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ACB (Actual Customer Behaviour) is a unique customer behavioural research consultancy based in the Sussex Innovation Centre on the University of Sussex Campus. They combine the latest techniques in digital and video ethnography with advanced psychological behavioural research to analyse customer behaviours in a natural context.

They now have a great opportunity for three graduates to join them as Researchers from September this year until March 2010. They are looking for candidates to start as soon as possible - so get applying now!

This is an ideal opportunity for people who want paid research experience before launching themselves into the research market in London. ACB's clients include the BBC, Channel 4 and Ofcom.

For more information and how to apply see our website.

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Seventh Art Productions is a Brighton based producer of award winning documentaries for international cinema and broadcasters.

Recent productions include the multi-award winning In Search of Mozart, and The Boy who Plays on the Buddhas of Bamiyan, as well as the Tim Marlow art shows produced for Sky Arts.

They are now looking for a general office assistant to help them with the day-to-day running of the office. This could be a great opportunity for a recent media studies or film studies graduate looking to break into the sector.

For details of how to apply please see our website.

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Streetwise Opera are a London based charity who aim to give homeless and formerly homeless people the opportunity to participate in music making and promote more positive attitudes towards homeless people.

They now have a fantastic paid opportunity for a recent graduate seeking a career in the arts. No experience is necessary. The Projects Assistant position is offered on a fixed term contract, full time for 12 months.

For full eligibility details and how to apply please see www.streetwiseopera.org

Accountancy firms still recruiting for 2010

30% of accountancy firms are still recruiting and have spaces for 2010 graduates. The bright lights of London are not for everyone and the Big 4 accountancy firms are not just in London - there are plenty of regional offices looking for bright young graduates. With the average starting salary around £26,000 it is still an attractive starting salary. It is not uncommon for an ACA trainee to double their salary by the time they complete their three year training contract.

Some large graduate employers request a 2.1 and this is true for some top accountancy firms however there are still lots of employers who consider a 2.2. Search the ICAEW Training Vacancies website to find firms recruiting with a 2.2. http://www.icaew.com/careers

Graduate vacancies at PwC Gatwick - open evening, 28th July

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) are still recruiting graduates of any discipline (with 300 UCAS points or above) and also business placement students vacancies at Gatwick. Find out more at their website
www.pwc.com/uk/careers or by attending their Open Evening next Wednesday (28th July at 6 pm). Register online (go to 'search upcoming events')

Granta Design Open Evening in Cambridge

Granta Design is a world leader in materials information technology - a fascinating and expanding area of engineering software. They help companies to apply materials knowledge in order to innovate, to make products safer and more efficient, and to minimize environmental impact.

They are now recruiting for a number of roles and will be holding an informal open evening on 28th July (5-7pm) at their offices in Cambridge. This is a chance to find out about open opportunities at Granta, meet some of their team, and learn about their technologies and customers. It’s also an ideal opportunity to show them how valuable you could be in the organisation!

You can find more details of the roles available and register your interest at: www.grantadesign.com/jobs

Hot Jobs! Paid Sussex Internships

The Sussex Internship Programme is one of the most successful schemes in
the UK, offering a minimum of 20 days paid work experience to graduates (and 2010 finalists).

Internships are across a wide variety of subjects including: Digital Media, Finance, Engineering, Electronics, Languages, Design and Research. Many are open to graduates of any discipline and don't require any previous experience. It's a brilliant way to get that much needed experience and you may even get a job offer at the end of your internship? More are coming in each week so sign up for email alerts.

Applications are closing soon, so visit Sussex Internships today to search and apply for your 1st step in your new career.

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Interested in international policy and politics? Two exciting paid internship opportunities have arisen at Wilton Park Conference Centre in Sussex - and they are available exclusively to Sussex graduates!

Wilton Park is a world-leading residential conference centre for the discussion of key international policy issues. It is an academically independent and non-profit-making Executive Agency of the UK and Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO). Wilton Park contributes to the resolution of global policy challenges by bringing together the best possible range of individuals from around the world.

There are two internships available, a Strategic Programmes Graduate Internship for 2-6 months starting by early September, and a Strategic Programmes Postgraduate Internship for 6-9 months starting early October. For full details and how to apply please follow the links above.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for a postgraduate student interested in the development sector. Kiya Survivors are a UK-Peruvian charity with offices in Hove. They are now looking for a Group Volunteer Programme Coordinator.

