Welcome to your weekly round up of new full time and graduate job openings in Plymouth and the surrounding region. Vacancies are listed in alphabetical order, with a link to a more detailed description of each role provided also. Some positions may only be for a fixed-term, but don’t disregard them as they can help you to gain valuable experience and get your foot in the door.
Please note: The UnderGround receives vacancy information in good faith from employers, but cannot be held responsible for its accuracy or authenticity. Please contact us if you have any doubts or queries about any of these adverts. If you are interested in any vacancies, you are advised to check the full details of the role to ensure that they are suitable before applying for jobs. Some vacancies are submitted to us without a closing date. If no date is provided please check in the first instance that the vacancy is still available. If you are looking for a part-time role to support your studies, it is worth contacting the employer before applying to find out if the hours will suit your needs.
Job Title: Countryside Ranger
Company: Teignbridge District Council
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Hours: 37hours/week
Salary: £17,891-£19,238/year
Role Description: In this primarily practical, but varied and stimulating role, as well as working within the team managing the existing countryside sites, you will have primary responsibility for the management of an exciting new 26ha Countryside Park being established in Dawlish. This large and attractive, formerly arable, site will form a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace or SANG providing a countryside experience close to home for the people of Dawlish and visitors too.
Closing Date: 28th April 2017
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2oHA9R2
Job Title: Independent Living Operations Manager
Company: British Red Cross
Location: Flexible but must be based in one of our main offices in the area covered by the role (Truro, Plymouth, Exeter or Taunton)
Hours: 35hours/week
Salary: £26,000-£34,000/year
Role Description: The Independent Living Operations Manager will co-ordinate and develop our local Independent Living services to ensure they are provided in a comprehensive and co-ordinated way. We currently deliver a range of services including support at home, hospital admission prevention and discharge and transport services. The Operations Manager will ensure the service teams are well-led and ensure that all appropriate service standards, recognised good practice, legal requirements and budgetary management are incorporated into a quality programme that meets the needs of our service users and values the work of volunteers.
Closing Date: 27th April 2017
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2ooP13f
Job Title: Lecturer in Creative Writing (Education and Research)
Company: University of Exeter
Location: Exeter
Hours: Full time
Salary: £33,943/year
Role Description: Two posts of Lecturer in English (Creative Writing) will extend the profile of English at Exeter and add to our strong Creative Writing group. For one of the posts, we are looking for a writer in the field of prose fiction. For the second post, we are looking for a writer with a specialism in any area of Creative Writing. Both appointees will be capable of contributing to our programmes at undergraduate and graduate levels, and publishing at an appropriate level.
Closing Date: 18th May 2017
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2pNk0qY
Job Title: Marketing Co-ordinator
Company: Berry Recruitment (on behalf of an Engineering Firm)
Location: Falmouth, Cornwall
Hours: 37.5hours/week
Salary: £18,000-£25,000/year depending on experience
Role Description: Do you have the creative passion and drive to develop the companies Brand and elevate it’s presence using various social media platforms? We are looking for someone who can create all content for any marketing materials including the web and social media.
Closing Date: Not specified (so apply sooner rather than later!)
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2pcKDZY
Job Title: Outdoor Activities Instructor
Company: Cornwall Council
Location: St Austell, Cornwall
Hours: 37hours/week
Salary: Grade D and F, depending on qualifications
Role Description:
Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre provides outdoor activities and residential experience for junior, secondary schools, youth groups and families. We are looking for the right applicants to be part of a team of enthusiastic, well qualified instructors, delivering a range of high quality outdoor education activities.
Closing Date: 19th April 2017
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2oHpILN
