Aspirations

1Lincolnshire

Employment and Skills Bulletin

June 2012

Aspirations

in the manufacturing and engineering sectors in Lincolnshire

Italian engineering company, Bifrangi, recently announced that it is investing £50m in the Lincoln forge plant. A new screw press, the first of its kind in England, and one of only a few in the world, will be installed at Lincoln, enabling the business to increase its product range in the power generation, aerospace, civil and military industries. The investment will create opportunities for learners in the engineering sector and expand links with the Engineering School at the University of Lincoln.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-

lincolnshire-17510250

Manufacturing company Hoval have been designing, manufacturing and installing commercial boilers in the UK for over 125 years and have employed 34 new staff in the last 12 months as part of ongoing expansion. Roles include welders, mechanical fitters, engineers, electricians as well as technical, sales and administrative support staff. Most of the new recruits have been employed in the manufacturing facilities in Newark and Lincoln.

http://www.hoval.co.uk/en/news/

expandingworkforce

The Teal Park Development located in North Hykeham on the outskirts of Lincoln is due to be completed by December 2012. The development, which will see Siemens relocate their Lincoln gas turbine business facility to a new building on the site, will attract further business and investment creating thousands of jobs over the next 10 – 15 years. Siemens themselves have recently been awarded a new multi-million pound maintenance contract with an Australian company who use one of the products produced in Lincoln.

http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2012/05/siemens-

lincoln-lands-multi-million-contract

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Ten Year Horizon‘Working Futures is the most detailed and comprehensive set of UK labour market projections available,’ says its authors R. A. Wilson and K. Homenidou of the Institute for Employment Research. Working Futures focuses on a ten year horizon, providing a picture of the labour market for 2020.

Key projections include:

• It is expected that employment will rise slowly but steadily over the decade as a whole, driven by a significant increase in population levels.

• Private sector services are projected to be the greatest contributor to employment growth - around 1½ million additional jobs by 2020.

• Wider job openings created by people who leave the labour market through retirement and/or for family reasons (so called replacement demand) are projected to generate almost 8 times as many openings (i.e.12 million) over the period, equivalent to almost two fifths of current employment.

• This dwarfs the level of anticipated new jobs. In industries and occupations in which the level of employment is expected to decline, such as the manufacturing sector and skilled manual occupations, there will still be job opportunities for appropriately skilled individuals created through this avenue.

• Manufacturing is projected to maintain its share of total output but to exhibit a falling share of employment between 2010 and 2020.

• Manufacturing is expected to remain an important sector in terms of its economic significance, playing a critical role in terms of the UK’s balance of trade.

• There is expected to be a continued trend of employment growth in higher skilled, white collar occupations, including managers, professionals and associate professional roles, providing the most significant increases - around 2 million additional jobs in these occupations by 2020.

• Continuing sharp declines in employment are expected for skilled and semi-skilled manual

roles including trade occupations and process, plant and machine operatives but these will be offset to a degree by replacement demand. 400,000 such manual jobs are expected to disappear between 2010 and 2020.

There is expected to be an increase of more than 300,000 jobs in caring, personal and other service occupations (+10%) and 100,000 (+3%) in low-skilled elementary jobs between 2010 and 2020, again mostly in service-based areas. Low-skilled jobs are expected to be a major source of job creation in sectors like hospitality and care of the young and elderly.This report provides an overview of UK labour market projections and does not necessarily mirror what will happen in your local area. For information on Lincolnshire’s important and growing sectors see www.teeninfolincs.co.uk.

www.ukces.org.uk/assets/bispartners/ukces/docs/publications/evidence-

report-41-working-futures-2010-2020.pdf

Looking aheadA March 2012 survey shows Lincolnshire businesses are much more optimistic about their prospects for the coming year. In comparison to last year over 10% more businesses expect turnover and profitability to grow in 2012.

This optimism is reflected in higher than previous numbers of businesses, albeit from a low base, saying they intend to revise upwards their planned investment in both plant and training.

