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  • IT Technician Placement Programme
    IT Technician Placement Programme
    10 minutes ago
    £24000–£30000 yearly
    Full-time
    Cardiff

    Are you looking to kick-start a new career in IT? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our IT Technician Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£24K-£30K) upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps. Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Technician courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. You will also be assigned an expert tutor to help you throughout your training. Step 2 - Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Step 3 - Official exams You will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with IT organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level IT role within your local area working in either an IT Technician/Desktop Support/First Line Support Role. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. At a one-off cost of £799, or a deposit of £112 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £78, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in IT? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

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  • Marketing and Sales Executive
    Marketing and Sales Executive
    6 days ago
    £41700–£43000 yearly
    Full-time
    Cardiff

    Job Description Position: Marketing and Sales Executive SOC Code: 3554 Salary: £41,700 – £43,000 per annum Work Address: 55B Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1DD Role Overview Whitchurch Nails is seeking to appoint a Marketing and Sales Executive to support the next stage of the business’s growth and professionalisation. Having successfully expanded from a single-person operation into a salon employing six skilled nail technicians, the business now requires dedicated commercial expertise to strengthen its market position, increase customer acquisition, and improve long-term revenue sustainability. This role is essential to transitioning the business from an owner-led, operationally focused model into a more structured and scalable enterprise. The Marketing and Sales Executive will take responsibility for developing and implementing effective marketing strategies, improving brand visibility, driving sales performance, and supporting the future launch of the company’s website and online booking systems. Key Responsibilities Marketing Strategy and Brand Development • Design and implement a structured marketing strategy aligned with the salon’s short- and long-term growth objectives, • Strengthen brand identity and positioning to establish Whitchurch Nails as a leading local salon, • Ensure consistent and professional messaging across all customer-facing platforms Digital and Social Media Marketing • Manage and optimise the salon’s social media presence, particularly Facebook and Instagram, • Plan and maintain content calendars showcasing services, nail designs, promotions, and updates, • Create and run targeted promotional campaigns to drive engagement and bookings, • Monitor and analyse social media engagement, enquiry levels, and booking trends, • Identify and implement opportunities for paid promotions, collaborations, and local digital advertising Sales Growth and Customer Acquisition • Develop and implement initiatives to increase new customer bookings and overall sales performance, • Improve conversion rates from enquiries to confirmed bookings, • Design and manage seasonal promotions, loyalty schemes, referral incentives, and targeted offers, • Increase average customer spend and encourage repeat business Website Development and Online Presence • Support the planning and coordination of the company’s first official website, • Liaise with external service providers where required, • Prepare and structure service descriptions, pricing information, and promotional content, • Assist with the integration of online booking functionality and future digital tools Market Analysis and Competitor Monitoring • Monitor local competitors, pricing models, service offerings, and marketing activity, • Track emerging trends and customer preferences within the Whitchurch and wider Cardiff area, • Use market insights to inform pricing strategy, service development, and marketing decisions Customer Relationship Management • Support the introduction of basic CRM practices to record customer preferences, booking history, and feedback, • Use customer data to improve retention, personalised marketing, and service quality Sales Performance Tracking and Reporting • Track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and sales initiatives, • Prepare regular performance summaries and reports, • Provide structured recommendations to the business owner to support informed commercial decision-making Support for Business Growth and Structure • Provide commercial input into future expansion planning and service development, • Support staffing and organisational planning as the business grows, • Work closely with the business owner and future salon manager to improve operational efficiency Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Growth in monthly and quarterly booking volumes, • Increase in new customer acquisition, • Improved customer retention and repeat booking rates, • Measurable engagement growth across social media platforms, • Successful preparation and launch of the company website, • Clear and demonstrable return on marketing investment Skills and Experience Required • Proven experience in a marketing, sales, or business development role, • Strong understanding of digital marketing and social media platforms, • Ability to work independently in a small business environment, • Commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset, • Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills, • Experience supporting the growth of a small or owner-led business is highly desirable Benefits • 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory entitlement) and company pension, • Opportunity to play a key role in the strategic growth of an expanding local business, • Long-term career development within a growing beauty enterprise

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  • Cyber Security Placement Programme
    Cyber Security Placement Programme
    10 minutes ago
    £24000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Cardiff

    Are you looking to kick-start a new career in IT? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Cyber Security Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£24K-£45K) upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps. Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Support courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. Step 2 - Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Step 3 - Official exams You will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. Step 4 - IT Technician placement (£24K-£45K) You will be placed into your first role as an IT Technician, with a starting salary of anywhere between £24K-£45K. You will need to gain two years experience in this role before you can progress into a Cyber Security role. Cyber Security Role You will now be ready to move into your Cyber Security role. We have partnered with a number of large IT companies who have a massive shortage of qualified Cyber Security professionals. At a one-off cost of £999, or a deposit of £149 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £104, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training, we will refund 100% of your course fees. Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

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  • Domiciliary Care Assistant
    Domiciliary Care Assistant
    2 months ago
    £12.21–£12.71 hourly
    Full-time
    Llanishen, Cardiff

    About the Role Join our team as a Care Assistant and help service users live independently in their homes. Your responsibilities will include providing daily care, assisting with food and fluids, supporting mobility, and managing personal care needs. You will also engage in domestic cleaning and use necessary equipment such as hoists and stand aids. Maintaining mental health is a key focus. Training and Support No prior industry experience is required. If you have cared for a loved one, that experience is valuable. We provide comprehensive in-house training. Responsibilities • Provide quality, person-centred care, • Assist with personal care and mobility, • Use equipment like hoists and stand aids, • Maintain records accurately, requiring good verbal and written skills, • Work various shifts, as we operate 7 days a week, from 6 am to 11 pm Requirements • Compassionate, friendly, and a team player, • Car driver/owner is essential, • NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is a plus, but not required; enrollment in an NVQ course is available after probation, • Must be reliable, punctual, and trustworthy, • Good understanding of confidentiality, • Satisfactory references and a DBS check are mandatory before employment Rewards Package • Competitive pay with appropriate holiday pay, • Free training and development, • Access to wellbeing and support tools, • Employee recognition through 'Employee of the Month' and 'Long Service Awards' If you are motivated and enjoy working with people, this is a rewarding opportunity to provide quality care.

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  • Network Engineer Placement Programme
    Network Engineer Placement Programme
    1 month ago
    £24000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Cardiff

    Are you looking to kick-start a new career in IT? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Network Engineer Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£24K-£45K) upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps. Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Support courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. Step 2 - Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Step 3 - Official exams You will then go on to sit the Cisco CCNA exam to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. Step 4 - IT Technician placement (£24-£45K) You will be placed into your first role as an IT Technician, with a starting salary of anywhere between £24K-£45K. You will need to gain two years experience in this role before you can progress into a Network engineer role. Network Engineer Role You will now be ready to move into your Network Engineer role. We have partnered with a number of large IT companies who have a massive shortage of qualified Network Engineers. At a one off cost of £999, or a deposit of £149 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £104, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

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    No experience
    Easy apply

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