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If you are interested in any of the following vacancies please send your CV by post to:

Margaret Allan - Project Director
Graduates For Growth
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce & Enterprise
152 Morrison Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EB
Phone: 0131 477 8029

 

IMMEDIATE VACANCIES

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Product Engineer Closing Date: 10/3/99

A dynamic and successful company specialising in Noise and Vibration instruments have recently launched an exciting new range of rugged handheld PC products. As such they require a Project Engineer responsible for the rugged handheld products.

The successful candidate will be responsible for marketing support of the product. This will include regular support visits to train customers and demonstrate the product. You will also be required to oversee the production of high quality sales and support material. Regular domestic and foreign travel will be a major part of this challenging position therefore you will have excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and be self motivated.


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Software Development & Support MSc Information Systems or Similar (Please apply ASAP)

An IT company dedicated to improving the effectiveness and value of existing IT systems require an MSc Information Systems or similar graduate. :

The position involves software development and systems support to help companies integrate an internet workflow package into their existing systems. The ideal candidate will have reasonable knowledge of Java, Java Script, HTML, VB and ML. You must also have excellent communication skills, thrive when working in a small team, and have an enthusiasm for IT in general..


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Property Management Trainee Closing Date: 25/2/00

A rapidly expanding property company, based in Edinburgh requires a Trainee Property Manager. The company has a worldwide client base and offers property investment and management solutions. As a marketing led company they offer services in property sourcing buying, renovation, furnishing renting and management.

They now require a trainee property manager to play an active role in all aspects of the company. You will possess a relevant management or property related degree. General business experience is important, as is the ability to communicate effectively.

The position will require a service orientated approach to business, an ability to manage the office, clients and suppliers, and skills in problem solving.


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SALES CO-ORDINATOR (Closing Date - 18th March)

An exciting new company, set up 8 years ago is seeking an enthusiastic graduate with management potential to join their sales team. The company is based 10 miles to the south of Edinburgh city centre and supplies electronic components to industry and business. They specialise in sensory products such as automatic doors and provide a comprehensive support service with specific attention being given to safety.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have a technical background and will already have some sales experience. In addition to promoting and selling the company's products, you will also carry out sales and market analysis and provide sales administration support. The role is seen as a developmental one. There may be an opportunity to look at safety and energy issues in connection with the products and generally apply your knowledge and ideas to a growing and expanding company.


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Graduates for Growth Immediate Vacancy Communications Coordinator/Marketing Assistant Closing Date: 10/3/00

A Civil Engineering company based 10 miles to the south of Edinburgh has created this new and vital graduate role preferably for someone with a communications or marketing degree. Your overall aim will be to project the image of the company and build relationships with companies and customers. You will therefore have excellent written and verbal communications skills as well as an artistic and creative flair. Good computer skills are also essential as you will be required to update the web site and produce brochures and leaflets.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience and develop your skills and a small and friendly environment. If you are interested please contact us as soon as possible.


NEW
Research Position Any Discipline Closing Date: 18/2/00

A successful recruitment company specialising in headhunting require an Assistant Researcher to work in their Edinburgh office. You will be required to obtain company and staff details for assignments by phone, internet, databases, publications, etc.

The successful candidate will be quick thinking, persuasive, and have an excellent phone manner. You will target and approach potential clients by phone and assess their interest and suitability. As such, you will have the ability to quickly build a good relationship with the client in order to gain the sometimes sensitive information.


Marketing Graduate Closing Date 15/2/00

A local high quality Interior Design company require a Marketing or related graduate. The company specialises in listening to customers needs and devising design solutions at the office and at home.

Working alongside the Managing Director, the successful candidate will conceive a marketing strategy, identify and follow up marketing opportunities, deal with PR, and take advantage of publicity opportunities.

You will also be required to follow up potential prospects, qualify their suitability for the company and run a series of events and promotions throughout the year.


Internal Sales Co-ordinator - Any Discipline
Field Sales Engineer - Engineering Degree
Closing Date for both: 10/2/00

An enterprising company based in Loanhead specialising in Automation & Control Solutions for industry Process Engineering, Energy Management & Electronic Safety Systems, is expanding and opportunities exist for the following key personnel:

Internal Sales Co-ordinator

This role is strongly telephone sales based. You will be required to work with existing clients and source new clients. As such you will have excellent communication skills and be able to work to defined goals and targets. A technical understanding would be useful but not essential..

Field Sales Engineer

The successful candidate will be responsible for all company business in the territory from when an enquiry is solicited to the time that the company is paid in full. You will be confident, professional, and enjoy a challenge as you will be required to make face to face contact with companies. Some experience of sales would be desirable.


