Talented people needed

Northumberland is going places. With great companies, valuable economic assets, an outstanding environment and quality of life, Northumberland is a big and diverse county with bags of ambition. And ambitious places need talented people. You can expect a rewarding career in a fast-moving and supportive environment. You will be part of a dynamic, dedicated team that will help reinvigorate Northumberland’s economy and communities.

As Northumberland’s Employer of the Year 2015, Arch is dedicated to looking after its workforce.  We hold the Bronze Better at Health at Work Award and are a proud Living Wage Employer.

If there are no vacancies at present, please check again soon or send us your CV. 

  

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Positions we currently have available are;

Business Growth Adviser – Business Northumberland

 

 

Business Growth Adviser – Business Northumberland
Arch – The Northumberland Development Company
(Full time, 37 Hours per week, fixed term until 31st March 2019)
Up to £33,000 per annum

Arch, The Northumberland Development Company, is an arms-length development company with strategic and operational influence to drive economic development, physical regeneration projects, digital change and business growth in Northumberland.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for three experienced and enthusiastic Business Growth Advisers to join the Economic Growth team and support the delivery of a high profile European funded business support programme in Northumberland.

Business Northumberland is an exciting programme focused on supporting the growth and sustainability of SMEs in Northumberland and the wider North East LEP region. Activity will be delivered using an interactive online platform which will host a number of programmes and online content across a number of economic drivers to support business growth.  Online activity will also be complemented with a number of masterclasses and seminars, held across Northumberland.

As well as enthusiastically promoting the benefits of the projects enterprise support programmes and the opportunities they can bring to SME’s, the Business Growth Advisers will be responsible for the identification and engagement of eligible SMEs onto the Business Northumberland programme. They will deliver 1:1 advice, in order to unlock growth opportunities within an eligible SME and support start – ups and businesses with a higher growth potential. In line with the Business Northumberland 2016 – 19’s scope and objectives the Business Growth Advisers will take responsibility for the design, development and delivery of interactive, diagnostic workshops and programmes of support across identified themes, as well as the development and implementation of activity plans and assisting with access to finance.

The post holder will have specialisms in a field relating to one or more of the following project themes and be able to apply their knowledge and promote the benefits directly in order to help grow a business:

  • Sector specific experience
  • Financial Modelling and management for SMEs
  • Routes to market and business development
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Business Planning
  • Business growth through the use of digital applications

These posts are part financed by the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.

To apply please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role and experience with examples around specific specialisms and sectors to [email protected]

For an informal discussion please contact Lucy Cansfield - Programme Manager - on 01670 528 453.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 23rd June

To view role profile click here

 

Ground Maintenance Apprentice

Ground Maintenance Apprentice
1 x Apprentice, 39 hours per week, 2 years fixed-term

Arch, is an arms-length development company with strategic and operational influence to drive economic development, physical regeneration projects, digital change and business growth in Northumberland. Arch is Northumberland’s largest private residential landlord with over 900 properties, 228.72 acres of development land and 100,000sqm of commercial, workspace and industrial portfolio.

Arch has a clear ambition to lead and drive delivery to achieve our ambitious plans, secure investment and provide a vibrant place for people and businesses in Northumberland. As a growing organisation, we are looking for an Apprentice Ground Maintenance Operative to support the team whilst gaining valuable practical experience of the range of duties expected. Training will be identified for this position and candidates will be expected to undertake all courses required for the role.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to begin and develop a career in Grounds Maintenance.

Requirements

Candidates will require the following skills/experience for the role;

  • PA1/PA6 & Lantra qualified
  • Relevant NVQ
  • Motivated able to work on own initiative
  • Driving Licence or working towards.

To apply please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability and which role you are interested in to [email protected]

Closing date: 10th June 2016

For an informal discussion please contact David Walker, Facilities Manager on 01670 528400 

 

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