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Events:
Wednesday 25th November is the UN designated International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
To mark this, we will be hosting a special performance of ‘Private View’ by the fantastic Plunge Theatre group. This will be followed by a short Q&A with the actors and invited panellists.
Details:
25.11.2015
University of Kent, Canterbury Campus
GLT3 (Grimond, for info and directions: http://www.kent.ac.uk/timetabling/rooms/room.html?room=GLT3 )
13:30 – 15:30
Refreshments will be available
There is no need to book, but for catering purposes, please RSVP to me (Marian) by 20th Nov if possible.
This event will also mark the launch our interdisciplinary working group Sexual Respect@Kent. This group was set up earlier in 2015 and is aimed at preventing sexual and domestic violence at Kent.
We are working closely with the University and local statutory, support and charity organisations to implement our aim.
If you would like more information, or to get involved, please email us on sexualrespect@kent.ac.uk.
Careers and Employability Service Events:
To view upcoming employability events for week commending 16 November visit the Careers and Employability Service events calendar and sign-up to their monthly newsletter
Funding:
Eastern ARC Events Fund for PostGrads with a member of Staff up to £3000: Deadline: 27th November:
University of Kent postgraduate students (both taught and research) within the Faculties of Social Sciences, Sciences and Humanities can apply with support from a member of staff for up to a maximum of £3000 to host an event. The fund aims to enhance student development in academic leadership, event organisation and networking, while adding value, visibility and relevance to the Eastern ARC within Kent. Applications that emphasise research collaboration within an inter- or cross-disciplinary field are particularly encouraged. To apply please download and complete an application form by 27 November and submit it to the graduate school (graduateschool@kent.ac.uk). The application form (which outlines the selection criteria) is available on the Graduate School Website. If you have any questions about the Eastern Arc please get in touch with the ARC Officer, Sarah Tetley, s.r.tetley-8@kent.ac.uk
Paid Opportunities:
Are you interested in a career in investment management? Standard Life Investments (SLI) are looking for high potential graduates for 4 ‘front office’ graduate schemes.
| Company: | Standard Life Investments |
| Positions: | 1. Investment Sales
2. Trainee Fund Manager – UK Equities 3. Credit Research/Fund Management 4. Trainee Fund Manager (Standard Life Wealth Charities) |
| Location: | Edinburgh (except SLW Charities in London) |
| Earnings: | £30k+; CFA/IMC qualifications |
| Start Date: | Autumn 2016 |
| Deadline: | 23rd November 2015. Apply asap! |
Standard Life Investments: SLI is a premier asset manager with a rapidly expanding global reach. Their wide range of investment solutions is backed by a distinctive investment philosophy, disciplined risk management and shared commitment to a culture of investment excellence. Headquartered in Edinburgh, with more than £250 billion under management, SLI have a culture which the graduates flourish in. As the company grows internationally, graduates have many exciting opportunities for development and progression, as well as offering excellent training, qualifications, and a small, close-knit graduate community which you will thrive in.
1 The Investment Sales & Client Relations Graduate Scheme:
The Graduate will rotate around various sales teams within the Global Client Group (GCG) Business teams who are responsible for generating profitable institutional and wholesale sales across the globe. There are 2 roles – 1 in UK sales, 1 in European Sales. Are you right for this scheme? You must have a real, demonstrable interest in investments & in working on the client side. Candidates from any degree discipline may apply and you must be self-assured and charismatic with a strong work ethic and the desire to be successful. European languages are a distinct bonus for the European Sales role.
2. Trainee Fund Manager – UK Equities:
You will specialise in equities and carry out research into companies, assessing their performance and profitability on a comparative basis, formulating and sharing investment recommendations to other members of the team. Are you right for this scheme? You’ll need to have excellent academics and be studying for any degree, with a keen interest in, and understanding of, investment management and markets. You must have real initiative and strength of conviction in decision making.