However, it is clear that Lincolnshire’s businesses still face difficult times. Many businesses are still operating below full capacity and are under pressure to increase prices due to the cost of raw materials and finance.

Despite these challenges businesses continue to recruit and to support employment and training of young people. Results show 10% of firms surveyed intend to take on apprentices for the first time this year whilst 13% say they will increase apprenticeship numbers.Guardian 18 April 2012, Guardian 24 April 2012, Lincolnshire Economic Briefing March 2012.

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The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership has welcomed the news that Market Rasen has been selected from more than 370 applications to become a Portas Pilot townMarket Rasen will receive a£100k grant to help secure the future of its town centre after the Business Improvement Group in Market Rasen applied to be a pilot.

It was one of 12 towns awarded grants in the first phase of the Portas Pilot scheme .

David Dexter, Deputy Chair of the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership, said:

“Many Lincolnshire towns and villages are faring well during the recession and we aren’t seeing as many empty retail premises as in other parts of the UK.

“But some communities have identified the need for extra help to support their retailers and it’s fantastic to hear that Market Rasen has been selected to be one of the Portas Pilots.

“It’s a real shot in the arm for the town and hopefully other retail centres will be able to take positive lessons from the experience too.”

Local Government Minister Grant Shapps praised the exceptional quality of the winning bids, each of which will receive a slice of £1.2 million and a tailored package of support from both the Government and retail guru Mary Portas.

A Government statement said:

“Market Rasen High street often sees people pass through the town on their way to local sporting events, from the races to rugby, but few stop in to visit the shops.

“The pilot will help the area draw customers in by bringing pride back to the local area and restoring the market town look. The Town Team plans to blitz the unkempt areas of the town and work with landlords to tackle empty shops.

“They will advertise the local free parking and revitalise the market with stallholder demonstrations. Local shops will be encouraged to open stalls and a mentoring scheme will be put in place for new businesses to start on a market stall and work their way up to a high street store.”

Mary Portas said:

“I’ve been deeply touched by both the quality and creativity of the bids and the momentum Britain’s first Town Teams have generated in just a few short weeks.

“It is now clearer to me than ever that Britain wants its town centres revitalised and the energy and accountability for that needs to rest with the people who live and do business there.”

Mary Portas

I’ve been deeply touched by both the quality and creativity of the bids...


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Greater Lincolnshire LEP Leading the Way at National ConferenceUrsula Lidbetter MBE, Chairman of the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership, was one of only five LEP representatives to be asked to speak at the LEP Network annual conference in London on Thursday 26th April.

The event was attended by Justine Greening MP, Secretary of State for Transport, the Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable MP, Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, and Mark Prisk MP, the Business and Enterprise Minister.

Miss Lidbetter used the platform to tell delegates how the Greater Lincolnshire LEP is working well with all the local authorities to utilise their resources rather than duplicate them.

“I set out our aim to create the conditions for business growth and Greater Lincolnshire’s priority sectors of manufacturing, agri-food, the visitor economy, renewables, port and logistics and care,” she said.

“There was support for my suggestion that rather than wait for the Government to give us funds for initiatives devised in Whitehall, we should decide on our priorities and help the Government to shape the funds so that they meet real needs.”

The audience heard about Greater Lincolnshire’s success in promoting the Eastern Relief Road for Lincoln and the A180 link road in Immingham and in helping to secure £14.3 million for better broadband.

Miss Lidbetter concluded her address with a challenge to Government to ensure sufficient accountability for money given to LEPs and urged the Government to put a small amount of resource into LEPs to ensure they can deliver real economic growth.

“Mr Pickles particularly asked to hear more about the Greater Lincolnshire LEP’s work to improve the planning process by bring developers, planners and utility companies and other public bodies together,” said Miss Lidbetter.a

Local labour market newsLincolnshire Economic Survey 2012

The survey was completed during the first quarter of 2012. This survey captured the views of some 103 respondents. Key findings:

• The majority of respondents anticipate an increase in turnover in the next twelve months.

