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Welcome to Tech Careers in Small Businesses It s great to see you at this year s Tech Careers in Small Businesses Fair. With a range of companies from the information technology sector joining us today, you can find out how to have a big career in a small company. Many of the companies at the fair offer graduate jobs and internship opportunities across business areas. Use the chance to find out about careers that interest you including those you may not have considered before. It s great to stay open-minded. Through your studies, you will be developing skills which are highly sought after by employers, including problem solving, logical thinking and the ability to analyse and interpret data. Our team are here to help you reflect on your skills and make the most of the graduate jobs market, not just today, but throughout your time at university and after you graduate. You can book an appointment to see us at /appointments You can also talk to our experts on Facebook or Twitter. If you have a burning question, it s a great way to get a quick answer. CareersUoN @UoNCareers We hope you enjoy the day! Your Careers Team Download our free careers app to get the inside track on employers at this year s fairs. Search Careers Fair Plus 02
Contents 04 04 05 05 06 06 07 121 Systems Ltd Amadeus Software Ltd Bravura Solutions Budgeting Solutions Ltd Exel Computer Systems ENSEK Impero Software 07 JH 08 Lockwood Publishing 08 MThree Consulting 09 Node4 09 Orbium Consulting Ltd 10 Treatwell 10 Twinkl Educational Publishing 03
Subjects recruiting from: Computer science and marketing Job areas recruiting to: Web and mobile development, and technical marketing Starting salary: Dependent on skills Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: Pension Application method: CV Employment start date: Summer 2018 Number of opportunities: Two We provide sophisticated transport management technology for the optimisation of logistics and business processes. 121 Systems Ltd was founded in 2002, and has experience with multiple transportation software solutions on a global level. Our main aim has been to provide a dedicated and forward-looking service that specialises in research and development, implementation, and the support of sophisticated transport management software, which ultimately results in a safe, sustainable and efficient logistics operation. 121systems.com Subjects recruiting from: Mathematics, sciences and languages Job areas recruiting to: SAS programming Starting salary: 23,000 Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Salary rise to 24,000 per year, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and St George s Day Application method: Online application, CV and representative at fair Employment start date: Quarterly start dates in January, April, July and October Number of opportunities: 1,000 Amadeus Software specialises in data science and business analytics using SAS software. Our team of trusted SAS experts are dedicated to delivering world-class services globally for organisations of all sizes. Our solutions support our customers in maximising the return on their investment in SAS, whatever their business needs, through enabling them to become more self-sufficient. SAS services and expertise include providing independent guidance and advice; SAS software reselling; installation and configuration; ongoing or ad-hoc support; training and placing SAS-certified graduates. amadeus.co.uk 04
Subjects recruiting from: Computer science Job areas recruiting to: Innovation Lab and consulting Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): London or Edinburgh Benefits: Good benefits package please ask our representative at the fair for details Application method: CV and covering letter Application deadline: March 2018 Employment start date: September 2018 Number of opportunities: Five Offering placements or internships: Yes one-year placements Bravura Solutions Limited is a leading provider of software solutions for the wealth management, life insurance and funds administration industries. Backed by over 30 years of experience, we are committed to increasing the operational and cost efficiency of our clients; enhancing their ability to rapidly innovate and grow. We have a team of more than 1,000 people in 12 offices globally. Our 2018 graduate programme is for computer science students or graduates interested in financial tech careers. bravurasolutions.com Subjects recruiting from: Computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and economics Job areas recruiting to: Business analysts Starting salary: 20,000 24,000 Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: 25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays Application method: CV Application deadline: 29 June 2018 Employment start date: As soon as possible Number of opportunities: One Our consultancy practice is devoted to assisting our reputable, blue-chip clients to overcome their planning, consolidation, budgeting and forecasting challenges and unlock the capability of their data. Building good relationships with our customers means a lot to us, so communication is just as important as technical skills. Applicants must be able to adapt to both technical and business people. Training and supervision will be provided, however candidates must also be comfortable working on their own and be willing to travel to different customer sites. budgetingsolutions.co.uk 05
Subjects recruiting from: Computer science and software engineering Job areas recruiting to: Java developers Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: Summer barbeques, cricket and the robot lawnmower Application method: Please ask our representative at the fair Employment start date: Flexible Number of opportunities: Multiple Offering placements or internships: Yes year-long placements Exel Computer Systems plc is a Nottinghambased company which has been providing business solutions to customers for over 30 years. All our software development is done in-house, so we are always on the look out for talented software developers. We run a successful placement programme which has frequently led to permanent roles after graduation. We look for people with an aptitude for programming and a positive attitude which, when combined, allow us to produce great software. exel.co.uk Subjects recruiting from: Computing, IT, technology, mathematics and statistics Job areas recruiting to: Software development, software testing, data analytics and software configuration specialists Starting salary: 20,000 24,000 Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: Healthcare, pension and holiday Application method: CV and covering letter Application deadline: June 2018 Employment start date: August 2018 Number of opportunities: Seven Offering placements or internships: Yes one-year software developer placements Our frankly brilliant software and consultancy services enable businesses to become new suppliers in the energy market and deliver powerful analytics and business efficiency for existing players. We make joining and thriving in this complex, data-driven sector as simple as possible. We demystify it for our clients, allowing them to develop their own business at pace and with confidence. ensek.co.uk 06
