2011 is here and like always when a year starts jobseekers have a lot of fears and hopes. Will there be more jobs available? Will there be one for me? Let's take a look at how UK businesses are starting into 2011.
According to the latest REC and KPMG Report on Jobs, both permanent placements and temp billings were on the rise. "This is very encouraging news, with the data suggesting that a turning point for the UK jobs market may have been reached as employers across the board are recruiting more people," said Bernard Brown, Partner and Head of Business Services at KPMG. "Confidence among employers is clearly growing as many firms now look to growth in 2011."
If finding a new job is on your to-do list for 2011, take a look at the following 12 companies who are hiring right now:
Hertz
Hertz is the world's largest vehicle renting organisation and operates from approximately 8000 locations in 145 countries worldwide. Hertz began 2010 with a head start after winning several awards, including "Best Car Rental Company in Europe". This is no surprise, because in 2009 Hertz also successfully competed against its competitors by winning 16 awards, including the most prestigious award for "Best Car Rental Company Worldwide" -- for the 16th time in a row.
Available positions: Hertz offers exciting career opportunities for starters, but also for experienced managers. Hertz is recruiting Customer Service Representatives all throughout Europe.
Anheuser-Busch InBev
Anheuser-Busch InBev is the leading global brewer and one of the world's top five consumer products companies. For 2009, Anheuser-Busch InBev generated revenues of 36.8 billion USD. Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, Anheuser-Busch InBev leverages the collective strength of approximately 116,000 people based in operations in 23 countries across the world.
Available positions: For anyone interested in an international career, Anheuser-Bush InBev will be the right fit as they are hiring in six countries altogether.
Four Seasons Healthcare
Four Seasons Healthcare is one of the largest independent providers of care services in the United Kingdom. The company owns and operates over 400 Nursing and Care Homes and Specialised Care Centres in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man. The Four Seasons Health Care Group employs over 21,000 staff across the UK with a mix of various skills.
Available positions: Four Seasons Healthcare is currently recruiting Registered General and Mental Nurses, Deputy Care Home Managers, Charge Nurses and Unit Managers all over the UK.
Pfizer
Pfizer is currently the number one pharmaceutical company in every major market around the world. Pfizer applies science and global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time.
Available positions: Whether you choose an opportunity in research and development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, finance or technology, by joining Pfizer you will contribute to the next generation of medicines -- the breakthroughs that will make better health a reality for generations to come.
Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, with over 3,000 hotels totaling over 500,000 hotel rooms in 80 countries and territories. The company already has over 100,000 team members worldwide who have access to a wide range of benefits, training and development support.
Available positions: Hilton has a variety of opportunities whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out in this industry, e.g. in the areas of catering, hospitality, senior management or customer service.
Capita Resourcing Ltd
With over 200 staff employed in offices nationwide, Capita Education Resourcing has become one of the most successful education recruitment businesses in the UK. Over the past twelve years, Capita Education Resourcing has developed a reputation for high quality service to its schools, nurseries and colleges and this ongoing commitment to quality and service was recognised by the Department for Children Schools and Families (DCSF) when they were rewarded the prestigious Quality Mark for education recruitment agencies.
Available positions: As one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists, Capita Education Resourcing has opportunities for teaching assistants, nursery nurses, teachers, lecturers, school support staff and NQTs.
Barclays
Barclays provides banking and investment management services to over 20 million people in more than 60 countries. More than 110,000 employees around the globe work to make Barclays one of the top five financial institutions in the world. Barclays is equally focused on the quality of support they provide as an employer, and on helping their own people to be the best they can be.
Available positions: Barclays has a great demand for cashiers across the UK.
Starbucks
In 1971, an unassuming little coffee shop opened in Seattle's historic Pike Place Market. More than thirty years and millions of lattes later, it has grown into one of the world's largest and most recognisable brands. Starbucks has become a career destination for thousands of unique and charismatic individuals.
Available positions: Starbucks has jobs available in the areas of retail, management, sales, catering/hospitality or administrative.
Nigel Frank International
As one of the leading advertisers of Microsft Dynamics and Sage positions in Europe Nigel Frank International have establised themselves as the supplier of choice to hundreds of different companies in the UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France.
Available positions: Nigel Frank International presents Microsoft Dynamics professionals with the largest choice of Dynamics AX jobs by advertising more AX jobs than any other recruitment agency. Demand for Axapta Consultants, Axapta Developers and Axapta Support staff is booming and as such it is the perfect time to be looking for Microsoft Dynamics AX jobs / Axapta jobs.
Shell UK Retail
It's not just the relationship with Ferrari that makes Shell service stations the front-runners of retailing. With over 56,000 outlets serving some 25 million customers globally, they offer a multiple investment opportunity.
Available positions: Shell is looking for bright, ambitious, business-minded people to become a part of the select group of business-minded self employed Retailers. Shell will provide you with excellent training and support to help you make the most of your talents.
Motorola
Motorola is harnessing the power of wireless, broadband and the Internet to deliver embedded chip system level and end-to-end network communication solutions for the individual, work team, vehicle and home.
Available positions: The majority of the opportunities at Motorola are in electrical and computer engineering, including: Hardware and software engineering, Research and development, Information technology, Quality and Supply chain and manufacturing.
Coca-Cola Enterprises
Coca-Cola Enterprises sell and distribute Coca-Cola Company products in Great Britain, and they do the same with soft drinks for other brand owners. In Great Britain Coca-Cola Enterprises employs around 4,650 people and has seven manufacturing sites across the country, as well as a number of regional offices and depots. Based in West London, this team of around 110 people is responsible for marketing and developing new and existing brands.
Available positions: Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a multifaceted team. Coca-Cola Enterprises is hiring in the UK, as well as in France, Belgium and The Netherlands.
