http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/ Latest Chemicals North West News & Articles en-gb Fri, 18 May 2012 00:37:31 +0100 Copyright: (C) Chemicals North West 720 Runcorn Heath Communications Officer (RHCO) A vacancy working within the Security team as a Communication’s Officer at SOG Limited, The Heath Business & Technical Park has arisen. The job role will be to provide support to a 4-person shift team of professionalSecurity Officers. You will be expected to:- · Play a key role in the site emergency procedures. · Act quickly and effectively when dealing with fire alarms, medical or other emergency situations that http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/job_vacancy_at_sog_ltd_-_the_heath_business__and__technical_park/ http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/job_vacancy_at_sog_ltd_-_the_heath_business__and__technical_park/ Thu, 17 May 2012 11:44:37 +0100 The Academy is submitting a proposal to Government to assist employers gain access to public funds to support their internal training budgets. This proposal aims to support the development of the industry-approved Gold Standard, to enable employers to maximise their investment in training through linkage to Government funding, to create a new employer-led framework – the Gold Standard Investment Framework. The Investment Framework will give employers the opportunity to access public http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/gold_standard_investment_framework_-_nsapi_needs_your_support/ http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/gold_standard_investment_framework_-_nsapi_needs_your_support/ Wed, 16 May 2012 09:15:14 +0100 The £9.8M Centre for Global Eco-Innovation is a partnership between the Universities of Liverpool and Lancashire and an international commercialisation consultancy, Inventya Ltd. They have recently received funds from ERDF to assist eco-innovation in SMEs within the North West. The project will last until September 2015 in which time they will assist at least 285 companies. ( Further details can be found here ). Over the next few weeks they are looking for 50 3-year research http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/centre_for_global_eco-innovation_funding_now_available/ http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/centre_for_global_eco-innovation_funding_now_available/ Fri, 04 May 2012 10:02:59 +0100 It is fair to say that the last 3 years have been fairly demoralising for many business around the UK and indeed the world, many of whom have had to change their work practices, decrease their expenditure and therefore their staff, and generally look at ways to battle through the downturn. This has not been the case for local business Flashbang Science, based in Rossendale, Lancashire. With a strong background in Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and a dedication to education the http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/flashbang_educate_their_10,000th_student/ http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/flashbang_educate_their_10,000th_student/ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:48:55 +0100 Please see below a letter from Graham Evans MP, Member of Parliament for Weaver Vale about the job fair he is organising. I am writing to you today as one the many thriving businesses based here in Cheshire which makes this area such a fantastic place to live and work. We all know how difficult it is at the moment for many people who are desperate to work, but who just don’t know where to turn to find jobs. As a former businessman myself I know how rewarding it is to help people http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/will_have_job_openings_and_want_to_take_part_in_a_job_fair_/ http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/will_have_job_openings_and_want_to_take_part_in_a_job_fair_/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:19:00 +0100 Please find below and article on how JobCentre Plus is responding to the challenge of youth unemployment. As you are probably aware the Government announced a £1billion Youth Contract to help young unemployed people get a job. The Youth Contract, launches in April 2012 and will provide nearly half-a-million new opportunities for 18-24 years olds. Getting Young people into Work Experience, Skills Training or Employment is key to us all. By supporting the Youth Contract, employers will http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/department_for_work_and_pensions_helping_youth_unemployment_and_how_employers_can_help_too/ http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/department_for_work_and_pensions_helping_youth_unemployment_and_how_employers_can_help_too/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:31:26 +0100 Applications are now being invited for the fourth cohort of the Goldman Sachs fully funded 10,000 Small Businesses in the North West programme which is run by Manchester Metropolitan University Business School. Recruitment is being handled by MMU and Winning Pitch. To receive an invite to a preview event and express interest, please click here. What is the 10,000 Small Businesses Programme? 10,000 Small Businesses offers a prestigious business and management curriculum designed by http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/10,000_small_businesses/ http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/10,000_small_businesses/ Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:48:02 +0100 Please find attached two job vacancies for Cogent, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) · Industry Skills Development Manager – Nuclear · Industry Skills Development Manager – Process Manufacturing cogent_industry_skills_development_manager_nuclear.doc cogent_industry_skills_development_manager_process_manufacturing.doc If you know of anyone who may be interested in the roles please contact Steve Bennett from Wickland Westcott on(07946) 650120 to discuss http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/two_more_vacancies_at_cogent/ http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/two_more_vacancies_at_cogent/ Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:55:08 +0100 Please get in touch with Chemistry Innovation – our Projects team have a strong track record in reviewing and developing proposals to improve their chances of success We are able to advise you at all stages of the proposal process from initial drafts to pre-submission reviews. We can support you in finding additional partners, advice on proposal scope and address any queries you may have on completing the forms All of our support and advice is completely FREE Don’t forget http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/the_technology_strategy_boards_current_5_million_funding_call_-_sustainable_manufacturing_for_the_process_industry_closes_in_less_than_2_weeks_time/ http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/the_technology_strategy_boards_current_5_million_funding_call_-_sustainable_manufacturing_for_the_process_industry_closes_in_less_than_2_weeks_time/ Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:02:33 +0100 Please find attached two job vacancies for Cogent, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) - Marketing Manager– Process Manufacturing - Industry Skills Development Managers – Life Sciences, Nuclear and Process Manufacturing 6186_client_approved_-_cogent_marketing_manager_030412.doc client_approved_life_sciences_-_nuclear_-_process_positions_030412.doc If you know of anyone who may be interested in the roles please contact Steve Bennett from Wickland Westcott http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/two_vacancies_at_cogent/ http://www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk/news/latest_news/two_vacancies_at_cogent/ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:34:15 +0100