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: Activity Instructor
Company: Xplore the World
Location: Various sites across the UK
Hours: 48hours/week, fixed term 1st July/8th July-19th August 2017
Salary: £266.40-£360/week less optional accommodation
Role Description: To deliver safe and enjoyable activity sessions for groups of approximately 12 Xplore participants in the activity (or activities) that you may be trained in to gain a National Governing Body award for (e.g. Archery, Canoeing, Climbing, etc) as well as activities that you complete through in-house training.
Closing Date: Not specified (so apply sooner rather than later!)
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2r4Os1a
Job Title: Associate Professor in Digital Design Media
Company: University of Plymouth
Location: Plymouth
Hours: Full time
Salary: £48,327-£55,998/year
Role Description: We are seeking an Associate Professor to lead the programme of undergraduate study and the ongoing development of the connected named Awards working with Award leaders. You will contribute to practical and theoretical teaching and research in immersive media technologies, in particular game technologies and ludic strategies, virtual/augmented reality, digital art and experimental perception. The position requires someone with academic critical skills combined with practical digital art & technology software, hardware and design experience.
Closing Date: 7th June 2017
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2piV7b3
Job Title: Deputy Subject Leader, Maths
Company: Coombe Dean School
Location: Plymouth
Hours: Full time
Salary: TLR 1A
Role Description: We are looking to appoint an ambitious and well qualified teacher with a proven track record in achieving outstanding examination success. Previous leadership responsibility would be advantageous, as would the capacity to teach Mathematics to A Level, but neither of these should preclude applications from colleagues keen to develop their career.
Closing Date: 22nd May 2017
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2reLk5H
Job Title: Design and Print Artworker
Company: Vospers
Location: Plymouth
Hours: Full time
Salary: Competitive
Role Description: We have a fantastic opportunity for a Design and Print Artworker in our Marketing Department based in Plymouth. Your main responsibilities will be to develop Artwork and campaigns for a wide variety of material such as brochures, advertising, direct mail, presentations, website assets, emails and online banners.
Closing Date: Not specified (so apply sooner rather than later!)
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2pO0sCs
Job Title: Digital Marketing Executive
Company: The Richardson Hotel Group
Location: Torquay, Devon
Hours: Full time
Salary: £20,000-£25,000/year
Role Description: We are looking to expand our marketing team with the introduction of an enthusiastic Digital Media Executive, who can expand and grow our eight brands through a range of social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+ as well as seeking out further social networking opportunities. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of creating engaging content for the web, and a natural interest in keeping up to date with the latest innovations in this field.
Closing Date: Not specified (so apply sooner rather than later!)
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2pBaD1R
Job Title: EFL Teacher
Company: Xplore the World
Location: Various sites across the UK
Hours: Various, fixed term 24th June/1st July-19th August 2017
Salary: £321.60-£355.20/week less optional accommodation &
lifestyle
Role Description: We are looking for CELTA/TEFL trained native English teachers who will be responsible for applying prescribed lesson plans, and delivering enjoyable English classes to students at our successful language schools in the UK, USA, China and Germany over Easter and summer. To gain employment you will have to successful complete our in-house training.
Closing Date: Not specified (so apply sooner rather than later!)
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2r4YTlB
Job Title: Events and Marketing Officer
Company: University of Plymouth
Location: Cornwall/Plymouth
Hours: Full time
Salary: £29,301-£32,004/year
Role Description: Applicants are invited for the Events and Marketing Officer post for The Acceleration Through Innovation Project (AtI): a £3 million, 3 year project supported by the European Regional Development Fund, which aims to deliver awareness raising of innovation as a growth tool for business, including to assist them in undertaking innovation activities with the knowledge base – Universities, Colleges, and Public Sector Research Establishments.
Closing Date: 25th May 2017
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2qqaLRK
Job Title: Finance Manager
Company: Young Devon
Location: Ivybridge, Devon
Hours: 30-37hours/week (to be agreed)
Salary: £33,197/year (pro rata for part time)
Role Description: We are looking for a positive, approachable, and reliable person to lead our Finance team. This new post has been created with the aim of improving financial reporting across the whole organisation, following a recent upgrade of processes within the finance department. This is a hands-on role, where you will use your Sage and Excel skills to manage day to day financial operations and to provide accurate and timely information to a variety of stakeholders.
