Recruitment

Inside the Wilko Cockermouth store

West Cumbrian Wilko store set to close early next week coming as a blow to town

Rachel Wlodarczak

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Future jobs building submarines in Barrow to be discussed

Submarine engineering jobs for Barrow to be discussed

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Mock-up of the new Volvo site at Levens

Jobs boost as Lloyd Motor Group merges to create 20 new roles

Left to right: Manager of Carlisle Jobcentre Jackie King, Shane Byrne from DWP, Mike Wigham from Cumbria Adult Learning, Gen 2 City and Guilds' Paul Taylor, Carlisle MP John Stevenson, Trudy Dane, and Inspira's Megan Armstrong

Initiative launched to get more young people in careers

Sign for Carlisle's market, Wilko, and TK Maxx

Hope on the horizon as union issues Wilko update after meeting administrators

James Fisher Nuclear's base in Egremont

Employees of nuclear firm which has entered administration offered support by sector

Gretna Green staff celebrating their living wage employer accreditation

Events venue recognised for living wage commitment

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Workington MP Mark Jenkinson outside of the first Skills Fair at Workington Leisure Centre

MP announces return of annual skills fair to 'build on success' of this year's event

BAE Systems in Barrow

BAE Systems records £12bn in sales across first half of 2023

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Molly Hill, partnership projects coordinator, and Rachel Tyson, head of partnership projects at Parkside Academy, Barrow

Showcasing the wealth of careers in the tourism sector

Suzanne Caldwell, managing director of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce

Cumbrian businesses cite recruitment costs and Brexit as major concerns

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Left to right: Lynne Lancaster, Head of Estate Agency at PFK. Middle, Michael Hewitt, PFK Cockermouth Branch Manager & Director. Far right, Andrew Green, Managing Director at PFK.

Cumbrian estate agency appoints new director

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BAE Systems is holding a recruitment event on Friday 23 June

BAE Systems holding recruitment event with vast majority of vacancies in Barrow

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Atlas Concrete are looking for a company accountant to help them achieve their goals

Sponsored Atlas Concrete are looking for new recruits to help them achieve their goals

The Cottage in the Wood, Keswick

Building society says more support needed for Cumbrian tourism sector

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Samantha Down is joining 32West Ltd as a Client Relationship Manager

Experienced journalist joins northern PR agency

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The empty unit on English St. Mayor Abdul Harid welcomes plans to turn it into a cafe lounge.

Plans for new café in prominent empty shop welcomed by leaders

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Mark Telford, managing director of Forth

New job roles to be created as engineering company expands

Home workers encouraged to try planet-saving alternative

Co-working can save more than your hard earned cash, says business leader

Cost-of-living support

Half of north-west business owners 'financially supporting workers' through crisis

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a meeting with US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese at Point Loma naval base in San Diego, US, to discuss the procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under a pact between the three

BAE recruiting 6,000 new jobs as AUKUS deal promises 'jobs bonanza'

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Multi-million funding package announced by company behind new coal mine

Multi-million funding package announced by company behind new coal mine

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Sellafield to explore further digitalisation of manual jobs

Sellafield contractor to explore further digitalisation of manual tasks

Meet the new skippers who will captain cruise vessels on Windermere

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Jamie Howell standing in front of the Herdwick Inn

Man speaks out after pub he was running was forced to close

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As the chief executive of Inspira, Mark Bowman spearheads an organisation that provides careers guidance and boosts employability

Passionate about providing people with pathways into work

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Caroline Howsley, CEO, Cumbria Deaf Association

Cumbrian businesswoman nominated for Positivity Award

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Search for new CEO as Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners bid farewell to John Baker

Search for new CEO as Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners bid farewell to John Baker

Lukasz Zalewski (right) - new head brewer at The Wild Boar Inn with Adam Bujok from English Lakes Hotels Resorts and Venues

Microbrewery aims to produce 800 litres of real ales every week

Abacus Day Nursery during platinum jubilee celebrations, manager Zoe Gordon (inset).

Free childcare extensions 'unsustainable' for nurseries in Cumbria

The biggest and most powerful attack submarine ever built for the Royal Navy, Astute, sails up the Clyde and into the Gareloch to arrive at its home at Faslane Naval Base in Scotland for the first time. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo

Major jobs boost for Barrow as UK to build new AUKUS submarines

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak boards a plane at Stansted Airport in Essex for his flight to San Diego, US for meetings with US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese as part of Aukus, a trilateral security pact. Picture date:

Prime Minister flies to US for talks on AUKUS submarine deal

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Cumbria Tourism stand at the event

Many Cumbrians find success at career fair

Homecare assistant Rachel Hayton and a client enjoying a day out, which included a visit to a local cafe

New jobs created as company expands

Mother and daughter Ruth and Sarah Priestley

Celebrating work female farmers do

Cumbria's International Women's Day in Penrith.

Businesswomen urged to 'be brave' to overcome adversity

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Buzz Bingo, Carlisle.

Carlisle bingo hall potentially facing closure may see 16 jobs affected

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SE Ulverston is proactive in promoting equal opportunities

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The experiences of women are fundamental to achieving our goals, and should serve as an inspiring reminder of how much more we will accomplish as a truly inclusive industry.

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Caulking Apprentice Faye Cubiss at BAE Systems Submarines

Sponsored Exciting British engineering career opportunities with BAE Systems Submarines

The Lakes Hospitality Trade Show attracted the biggest crowds it has seen in its 46-year history.

Cumbria’s longest-running trade show smashes attendance record

Diane Richardson.

Businesses invited to top nuclear event in Cumbria

Lorna leads innovation projects at major industry in hometown community

Lorna leads innovation projects at major industry in hometown community

Clinton Cards in Whitehaven is set to close on Mother's Day

Greetings card retailer to close town centre store

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The Waterhead Inn in Ambleside is owned by the company

Hospitality firm with sites in the Lakes to go on large recruitment drive

L-R: Alex Carmichael, Lead Corporate Communications Executive at Parkdean Resorts; Stacey Gallagher, Senior Employee Engagement Manager (Corporate Volunteering) at The Prince’s Trust; Aisling Walsh, ESG Communications Manager at Parkdean Resorts.

Holiday park operator partners up with youth employment charity

Because of Cumbria's geography recruitment has always been an issue

The staffing challenges faced by Cumbrian companies

L-R: Jacqui Dodds, Jen Hewitt, Suzanne McCamish

Vet practice makes appointment to new business operations role

The cinema features luxury electric leather recliners seats and it is the first time these have been used in a UK cinema

Exclusive Opening date for luxury new £4million cinema revealed

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Train operator announces apprentice recruitment drive

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