• A majority anticipate profit margins to improve. Those planning to increase staff substantially outstrip those looking to decrease their headcount.

• The survey suggests an emphasis on cost constraint with only 34% of businesses looking at increasing pay levels.

• Nearly half of the businesses anticipate a rise in their selling prices.

• There is some support for the coalition Government, with only 17% of respondents seeing economic policy as being too harsh.

• The banks do not get quite the negative feedback one might expect however, their willingness to lend is seen as central to the recovery of the UK economy.

There is some good news for Lincolnshire with a clear majority seeing it as being a good place to start a business.

The Lincolnshire Economic Survey 2012


Did You Know?

Lincolnshire is the largest potato producer in the UK

Lincolnshire is the largest wheat producer in the UK

Lincolnshire is the largest poultry producer in the UK

Lincolnshire is the largest cereal production area in the UK

Lincolnshire is the 2nd largest sugar beet producer in the UK

Lincolnshire is the 5th largest pig producer in England

Lincolnshire is an internationally significant horticultural area

with 38% of UK bulb flowers grown in the County.

www.lincsfoodandfarming.org.uk/section.asp?catid=2379

Agriculture, horticulture and food

Lincolnshire is the jewel in the UK Food Industry’s crown. No other county can match it for the richness, versatility and fertility of its soils. It has the greatest proportion of Grade 1 land in England from which it produces more fresh produce than any other county and has world class packing and processing businesses to match.

From cereals to daffodils, from vitamin packed potatoes to health preserving cauliflowers, from pigs and sheep to Lincoln Red beef, from delicious

sausages to plum bread, the quality and flavour of Lincolnshire’s produce is superb. Also its high productivity and ideal central

position results in as low a food ‘carbon footprint’ as you will find in the UK.

Food and Farming is estimated to contribute £1 billion to the economy of the county. In terms of both value and

employment the sector is the third biggest in Lincolnshire.

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Food Technologist

Each edition we will focus on one or two jobs that we know are in demand in Lincolnshire. This edition we focus on the important and interesting role of a Food Technologist or Food Scientist.Food scientists and food technologists work in the food and drink industry developing a wide range of products and making sure they are safe for consumers.

As a food scientist, you would use scientific techniques to:• provide accurate nutritional information for food

labelling• investigate ways to keep food fresh, safe and

attractive• find ways of producing food more quickly and

cheaply• test the safety and quality of food.

As a food technologist, you would plan the manufacture of food and drink products and your duties may include:• working on newly discovered ingredients to

invent new recipes and ideas• modifying foods, for example creating fat-free

products• conducting experiments and producing sample

products• designing the processes and machinery for

making products in large quantities.

Some jobs (for example carrying out research for a supermarket chain) may involve quality control as well as product development.

As a food scientist or food technologist you would also gain knowledge and experience of areas like chemical engineering, production planning, market and consumer research, and financial management.

As a food scientist you could work in laboratories, research departments, or quality inspection and control on production lines.

• Starting salaries for food scientists and technologists can be between £20,000 and £25,000 a year.

• With experience and increased responsibilities, this can rise to between £30,000 and £45,000. (Figures are intended as a guideline).

Entry Requirements

You will need a strong background in science, usually through a BTEC HNC/HND or degree in a subject such as food science, food studies, or food technology. Check the UCAS website (www.ucas.co.uk) for exact entry requirement onto these courses.

Alternatively, you could begin as a lab technician and work towards further qualifications whilst in employment. For this level you would need at least four GCSEs (A-C) including English, Maths, and a science subject.

Another option could be to enter through an apprenticeship scheme. The most suitable Apprenticeship is in Food and Drink (Food Industry Skills). To find out more about Apprenticeships, visit the website, www.apprenticeships.org.uk You should have:• an aptitude for science and maths• an interest in food production and preparation• strong attention to detail• the ability to work with strict hygiene rules• good communication skills, to explain ideas to

other scientists and factory staff• a confident approach to enforcing regulations

and reporting problems• the ability to work in a team.

