This is an excellent opportunity for a bright, intelligent candidate to work for this high performing retailer as a Merchandise Admin Assistant based in London.

Your main responsibilities will include:

> Analysis and tracking of store sales, stock movements, best & worst sellers

> Analysis of historical and current trends at store level

> Make ranging decisions based on available information ie current sales trends and store demographics / trading potential

> Manage supplier programmes, availability and performance, to maximise service to the business

> Manage clearance of exiting lines in a timely manner whilst minimising impact upon profit

> Develop good understanding of store chain through liaison with retail colleagues and store visits

> Order stock from suppliers to meet commitments and maximise profit

> Work with buyers to produce seasonal analysis for production of new season plans

To be successful in this role you will be of graduate calibre, with a numeric degree. You will have gained experience within a similar position within a retailer (Electricals prefered). Excellent analysis and a high attention to detail is also required to perform this role successfully.

In return you will benefit from an excellent benefits package, unrivalled training and structured career progression while working within an exciting and rewarding working environment for a high performing retailer.
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment

Process Development Engineer 
Heinz Ltd
North West England
With such an impressive portfolio of famous brands and products, and a firm commitment to innovation, Heinz is poised for an even greater future. Based at one of the largest food manufacturing plants in Europe, we are looking to recruit a new role that is key in supporting our ongoing growth initiatives.

Working at the heart of an extensive R&D team, you will undertake a classic process development role, providing innovation and technical expertise in the area of food processing to drive top line growth and support major cost reductions. You will be responsible for the detailed design, testing and validation of new equipment and processes, through pilot scale up, factory trials and production plant commissioning.
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment

Graduate Accountant 
Sophos PLC
South East England
This is an excellent graduate position with Sophos, a leader in enterprise IT Security & Control. Sophos offers complete protection and control to organisations in the defence against known and unknown malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, and policy abuse.

Working within the Group Finance team, you'll have the opportunity to gain experience in management accounting, statutory accounts and taxation, planning and forecasting, treasury management, business support, credit control, payroll, internal audit and more. You'll also enjoy sponsorship for study towards your choice of either the CIMA or ACCA professional accounting qualifications. You’ll of course need to be dedicated to a career in Accounting, but you will receive support for your professional development and training throughout, as you decide the area (s) in which you will specialise.

You'll need to be able to adapt to different work scenarios and will be confident in communicating with a wide range of people. You will also have good PC skills and will be able to use Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel to a high level of competency. You'll have a minimum 2:1 degree, with 3 C’s at A-Level (excluding General Studies) and will preferably have studied Maths to A-Level or higher.

Although not essential, language skills would be advantageous, particularly Italian, French or Spanish. Sophos is a global organisation with headquarters in Abingdon, Oxfordshire (UK). We also have subsidiary offices in USA, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Australia. Whilst this role will be based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, the opportunity to travel to our subsidiary offices may arise.

In addition to the opportunity to learn and develop your career within a fast-paced technology environment, you will also receive an excellent benefits package which includes 25 days holiday, a profit and performance related bonus scheme, private medical insurance and travel insurance
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment

Software Engineer/ Test Automation/ Programmer Test Engineer 
Sophos PLC
South East England
Sophos is a leader in enterprise IT Security & Control. We offer complete protection and control to organisations in the defence against known and unknown malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, and policy abuse.

We have graduate vacancies for the following:

Software Engineers

Test Automation Engineers

Programmer Test Engineers

Virus Researchers

As a Software Engineer, you will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, developing software as part of a project team to create the next generation of computer security products.

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will you will improve the quality and reliability of Sophos products by developing and maintaining test automation systems, tools, and scripts.

As a Programmer Test Engineer, you will design, develop and run a fully automated programmer test environment, for software products as they are developed, managing the integration of new software projects and products into the programmer test environment.

As a Virus Researcher, you will analyse viruses and other malware content and reverse engineer files submitted to Sophos, providing file descriptions and protection in a timely and efficient manner.

In addition to the opportunity to learn and develop your career within a fast-paced technology environment, you will also receive an excellent benefits package which includes 25 days holiday, a profit and performance related bonus scheme, private medical insurance and travel insurance.

All of these roles our based at our headquarters in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment

Policy Assistant 
South West Regional Assembly
South West England
The South West Regional Secretariat which represents three organisations needs additional high calibre people to meet the demands of a changing and challenging programme of work.

The role of the Policy Assistant is to support the work of the Regional Assembly. You will work across a range of economic, social and environmental policy issues in supporting the Assembly’s role in taking forward the major responsibilities for strategic planning, climate change, transport and housing.

Key skills for the post include the ability to assist with the analysis of regional policy issues, conducting research, assembling information and carrying out analysis. These posts will suit graduates (or those with equivalent work history/knowledge), in relevant subjects such as economics, social policy or the environmental disciplines, who wish to start a career in policy analysis.

The Secretariat is an Equal Opportunities employer, and will not discriminate against any applicant on grounds of disability, race, religion or belief, gender, age or sexual orientation. Applications from people wishing to work part time or job share are welcome.
Closing Date: 30/05/2008

Graduate Account Manager 
Discovery Recruitment
London (inner or outer), West Midlands
Discovery Recruitment & Training are one of the most successful Graduate solutions companies in the UK. With offices in London and Birmingham we identify the very best Graduate talent leaving University who are likely to become future business leaders and place them with those clients who recognise their potential.

Our clients represent some of the finest Graduate employers with outstanding opportunities on Graduate schemes both here in the UK and Internationally.

