News and Events

Leading recruitment consultancy, Jobshop UK, has strengthened its team with the appointment of Lucy Fowler-Tutt as Branch Administrator.

We are pleased to announce that Jobshop UK is now on Facebook and Twitter! These sites will be updated on a regular basis with our news, job vacancies and general wonderings so please follow the links below to have a look.

Jobshop UK has awarded Maria Wilson the sort after accolade of Temp Of The Year. Maria’s extensive experience of working with the NHS as an Administrative General Manager and Policy & Performance Improvement Manager has proved invaluable in her temporary assignments in medical environments with Jobshop UK. Maria said: “I started temping in 2006 when my son started school. Initially I was only able to work school hours and whilst most agencies told me they weren’t interested, Jobshop welcomed me with open arms. Temping is ideal for me as it allows me the flexibility to work when I want and suits my lifestyle. I have met some lovely people. In my experience temps are a very welcome addition to the workforce and I have found that with each assignment I have learned something new”.  

Nikila Newman, founder of the charity Infectious Dance Academy, has been presented with the “Special Woman Award” by Frances Miles, one of the founders of the Poole Business Women’s Lunch Club, which sponsored the category. Held at the Langtry Manor on 13th May, the Business Women Awards recognise the great achievements made by businesswomen in Dorset. Nikila was chosen for the “Special Woman Award” for her ability to succeed in business after overcoming obstacles and for dedicating her business efforts to the community.  

Sheryl Andrews from Step by Step Coaching will be providing this months presentation; a fun and informative way to bring understanding to the relationships that matter most to you. Sheryl will be demonstrating the importance of planning time to stop, turn down the noise, take the ear plugs out and consult the expert within you. We will be introduced to the 5 magical questions that will enhance your listening skills and empower the relationships that really matter to you. Whether that be your children, your customers, your staff or even the relationship you have with yourself. We will also have a chance to try out these questions and experience the effect they have. 

When Kim Dare was made redundant from her role  as an administrative assistant at Siemens VAI, following the closure of the site, she immediately knew which local agency to turn to- Jobshop UK. Now Kim has started a new job as a Part-Time Receptionist with Allan & Bath, Bournemouth's leading residential agency and part of Leaders Group, the largest independently owned Letting Agency in the UK. Kim first registered with Jobshop UK in March 2003 and was quickly found a new position as a Receptionist/Database Administrative Assistant with Locators Ltd in Ferndown the following May. When she was made redundant in August 2005 Jobshop found her a position with Siemens VAI. Now she is enjoying her new position with Allan & Bath. ''We have worked with Jobshop for over 5 years as they know exactly what we need with the minimum of information'' says Russell Cruwys, Branch Manager. ''The team makes it an easy and stress free process when employing both temporary and permanent staff. With the additional services they offer such as free seminars and salary surveys they provide an excellent recruitment service''.

This month marks the 10 Year Anniversary of the first Poole Business Women’s Lunch Club event and we hope you can join us to celebrate 10 years of successful networking! Our speaker this month is Mark Constantine, MD of Lush, who will be giving his insights on “A Jolly Future” – sounds good, doesn’t it? Who doesn’t want to know that? If you want to find out more and also how to put the ethics into your business without sounding dull, book for this event now. We have already had several forward bookings for this event so please be quick to ensure you get a place, we are always booked out when Mark speaks. As it’s our 10th Anniversary there will be a photographer from the Echo and we will be including a glass of Champagne with lunch.  

Radio Solent contacted Jobshop for a "tongue in cheek" advertisment for a local MP. Here's the advert we sent them ........................... Wanted: Member of Parliament (M.P) Bustling high class coastal resort town is seeking to employ a full time Member of Parliament to undertake duties regarding the representation of constituency members in the House of Commons. We openly invite applications from anyone who feels they would fit the role; although preference will be given to applicants who have benefited from an exclusively private education - with Harrow and Eton being a particular advantage. An Oxbridge University education is a must for this role, although extent of ability in your degree related subject will be wavered in favour of proof of close friendship with famous peers and/or minor royals.

Public sector organisations can now get easier, faster and more cost effective access to high-quality temporary and permanent staff following Poole based Jobshop UK being awarded a place on the Buying Solutions Non-Medical, Non-clinical framework agreement. This agreement provides public sector customers with access to temporary and fixed term staff. The accreditation follows a rigorous evaluation and selection process by Buying Solutions, a government procurement agency tasked with leveraging public sector purchasing power. Jobshop UK has been regularly supplying staff to St Ann’s Hospital, Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth & Poole PCT, Dorset PCT and other Primary Care Trusts. The winning of this important accreditation will help consolidate the agency’s position as a leading supplier of administrative staff to the NHS.  

Our speaker this month is Julie Leigh of White Egret Limited. Julie has more than thirty years experience of working with all types of small and medium business. She has worked with those first considering starting a business and businesses that have been in the same family for more than 150 years and those turning over more than £5,000,000. Wherever your business is on this scale, she can help. Julie has a passion for making things happen. Be prepared to work on your business! This will be an interactive session and you will go away with your own thoughts on how to improve your business. Also, you will know what three things you need to do to run a successful business.