Xpress Recruitment
Thursday 11th March 2010    
Hospitality Jobs
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Edinburgh
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E-mail: info@xpressrecruitment.com

 
 Professional Services
 Training & Development
 Events
 Industry News & Publications
 Trade Associations
 Public Bodies
 Job Sites
 Moving to or around Scotland
 Business Services
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Professional Services
TCMO
Outplacement Services: TCMO is an innovative Outplacement Consultancy. If your Company or Organisation is about to embark on organisational change, then speak to TCMO.
http://www.tcmo.co.uk
 
The Career Management Organisation Ltd
TCMO provide a highly personalised, confidential service, working in partnership with you and tailoring your programme to suit your specific circumstances and needs. Whether you are facing redundancy, changing career, seeking promotion or indeed at a crossroads in your career, then TCMO have a solution tailored to your individual needs and aspirations.
http://www.tcmo.co.uk
 
The Collection Ltd
Our vision is to be a brand leader in tourism consultancy and business support services in the United Kingdom, working with key public and leading independent private organisations. We provide a core portfolio of products as well as offering bespoke solutions to our client base.
http://www.thecollectionltd.com
 

Training & Development
Flow Hospitality Training
FLOW hospitality training provides the learner with the fundamental knowledge needed to build a successful career in the hospitality industry.
http://www.flowhospitalitytraining.co.uk/
 
Institute of Hospitality
The Institute of Hospitality has developed a unique set of qualifications which provide industry focused training in management and leadership for the UK hospitality, leisure and tourism industries.
http://www.instituteofhospitality.org/uk/candidate_information/qualifications_information
 
PLH Online
Personal Licence Holder Online offers an innovative approach to licensing training. Offering training and examination online
http://www.plhonline.co.uk/
 
Springboard UK
Aims to provide education and relevant support services to help young people, the unemployed and disadvantaged groups in society prepare for work in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism.
http://charitabletrust.springboarduk.net/our-patrons/corporate-patrons/
 

Events
Homecoming Scotland
Homecoming Scotland is a Scottish Government initiative managed by EventScotland in partnership with VisitScotland.
http://www.homecomingscotland.com
 
Visit Scotland
Latest Tourism related events
http://visitscotland.org
 

Industry News & Publications
Aberdeen Press and Journal
The voice of North Scotland
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk
 
BBC
BBC world website
http://www.bbc.co.uk
 
Caterer & Hotel Keeper
News and information for the hospitality industry
http://www.caterer-online.com
 
Catering in Scotland
Leading resource for everything you need to know about Scottish tourism, catering and hospitality markets.
http://www.cateringinscotland.com
 
Hotel Review Scotland
The Best Accommodation, The most information. Browse 100s of 100% independent reviews, offers and ideas. HotelReview Scotland, home of The Scottish Hotels of the Year Awards.
http://www.hotelreviewscotland.com
 
Restaurant Magazine
For the Professional and the Passionate
http://www.restaurantmagazine.co.uk
 
Retail Week
Retail Week delivers the latest news, comment and analysis from across the UK retail sector
http://www.retail-week.com
 
The Appointment
The Appointment Magazine, the leading careers title for retail, fashion and leisure
http://www.theappointment.co.uk/appointment
 
The Grocer Magazine
TheGrocer.co.uk is an indispensable new website from The Grocer, the leading magazine covering all aspects of the food and drink industry in the UK.
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk
 
The Herald
Scottish National Daily Newspaper
http://www.theherald.co.uk
 
The Newspaper Society
The voice of Britains regional press and a one stop source of all the newspaper publications in the UK.
http://www.newspapersoc.org.uk
 
The Retail Bulletin
The Retail Bulletin is a dedicated website for the fast moving retail sector.
http://www.theretailbulletin.co.uk
 
The Retailer
The Retailer is Scotlands leading provider of practical retail solutions, big on action and accountability.
http://www.theretailer.co.uk
 
The Scotsman
Scottish National Daily Newspaper
http://www.scotsman.com
 

Trade Associations
Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions
ASVA is the trade organisation that represents the viistor attraction sector within Scottish tourism.
http://www.asva.co.uk
 
BII Scotland
BII is the professional body for the licensed retail sector and the leading provider of qualifications for the licensed retail sector, through its wholly-owned awarding body, BIIAB.
http://wwwbiiabscotland.org
 
Eat Scotland
The official Eating and Drinking our guide from VisitScotland
http://eatscotland.visitscotland.com/
 
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
With approximately 1400 member companies, the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce is uniquely focused on assisting local businesses to develop and achieve their maximum potential thereby impacting on the success and wealth of the whole local economy.
http://www.ecce.org
 
Federation of Chefs Scotland
Promoting Excellence in the Art of Professional Cookery
http://www.scottishchefsconference.co.uk/
 
HIT
Trust set up to help people in the Hospitality Industry
http://www.hitscotland.org
 
Institute of Hospitality
Professional Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism Body
http://www..instituteofhospitality.org
 
Recruitment and Employment Confederation
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is the UK association that represents the dynamic and fast growing recruitment industry
http://www.rec.uk.com
 
Scottish Retail Consortium
a retail trade association for the full range of retailers in Scotland
http://www.brc.org.uk/src.asp
 

Public Bodies
Careers Scotland
Welcome to the Careers Scotland website - the site for anyone living and working in Scotland and wanting to discover their potential.
http://www.careers-scotland.org.uk
 