Applicants should have a degree or have equivalent workplace experience. For more information please see our website.

*BREAKING NEWS!* Sussex Internship Programme now open to 2010 GRADUATES

The Sussex Internship Programme offers a wide range of opportunities for graduates to gain invaluable paid experience in local organisations.

Recent graduates from the Sussex area* are invited to apply. The Programme has now opened up to 2010 graduates.

Internships offer graduate level experience in organisations as diverse as American Express, The Big Lemon, Bizezia, and the Brighton & Hove Federation of Disabled People. Roles are available in a broad range of sectors - check out the website for what's on offer, and don't delay as deadlines are coming up fast!

See: www.sussexinternships.co.uk

THIS PROGRAMME IS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS FROM 2010 GRADUATES

*Applicants must have:

1: graduated with a Bachelors or Masters degree from a university or affiliated college in Sussex after June 2008

OR

2: graduated with a Bachelors or Masters degree from any other UK university after June 2008 AND have a permanent address in East Sussex or West Sussex.graduates from institutions in East or West Sussex or those with a permanent address within Sussex)

Hot Job!

Would you like to work in the music industry, but also stay in Brighton? Now is your chance! Paramount Artists Limited have a great opportunity for a Music Agency Assistant to join them with an immediate start. For more information see our website.

The University of Brighton Internship Programme

Are you a 2009 (or earlier) graduate not yet working at a graduate level in your chosen field?

The University of Brighton Internship Programme offers a great opportunity to gain valuable graduate level experience to help you get that job!

The Internships are paid and cover a broad range of areas for a total placement of 222 hours (equivalent of 6 weeks' full time). An Employability Skills workshop is also offered as part of the Programme.

For more information and to see what’s on offer please visit their website.

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Professor Angie Hart based at the University of Brighton Falmer campus is now seeking a Research Assistant. This could be the ideal opportunity for a graduate or postgraduate student looking to develop their research skills. For more information see our website.

EU: "We want more British candidates to apply"

The EU are seeking more applications from British citizens and they have amended their recruitment tests to reflect this. Details of the changes and application process are available in the Independent, here.

Hot Job!

Want to come and work for your lovely Careers Service? Of course you do! The Careers and Employability Centre now have an opportunity for a DLHE Administrator to join us on a fixed term maternity cover contract (4 days per week until 31st March 2011). We are looking for good organisational and planning skills, as well as attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Advanced numerical and Excel skills are also key. For more details see our website.

Hot Job!

The Sussex Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Centre is a user led charity that supports over 600 people who live with life changing neurological conditions. Based in Southwick they are now looking for a Deputy Manager / Events Organiser to play a crucial role in the day to day running of the Centre and take responsibility for organising social and fundraising events. This is an ideal first step into charity and events work for a self-motivated and well organised individual. For more information please see our website.

Sussex Internship Programme

Dozens of local paid internships are now available at www.sussexinternships.co.uk! A wide range of opportunities are available from Chemical Engineering or Website Design to Education and Tourism or even Climate Impact Research.

Applications are invited from recent graduates of institutions within the Sussex area and/or other recent graduates who have a permanent address in Sussex.

Act fast though - a lot of the deadlines are coming up in the next few days! Go have a look!

Hot Job!

Looking for a route into publishing but want to stay local? This could be your ideal job! Hove based publishers Quid are now recruiting a Publishing Assistant. Applicants must be Mac-literate with meticulous attention to detail and great communication skills. For more information see our website.

NHS Summer Internship in Kent

Are you interested in working in NHS Management? Following a successful pilot scheme last year, NHS West Kent are running their Summer Internship programme in summer 2010. The scheme is open to students and graduates and will run from the 5th July 2010 to the 27th of August. It is a full time, paid placement. For more details see our website.

Sussex Internship Programme's application deadline extended

Deadline for the Sussex Internship Programme has been extended to 28th March 2010.
So if you want a job in media but can’t get experience? And need experience but can’t get a job...
Then apply now for your chance to get on the Sussex Internship Programme.
40 placements are available with leading companies such as Rocket Marketing Group, Oban Multilingual and Cloud Data Ltd offering placements.
So if you graduated in 2008/2009 and need experience to get that first step on the ladder, then check out the Internships but hurry as applications will close on 28th March.