You could work for a range of organisations involved in researching and developing new products, including:• food manufacturers• retailers and supermarket chains• government research establishments• universities• local authorities.

Within larger organisations you may have the opportunity to specialise, or move into a management role.

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Did You Know?

Food and drink sector

• The food and drink sector is the UK’s largest manufacturing sector

• It accounts for 15% of the UK’s total manufacturing sector by value

• It’s the fourth largest food and drink

manufacturing industry in the world

• It employs 440,000 people directly in the UK,

and as many as 1.2 million in related food services

Clare Dodd, Senior Development

Technologist at Müller Dairy knew from a

very early stage that she wanted to work

within the food sector so this shaped her

choice of subjects both at school and

university. Having gained a GCSE in Home Economics,

Clare opted to include Food Technology as

one of her three A level subjects before

going on to take a BSc Honours degree in Home Economics

(Food Design and Technology) at Liverpool John Moores

University. In her role at Müller Dairy, the UK’s biggest branded yogurt

producer, Clare focuses entirely on brands.

• “The job is so varied there isn’t a typical day,”

says Clare. “Roughly 40% of my time is spent in the lab

responding to marketing briefs, developing recipes and trying

out different ideas”. • “About 20% is spent in the factory carrying out

full scale trials, collecting samples or offering the

production team support. • “Desk work such as gathering nutritional information,

working out product costs, meeting with suppliers and

ordering ingredients probably accounts for a third of

the job, with the remaining 10% of the time

being divided between attending project

meetings, supplier presentations and

taste panels.”“There are loads of career opportunities”

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What do graduates do?284,165 people graduated from UK universities in 2010:

Graduate destinations 2010:

Higher Education applications fall by less than fearedUCAS has published the latest applicant data for entry to full-time undergraduate higher education in 2012.

• UCAS Chief Executive Mary Curnock Cook said: ‘There has been a headline drop of 7.4% in applicants with a slightly larger fall in England…’

• ‘The more detailed analysis of application rates for young people takes account of population changes. This shows a fall of just 1% in the application rate in England, with little change across the rest of the UK.’

• ‘Decreases in demand are slightly larger in more advantaged groups than in the disadvantaged groups. Widely expressed concerns about recent changes in HE funding arrangements having a disproportionate effect on more disadvantaged groups are not borne out by these data.’

• Although applications are down for mature applicants, this is in the context of some very substantial increases in recent cycles. Applications from mature groups are also set against a backdrop of increasingly higher HE participation rates at their school leaving age.’

The indications are that demand for HE will continue to outstrip the number of places available in 2012. Applications are already 50,000 ahead of the number of acceptances in 2011 and last year UCAS received over 100,000 further applications between January and the close of the cycle.UCAS 30 January 2012; Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, 30

January 2012

Female 134,695Male 99,170Total responses to the survey 233,865Total graduates 284,165Response rate 82.3%

In UK employment 60.4%Believed to be unemployed 8.5%Working and studying 7.6%Studying in the UK for a higher degree 7.3%Other 4.8%

Undertaking other further study 4.0%or training in the UK

Not available for employment 3.4%study or trainingStudying in the UK for teaching 2.0%qualificationIn overseas employment 1.8%

Undertaking further study or 0.2%training overseas


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Social and Welfare Professionals 4.7%

Educational Professionals 6.5%

Information Technology Professionals 2.9%

Commercial, Industrial and Public 8.8%Sector Managers

Retail, Catering, Waiting and Bar staff 13.8%

Business and Financial Professionals 7.5%and Associate Professionals

Marketing, Sales and Advertising 5.1% Professionals

Arts, Design, Culture and 6.4%Sports Professionals

Health Professionals and 14.2%Associate Professionals

Other Occupations 12.5%

Other Clerical and Secretarial 6.8%Occupations

Other Professionals, Associate 4.4%Professional and Technical Occupations

Engineering Professionals 2.7%Numeric Clerks and Cashiers 1.9%

Scientific Professionals 0.8%Legal Professionals 0.6%Unknown Occupations 0.4%

Occupations of the 163,909 graduates who entered employment in 2010:Source: 2011 Edition of What Do Graduates Do?


