Many temp assignments are with public sector and large organisations.
We operate mainly in Mid Wales and the West Midlands. Placements take
place at any time of the year. GROWTH is sponsored by various public and
private sector organisations, government agencies and the European Union.
To be eligible, graduates must be EC residents or hold a valid work permit.
To apply for any of the following positions or to register with GROWTH
Please send your CV with a covering letter to :
GROWTH, Garrison House, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2BU
or by fax: +44 [0]1544 260034
e-mail: [email protected]
CURRENT VACANCIES
Ref 97/169: COMPUTER SALES & MARKETING
LOCATION: HEREFORDSHIRE
A family run computer company, one of only 60 IBM Solution Centres within
the UK with very close links with the IBM network. They are looking for a
numerate graduate to join their team. The company sells PCs, Network
servers and larger systems to individuals, but principally to government
agencies and large organisations. The successful candidate will be given
full training on all IBM products. You must be comfortable working with
senior personnel in client organisations and have the drive and personality
to earn at a high level and enjoy doing it. Graduates should have a
numerate degree and a good understanding of business systems and
applications. Although this is a sales position it is not a hard sell
company. After the initial placement period, you will have the chance to
become involved in developing marketing strategy with other members of the
team. Salary will be on a basic + commission basis with OTE of �18,000 in
first year.
Ref 97/173: BUSINESS ADMIN/ACCOUNTING PLACEMENT
LOCATION: NR. WORCESTER
3-6 month placement with a small but busy company which supplies and
services vending machines in factories across the Birmingham/Worcester area
- they have over 5,000 machines. The company has grown very quickly but
the internal systems can no longer cope. They need someone to help assess
and advise on how they should organise themselves, how to computerise the
accounts, what system to use, what software to use etc. It doesn�t need an
IT graduate, but someone who has good business administration and
management information skills, together with a knowledge of accounting
procedures and ideally accounting software. It might suit someone still
studying who is looking for a challenging project for their degree.
Ref 97/174: INDUSTRIAL ARCHIVING PROJECT
LOCATION: STOURBRIDGE, WEST MIDLANDS
This is an interesting 6 month project working with a company which designs
and manufactures industrial cranes and hoists. Over the years they have
merged with other companies and they now have a major archiving problem.
They have customer and product records going back over 50 years, stored in
an assortment of boxes, filing cabinets, plan chests etc. The project will
be to review the material and work with the senior management to establish
cataloguing priorities, develop a information management system and advise
on the practical storage options available. The company needs to be able
to access the information quickly, or at least know where it is. A great
project for a Library Studies or Information Management graduate who wants
to gain mainstream industry experience. The company is part of a larger
industrial group and if the project goes well there should be good
opportunities for the right person.
REF 97/175: TELESALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVES
LOCATION: SOUTH HEREFORDSHIRE
No previous sales experience required but bags of enthusiasm and motivation
are essential. Excellent communication, negotiation and team working
skills are also important. A great opportunity for recent graduates to
earn OTE of �18,000 (Basic Salary circa �8 - 9,000) and pay off those
student loans. You will be selling Personal Telephone numbers to
corporations and companies - a rapid growth are in the telecommunications
services according to OFTEL. The business is a franchise of a Plc company
and some training will be given. Pleasant offices in attractive rural
setting five miles outside Hereford city centre.
REF 97/176: GERMAN SPEAKING BUSINESS GRADUATE
LOCATION: MID WALES
This is a three month graduate placement with a small company based in
rural Mid Wales. The company import motorcycles from Australia , assemble
and despatch them throughout Western Europe. A bright, business minded
graduate is needed, with excellent German language skills (German mother
tongue preferred), to research the import and export, customs and excise
laws, operating standards and safety regulations of various European
countries. The overall aim of the project is to produce a reference manual
for the company�s future use.
A knowledge of, or an interest in motorbikes is an advantage. Own
transport essential.
If you haven�t seen what you�re looking for here, it is still worth sending
in your CV to register. We always look on our database for candidates
before advertising vacancies and we will contact you before sending your
details to a company if an opportunity arises that we think might interest
you. Call us for more information on +44 [0]1544 267266.
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