Our services deliver efficiencies, best practice and results currently unparalleled within our marketplace. We provide sustainable solutions and a robust approach to ensure we get it right. Why, because we are committed to our own learning and development and understand that a career in Graduate solutions is exactly that; a career that requires job professionals who are committed to their own success and development.
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment

Graduate Management Scheme 
Finning
UK
At Finning we are passionate about 3 things, technical performance, commercial service, and developing talented people.

We offer an unrivalled opportunity to progress on a Graduate Fast Track Management Scheme. This scheme will give Commercial Engineers and Business Graduates alike all the tools to be successful in a management role. We offer training and personal development, access to a variety of departments, and at the end of it all real responsibility in a business management position.

What is exciting about Finning?

At Finning we want to welcome you into a family who have passion for both products and customer alike. Passion runs through everything we do and we are looking for leaders who can harness this energy to achieve great things.

The Finning Graduate Management Scheme provides you with all the tools needed to be successful but you must bring initiative, enthusiasm, and passion to achieve it.

A fantastic challenge awaits as you gather experiences from all areas of our business. You’ll work across the country on three 8 month placements giving you a variety of practical experience. The goal of this scheme is for you to become a senior manager within the business.

What do we do?

> The world’s largest Caterpillar heavy and general equipment dealer, we’re proud to celebrate 75 years of successfully delivering superior service and unrivalled maintenance.

> Our customers cover a range of the world’s largest industries: from construction to oil and gas; agriculture to mining. We provide CAT yellow goods equipment from mega machines and diggers to engines and power systems.

> Covering industries across the UK and internationally so flexibility is essential in delivering outstanding customer service.

So where do you come in?

Our structured programme will support you throughout your placements.

You will have a mentor who you can contact regularly for support, advice and guidance. This will aide your personal development and allows you to focus on achieving your goals.

The placements will give you access to a variety of projects and departments which will raise your awareness and build your portfolio of achievements.

Your passion for commerce and technology can be harnessed here into real business impact but to achieve great things you must be able to spot opportunities, show initiative, and gain the respect of your team.

What you need to demonstrate

It is essential that you demonstrate the following competencies

> Confidence - Impact

> Personal drive - Ambition

> Leadership

> Persuasive communication

> Technical passion - have an interest in technology and industry

To be considered for the role you must be flexible for the duration of the programme to travel to our sites across the UK.

You must have a UK driving license.

Experience is not important we want to look at your potential, but you must stand out from the crowd and demonstrate the skills required to be successful with us.

We will consider applications from 2008 Graduate for a September start and past Graduate for a more immediate start.

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Discovery is one of the leading consultancies in Graduate Recruitment. We know the needs and desires of graduates aspiring to be some of the UK’s top people. A career can be very challenging and rewarding. All our positions will provide you with a good basic salary and in many cases, the opportunity to earn substantial bonuses, company cars and other benefits including healthcare and in some case all expenses paid trips abroad.
Closing Date: 30/05/2008

Systems Manager / Control Engineer 
Jobsnap
UK
An exciting, Senior Operations / Control Engineer role for Trinity House - the Lighthouse Authority for England and Wales and the world’s leading provider of aids to navigation.

With a package of circa £35K (plus annual bonus and generous benefits) we are seeking a highly motivated Control Engineer to manage our telemetry system and two major radio-based aid to navigation systems.

You will be a key member of the Planning and Project Development Department, reporting to the Principal Electrical Engineer. Your three core areas of responsibility will be to manage the day-to-day operation of the Central Monitoring and Control System, manage the performance of the Automatic Identification System (AIS), andmanage the Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS). For each of these systems you will own the quality of the system output and be responsible for updating the systems content.

Additionally you will administer the DGPS network for the General Lighthouse Authorities’ DGPS network operations, the GLA’s comprising Trinity House, Northern Lighthouse Board and the Commissioners of Irish Lights

You should have ideally worked within an Engineering Team. Whilst not essential; any experience of one or more of the following would be beneficial: SCADA, wide area telemetry systems, structured and object orientated programming, DGNSS or radio navigation / communications.

We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus payment linked to performance, a highly desirable pension scheme based on civil service schemes and generous leave arrangements. The Trinity House team is also of an exceptionally high calibre and the opportunities within the company to develop your career are superb.
Closing Date: 02/06/2008

Marketing Coordinator-Fashion 
Quest Search and Selection
Yorkshire and Humberside
A successful multinational retailer currently has a vacancy for a Marketing Coordinator. The main focus of your role will be to assist the new customer acquisition team in the management and implementation of the marketing plans offline and online.

Your core responsibilities will involve:

> Produce briefs and laser briefs for all of the company's promotions.

> Work with the media agency to ensure all marketing campaigns are maximised.

> Liaise with customer service to ensure they are fully briefed with all recruitment activity.

> Assist the recruitment team in management of marketing plans.

The ideal candidate for this role will have some retail marketing experience. You will be of graduate calibre or equivalent with an excellent level of computer literacy. You will need to be organised, with an eye for detail/accuracy, creative and able to work well with agencies and the studio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a marketing or media graduate to build upon their knowledge of web marketing and make a real impact on the success of a growing company.

This retailer is offering a great package as well other benefits.

If you feel you have it takes to become a part of this multinational organisation please forward your details.
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment

Sustainable Growth Officer 
South Bedfordshire District Council
South East England
A unique opportunity has arisen for suitably skilled individuals to come and join us as part of our Sustainable Development Team at a time of big changes and exciting opportunities.

Your remit will be to advise upon, progress and deliver projects to make existing and future communities sustainable places that people want to live in, work and visit. A major focus for one of the posts will be on climate change related activities for new and existing communities.

You will possess either the experience of or hold a relevant qualification in one or more of the following: -

Climate change

Affordable housing

Regeneration

Conservation

Landscape

Urban Design

Planning

Sustainable development
Closing Date: 21/05/2008