Subjects recruiting from: Computer Science and other IT-related subjects Job areas recruiting to: Software developers, QA (testing) and technical support Starting salary: 22,000 Job location(s): Nottingham Benefits: Foosball, pool table, Xbox, free onsite gym, pension, health benefits and Cycle to Work scheme Application method: CV and representative at fair Application deadline: August 2018 Employment start date: As soon as possible Number of opportunities: Five Impero Software offers remote monitoring and management software, relied upon by educational establishments around the world. Founded in 2002, Impero software is now accessed by over 1.5 million devices in over 90 countries. Impero s cutting-edge EdTech software consolidates a range of powerful classroom, network and device management features. Our sophisticated online safety functionality uses keyword detection technology to help schools safeguard students online. imperosoftware.com/uk Subjects recruiting from: All subjects Job areas recruiting to: Development, design and client services Starting salary: 18,000 30,000 Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Generous holidays, flexi-time, work from home days, pension, cinema membership, free food and drinks Application method: CV, covering letter and representative at fair Employment start date: As soon as possible Number of opportunities: Please ask our representative at the fair Offering placements or internships: Yes in development and design We re a leading digital agency. We design and build world-class Magento ecommerce websites that achieve more. JH was founded on the belief that agencies could do better. And that s what we do. We re straight-talking, friendly, and we work simply but powerfully to get the job done brilliantly. Up and running since 2009, we re a growing and strong team with a wide individual skill set, all united in the belief that our success stops with our clients success. We re driven to bring big results through the best ecommerce solutions. wearejh.com 07
www. Subjects recruiting from: Computer science and arts subjects Job areas recruiting to: Games programming, character and environmental art, UI and UX Starting salary: 20,000+ Job location(s): Nottingham and Leamington Spa Benefits: Performance-related bonus paid quarterly, flexible working hours subject to core-hours attendance (10-4pm), quarterly staff social outings, pension and gym membership available Application method: Online application, CV and covering letter Application deadline: 28 March 2018 Employment start date: May or June 2018 Number of opportunities: Five Located in Nottingham and Leamington Spa, Lockwood Publishing is one of the leading independent UK mobile games companies. We have a growing team of dedicated developers, artists and publishers working on a 3D virtual world on mobile called Avakin Life. Avakin Life is an ambitious free-to-play 3D mobile game that gives users the chance to create and customise a 3D Avatar and head out into the world to meet new friends, create a unique style, put their decorating skills to the test, and live the lifestyle they have always dreamed of. lockwoodpublishing.com Subjects recruiting from: Computer science, mathematics, engineering and physics Job areas recruiting to: Software development, IT and production support, technical business analysis and cyber security Starting salary: 25,000 Job location(s): London Benefits: Competitive salary, six-monthly appraisals and great support, flexi benefits including gym membership and private healthcare, access to online training materials, regular socials and networking events Application method: Online application, CV and representative at fair Employment start date: Flexible Number of opportunities: 30 Offering placements or internships: Yes MThree Consulting is a global technology consultancy with over 450 staff worldwide. Our client base boasts some of the world s largest organisations such as Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley and NatWest Markets. Alumni is our two-year graduate programme that has been developing the next generation of leaders in software development, production support and business analysis. Following the completion of the programme, you ll have the flexibility to choose between converting to a permanent employee with our clients, or continuing to work with MThree as an alumni pro consultant. mthreealumni.com 08
www. Subjects recruiting from: All subjects Job areas recruiting to: Technology, IT, sales and marketing Starting salary: 20,000+ Job location(s): Derby, Nottingham, Reading, London, Wakefield and Northallerton Benefits: Private healthcare, free broadband, pension, service holidays, childcare vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme, flexible working, free beverages and 1,200 refer-a-friend bonus Application method: CV Employment start date: Various Number of opportunities: Numerous Node4 is a cloud and data centre specialist founded in 2004. We are dedicated to serving fast-growing businesses with the most effective and flexible application of technology, leaving them free to focus on what they do best. Our Data Centre facilities offer the latest in security technology, ensuring that all applications are hosted securely and protected. Its competencies include cloud, colocation, managed hosting through cloud and virtualised environments, connectivity, SIP trunking and hosted telephony. node4.co.uk Subjects recruiting from: Computer science, physics, maths and engineering Job areas recruiting to: IT consultants Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): London Benefits: Competitive benefits package Application method: CV and covering letter Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Three Widely recognized for exceptional commitment, we help our clients to realise revenue growth and efficiency gains through innovation and industrialisation. By effectively blending business and technology consulting with software products and strong partnerships, we enable clients to focus on their own success. We have over 450 consultants located in the world s key financial centres: New York, London, Zurich, Geneva, Singapore, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Paris, Sydney, Berlin, Warsaw and Manila. orbium.com 09
www. Subjects recruiting from: Computer science, mathematics and physics Job areas recruiting to: Software engineering Starting salary: 35,000 Job location(s): London Benefits: 5,000 sign-on bonus, vouchers, pension, social events and more Application method: Online application Application deadline: April 2018 Employment start date: October 2018 Number of opportunities: Seven Treatwell are Europe s largest online bookings site for hair and beauty services. The products we build and maintain include the consumer-facing Treatwell marketplace and Connect, the software our partner salons use to run their businesses. Both are available on the web and as native apps for ios and Android, in eleven countries across Europe. treatwell.com/tech 10 Subjects recruiting from: Computer science, technology and related subjects Job areas recruiting to: Web, app and game development Starting salary: 18,000 25,000 (graduate roles) Job location(s): Sheffield, South Yorkshire Benefits: A friendly, supportive environment, opportunities for career progression, a range of social events throughout the year including quiz nights, games nights, cocktail making, VR and international food socials Application method: Online application Application deadline: Please see our website Employment start date: June 2018 Number of opportunities: Nine Offering placements or internships: Yes sandwich-year placements available in web, app and game development Twinkl is the largest online publisher of educational materials in the UK and one of the largest in the world. Our business helps millions of users in their educational endeavours. Our potential to make a positive difference to the world is huge. twinkl.co.uk
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