Partners

myjobscotland

myjobscotland is the national shared recruitment portal for Scotland's 32 local authorities, providing candidates with a one-stop shop for all local government jobs. Once set-up candidate accounts can be quickly used to apply for further jobs, making the whole process much easier, and quicker for the user. Other public sector bodies such as the fire and rescue have started to use the service also and other organisation are hoped to join as the system beds in. The portal is believed to be a UK and international first in terms of scope and scale, with many seeking to emulate it's success.

The national shared recruitment portal was developed and delivered through a collaborative partnership under the auspices of the Scottish Government's National Shared Services Board with the service being provided to councils by COSLA. The Improvement Service led the development of the portal, working with the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (SOLACE), the Society of Personnel Directors in Scotland (SPDS) and facilitating the initial collaboration all the local authorities.

National Engineering and Construction Recruitment Exhibition (NECR)

When: 26 and 27 November 2010, NEC, Birmingham.

Are you looking for a job in engineering or construction?

Whether you have years of experience or are a just graduating, visit the UK's largest event dedicated to engineering and construction recruitment at the NEC, Birmingham on 27 and 28 November 2009. The UK's leading recruiters will be looking for professionals and graduates of engineering and construction, so don't miss out on hundreds of vacancies.

Meet a host of top employers, get help with your CV, use the free careers advice lounge, brush up on your interview skills and network at the Women in Engineering Forum.

Don't miss out on this FREE opportunity!

Register for fast-track entry on www.engineerjobs.co.uk

The Construction Network (tCn)

tCn is an official partnership group of Constructions leading & most influential organisations. The network will be used to help 'bring the industry together', as-well as acting as a vehicle to bring about real improvement at a time when it's needed most.

Representatives from architecture, consultancies, associations, contractors, developers, sub-contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, housing associations, local and national government, professional bodies and even clients are coming together for the first time sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure we attract the best possible people to construction so that they and the Industry can prosper once again.

Visit www.theconstructionnetwork.co.uk or become a partner.

The Lighthouse Club

The Lighthouse Club is known, recognized and regarded with respect and affection throughout every branch of the construction industry. The Club is an 'unincorporated unregistered body'. In other words it's a gathering or association of 'like minded people'. Membership is open to 'anyone associated with the Construction Industry'. Other than payment of subscriptions, an individual members involvement with the Club is as much or as little as he or she chooses.

But remember, the Club really is 'The best network in the business'. Active membership is not only fun and rewarding, it does open a lot of doors. Currently, membership in the U.K. and Ireland stands at 5,000, spread over 21 regional branches. The Club's branches organise over forty events in the course of any one year. These events involve the participation of about 20,000 construction people and in the year 2008 raised over 400,000 pounds for the Club's Benevolent Fund.

Visit www.lighthouseclub.org