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9 Cool Companies Hiring Right Now in October

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Glassdoor Team | Author & Career Expert at Glassdoor | 3 Oct 2017

With so many good companies around the UK it can be extremely difficult to know where to even start, particularly given the millions of open jobs on Glassdoor.  As if that weren’t enough you also have to tailor each CV and each job application, making the whole procedure a little challenging to get your ahead around. However, panic not – we’re here to help you with our monthly jobs update to make those all important decisions. We have everything you need from interview questions, company culture and salary estimates, all at your fingertips. So, as an early Christmas present, here are 9 companies hiring right now. Ready, set, search!
  1. Thorntons
Hiring in: Harrogate, York, Wakefield, Ipswich, Royal Leamington Spa, Belfast Castlecourt, Alfreton, Blackburn and many more What Roles: Senior Sales Assistant, Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Café Assistant Manager, Part Time Assistant manager and many more What Employees Say: “Fab management, very friendly and welcoming. Offer full training to help you understand how the shop works and what is expected of you. The interview was very laid back felt like more of a chat than an interview, great staff, good discount and paid well.” – Former Employee

  1. Auto Trader UK
Hiring in: Manchester, London What Roles: Corporate PR Manager, Front of House Assistant, Senior Content Designer, Senior Compliance Manager, Senior iOS Developer and many more What Employees Say: “The people and culture are great - it’s a very collaborative environment, plenty of opportunity to meet many interesting and passionate people. And it’s not all about work, there’s plenty of fun.” – Current Employee

  1. Johnston Press
Hiring in: Sheffield, Portsmouth, Brighton, Leeds, Milton Keynes, Edinburgh and many more What Roles:  Field Sales Manager, B2B Sales Executive, Advertising Sales Executive, Telesales What Employees Say:  “I have always found great support from management, they are always very approachable and proactive in developing agents from within the company. I was able to recently accept the offer of promotion which I am thrilled about.” – Current Employee

  1. National Grid
Hiring in: London, Warwickshire What Roles: M&A Investment Manager, Contract Manager, Associate Buyer, National Grid Graduate Programme, Lead Program manager and many more What Employees Say: “Fantastic employee assistance, good package, good flexibility and maturity, good I.T. fantastic offices, great academy and graduate programme, some really good people and some great values.” – Former Employee

  1. Lush
Hiring in: London, Glasgow, Poole, Little Holland, Birmingham, Manchester and many more What Roles: Cleaning Supervisor, Cash Office Assistant, Spa Therapist, Production Assistant, Shop Manager What Employees Say: “Management amazing, freebies and training opportunities, management understanding and want to help you. Customers are lovely, amazing atmosphere.” – Current Employee

  1. Games Workshop
Hiring in: Nottingham What Roles: Distribution Operative, German Sales Media Coordinator, Armies & Battlefields Painter, Part Time Cleaner and many more What Employees Say: “Great company to work for. They care about their Staff 110% . Training is great, great support, no judgement but 100% support if you need it no matter if work related or not.” – Former Employee

  1. London Stock Exchange Group
Hiring in: London What Roles: Fund Analyst, Group Payables Manager, Events Manager, Client Services Specialist, Product Manager and many more What Employees Say: “Look after their staff, progression opportunities are very good! Excellent team bonding. There is enough opportunities to address any issues you may have.” – Former Employee

  1. HSBC
Hiring in: City of London, West Worthing, Omagh, Birmingham, Manchester and many more What Roles: Business Analyst, Associate, Client Audit Associate, Customer Services Officer, Relationship Support Officer and many more What Employees Say: “Internationally based, so you can work globally if that's your dream. Excellent training programs. Great employee perks such as interest rates and account upgrades.” – Current Employee

 

  1. QVC UK
Hiring in: London What Roles:  HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition Partner, Net Application Developer, Manager of Quality Assurance and many more What Employees Say: “Good solid team, like minded individuals. QVC has a good vision and policy and does believe the customer comes first.” – Current Employee

 

 

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