Summary:The project will focus on a robust marketing strategy that will cover both Down by the Sea’s hospitality and clothing sides of the business.
This position is supported through the Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP) Scheme. UCP is a graduate level placement scheme which works with businesses to recruit and support ongoing business development through the placement of a graduate.

North Cornwall’s Down By The Sea Ltd operates a number of business in the hospitality and retail sectors including Fusion a fashionable clothing chain of three stores and The Waterfront Restaurant; and The Sand Bar the new cafe in the popular tourist area of Polzeath.

The successful graduate will be required to:• Raise the profile of Fusion throughout Cornwall and analyse the effectiveness of marketing events
• Implement a social media strategy including Face-book and Twitter
• Manage all aspects of internet marketing for Fusion’s ecommerce site
• Identify opportunities to heighten winter hospitality trade
• Evaluate the quality of food and service provided by The Waterfront and The Sand Bar
• Identify if the restaurant and cafe would benefit from internet marketing activity

The graduate will need to familiarise themselves with the two distinct areas of the business with support being provided by both directors. A mentor will be provided to support with the marketing strategy and social media skills. There will be research to undertake and the need to develop good working relationships with the staff.

Essential Requirements:
• Degree level qualification
• Previous experience in a Marketing role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative and problem solving approach
• Self-motivated, organised, reliable and flexible
• Attention to detail

Desirable Requirements:
• Experience of Social Media and internet marketing.

Duration of the project:
Initially 12 months from September 2010. This post is permanent for the right candidate.


For further information and to apply:
Please send a C.V and formal covering letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the role to: Katie Symons, Graduate Recruitment Officer quoting reference number LO/1048/P45/JiC to ucpjobs@cornwall.ac.uk or call 01209 616340 for more information. Please ensure you state the original source where you viewed this vacancy.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 5th September 2010 Interviews will be Friday 17th September 2010.

Down By The Sea Ltd
Polzeath
Cornwall
PL27 6SP

Web Links: http://www.unlockingcornishpotential.co.uk

Summary:ADP Diamond Cutting Solutions Ltd are looking to employ a graduate, to create, design and develop a range of marketing material, including a new catalogue, as well as the design and introduction of two new websites to support the exciting growth plans of the business.

This position is supported through the Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP) Scheme. UCP is a graduate level placement scheme which works with businesses to recruit and support ongoing business development through the placement of a graduate.

ADP Diamond Cutting Solutions Ltd was incorporated in September 2003 and has quickly become one of the fastest growing specialist cutting tool suppliers in the United Kingdom. ADP Diamond Cutting Solutions Ltd is the parent company of ADP Diamex, ADP Westfix and Mexco.
ADP Diamex offers telephone recommendations for cutting and drilling products to a wide range of clients. The business is primarily built on recommendations and repeat business.
Mexco offers a similar range of products for the end user via a network of resale outlets. These outlets can range from small independent merchants up to national builder’s merchants. The client database for Mexco and ADP Diamex is vast, showing clients that are located all over Britain and extending through Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland and the Channel Islands.
ADP Westfix, based in Bodmin, offers over the counter sales to the trade and the end user. It offers customers the opportunity to call in and discuss their requirements face to face, peruse the shop and experience some of the machinery hands on.
All three brands have grown significantly over the past 8 years through telesales and retail sales but now the company recognises the need to focus on developing the e-commerce side of the business.


The successful graduate will be required to:
• Develop the brand identity and its consistency in a fresh, exciting manner across all three brands e.g. catalogues, brochures, leaflets, presentations, large format and internal presentation materials
• Research, design and develop two new websites to support the growth plans of the business in the direction of e-commerce
• Develop SEO, adword and social media campaigns to drive more traffic to the newly developed sites
Nature of work undertaken:
The successful graduate will initially familiarise themselves with the nature of the business, the product range offered, and the existing marketing material and website. This is a newly created position which will give the successful graduate a great opportunity to develop a career primarily in design but also to have a key role in the marketing of the business. Working closely with the Directors to initially design the catalogue and websites the role will also see the successful graduate maintaining and optimising the websites, forward planning for future catalogues, design & production of promotional literature, festive promotions, design of merchandising and product packaging. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact on the future success of this company, developing significant experience towards a successful career in this field.

Essential Requirements:
• Degree/HND qualification in Graphic/Web Design or similar
• Mac proficient with strong experience in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Indesign
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Proactive approach with the ability to take ownership and drive this business function forwards
• Flexibility and ability to lead and work as part of a team
• Keen eye for detail

Desirable Requirements:
• Website copywriting skills
• Basic understanding of marketing & e-commerce
• Portfolio of prior work – ideally marketing materials
• Working knowledge of SEO and adwords

Duration of the project:
12 months in the first instance, although this job is considered permanent for the right candidate.

For further information and to apply:
Please send a C.V and formal covering letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the role to: Katie Symons, Graduate Recruitment Officer quoting reference number LO/300/P300 to ucpjobs@cornwall.ac.uk or call 01209 616340 for more information. Please ensure you state the original source where you viewed this vacancy.

Closing date for applications:
Thursday 9th September 2010. Interviews will be held week commencing 20th September 2010.

ADP Diamex, Dunmere Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2QN

Web Links: http://www.adpdiamex.co.uk/shop/index.htm , http://www.unlockingcornishpotential.co.uk

Summary:Tamar Grow Local CIC is looking to employ a Growing Projects Propagator to facilitate a range of linked sustainable community food and compost projects across the Tamar Valley for their Big Lottery funded ‘Growing the Valley Project’ over a 3 year period..