3. Credit Research/Fund Management:
You will be researching insurance firms and their debts and balance sheets in order to make recommendations on where any value lies. You will be required to distil the key themes of your research and industry trends and translate these into recommendations. Are you right for this scheme? You must be highly analytical with a good grasp of numbers. You can be studying for any degree, be keenly interested in investments, and be able to present your ideas and research confidently.
4. Trainee Fund Manager (Standard Life Wealth Charities, London)
The Charities team is relatively small and consists largely of portfolio managers who wear two hats: charities and client portfolios. The graduate role will be focussed specifically on the charities with a view to managing part of the portfolio in future. Are you right for this scheme? You can be studying for any degree but must be keenly interested in investments and the markets. You must be articulate, confident and be both keen and able to meet with clients.
How to apply:
Upload your CV here: http://bit.ly/1Rvh5es quoting referral code “DEPT” and please write into the additional information box your order of preference for the above four positions (or your preferred position if you are only interested in one).
Paid Summer Work – National Citizen Service
They are a government-funded, National youth and Community charity, the largest provider of the National Citizen Service, and they run an 18-day summer programme for 16-17 year olds. Through a variety of physical, personal and creative challenges, young people develop their leadership, team work and communication skills whilst engaging with their community. The programme culminates in a social action project, designed and delivered by young people in their local area. This year they are looking for 4,500 seasonal staff to come and work with them and run this programme.
More information can be found on their website
Administrative staff – Whitstable Umbrella Centre:
The Administrator is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the organisation. They have a vital role in ensuring that people within the centre consider it to be a safe, accessible and welcoming space for the local community and its passions.
The post guarantees 16 hours work a week at a salary of £10 per hour. Closing date: 12 noon, 3rd December 2015.
More information can be found here
Placements:
To view the latest placement opportunities including a placement year at the House of Commons, NHS and Cummins please visit the Careers and Employability Service vacancy database.
On-call Firefighter:
On-call firefighters are not based at a fire station. They carry a pager and respond to emergency incidents using the local station as and when they happen. They receive an annual wage to reflect the time they commit plus additional payments for attending drill nights and incidents. They are normally available for periods of time between 40 to 60 hours per week.
If you require further information please contact the Human Resources team by telephone 01622 692121 extension 2380 or by email recruitment.hr@kent.fire-uk.org.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Lets Go to The Beach – 04/12/2015 (Kent Union Student Activities)
Litter is swamping our oceans and is washing up on our beaches. It kills wildlife, looks disgusting, is a hazard to our health and costs millions to clear up. There are nearly 2,500 items of rubbish for every kilometre on a beach and this increases during the winter months. It is therefore extremely important to keep up our cleaning efforts throughout the year. Over an afternoon on Whitstable beach we will volunteer our time to help the environment, blow off some steam and even finish it off with a bag of chips. The afternoon will involve working with the council to clean the beach, collecting ubbish and litter that has polluted the beautiful beach surroundings. This will be followed by a chance to sit and relax (weather permitting) and tuck into a bag of good old seaside chips to say thank you for your efforts with the beach clean. Transport is provided and will leave from the Student Activities Centre at 12noon. Please arrive by 11.45am to ensure we are on time, We will return to campus by 4pm.
SNAAP Sports Club (Kent Union Student Activities)
The Special Needs Advisory & Activities Project (SNAAP) have a number of opportunities requiring volunteers. We require volunteers to support SNAAP staff by ensuring the children and young people are safe at all times and are all able to participate in the activities provided as best they can. Sports Club – This club is run for disabled children aged 8+ The sports club is a very lively club where children are able to let off steam after a busy week. The club will provide structured games and activities with the support of the volunteers. The club runs on Fridays from 3.30pm – 6pm at Prince of Wales Youth Club, Canterbury. Transport will be provided. Dates available: Friday 13th November Friday 27th November Friday 11th December Please meet at the Student Activities Centre at 3pm