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A new £13 million water park is to be built at Butlin’s Skegness resort.It will replace current facility “The Splash” and is set to open in February 2013 as part of an ongoing programme at the holiday park, which was opened in 1936.

An artist’s impression of the new £13 million water park due to be completed at Butlin’s Skegness by February 2013.The project is being funded by Bourne Leisure which owns the site and represents the biggest single investment at the resort for 13 years.

Chris Baron, Resort Director said: “We have been planning this for the last year or so.

“The Splash is always one of the most popular attractions in our customer satisfaction surveys but it is 25 years old now and we wanted one of the best water parks in England”.

Extra lifeguards will be employed once the facility is opened, creating job opportunities for local people.

The contract to build the water park has been awarded to Simons Construction of Lincoln and it is estimated that around 100 people will be working on the construction.

Tourism bosses have welcomed news of the multi-million pound investment.

Justin Brown, Head of Enterprise at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “Tourism is an important part of the Lincolnshire economy”.

“Hopefully this substantial investment will attract even more holidaymakers to the area, providing a valuable boost for all local businesses.”


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Boston Market Place reopens after £2m revampWork to improve Boston’s 500-year-old market place has almost finished. The £2m revamp of Boston Market Place began in July 2011. Funding for the work has come from Lincolnshire County Council, Boston Borough Council and the European Regional Development Fund.

BBC Lincolnshire 8 April 2012

Plans to bring superfast broadband to all homes and businesses in Lincolnshire given the green light.The Government has approved Lincolnshire County Council’s plan to bring next generation broadband to Lincolnshire. The proposals will see 90% of properties receiving superfast speeds of at least 24 Mb/second by 2015, with the rest guaranteed to get at least 2 Mb/second. By 2017, everyone will be able to enjoy superfast broadband wherever they are in the county.

http://microsites.lincolnshire.gov.uk/GLLEP

Spalding town centre retail initiativeCorbo, the owners and developers of Holland Market have offered £100k to assist tenants in leasing empty outlets within Spalding town centre. Their aim is to fill vacant outlets in the town centre with suitable tenants prior to any extension to Holland Market becoming fully open.

Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce 23 March

2012

Lincoln Castle revamp plans approvedLincoln Castle will get a major overhaul thanks to a £12 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. With the grant money, a vault for the Magna Carta and Charter of the Forest will be erected, as well as the old prison improved. The castle will also get a new cafe and shop, the walkway around the walls completed to do a full circuit, offering more views of the county. Councillor Martin Hill, Leader of Lincolnshire County Council, said: ‘As many visitors to Lincoln stay in

rural Lincolnshire, we would expect these economic benefits to be felt across the county.’Once opened, it is predicted that the Castle will attract an annual average of 250,000 visitors, injecting around £68million into the local economy and supporting more than 1,000 jobs.

Business Lincolnshire 24 March 2012

Lincoln leads the way in start-upsA survey has discovered Lincoln is one of the cities with the highest increase in business start ups over the past year in the UK. In comparison to 2010, Lincoln saw a 13.6% rise in new businesses, and in particular, a rise in over 65 start ups at 19%.The survey was carried out by insurers Simply Business, who studied the data from 350,000 business quote queries received.


Lincoln Shopping Complex Plans ApprovedA planning application to transform the east of the city centre with a new shopping complex and bus station has been approved by the City of Lincoln Council.The Lindongate plans by Lincolnshire Co-operative will cost £100 million, and will see the bus station, the Oxford Hall hotel, and several retail units on Sincil Street and Norman Street demolished. The project will take 30 months to complete. It is expected to be finished in 2015, and will create 3,250 direct and indirect jobs in the region.


