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  • Unity 3D Game Developer – Work Experience
    Unity 3D Game Developer – Work Experience
    27 days ago
    Part-time
    Southall

    Organisation: Kovicas Ltd Position: Unity 3D Game Developer – Volunteer Work Experience Type: Voluntary / Unpaid Work Experience Training: Free training and one-to-one support provided Location: Remote About Kovicas Kovicas Ltd is an education technology company working with schools across the UK, including leading schools, to support the use of technology and digital learning in education. We are offering an exciting Unity 3D Game Developer Volunteer Work Experience Programme for aspiring developers who want to develop their technical skills, gain practical experience and build a stronger portfolio. This opportunity is particularly suited to students, graduates, self-taught developers and people at the beginning of their careers who may have learned Unity or C# but need practical experience to take the next step. The Opportunity You will receive guidance and training while gaining practical experience with Unity 3D and C#. As part of the programme, you will have the opportunity to work on prototype educational games and interactive experiences designed with children and young people in mind. The programme combines technical development with employability support, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your Unity skills, portfolio, CV and understanding of working within the UK education technology sector. Depending on the project, you may gain experience in: • Unity 3D game development, • C# scripting, • Gameplay mechanics and systems, • UI and user experience, • Creating engaging, child-friendly digital experiences, • Educational game concepts, • Debugging and testing, • Game development workflows, • Turning ideas and concepts into working prototypes, • Building and presenting projects for your portfolio Free Training & Development We want this experience to contribute to your longer-term career development. Participants will receive support including: • Free Unity 3D training and guidance, • One-to-one CV building and tailoring, • Personalised CV feedback for technology and game-development roles, • One-to-one career and employability support, • Portfolio development guidance, • Advice on how to present Unity projects professionally, • Practical Unity and C# development experience, • Regular mentoring and feedback, • Guidance on professional development workflows, • Experience within an organisation working with UK schools, • A reference upon successful completion, where appropriate Our aim is for you to finish the programme with more than something to add to your CV. We want you to leave with stronger technical skills, practical experience, an improved portfolio and a professionally tailored CV that can support your next career move. Who We’re Looking For You do not need to be an experienced professional game developer. We would particularly like to hear from: • University students, • Recent graduates, • Junior developers, • Self-taught programmers, • Aspiring game developers, • Career changers with an interest in game development, • Developers looking to build practical Unity experience Basic knowledge of Unity 3D and/or C# would be beneficial. More importantly, we’re looking for someone who is: • Willing to learn, • Creative and enthusiastic, • Interested in game development, • Interested in technology and education, • Comfortable receiving feedback, • Keen to develop their portfolio and professional skills Experience developing games for children or schools is not required. Why Educational Game Development? Working with technology in education provides a different challenge from conventional game development. You will have the opportunity to think about how games and interactive technology can make learning more engaging, accessible and enjoyable for children. As Kovicas works with schools in the UK, this programme can also give you valuable exposure to how technology is developed and considered within an educational environment. Potential Future Opportunities This programme is not a guarantee of employment. However, as Kovicas continues to grow, paid employment or contract opportunities may become available from time to time. Participants are welcome to apply for suitable paid opportunities if they become available, and experience gained during the programme may help demonstrate their skills. Any future paid role would be subject to a separate application, selection process and employment or contractor agreement. Important Information This is a voluntary, unpaid work-experience and training opportunity focused on learning, skills development, employability and portfolio experience. It is not advertised as a paid employee position. The programme includes free training, mentoring, practical development experience and individual career support. Duration: Varies Hours: 15-20 hours per week Location: Remote Start date: ASAP How to Apply Please apply with: • Your CV, • A short introduction about yourself, • Your current experience with Unity and/or C#, • Your portfolio, GitHub profile or examples of previous projects, if available Don’t have a portfolio yet? That’s okay. We are interested in potential as well as experience. Tell us what you’re currently learning, why you’re interested in Unity development and what you hope to gain from the programme. If you’re looking for an opportunity to develop your Unity skills, gain practical experience, strengthen your portfolio and receive personalised CV and career support, we’d be happy to hear from you.

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  • Driver Stock Taker -  Alperton & Morden
    Driver Stock Taker - Alperton & Morden
    2 months ago
    £13.35–£13.55 hourly
    Full-time
    Wembley

    Retail Stock Taker Driver RGIS is the UK’s leading stocktaking company, working with top retailers such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Waitrose. We are looking for energetic and reliable people to join our growing teams. No experience is needed – we provide full training and offer flexible shifts to fit your lifestyle. As a Retail Stock Taker Driver, you will work as part of an experienced and supportive team, counting and scanning products using our RGIS handheld device, usually outside of store opening hours. You might not know RGIS yet, but you’ll definitely recognize the stores you’ll be working with! In addition to participating in the stocktaking event, you will also be responsible for transporting our teams to and from customers sites, using either your own vehicle of one of the company’s fleet. Every shift brings something new – that variety is one of the things our teams love most about working with us. Ready to start your flexible and rewarding career with RGIS? Apply today and join our team! We are looking for people who are: • Punctual, reliable and great team players, • Comfortable working unsociable hours, including early mornings, late nights and Sundays, • Thorough and precise in their work, • Physically able to stand for long periods and use ladders/step stools safely, • Full UK Driving licence with a safe and responsible driving style What we offer • The opportunity to earn up to £15.35 per hour, • Starting hourly rate up to £13.35, • Up to £2 per hour additional performance-based bonus, • Additional payments for travel events, • Mileage compensation payments when using own vehicle for work, • Up to 28 days’ paid holiday per year, • Guaranteed-hours contract (16–32 hours) available after the probation period, depending on performance and availability, • Flexible work schedules received three weeks in advance via our dedicated app, • Fantastic career progression opportunities We welcome applicants from all backgrounds - RGIS is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer

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