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Isle of Wight Jobs

Below are the articles that OnTheWight has published in connection with jobs on the Isle of Wight.

OnTheWight publishes monthly statistics showing how many people living on the Isle of Wight are claiming Job Seekers Allowance (JSA).

The figures show the seasonal trends of this tourist island.

3, June 2013·1 min read

Dave Burbage: First stage of role shifting to PAYE approved

If approved by the Cabinet, the post held by Dave Burbage will move to an employment contract with PAYE.

15, April 2013·1 min read

Fate of Coastal Management Team hangs in balance

Internal council papers that OnTheWight has seen revealed that the decision on the fate of the world-renowned team will be made public this week. Many fear it will be disbanded.

11, September 2013·1 min read

Figures for those claiming Job Seekers Allowance released

The latest figures for those claiming Job Seekers Allowance is released today.

30, April 2013·1 min read

Find how you can train to be a lifeguard

The new skills could help gain employment in hotels and holiday camps.

20, May 2013·1 min read

Fire & Rescue Services agree £83,000 settlement with FBU over TUPE breach

A complaint to the Employment Tribunal will be dropped once compensation is paid say firefighter's union.

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18, August 2014·2 min read

Green energy grants spark new jobs in sustainable marine energy

Grants from the Isle of Wight Council’s SOREC and Future Solent enable Island company to develop unique tidal energy platform and employ more people

6, September 2013·1 min read

Having trouble securing a job? Help’s on hand at Ventnor Library

Free weekly sessions at Ventnor Library provide help to job-seekers.

12, October 2013·2 min read

Help needed to find blacklisted construction workers

Construction workers across the UK whose names appear on a blacklist will be entitled to an apology and compensation. At least one person from the Island was included on that database.

7, March 2014·1 min read

Island Roads apprentices share their experiences

Six Islanders, aged between 16 and 24, taken on by Island Roads last September have been sharing their experiences six months into their apprenticeships.

12, December 2012·1 min read

Island unemployment rises. Jobs available at lowest level for years (Update 2)

Latest Job Seekers Allowance figures on the Isle of Wight show a rise in those claiming and job vacancy are at the lowest level since Jan 2010.

16, October 2009·1 min read

Isle of Wight Jobs: New Service Launched

A new online service aimed at connecting employers and job seekers launches today.

8, April 2014·2 min read

Isle of Wight jobseekers will be required to do more to find work under new rules

Simply ‘signing-on’ for benefits will be a thing of the past under new rules coming into force at the end of this month which will mean jobseekers will have to do more to find work.

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