This position is supported through the Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP) Scheme. UCP is a graduate level placement scheme which works with businesses to recruit and support ongoing business development through the placement of a graduate.

Tamar Grow Local (TGL) is a ‘not for profit’ Community Interest Company set up on co-operative principles, promoting sustainable local produce in the Tamar Valley and surrounding area, including parts of Devon and Cornwall. TGL’s activities focus around providing opportunities and support for local people to grow their own food. The organisation raises awareness of the benefits of local produce and the unique market gardening history of this area. Working with commercial growers and supply chains TGL will increase the availability and consumption of local food and produce.

The successful graduate will be required to:• Create a family of new and existing community food growing and composting initiatives to meet demand.
• Build collaborative relationships between local communities with allotments, producers and composting projects and develop new markets and outlets.
• Support the programme of work, and develop the website to act as an online information point on projects, events and a local food map with information on community projects and local producers across the Tamar Valley.
• Work with University of Plymouth Social Work students to engage and involve the communities, including people with social, health or therapeutic needs or to develop skills.
• Facilitate links between projects, and between local producers and new markets for local food and through the website.

This vital role will require the successful graduate to facilitate and develop the Growing the Valley project in line with the objectives and milestones agreed with the Board of Directors and outlined in the project business plan. Reporting to the Board of Directors (with one assigned line manager) but also making sure key stakeholders and partner organisations are kept informed, the successful candidate will monitor, evaluate and report project progress in an accurate and timely fashion. Key to the role is the work with local communities and partners, to develop projects that meet their needs and aspirations, whilst ensuring that the projects established and developed over the three year period have a sustainable business plan and to foster collaboration between projects to share resources. The role will also involve some supervision of student placements (University of Plymouth) and volunteers, working with partner organisations.

Essential Requirements
• Degree level qualification in Horticulture/Agriculture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of successful project management and delivery.
• Good numeracy and IT skills
• Experience of growing organic fruit and vegetables
• Full Driving license

Desirable Requirements
• Previous work in the agricultural or horticultural sectors
• Experience of supervision of students.
• Awareness of current environmental issues
• Understanding of social enterprise
• Experience of managing volunteers

Duration of the project:
12 months in the first instance, although the project is three year fixed term for the right candidate

For further information and to apply:
For an application pack, please contact: Katie Symons, Graduate Recruitment Assistant quoting reference number
LO/1389/P638 to ucpjobs@cornwall.ac.uk or call 01209 616340 for more information. Please ensure you state the original source where you viewed this vacancy.

Closing date for applications: Friday 19th September 2010
Interviews: Monday 4th and 11th October 2010.

Tamar Grow Local CIC, Tamar Valley Centre, Calstock

Web Links: http://www.tamargrowlocal.org.uk , http://www.unlockingcornishpotential.co.uk

Summary:Sapience HR is seeking to employ a graduate to provide operational HR advice & support to a range of clients as required and increase the overall client base, to support the growth strategy of Sapience HR.

This position is supported through the Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP) Scheme. UCP is a graduate level placement scheme which works with businesses to recruit and support ongoing business development through the placement of a graduate.

A recent move to new offices reflects the steady growth over the last 4 years of this company who provide outsourced personnel and HR services to small and medium sized companies in Cornwall. Sapience HR provides expert, professional advice and support to ensure that companies are not only legally compliant in their employment practices, but gain the most from the staff they employ. The company provides help with pragmatic, robust solutions for those tricky staff situations. This is an opportunity to get in at the beginning growth spurt of the company and to play a key part in its overall development.

The successful graduate will be required to:
• Implement a client relationship management system
• Produce a set of contract documents
• Produce a set of HR policies & procedures and staff handbook templates
• Produce a set of template documents for the ‘employee lifecycle’
• Consider and produce a project proposal for ISO 9001 and other relevant awards
• Assist in the training and development of a trainee HR Advisor

The successful candidate will provide technical advice and support to clients, with supporting documentation as required. Working closely with the Managing Director the successful candidate will market the company and increase the client base for both the HR Support Service package and ad hoc consultancy work. This is a full time post, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional early mornings and evening work.

Essential Requirements:
• Degree level qualification in HR or similar incorporating HR modules
• CIPD part or fully qualified
• Significant post qualification experience
• Up to date with current employment law and HR practices
• Experience of developing HR policies and procedures
• Exceptional planning, time management and organisational skills
• Proven I.T skills – use of Excel, Word, Outlook etc.
• High level of confidentiality and business integrity
• Full clean driving licence with regular access to transport

Desirable Requirements:
• Health & safety qualification
• Employment tribunal experience
• Understanding of business & economy of Cornwall

UCP will support this project for 12 months and the role will be permanent for the right candidate.
Expected start date 1 October 2010


For further information and to apply:
Please send a C.V and formal covering letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the role to: Katie Symons, Graduate Recruitment Officer quoting reference number AP/581/P634 to ucpjobs@cornwall.ac.uk or call 01209 616340 for more information. Please ensure you state the original source where you viewed this vacancy.

Closing date for applications 3 September 2010
Interviews 16 September 2010

Sapience HR, Old Brewery Court, Sea Lane, Hayle TR27 4DP

Web Links: www.sapiencehr.co.uk , http://www.unlockingcornishpotential.co.uk

Summary:Full time sous chef required for established Dartmoor Pub.
A suitable applicant will be passionate, hardworking and reliable. You will be required to produce freshly prepared food to a high standard and help the head chef with menu ideas and planning.

The position is approximately 45hrs per week.
At least one trade reference required.
Own transport is essential due to location.

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