Carshalton College and Kingston College have numerous Apprenticeship vacancies with a wide range of employers including Hairdressing, Childcare, Carpentry, Maintenance Operations, Engineering and Electrical Installation.
Apprenticeships will provide you with the opportunity to earn a salary while gaining a recognised qualification. For more information call 020 8268 2857.
The Employment and Enterprise Zone (EEZ) is a great new service which supports unemployed people of all ages across South West London in entering into sustainable employment. The Centre, which also supports innovation and business start-ups, is a new joint venture between Kingston College and Carshalton College.
The two colleges have created an individual but centrally managed Employment and Enterprise Centre, which will provide a recruitment agency service and a dedicated resource to support unemployed people to acquire employment and vocational skills in preparation for work. By working together, each College is able to provide a collectively more comprehensive service across a wider geographical area. The EEZ will work with socially responsible employers to ensure work experience, apprenticeships and permanent employment opportunities. Additionally, the centre will provide a high quality recruitment service to employers to help support the efficient recruitment of staff.
Current Vacancies
Here are some of the vacancies we are currently looking for enthusiastic apprentices for. If you are interested in any of the vacancies please email: rebecca.reid@kingston-college.ac.uk with your CV attached quoting the job title in the subject or call 020 8268 2857.
Hampton, Hairdressing Level 2
This is a wonderful opportunity to join a brand new salon in Hampton. You will be working with and learning from one of the industry’s most inspirational hair stylists whose experience ranges from international fashion shows, through to working in Harrods before being offered the exciting position of Artistic Director at the Elizabeth Arden Spa in Mayfair. During this time he was also guest artist at the Red Door Salon on 5th Avenue in New York and in their Chicago salon. This Apprenticeship will give you the experience of what is required to work in a demanding atmosphere of glamour and sophistication where high standards are expected.
Bromley, Trainee Accountant, AAT Level 2 or 3 (depending on experience)
Working for a top 20 accountancy practice in the UK, your role will involve answering the telephone, meeting clients and liaising via the use of email and the telephone. You will develop your Bookkeeping skills. Your role will grow to completing VAT returns and to undertaking more complex tasks. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to work towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Kingston upon Thames, Exams administrator, Business and Administration Level 2
We are looking for an apprentice to join the Examinations team within an FE College. The suitable candidate will be looking to develop a career in administration and is enthusiastic about the role and purpose of the subject area. Previous experience in administration would be an advantage but is not essential.
Kingston upon Thames, Hairdressing Level 2
This is a well-established hairdressing salon in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. The salon provides an elegant yet inviting salon experience with a boutique feel. Amongst thousands of UK salons, this salon was voted Best Independent Salon by the Fellowship for British Hairdressing. You will receive invaluable training with the styling team, all in preparation for your future career. Duties that you will come across varies from making coffee, shampooing, conditioning, mixing colours, making phone calls and generally keeping up with the salon’s high standards of a clean business. As your skills develop you will learn techniques including application of colour, styling and eventually cutting.
Hampton, Childcare Level 2
This opportunity will provide you with the knowledge to support parents and carers of children in your care. You will work alongside an excellent team of experienced childcare practitioners who take a flexible and self-motivated approach. You will be learning how to provide educational and stimulating entertainment for the children. You will be hands on with arts and crafts as well as attending to their needs such as providing lunch and ensuring they have a varied day. Alongside your training you will be fully supported and mentored throughout your placement. With excellent benefits and terms of employment it is likely that you will be offered a permanent placement on completion of your Apprenticeship.
Twickenham, Hairdressing Level 2
Working in historical Church Street in the heart of Twickenham, you will become a crucial part of the team, looking after clients thought-out their whole experience. As an assistant your duties will start with the preparation of the salon cleaning areas, sweeping hair and ensuring all products and displays are replenished. As you develop skills and experience you will begin welcoming clients to the salon, offering refreshments and magazines. You will progress on to shampooing and conditioning hair, including massage techniques as well as reception duties. You will then be involved with assisting the colourists with preparation of colour and some application of colour as well as basic cutting.
Weybridge, Recruitment Administrator, Business and Administration Level 2
This is at great opportunity to understand the recruitment industry. You will be involved with candidates and clients, following up on CVs, arranging interviews, identifying leads as well as building relationships with clients. Working for a busy and successful IT recruitment business you will be working efficiently, reacting to client requests, identifying candidates and turn around on filling of contract bookings or interviews arranged for permanent talent requests. You will be candidate sourcing - identifying suitable candidates for current and future opportunities.
London – Various locations, Professional Cookery Level 2
An award winning London Pub Company operating in the premium Gastro Pub sector serving Great British Seasonal Fresh Food is looking for aspiring chefs who wish to develop a great career. Starting with the basics in the kitchen candidates will learn step by step the way to plan, prepare and cook a huge variety of dishes that feature on our ever changing menus. With hands on experience in many different sections of food production - there is an opportunity to experience a variety of tasks – and work towards creating your own dishes that will delight the customers and make profit!
Kingston, Account Executive, Business and Administration Level 2
This is a wonderful opportunity to really understand the nuts and bolts of what makes a successful business. You will start by establishing your own client base through call and email contact. You will manage the process from order to delivery providing an excellent service to your clients throughout. You will have the chance to attend events and trade shows, adding your own style to working with your clients. You will also be involved with social media developing Facebook, twitter and other online blogs to establish an online presence. This is a super role for someone who is keen on marketing, fashion and current trends and who wants to join an excellent business at the grass roots.
Carshalton, Office Assistant, Business and Administration Level 2
This is a lovely opportunity to join a small team of committed administrators working for a Professional Institute in the science and engineering sector. This is a varied administration role which will involve marketing campaigns, conference organising, recruiting new members, updating databases and websites as well as financial spread sheets and preparing reports for publication. You support the work of the membership association and professional body representing individuals working in the industrial and commercial engineering sector. You provide high quality service to members and committees, working within a friendly team of 5 people from an office in Carshalton. Good communication skills, IT knowledge, ability to learn quickly, team working and commitment to customer service is essential.
Chessington, Team Assistant, Business and Administration Level 2
Working for a well-established and respected local estate agency, you will be required to carry out letter and contract writing, filing and telephone use. In addition you will be preparing weekly adverts, over-seeing and organising property inspections and arranging gas safety inspections, liaising with contractors, visiting properties, assisting with canvassing and preparing property details with photographs and floor plans. You will receive on job training as well as Business and Administration Level 2 NVQ on day release to college. Staff are also encouraged to continue with their own professional development and there are several industry associated courses available such as Diploma in Surveying, Membership of ARLA (Association of Residential Lettings Agents) Domestic Energy Assessor and NAEA (National Association of Estate Agents).