SALES / PROJECT MANAGEMENT Closing date: 22 December 1999

Opportunities exist for graduates in a small successful company in Livingston which has a niche market developing a range of equipment that tests vibration and noise in motor driven machinery and plant, a major customer being the car industry. While their principal market is in the UK, they are expanding into the European market.

They are seeking sales development / project management personnel who will follow up sales leads and project manage the sales process. Essential skills are the ability to get on with people, computer knowledge, determination and preferably ability to understand technical equipment. A knowledge of German would be useful but not essential.


MANAGEMENT TRAINEE Closing date: 22 December 1999

A small security firm involved in the assembly and distribution of safes, alarm installations and retail as locksmiths is seeking a graduate for a junior management role. The position will cover everything from human resources and administration to marketing but will exclude accounting. There will also be the opportunity to develop and impose systems and introduce quality procedures.

This role will provide a wide range of experience in addition to providing an opportunity to enter management. It will require plenty of initiative, excellent organisational ability and good communication skills.


Customer Relations Closing Date 18/12/99

This new and vital role will require you to have a communications or related degree. Your overall aim will be to project the image of the company and build relationships with companies and customers. You will therefore have excellent written and verbal communications skills. Good computer skills are also essential as you will be required to update the web site and produce brochures and leaflets.


Accountant Closing Date 15/11/99

The company is seeking an accountancy trainee who is aiming for a CIMA or ACCA qualification. In addition to assisting the Company Secretary with many aspects of the accountancy function, your support will be required with the installation of a new computer system. This is an opportunity to gain varied experience in a relatively new and growing company.


Manager or Management Trainee Closing Date: 15/11/99

A rapidly expanding property company, based in Edinburgh. The company has a worldwide client base and offers property investment and management solutions. As a marketing let company they offer services in property sourcing buying, renovation, furnishing renting and management.

They now require a trainee manager or manager to play an active role in all aspects of the company. You will possess a relevant management or property related degree or MBA. General business experience is important, as is the ability to communicate effectively. The position will require a service orientated approach to business, an ability to manage clients and suppliers, and skills in problem solving.


GRAPHIC DESIGNER Closing date: 30th November1999

A recent graduate in graphic design is being sought by a young company with a great future in internet development. The key skills required are an enthusiasm for the internet, a particular interest in contemporary design but with a practical and functional approach together with an ability to work on your own, be self motivated and enjoy being part of a small team.

The company is based at a central location in Edinburgh and offers good terms and conditions.


SALES CORRESPONDENT CLOSING DATE: 10/11/99

An Edinburgh based specialist wire material company is seeking a graduate with drive and enthusiasm in an challenging role in their Wire Cloth Division. You should be highly motivated, keen to work in a sales environment and preferably have a background at school or degree level in maths or physics. The latter is useful due to the need to understand the technical aspects of the product and carry out some basic mathematical calculations.

You will be working in a small team, developing customer contacts, responding to customer enquires, processing sales orders and maintaining good customer relationships. The role is vital to the success of the company as much of the customer contact is via the telephone, excellent communication skills are required.

Training is provides both for the job and in respect of personal development. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to access a career in exporting.


MARKETING OR RELATED GRADUATE - CLOSING DATE: 31/10/99

A company based in Bonnyrigg which specialises in the processing and distribution of high quality meat and poultry is looking for a Marketing or related graduate. The company which was founded in the 1920's supplies hotels and restaurants and has approximately 70 employees.

They currently do not have anybody in a marketing role and as such the successful candidate will have a clean slate to work from. You will be required to produce and implement a marketing plan as well as work alongside the current sales team and implement new incentive schemes within the company.

If you are interested in this demanding but rewarding position please contact us as soon as possible.


TRAINEE IT RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

A recruitment company based in Edinburgh specialising in IT is looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant.

The are looking for someone with a high achievement need who can manage recruitment from start to finish.

This is an imediate vacancy so please apply ASAP


COMPUTING ASSISTANT - CLOSING DATE: 30/9/99

A company based in modern premises in Dalkeith, about 8 miles from the South East of Edinburgh is seeking a Computer Science graduate for a varied and interesting role which will provide a great opportunity to gain a range of experience.

Specialist printers of high quality labels for industry, the company is the U.K leader in the applications of computing technology to Label Printing. The company makes extensive use of computing facilities, primarily using PCs linked to a Network with various servers running SCO Unix and Windows NT. The company also has a DEC Alpha Server, Silicon Graphics 'Indigo' workstations and Apple Macintoshes for more specialist graphics applications.

The successful candidate will assist the System Manager in all aspects of system support and development. You will have experience of PC hardware and software installations, and familiarity with Windows 95/98 and Microsoft Office applications, knowledge of NT and/or SCO Unix and at least one common networking protocol, possibly as part of a placement.


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