Big Mablethorpe development approvedA £50 million development previously rejected by councillors has finally received approval, creating more jobs and homes. Lincoln-based Lindum Developments Ltd are behind the major outline plans which include 180 new homes, a supermarket, petrol station, a pub and restaurant, and care apartments built on a site off Golf Road.

Louth Leader 15 March 2012

Get creativeFive Lincolnshire firms have set up The Lincolnshire Creative Network (LCN) which aims to help the sector grow and provide a voice for its members. The LCN estimates there are around 800 Lincolnshire firms in the creative sector, which includes film, architecture, music, design, computer games and publishing.

www.createlincs.co.uk

Hollywood comes to Cadwell ParkCadwell Park race circuit is being used for scenes in a 1970s Formula 1 action film called Rush. The film is directed by Ron Howard, director of hits including Apollo 13 and Frost/Nixon.

Louth Leader 8 May 2012

‘Black gold’ in them there fieldsAn onshore oil field near Louth is producing between 100 and 125 barrels per day from its site at Keddington. Based in Hampshire, Egdon says it is also hoping to utilise gas produced from the same field to sell power to the national grid. Based on seismic data, it says it has identified a potential onshore gas field near North Somercotes and has secured landowner consent, subject to planning approval, to drill an exploration well.

Louth Leader 10 May 2012

The cost of recruitmentAccording to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development the median recruitment cost of filling a vacancy is £7,500 for senior managers/directors and £2,500 for other employees.

CIPD’s 2011 Resourcing and Talent Planning Report

NEWS IN BRIEF

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TescoSupermarket giant Tesco has announced plans to invest £1billion in its UK business this year - and recruit 8,000 more staff to work in its existing stores.

This is Lincolnshire 20 April 2012

Tech firm represents UK enterprise for OlympicsA Lincoln technology firm will be representing enterprise within the UK at the 2012 Olympic Games. e2v will be taking part in the Make It In Great Britain exhibition between July 24 and September 9, to bring global attention to UK manufacturing.

Lincolnshire Echo 26 April 2012

Hi-tech AwardRakon UK Ltd, based in Sadler Road, Lincoln, has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise International Trade. Rakon employs around 100 people at its state of the art manufacturing facility in Lincoln.

This is Lincolnshire 26 April 2012

On the right trackThe Lincolnshire Wolds Railway at Ludborough is hoping to become one of the county’s major visitor attractions. Spokesman Gordon Newton ‘… there is significant local interest in the development of the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway into an important tourist venue within the county...’

Louth Leader 28 April 2012

Get ready for the energy revolutionFormer deputy prime minister John Prescott believes Lincolnshire will have an important role in the Humber region’s energy “revolution”. The politician thinks “both sides of the bank have a part to play” in developing the area, which is set to become a European centre for renewables. It comes after Siemens announced plans to build an £80 million wind turbine factory in Hull. Siemens said the factory would open in 2014 and employ 700 people making blades and turbine units for offshore wind farms.

Experts have claimed up to 25,000 jobs could be created by developments in the region, with openings for Lincolnshire businesses to benefit from further investment. An estimated £15 billion investment is being put into the Humber region for offshore wind power alone. Activity in biomass and tidal technologies is expected to follow.

This is Lincolnshire 7 May 2012; BBC Radio Lincolnshire 8 May 2012.

JOB GAINS

Landscaping company creates new jobs

Garden landscaping company Living Stone, based

in Saxilby, will be able to create up to thirty more

jobs after a £1 million investment from majority

shareholders JC Peacock and Co.


Upwardly mobile

Ellis Bros Ltd intend to spend £4 million on creating

a further 189 static caravan pitches around a fishing

lake at its award-winning caravan site at Skegness

Water Leisure Park. Thirty new jobs could be

created.

