Richard Irvin Energy Solutions is on the lookout for new talent with the launch of its Apprentice Programme, which offers six vacancies at its various locations across Scotland.
Successful applicants to the Programme will benefit from hands on training while working towards industry recognised qualifications which they will gain by attending an accredited college course.
Claire Gray, HR Advisor said: ‘We currently have 33 apprentices and adult trainees working with us at Richard Irvin, and we are now looking to increase this number. Apprentices are key to the future of our company, and indeed the wider construction and building services industry, therefore when an apprentice joins us we aim to provide them with the best possible start to their career.
‘At Richard Irvin we have a well-established and recognised Programme where our apprentices are mentored during their on the job training, giving them the support and experience they need to take forward to college.’
Richard Irvin Energy Solutions believe that the investment in Apprentices will enable the business to perform better and remain competitive within its markets. In turn, this also gives the Apprentice valuable work experience, allowing them to develop their skills, knowledge and experience whilst developing their understanding of the business.
Richard Irvin Energy Solutions has recently demonstrated its commitment to the next generation by joining The 5% Club, an industry led initiative focused on driving momentum into the recruitment of apprentices, graduates and sponsored students.
Applications for apprenticeships opened on 1st May with vacancies in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Inverness. For further information please visit the apprentice page on our website www.richard-irvin.com/careers/apprenticeships/
Richard Irvin Energy Solutions is one of Scotland’s largest private engineering companies. Established in 1871, the business employs approximately 450 people across Scotland providing energy solutions and services to both commercial and domestic customers through its core business units of Mechanical & Electrical Project Services and Technical Facilities Management.
Edinburgh graduate joins the Cullen Property team
Edinburgh property investment and lettings specialist Cullen Property has recruited Edinburgh graduate Hannah McConnachie for its first marketing executive position.
The marketing executive position has been created due to increasing demand from investors interested in Edinburgh property, as well as the number of students looking for high quality property in Edinburgh. Recently, Cullen Property announced that 100% of its properties are now let. Hannah’s role will primarily be to help promote investment opportunities and properties for rent, and develop the Cullen Property brand.
Hannah, originally from Aberdeen, graduated from Queen Margaret University in 2015 with a BA (Hons) in Media. Since graduating, Hannah undertook internships with public relations and marketing agencies in order to further her experience.
Hannah McConnachie, Marketing Executive, says: “It can be a difficult process trying to find your first job as a graduate and I’m extremely grateful to have this opportunity with Cullen Property. I can’t wait to hit the ground running and start meeting with prospective investors and tenants at property shows and student accommodation fairs.”
Steve Coyle, Operations Director at Cullen Property, says: “We are delighted to have our first in-house marketing executive. The experience Hannah has gained through working with local marketing and public relation firms will be a huge asset to us and bring a fresh approach to our current in-house marketing activities.”
Common Purpose has just launched recruitment for its next international leadership development programme, Dishaa, which will take place in February 2015 in Ahmedabad, India.
Dishaa is a programme that connects emerging talent from the UK and India to spend time learning and working together, exploring the process of innovation and how to create profound social change through building new links between the UK and India, and find new ways to address challenges common to both countries.
Dishaa was originally launched by British Prime Minister David Cameron in 2010 in Bangalore, India, to expand, enrich and energise relations between India and the UK.
“If the relationship between our countries is made up only by the politicians, the diplomats and entrepreneurs it will not last. A relationship with genuine meaning will be one that brings together people from every line of work and every walk of life. We need more than the trade of goods and services, as important as that is; we need the trading of experiences, stories and ideas between friends on opposite sides of the world.”
British Prime Minister, David Cameron
The 5th Dishaa Venture will take place in Ahmedabad, India from the 15-18 February 2015, and will bring together 40 leaders from the UK and India, from across all sectors and backgrounds, for an intensive four day course.
Participants are challenged to develop new models of collaboration, and helped to develop the skills, tools and techniques needed to create change and innovation in their own companies, organisations, communities and countries.
Applications are invited from exceptional leaders in the mid stages of their careers, from all backgrounds and sectors, and we would be delighted to have a nomination from your organisation or wider networks for Dishaa. For more information please see the attached flyer, or visit the Ventures website. (Link for embedding: http://www.commonpurpose.org/global-programmes/ventures , )
There is more detail here: http://www.commonpurpose.org/global-programmes/ventures/dishaa#about , and the link to apply online is here: http://www.commonpurpose.org/global-programmes/ventures/dishaa#apply
Alternatively get in touch with Steve Plummer, Operations Director, Scotland for Common Purpose on steve.plummer@commonpurpose.org.uk or 07889 650277 for an informal discussion.