by the three leading professional bodies. We offer training across a range of professional qualifications as well as work related courses. Contact: Sheila Magee Tel: 01624 668101 Email: [email protected] www.mpes.co.uk
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Milan Veterinary Limited Promenade Suite Stand 16
Milan Veterinary Practice is a mixed practice treating all farm and domestic animals across the Island for more than 50 years. We currently employ nine veterinary surgeons, six veterinary nurses, a student nurse and seven receptionists, all working out of three practices in Douglas, Peel and Castletown. We also benefit from the regular services of our visiting opthalmologist. We offer a 24-hour emergency service to all of our clients, 365 days a year. We aim to provide our clients with a personal service and strive to meet their requirements as well as those of their animals.
Contact: Raymond Cox MVB MRVCS Tel: 01624 674076 Email: [email protected] www.milanvets.co.uk
Paragon HR and Recruitment Limited Promenade Suite Stand 14 Paragon Recruitment provide careers advice, industry knowledge and temporary, permanent and executive recruitment services for those seeking work at any level, from first role to senior appointments. We source candidates for employers across the Isle of Man, mainly within the finance sector and associated businesses.
Jobs4u.im connects job seekers in every industry and at all levels on the Isle of Man, directly to employers, using a blend of social media, internet, press, advertising and referrals, powered by the expertise and reach of Paragon Recruitment. Employers can access free advertising and gain HR support as needed via www.jobs4u.im
Contact: Debbie Cooper Tel: 01624 665115 Email: [email protected] www.paragon.co.im
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Royal Air Force Royal Hall Stand 38 Joining the RAF today is more than just getting a job. With more than 60 branches/trades to choose from, there’s likely to be a career for everyone. Although some careers require GCSEs and, in some cases, higher academic qualifications, many need no formal academic qualification at all. Very few employers can offer you such great opportunties in an environment where you can feel you belong and where your contribution is valued. Contact: Audrey Rutherford Tel: 01515 226644 Email: [email protected] www.raf.mod.uk/careers
Royal Navy and Royal Marine Careers Royal Hall Stand 39 Be part of something. Need to feel you are doing something vital? Royal Navy teams are to be found around the world helping to fight terrorism, peacekeeping, hunting drug shipments, providing disaster relief or protecting the marine environment. Teams serve at sea in one of our 127 ships and submarines, in the air in one of our 294 helicopters or fast jets, or on land with the Royal Marines. You will be a trained specialist in our warfare, engineering, logistics or healthcare branches and the training you receive leads to top qualifications recognised by all employers. You will receive a competitive salary and have a benefits package unrivalled in the employment market today, delivering a variety of employment, job security, excellent accredited training, high-quality sports and fitness facilities, free medical and dental care, low-cost accommodation, 30 days paid leave plus public holidays and a non-contributory, index-linked pension scheme. Join the Royal Navy or Royal Marines and be part of something. Visit our website or ring now.
Contact: Chief Petty Officer Geoff Jones Tel: 01517 073383 Email: [email protected] www.royalnavy.mod.uk
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Search and Select Offshore Limited Promenade Suite Stand 3 With 15 years’ experience in assisting our candidates to find their ideal role, why not let us help you? We understand the difficult decisions that candidates have in making that next move, or even first move, onto the career ladder, which is why we are here to offer the assistance and advice necessary to make your job search pain-free and thorough. Our team of consultants offer an unmatched level of personal service and expertise in our specialist areas of recruitment: accountancy, actuarial, banking, fiduciary services, IT, law, life assurance, shipping, E-gaming, I- gaming, E-commerce and manufacturing.
Contact: Mark Burman Tel: 01624 678144 Email: [email protected] www.searchandselect.com
SES Satellite Leasing Limited Royal Hall Stand 19 SES is a world-leading satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite communication solutions to broadcast, telecom, corporate and government customers worldwide.
We own and operate a fleet of 53 geostationary satellites that are complemented by a network of teleports and office locations around the globe. This far-reaching infrastructure enables our customers to reach 99% of the world’s population and places SES at the heart of the global communication chain.
Contact: Tara Orgar Tel: 01624 618060 Email: [email protected] www.ses.iom
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Shoprite Royal Hall Stand 9 Shoprite are proud to be the leading retailer on the Isle of Man, operating seven Shoprite branded stores located in local communities all over the Island, as well as our wine warehouse, Winerite. We have relationships with some of the leading UK brands, including Waitrose, Iceland and Wilkinson, as well as Subway and Mercedes- Benz. We operate three Iceland supermarkets across the Island as well as Shoprite Living, our homeware store in Port Erin. We also have the only Mercedes-Benz franchise on the Isle of Man – Mercedes-Benz of Mann in Ballasalla. As a Manx-domiciled business and one of the five biggest employers, with more than 700 employees, there are diverse career opportunities which can include store operations, IT, marketing, sales, accounts/finance, logistics and buying to name but a few.