This is Lincolnshire 29 March 2012


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TeeninfolincsIf you like what you’ve read in Labour Market News you really ought to look at the ‘World of Work’ section on teeninfolincs.co.uk. It tells you everything you need to know about the labour market in Lincolnshire. It’s aimed at young people, parents and carers, teachers, employers and advisers. In fact anyone who is interested in the local labour market.

http://microsites.lincolnshire.gov.uk/teeninfolincs/world-of-work/

Looking for information about the economy of Lincolnshire? Established in December 1999, the Lincolnshire Research Observatory (LRO) is a partnership of organisations across the county who aim to share and improve access to quality information and intelligence about Lincolnshire.Through the LRO website you can access intelligence on the population, health, the economy and many other topicshttp://www.research-lincs.org.uk/

NHS Careers

The NHS offers

over 300 career

opportunities. Their website: www.

nhscareers.nhs is an

excellent resource.

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Not Going to Uni? is

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by showing the opportunities

that exist outside of the

traditional university route

such as apprenticeships,

foundation degrees,

diplomas, vocational training,

gap years, sponsored

degrees, volunteering,

distance learning and jobs.

www.notgoingtouni.co.uk.

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Work-Based Learning celebrated at Awards CeremonyCity of Lincoln Council won the Award for large Employer of the Year.

Pictures shows (from the right) Jane Newman, Kathleen Brothwell (the Mayor of Lincoln), at the back, Ian Dickinson from First College

(the training provider for the Apprentices), then Kayleigh Pilgrim, in front, two of City of Lincoln Apprentices Danni Dowse and Tom Snook.

Tom Snook won overall Apprentice of the Year.

All the finalists and winners at the Skills Awards

Work-Based Learning celebrated at Awards Ceremony

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Work-Based Learning Celebrated at

Awards Ceremony.The Lincolnshire and Rutland Skills Awards took place on

Thursday 19th April, celebrating the successful commitment of individuals and organisations passionate about

learning and skills development.

Teenagers and young people were applauded for their achievements in Young Apprentice and Apprentice of the Year categories throughout a wide range of industrial sectors, while the enduring advantages of apprenticeships were proven through the Alumni Category. Schools and employers were recognised for their contribution to proactive schemes of learning, with many tales of personal growth and support being told to a large and appreciative audience.

With more applications than ever to consider, the judging proved to be ‘both a success and a challenge’, according to Geoff Middleton, Chairman of the Lincolnshire and Rutland Work Based Academy. Herman Kok, Chairman of the Lincolnshire and Rutland Employment and Skills Board, said: “Our organisation is proud to support the celebration of the fantastic efforts and successes achieved by employer-sponsored learning in Lincolnshire and Rutland. This type of education/skills based learning deserves a much wider public recognition and the annual Skills Awards are an excellent way in which to promote its achievements”.

The Awards celebration is made possible through support from a range of local organisations who work together to raise awareness of the outstanding achievements of learners, employers, schools and training providers.


How much can I earn?Highest full-time salaries

Annual median salaries for FT employees

(median = the value below which 50% of employees fall)

(n.e.c = not elsewhere classified)

Source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earning (ASHE) 23 November 2011

Solicitors and lawyers, judges and coroners £48,449

Air traffic controllers £56,800

Information and communication £47,254technology managers

Aircraft pilots and flight engineers £74,442

Medical practitioners £82,962

Financial managers and chartered £59,301secretaries

Public service administrative professionals £51,090

Managers in mining and energy £53,741

Directors and Chief executives of £114,549 major organisations

Senior officials in national government £78,182

Police officers (inspectors and above) £58,746

Research and development managers £47,895

Senior officials in local government £45,420

Hospital and health service managers £45,412

Higher education teaching professionals £45,364

Marketing and sales managers £45,263

Electrical engineers £44,867

Financial institution managers £44,161

Electronics engineers £43,772

IT strategy and planning professionals £43,667

The next edition of Aspirations will be published in September 2012.

Please let us know what you would like to be included. If you have any

information you would liked featured contact the editor: mike.manson@

redbridgesolutions.co.uk

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