Closing Date: 9am, 30th May 2017
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2pAnpcb
Job Title: Fitness/Gym Instructor
Company: Fusion Lifestyle
Location: Dartmouth, Devon
Hours: 40hours/week
Salary: £14,664-£18,470/year
Role Description: Our Fitness Instructors are breaking down barriers for our customers. The gym can be an intimidating place and as a Fitness Instructor, you will welcome all customers, ensure equipment is used safely, encourage users by devising and delivering fitness assessments and programs and keeping the gym clean and inviting.
Closing Date: Not specified (so apply sooner rather than later!)
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2pvhg0S
Job Title: Head of History
Company: Plympton Academy
Location: Plymouth
Hours: Full time
Salary: MPS/UPS/TLR2b
Role Description: We seek to appoint a dynamic and strategic member of staff who will lead by example, develop, inspire and motivate their team and be committed to achieving high standards within a successful History department. This person will be looking to enable our young people to achieve outstanding results in History. This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding teacher who is now looking for promotion to head of department in a supportive and successful Academy.
Closing Date: 12pm, 22nd May 2017
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2rpv5zm
Job Title: Head of History
Company: Kingsbridge Community College
Location: Kingsbridge, Devon
Hours: Full time
Salary: TLR 2C (£6,450)
Role Description: We are looking for a dynamic leader to lead History across the College to A level. If you have imagination, drive and the desire to develop the best History department in the country, we want to hear from you. You will work closely with a supportive Leadership team at the College. You will also develop your skills across our Trust, Education South West, our Teaching School Alliance and Research School. As a result, you will gain the experience you need for further rapid promotion.
Closing Date: 9am, 19th May 2017
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2qrr9ku
Job Title: Lecturer in Digital Media Design
Company: University of Plymouth
Location: Plymouth
Hours: Full time
Salary: £32,958-£46,924/year
Role Description: We are seeking a lecturer to support primarily undergraduate study and lead the development of the named award alongside other awards including Internet Design and Game Arts and Design. You will contribute to practical and theoretical teaching and research in immersive media technologies, in particular game technologies and ludic strategies, virtual/augmented reality, digital art and experimental perception. The position requires someone with academic critical skills combined with practical digital art & technology software, hardware and design experience.
Closing Date: 7th June 2017
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2pyd9lr
Job Title: Marketing Manager
Company: Applied Automation
Location: Plymouth
Hours: Full time
Salary: Competitive
Role Description: We are looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to plan and manage marketing strategy and its implementation for the company and our operating divisions. The role will be varied and very rewarding for the right candidate. You will be proactive, highly organised and able to run multiple campaigns simultaneously. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in the company’s future growth.
Closing Date: 2nd June 2017
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2qHXq7Q
Job Title: Marketing Visual Designer
Company: Sponge UK
Location: Plymouth
Hours: Full time
Salary: Highly competitive basic salary
Role Description: Does your creative passion keep you awake at night? Are you excited by a fast-paced environment? Does a blank page inspire you? Do you find yourself arguing about the virtues of a 1 point difference in font sizes? If so, we’re interested in talking to you. Due to continued success and growth of our Marketing Team we are looking for a highly creative and talented Graphic Designer to support our Sales & Marketing teams.
Closing Date: Not specified (so apply sooner rather than later!)
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2qYSvex
Job Title: PR Intern
Company: Lidl
Location: London
Hours: Full time, 12 month contract
Salary: £18,270/year
Role Description: As a PR intern every day will present you with new challenges; from handling newspaper call-ins and samples, to checking and collating coverage in newspapers and magazines. Covering our main Press Office hotline, you will also respond to incoming letters, creating ‘Best Buys’ lists and helping our PR Assistant with image requests.
Closing Date: Open/ongoing
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2pnx8ar
Job Title: Programme Support Officer (Digital Marketing)
Company: Cornwall Council
Location: Truro, Cornwall
Hours: 37hours/week
Salary: £20,727-£24,964/year
Role Description: We are seeking to appoint a Project Support Officer for the CIoS Enterprise Adviser Programme to work with Enterprise Coordinators & wider stakeholders to support the effective implementation of the programme across CIoS. In particular, this role will be expected to lead on the communications & marketing for the programme. The EA programme aims to encourage volunteers from the world of work to become Enterprise Advisers and work directly with school and college leaders to help them build on their careers and employer engagement plans and draw on their own local business networks.
Closing Date: 29th May 2017
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2qm7pwy
Job Title: Video Intern
Company: 30M Ltd
Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
Hours: Full time
Salary: £16,000/year, pro rata
Role Description: 30M is looking for a creative and resourceful jack-of-all-trades who can take our video content to the next level. You will be creating short-form social content for the web and other digital platforms.
Closing Date: 31st May 2017
For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/2quUrzd
