Jobs

Community Reporter (part-time)

Status: Company employee (PAYE) or freelance

Hours of work: 16 hours per month (flexible)

Job description

• Working from home, research and write news stories for publication in the Stoke Gifford Journal magazine
• Flexible working hours between 9am and 5pm, with the occasional need to attend events in the evening or at weekends
• Establish and maintain contacts with local schools, community groups and businesses
• Proactively seek out stories of interest from the Stoke Gifford / Little Stoke area
• Take on story-writing tasks assigned by the editor
• Conduct interviews: Face-to-face, over the phone and via email
• Attend events and photo opportunities in the Stoke Gifford / Little Stoke area
• Occasionally attend events in Bradley Stoke and other nearby areas
• Provide regular progress reports to the editor

Person description

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to tell a story in a clear, logical and engaging manner
• Ability to produce accurate work with attention to detail
• Good computer skills, including word processor, spreadsheet and email
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good online research skills
• Good social media skills
• Confident using a standalone or smartphone camera, with basic knowledge of how to obtain a good quality, well composed photograph
• Keen interest in local affairs
• Good knowledge of the local area
• Ability to work independently
• Commitment to meeting agreed deadlines

Equipment and transport

• Use of own computer (or a laptop can be provided)
• Use of own broadband connection
• Use of own smartphone (allowance paid for calls)
• Use of own transport or public transport to attend events (costs reimbursed)

To find out more, please call Stephen Horton (Editor, North Bristol Press) on 01454 300 400 for an informal discussion, or send a brief resumé to: jobs@stokegiffordjournal.co.uk

There may be potential for working additional hours within other areas of the North Bristol Press business.

Advert placed 31st July 2019.

Stoke Gifford Parish Council is seeking a

Full Time Groundsperson

Anyone interested in this vacancy should forward their CV with a supporting letter outlining why they are applying for this position. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Parish Clerk.

The closing date for this vacancy will be Friday, 29th March 2019 with interviews scheduled to take place w/c Monday, 1st April 2019.

Stoke Gifford Parish Council, The Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane, Little Stoke, BS34 6HR.  Tel: 01454 865202. Email clerk@stokegifford.org.uk

Advert placed 11th March 2019.

Chef/Cook at Jump Bristol!

Ranges from £6.35 up to £8.05 p/h + bonus (rates of pay are age dependant, applicants must be over age of 18 to apply for this role)

We are looking for a Chef/Cook to join our team and take overall responsibility for the kitchen area.

Previous experience in a busy kitchen environment is required
(at least 1 year).

Our cafe is a very busy environment so the successful candidate must be naturally organised and capable of working under pressure.

Hours are normally 9am-6pm, 5 days per week but can vary slightly. Extra shifts may be required during holidays and busy periods.

***Weekend and Bank Holiday work is absolutely essential***

Please email Dawn Hall (dawn@jumpbristol.co.uk) with your CV and cover letter!

Interviews will be arranged immediately with the view to the successful candidate starting in the next 2 weeks. Good luck!

Advert placed 17th May 2018.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A
REWARDING POSITION?

It’s an exciting time to be part of APRIL UK!

As an award-winning protection and health insurance specialist, we are currently experiencing strong growth across our distribution lines and product range. As a result we are now looking to expand our Tele-Marketing Team to meet the growing demand for our services.

We are looking for Tele-Marketing Representatives to help deliver the company’s marketing plan; by making out-bound calls to individuals and businesses; in a team-oriented department. Full training will be provided on products.

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing and researching own leads
• Telephoning small and medium-sized companies to arrange appointments for business consultants
• Working closely with business consultants and communicating key information relating to their appointments made

Experience in this area is preferred but not essential; the most important attributes are:

• Being self-motivated; with a determination to get results
• Having strong communication skills; and confidence on the telephone
• Being enthusiastic and having a ‘can-do’ attitude

Salary: £8.00 to £8.50 per hour depending upon experience

Hours: Monday to Thursday 10am – 2pm

Location: Bradley Stoke, Bristol

Please apply by emailing your CV to Claire Sibbald at:
claires@april-uk.com

Advert placed 13th October 2017.