Healthy Living Award
The healthyliving award is the sign of healthier food when eating out in Scotland, whether that be in your workplace canteen, local sandwich shop, caf or restaurant. This exciting new award rewards good practice and highlights businesses that are making it easer for their customers to eat healthily when eating out.
http://healthylivingaward.co.uk
 
Investors in People
The Investors in People Standard is a straightforward, proven framework for delivering business improvement through people.
http://www.investorsinpeople.co.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
 
Scot Exchange
The Scottish Tourism Industrys official website
http://www.scotexchange.net
 
Scottish Enterprise
Rated among the worlds top economic development agencies, Scottish Enterprise is the main economic development agency for Scotland.
http://www.scottish-enterprise.com
 
Skillsmart (Retail)
a not for profit organisation, set up and part funded by Government to identify and address skills needs, raise the profile of UK retail to secure influence and funding, and work with retailers to attract people into a career in the sector. Run by retailers for retailers, Skillsmart Retail operates under licence to the Department for Education and Skills and is part of the Skills for Business Network.
http://www.skillsmartretail.com/
 
Visit Scotland
The Official Site of Scotlands Tourist Board
http://www.visitscotland.com
 

Job Sites
Be My Interviewer
BeMyInterviewer is for anyone that wants to be successful at interviews. Using our interactive videos, you can practise and perfect your interview technique with the help of leading industry professionals.
http://www.bemyinterviewer.co.uk
 
Caterer
Welcome to Caterer.com, the best online source of hotel, restaurant and bar jobs.
http://www.caterer.com
 
Catering in Scotland Jobs
Scottish based with Scottish jobs...
http://www.cateringinscotland.com/jobs.php
 
HCareers
Hospitality jobs. Search 1000s of hospitality jobs for free. Huge database of hospitality employment. Jobs in hotels, restaurants, resorts, cruise ships, ...
http://www.hcareers.co.uk
 
I-resign.com
Are you thinking "I want to quit my job"? This page gives you everything you need to resign and still get a good reference from your boss!
http://www.i-resign.com/uk/resigning/
 
Job Centre
The Official Job Centre Website
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
 
Scotcareers
Search thousand of Jobs in Scotland. Create your Free professional CV. Search through thousands of pages of Careers Advice
http://www.scotcareers.co.uk
 

Moving to or around Scotland
Lonely Planet
Travellers Guide to Scotland
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/scotland/
 
Relocating to Scotland
Scotland, a country of some five million people, is actively seeking a flow of Fresh Talent to flourish alongside native-born Scots and secure its place as an essential part of the global economy.
http://www.scotlandistheplace.com
 
Scotland on TV
Scotland is a great country - with a rich, colourful past, and a vibrant, happening present. And here on Scotland on TV weve a wealth of videos to help you discover more of it for yourself. Whats more, every week we produce new programmes especially for our global web tv audience and every day we upload Scottish news from stvs news teams around Scotland. No matter where you are in the world, provided you have a broadband connection you can watch programmes on Scotland on TV whenever you want to watch them. Its absolutely free
http://www.scotlandontv.tv
 
Scottish Airports
Guise to the nations main airports
http://www.baa.co.uk
 
Scottish Estate Agents
Guide to Scottish Solicitors Property Centres
http://www.sspc.co.uk
 
Scottish Flights
Flight and airport guide
http://www.scottishflightguide.co.uk
 
Transport Guide
Definitive guide to getting into and around Scotland
http://www.travelinescotland.com
 
Yell.com
Comprehensive business directory
http://www.yell.com
 

Business Services
EVE Networks
EVE Networks, specialists in computer network design, installation and support. Web site design & hosting for all types of business.
http://www.evenetworks.com
 
Gravitate
Gravitate wants to help you pull your people together - moving together towards the same goals & giving you the time and space to do what you are good at.
http://www.gravitate-atwork.co.uk
 
Ideal Catering Consultancy
Ideal Catering Consultancy provides its clients with independent advice on all aspects within the Catering and Hospitality Industry. From market testing to staff training, in-house support to purchasing analysis or advising on the best contract caterer for your organisation, our 40 years of experience in this industry are second to none. We thrive on working alongside in-house catering teams to enhance and develop service provision, bringing external experience to the in-house team with no conflict or threat. Based in Scotland our experience within the Industry is considerable but we regularly work across the UK with client organisations in all specific markets. The provision of catering services can be complex; we will guarantee the ideal catering solution for Client, Customer and Caterer, ticking all three boxes with tried and tested solutions. In all our projects so far, our fees have been more than covered through improved financial performance together with increased customer satisfaction. "As Catering Consultants we simply become an extension of your own management team, adding expertise and resource to ensure best business practise."
http://www.idealcateringconsultancy.co.uk
 

Shop with Us
Argos
Argos also offers a home delivery service through Argos Direct which will deliver any products from the catalogue throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland
http://www.argos.co.uk
 
Boots
We are one of the best known retail names in the UK, providing health & beauty products and advice that enhance personal wellbeing
http://www.boots.co.uk
 
Ebay
Buying and selling locally, nationally, or globally on eBay is simple!
http://www.ebay.co.uk
 
Spectacles Direct
Spectacles Direct is a manufacturing/optical dispenser offering high quality, cost effective spectacles available to purchase online or at our showroom. We provide prescription eyewear glasses to suit all tastes and budgets.
http://www.spexuk.com
 
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