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VACANCIES
This section provides details of and links to vacancies in
the area and beyond.
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Vacancies in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Fareham based recruitment company Matchtech are looking for graduates
due to their expanding industry. The company which offers a Graduate
Training Scheme is looking to recruit from the local universities, and
suggest there could be up to 30 new vacancies within the next year.
(The News, Business Week, January 17th 2006)
Portsmouth based software firm Limeknight
are looking to recruit more staff in the
summer due to expansion. The firm, which
was formed by 3 University of Portsmouth
Graduates has pinned the development on
the increasing number of people signing
up to Broadband.
(http://www.portsmouthtoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=680&ArticleID=1357788,
28th February 2006)
Nat West are looking for Customer Service
Officers nationwide. Further information
is available on 0870 606 4433 or on www.natwest.com/joinretail.
Advantage Healthcare are looking for registered
nurses, home carers and support workers
in Portsmouth. More information is available
on 02392 382323
Peta Limited are looking for 16-24 year
olds to fill administration vacancies in
Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Farlington and
Gosport. Training will be provided leading
to qualifications, and there are apprenticeship
opportunities. Further details are available
on 02392 733877.
A number of Full Time and Part Time positions
are available at the Portsmouth Marriott
Hotel. Contact 02392 316104 for more information.
Toolstation, a mail order and internet
company selling tools are looking for people
to join their customer service team in
Fareham. Further details are available
on 01278 411311.
EARNINGS Low Hourly Wages on the Isle of Wight
According to the GMB union, the gross average hourly wage on the Island
of Wight is £10.03, which is lower than the UK average of £12.50,
and the lowest in the South East region. Nationally, out of 203 areas,
the Isle of Wight is the ninth lowest paid, with London topping at £27.26
per hour.
According to the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours
and Earnings (ASHE), the median pay for full-time workers (excluding
overtime) in Hampshire is £460.70 per week. In comparison, the
median pay for full-time workers in the Isle of Wight falls some way
short at £356.10 a week. See website for
more details.
Remember to keep clients up to date with the National Minimum Wage: At
the present time the minimum wage for adults is £5.05 per hour;
the accredited training rate is £4.25 per hour; the development
rate for 18-21 year olds is £4.25 and the development rate for
16-17 year olds is £3.00 per hour.
(Source: www.dti.gov.uk/er/nmw/index.htm 22.12.05 17.40)
Economic Activity
According to the latest data from the Labour Force Survey (quarterly,
April-June 2005), economic activity rates in Hampshire and the Isle of
Wight are higher than the national and regional averages. The area’s
economic activity rate for all working age people is 82%, just higher
than the regional average of 81.9%. Both these figures are higher than
the national (GB) average of 78.7% (ONS: NOMIS)
Unemployment
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as a whole enjoys lower than average
unemployment levels (although there are areas of higher deprivation).
According to the LFS (4 quarterly averages, June 04-May 2005), the employment
rate for all working age people in the area was 3.7% compared to the
regional average of 3.8% and the national (GB) average of 4.8% (ONS,
NOMIS).
According to Portsmouth City Council unemployment has risen within the
city. Between July and August 2005, 340 jobs were gained in the city,
but 810 lost. (Portsmouth City Council Statistics Newsletter, Issue 80).
New jobs reported in the local news section may alleviate the unemployment
situation, however.
Employment Structure
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight employs a higher proportion of its workforce
in manufacturing than the regional average (four quarter average, LFS).
13.6% of the area’s workforce is engaged in manufacturing (equating
to 124,000 people) compared to the regional average of 11.9%. The area
also has stronger employment in construction compared to the regional
average (8.1%:7.4%). 700,000 people work in the service sector in Hampshire
and the IOW constituting 76.7% of the workforce, as expected, a lower
proportion than the regional average of 78.5%. The subtle differences
in employment structure have an impact on the type of jobs available
and the skills required in the area. We would expect to see a stronger
demand for manufacturing and related skills than in the region as a whole
through replacement and other demand.
Workforce
Less than half the workforce (47.1%) in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
is qualified to at least NVQ Level 3. This figure compares favourably
to the GB average (45.1%) but is under the regional average of 48.6%.
The regional average is skewed by areas with very highly qualified workforces
e.g. Surrey at 55% of the workforce. (LFS quarterly averages June 04-May
05, ONS, NOMIS).
An LSC report reviewing Adult Learning and Workforce development in the
Isle of Wight provides some excellent labour market information. The
report details that employers within the construction industry on the
island do not think that the training provision meets the needs of the
workforce. One of the reasons indicated for this is that the College
offers a Foundation and Intermediate Construction Award which is suitable
for young people without experience, but not adults wishing to upgrade
their skills. For more information see website
