Current opportunities

We will provide help and support to help Salford residents be successful in getting jobs that are available in Salford. This can include events to help you through the application process for specific job opportunities. As a council we are also working with employers and partners to actively create job opportunities for residents. You can find up to date information on current opportunities on these pages.

Old Trafford Olympic Ambassador Programme

Open recruitment days and volunteering marketplaces.

Between 26 July and 7 August, Old Trafford will be hosting nine games of the Olympic football competition. To assist visitors to the games and to provide a warm welcome to people visiting Greater Manchester, 700 official "Ambassadors" are being recruited from Salford, Trafford and Manchester.

Ambassadors will have three main duties:

Supporting key London 2012 events such as Olympic Football fixtures and the Olympic Torch Relay
Hosting visitors, for example, signposting to key venues and attractions, welcome visitors at key transport interchanges and providing information and assistance where required
Acting as an Ambassador for the area by being friendly, helpful, informative, welcoming, positive and proud!

To be eligible to volunteer you must:

Be 18 or older by 1 January 2012
Live, work, study or volunteer in Manchester, Trafford or Salford
Be available to volunteer during 26 July and 7 August 2012
Be willing to complete a programme of training for the role
Salford City Council is hosting four open events to encourage and support Salford residents to become Ambassadors through the programme.

These will take place on:

Thursday 10 May from 1.30pm to 6.30pm at Broughton Hub
Tuesday 15 May from 1.30pm to 6.30pm at Eccles Gateway
Friday 18 May from 1.30pm to 6.30pm at Walkden Gateway
Monday 21 May from 1.30pm to 6.30pm at Pendleton Gateway

At these events you will be able to:

Speak to people about the programme, including the training, what you might be doing and how it could benefit you
Register for the Ambassador Programme
Be interviewed on the day to be an Ambassador

There will also be a marketplace where you can find other information and support to volunteer in Salford.

The Ambassador Programme is administered by the Manchester Volunteer Sport Bureau - for more information and to register online visit the Manchester Volunteer Sport website.

Future job opportunities:
We will continue to update you with details over the coming months as to how you can apply for employment opportunities at other businesses at Radclyffe Park, including Travelodge.

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