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  • Web Developer Placement Programme
    Web Developer Placement Programme
    2 days ago
    £25000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Cardiff

    Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a web developer We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Coding 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 (£25K-£45K) within 20 miles of your location 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 3 easy steps. Step 1 - Front End Coding Complete a selection of professional and industry-recognised coding courses covering HTML, CSS and Javascript. Step 2 - Back End Coding + Practical Projects You will be studying all the relevant back end coding languages and gaining skills that will qualify you as a fully-fledged web developer. Step 2 is heavily focused on the practical element of learning. Step 3 - Building your portfolio The final step will be to build your own portfolio website. The portfolio plays a key part in the hiring process as it gives the employer a real insight into your level of ability, creativity and personality. Your Web Developer Role Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, we will place you into a Web Development/Software Development role, where you will be guaranteed a 25k-40k salary. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. At a one off cost of £1499, or a deposit of £212 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £148, 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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  • Marketing and Sales Executive
    Marketing and Sales Executive
    10 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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  • Health & Safety Advisor Placement Programme
    Health & Safety Advisor Placement Programme
    4 days ago
    £25000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Cardiff

    Are you looking to kick-start a new career in health & safety? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Health & Safety 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 within 20 miles of your location 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 - IOSH - Managing Safely Here you will learn about the basics of health and safety. Step 2 - NEBOSH Now you will decide whether you would like to study the NEBOSH General, Construction or the Fire Safety course, depending on the path that you intend your career to follow. You will have an expert tutor on hand if required. Step 3 - Risk Assessments You will write a series of risk assessments that need to be up to a workplace standard. This is a requirement to gain your NEBOSH certification. Step 4 - NEBOSH Exams The exams can be sat in one of the official NEBOSH testing centres, or online. (Online only currently available for general certificate). Your Job Upon Completion Once you have completed all of the mandatory training and exams, we will place you into an entry level health & safety role as either a advisor, officer or coordinator, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. At a one off cost of £1099, or a deposit of £162 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £113, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in health & safety 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.

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  • AI Engineer Placement Programme
    AI Engineer Placement Programme
    24 days ago
    £25000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Cardiff

    Are you looking to kick-start a new career in Ai? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Ai 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 (£25K-£45K) within 20 miles of your location 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, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: How It Works Step 1: Introduction to AI Start with beginner-friendly, bite-sized courses designed to build your foundational knowledge in AI. You’ll learn through interactive videos, quizzes, and tutorials covering key AI concepts and applications. Step 2: Full‑Stack AI Training Progress into in-depth training covering: Python programming for AI Data handling and processing Machine learning fundamentals Version control with Git & GitHub You’ll work on mini-projects throughout this stage, applying your new skills to practical tasks as you learn. Step 3: Certification Prepare for and pass the Microsoft AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals exam — a globally recognised certification that proves your understanding of AI workloads and responsible AI principles, boosting your credentials with employers. Step 4: Real‑World Projects Complete two real-world AI projects assigned by your tutor to demonstrate your practical capabilities and build a professional portfolio. Once both projects are approved, you’ll be fully portfolio-ready and prepared to enter the industry. Your Career Path Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, which includes the online courses, practical projects and building your own portfolio, we will place you into a Ai role, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. We have a proven track record of placing 1000+ candidates into new roles each year. Check out our website for our latest success stories. Interested in a future-proof career in AI? Apply now, and one of our friendly advisors will reach out to guide you through the process.

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  • Data Science Placement Programme
    Data Science Placement Programme
    24 days ago
    £25000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    Cardiff

    Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a Data Scientist? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Data Science 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 (£25K-£45K) within 20 miles of your location 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, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: Step 1 - Full Data Science Career Training You will begin your data science journey by studying a selection of industry-recognized courses that will take you from beginner level all the way through to being qualified to work in a junior Data Scientist role. Through the interactive courses, you will gain knowledge in Python, R, Machine Learning, AI, and much more. You will also complete mini projects to gain practical experience and test your skills while you study. Step 2 - CompTIA Data+ CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making. It teaches Data Mining, Visualization, Data Governance & Data Analytics. In any industry, gaining official certifications is very important in the recruitment process. Therefore, this globally recognized certification will enhance your CV and make you stand out from the crowd. Step 3 - Official Exam The CompTIA Data+ exam will certify that you have knowledge and skills required to transform business requirements in support of data-driven decisions through mining and manipulating data, applying basic statistical methods, and analysing complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards. The exam is 90 minutes long and can be sat either in your local testing centre or online. Step 4 - Practical Projects Now that you have completed your theory training and official exams, you will be assigned 2 practical projects by your tutor. The projects are the most important part of the traineeship as it will showcase to employers that you have skills required to work in a data science role. The projects will use real world scenarios where you be utilising all of the skill that you have learned. Whilst you are progressing through the projects, you will have the ongoing support from your personal tutor. Once both projects have been completed and given the final sign off, you will have completed the traineeship and will be ready to move onto the recruitment stage. Your Data Science Role Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, which includes the online courses, practical projects and building your own portfolio, we will place you into a Data Scientist role, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. We have a proven track record of placing 1000+ candidates into new roles each year. Check out our website for our latest success stories. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in data science? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

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