Would you like to be part of the Olympic Games? Adecco are recruiting candidates to work in and around Old Trafford this Summer.

Transport is one of the largest and most dynamic functional areas of any major event. Experience gained within the Transport team which is diverse and multi- faceted will open up opportunities for future employment worldwide. Skills developed at an Olympic level are transferable to similar major events globally.

Adecco are looking for individuals who have experience in:

• the transport industry OR managing a diverse workforce made up of staff, volunteers or contractors
• working with customer-focused organisations
• building quality relationships with clients and colleagues
• computer skills (especially Word and Excel)

If you have a friendly disposition, can think on your feet and are passionate about putting on the finest event in the UKs modern history then this opportunity of a lifetime awaits you.

To be part of a momentous event, please go to London 2012's recruitment page

People First is working in partnership with other landlords, Manchester City Council and Jobcentre Plus to help people back into work.

Keep your eye on our website to keep up-to-date with job opportunities in the Manchester area.

Are you looking for work, training or financial advice? The Works is a one-stop-shop supporting local people to find jobs, develop skills and access training courses and financial advice.

If you’re unemployed or looking for work or want to boost your skills to help you find employment then the free services available at The Works may be just what you need. The centre offers people the opportunity to receive help and support accessing jobs and skills through Corridor Manchester and other partners, such as MMU, The University of Manchester, NHS, the Co-operative, Royal Mail, the Post Office, Asda and Construction Skills Solutions.

The centre will also link into the Manchester Employer Suite, which is recruiting for high volume vacancies with employers such as RBS and British Gas. Aspire, Next Step, Connexions and MAES will also be delivering services there alongside The Manchester Credit Union.

The Works is a partnership between City South Manchester Housing Trust, Corridor Manchester, Manchester Credit Union, Next Step, Standguide and Work Solutions.

If you are, you could do worse than checking out Blue Orchid recruitment.  They have a number of vacancies through their Get Into Housing programme.  The vacancies are varied and updated regularly by the landlords involved in the programme.

Once registered on the programme, Blue Orchid can provide flexible and free back to work support.  Their employment support programme can help you prepare your CV, develop your interview technique, build your skills to help you find the right job, improve your confidence through training and one-to-one support and identify training opportunities.

With this free support and training, opportunities can come out of the blue.  To find out more and register on the programme call their team on 0161 485 4949 or contact them by e-mail at events@theblueorchid.co.uk.