Shoprite are the biggest supporters of Manx farming and local food producers and are celebrating 40 years of serving Mann this year. Contact: Mark Annis Tel: 01624 683333 Email: [email protected] www.manxshoprite.com
Sleepwell Hotels Limited Promenade Suite Stand 11 We have a small selection of hotels across Blackpool and the Isle of Man, each with their own charm and character. We actively endeavour to encourage young people to consider hospitality as a career option. There will always be opportunities across our group of hotels for young people with a positive ‘can do’ attitude; those that want to ensure each guest has the very best experience to promote the company and the Island.
Contact: Linda Maddrell Tel: 01624 639396 Email: [email protected] www.sleepwellhotels.com
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Tesco Royal Hall Stand 13 Tesco offers fantastic opportunities for people in various careers from customer service through to senior management. We use our scale for good – using the Tesco brand to connect locally and nationally with potential employees. We care about being spoilt for choice in relation to the calibre of our people; we manage our talent and have strong succession and development plans in place to enable us to provide the best possible service to our customers and colleagues. Contact: Caroline Murphy Tel: 07624 460241 Email: [email protected] www.tesco.com
37 Awareness of Careers in Engineering (ACE) Project
The project was launched by the Engineering and Manufacturing Sector and the Department of Economic Development in February 2008 to increase the number of local people with the skills this sector needs over the coming years.
The project has three aims:
(i) To change people’s perception of engineering and manufacturing
(ii) To make people more aware of what the Engineering and Manufacturing Sector on our Island comprises and does, and
(iii) To ensure students and parents see engineering and manufacturing as a viable, rewarding and long-term career option here on our Island.
To help deliver these aims, a series of engineering lessons have been developed for school Years 6 through to 11. These cover the 33 primary schools and 5 secondary schools. The lessons have been given by the Engineering Sector Skills champion, Adrian Harrison. The lessons lift elements out of the school curriculum and ‘bring them alive’ while including topics to explain what engineering and manufacturing is all about across our Island and how school subjects relate to a career within the sector.
In addition to the lesson, Years 9 and 11 also have a presentation and discussion element to help them make decisions for GSCE subjects and opportunities after GCSEs respectively. We also attend each secondary school ‘options’ evenings for these year groups; again to ensure people are aware of the sector and how they can go about securing employment with us.
We also hold a presentation and discussion with Years 12/13 (Sixth Form) to help students understand the options post A level via the College, universities and work.
To date, ACE has delivered 2,384 lessons involving 11,400 students at least once, many attending several lessons over the years.
Our apprenticeship scheme, run in conjunction with the Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education, continues to evolve and now sees 41 students enrolled. The scheme’s aim is to produce well-rounded, skilled people suitable for all companies, holding a recognised qualification in the process in three years, with additional years being used for specific company/personal development needs as required.
38 As a lead into the apprenticeship scheme, the sector, Department of Education and Children and Department of Economic Development have developed a new course entitled the Manufacturing Technician Skills Course. This is a two-year, full-time course at the College and this year has taken on 14 students. Next year it will be taking on 36 students. The course is aimed at people who wish to join sector companies as machine operators (making items). Sector companies will choose successful maturing students from this course first for employment, before looking elsewhere.
We’ve developed close links with the Careers Guidance Service and Department of Education and Children to ensure that everyone who can provide careers guidance/support understands that the sector is a vibrant, clean, prosperous environment to work in, offering stimulating, varied and rewarding careers for both males and females with a variety of skills. This covers all skills types and not just those traditionally associated with engineering and manufacturing such as designers and machinists. We also have a supporting cast of skilled people such as human resources, financers, logistics, quality, planners, etc.
Many secondary school students have visited our companies (during work experience in Year 10 and also specific site visits) to see what goes on and experience the modern, clean and friendly environment we work in. We would invite other people interested in a career with us to have a look around our facilities.
In conjunction with the Department of Economic Development, we have in the past created bespoke training courses to help development skills for people who have maybe been employed and now wish a career change, or those not suitably qualified after leaving school. We will consider developing such training, again as and when needed.
We hope that people are becoming more aware of the sector and so can make balanced decisions towards careers on our Island, hopefully involving the sector. We are seeing that perceptions are starting to change in certain areas and we’ve seen an increase in College enrolment for engineering-related courses, together with our apprenticeship scheme.
So if you fancy a career with us, a career change even, or maybe have unfortunately been released from employment and would like to see what may be involved in becoming employed within our sector, why not come and see us in the Royal Hall; give Adrian Harrison a call on 07624 498769 or email [email protected]
39 Acknowledgements
The Department of Economic Development and the Department of Education and Children wish to thank all exhibitors for taking time out of their busy schedules to participate in Employment & Skills 2013. They would also like to acknowledge the invaluable assistance received from the management and staff of the Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre complex, Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education hospitality and catering staff and students, Home Strategic Limited and the Isle of Man Post Office, IMS Print Services.
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