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There are numerous ways to find a job - apply direct is just one of them. here are thedetauils of many employers recruiting now.

Part-time work guide

Cafes & Coffee Shops

Caffé Nero
Visit the Recruitment Centre at 83/84 Long Acre, London WC2E 9NG between 10am – 3pm Tuesday to Thursday.
Visit the café's website (www.caffenero.co.uk) for more information.

Coffee Republic
Visit www.coffeerepublic.co.uk and click on 'Jobs' View the position you are interested in and click on 'Click Here' to download an application form and take it into a store.
Click on 'Locations' to find your local store.

Costa
Visit individual stores to speak to the manager about vacancies.
Visit www.inretail.co.uk and click on 'See all advertisers'/'Costa' to view advertised jobs.
Visit the café's website (www.costa.co.uk) to locate stores in your area and for general information.

Pret A Manger
Visit www.pret.com and click on 'Jobs' to view current vacancies and follow the instructions to apply.
Or complete the 'Team Members Application ( 'Jobs'/'Working in a Pret Shop') and email to recruitment@pret.com.
Visit the Recruitment Centre Platform 2, Victoria Station.

Starbucks
Visit individual stores to speak to the manager about local vacancies and complete an application form.
Or send a CV and covering letter to:
Amar Mehta, Human Resources, Starbucks Coffee,
Freepost LON10642, London SW6 4YY
Alternatively, visit www.inretail.co.uk and click on 'See all advertisers'/'Starbucks' to view advertised jobs.
Visit the café's website (www.starbucks.co.uk) to locate stores in your area and for general information.

Fast Food Restaurants

Burger King
Visit www.burgerking.co.uk to locate stores in your area and for more information.
Visit the store directly and speak to the Store Manager regarding vacancies and application forms.

KFC
Phone the KFC Head Office (0148 371 7000) and ask the receptionist for the 'Job Line'
Or email your CV and covering letter to sian.evans@yum.com
View the restaurant's website (www.kfc.co.uk) for more information.

McDonalds
Visit www.mcdonalds.co.uk
Click on 'Careers' to read the 'Restaurant Crew' information.
Click on the 'Restaurant Locator' to find the restaurants where you would be willing to work and then visit the restaurants individually to enquire about employment opportunities.
View the restaurant's website (www.mcdonalds.co.uk) for more information.

Pizza Express
Visit the restaurants individually with your CV and speak to the manager about possible vacancies.
Visit www.pizzaexpress.co.uk and for more information.

Pizza Hut
Contact stores individually to enquire about possible vacancies.
Visit the stores website ( www.pizzahut.co.uk) to locate stores and for general information.

Subway
Visit www.subway.co.uk and click on 'Jobs'/'Make a store application' to complete an application form for specific stores.

 


Retail – Department Stores

Allders of Croydon
Visit www.allders.com to view the store information and contact details.

Argos
Visit www.argoscareers.com and click 'Create a profile' to complete an application form.
View the store's website (www.argos.co.uk ) for more information.
 (including Oxford Street, Old Street & shepherds bush)

BHS
Visit www.bhs.co.uk and click on 'Careers' to search and apply for vacancies.


Debenhams
Visit www.debenhams.co.uk  and click on 'job opportunities' to search for positions vacant or to register your interest.
Call the Debenhams Information line on 0844 561 6162.
Visit www.debenhams-jobs.com for more information.
 (including Oxford Street & Clapham)

Harrods
Visit the Recruitment Centre with your CV. This is situated opposite the store at the Crown Court building in Basil Street.
Visit www.harrods.com and click in 'recruitment' for more information.
 Harrods are recruiting NOW for Christmas Temporary Roles
Send your CV and a covering letter stating your availability to
Christmas@harrods.com before it's too late!

Harvey Nichols
Visit www.harveynichols.com and click on 'careers' to search for positions vacant or to register your interest and send your CV.
 (including Knightsbridge)


Homebase (Argos Retail Group )
Visit www.homebase.co.uk  and click on 'recruitment' to print an application form and to locate your local stores. Send to your local store or personally take in your application.

House Of Fraser
Visit www.houseoffraser.co.uk Click on 'Corporate and Careers' /'Careers'/ 'How to apply'.

IKEA
Visit www.ikea.co.uk and click on 'jobs' to search for vacancies.
Write or email for application to local store only (listed on the website).

John Lewis
Visit www.johnlewis.com and click on 'careers' for vacancies and for instructions on how to apply.

Marks & Spencer
Visit www.marksandspencer.co.uk and click on 'Careers'/ 'Customer Assistants' to find out more.
 (including Christmas Vacancies)

Peter Jones
Visit www.peterjones.co.uk and click on 'shop information' / 'recruitment' for vacancies and for instructions.

Selfridges & Co.
Visit www.selfridges.co.uk and click on 'Joining us'/'Browse Our Vacancies'. Select the location and the position you are interested in then click 'apply online'
 (including Oxford Street)

Woolworths
Visit www.woolworths.co.uk and click on 'careers'/'store opportunities'. Follow the links to download an application form and either post it to your local store or drop it in personally.
Click on 'Store Locator' to find your local store.

Retail – Fashion

Cecil Gee Menswear
Visit your local store with your CV and ask for an application form
Or email recruitment@mossbros.co.uk / phone 02074477200 to request an application form. Send this with your CV in to
Jane Norrington
Personel & development Manager
Moss Bros Group Plc
8 St John's Hill
London SW11 1SA
See www.cecilgee.co.uk for more information.

Clarks
Visit www.clarks.co.uk  Click on 'Store Locator' to find your local store and apply directly to the store manager and ask for an application form.

GAP
Visit the stores individually to enquire about vacancies.
Visit www.gap.com and click on 'Store Locator'/'United Kingdom' to find your local store.
 (Oxford Street, Bond Street, Regent Street, Bayswater, Putney & Chelsea)

Dorothy Perkins
Visit the website (www.dorothyperkins.co.uk) to view current vacancies.
Alternatively visit the store directly with your CV to enquire about vacancies and complete an application form.

French Connection
Email recruitment@frenchconnection.com with a CV and covering letter to enquire about vacancies.
Visit www.frenchconnection.co.uk for your information.

Hennes & Mauritz (H&M)
Visit www.hm.com and click on 'United Kingdom'/ About H&M'/'Working at H&M' to search for jobs.
Alternatively, Visit individual stores to apply for position.

Jane Norman
Visit www.janenorman.co.uk  click on 'stores' to view your local stores.
Send your CV and covering letter to: recruitment@janenorman.co.uk
In writing to HR Department:
3 Tenterden Street, Hanover Square, London W1S 1TD

Jigsaw and Jigsaw Junior
Visit the store directly with your CV.
Visit the website (www.jigsaw-online.com)

Kookai
Visit www.kookai.co.uk & click on 'Careers' to view the vacancy board.
Or visit your local store with your CV to apply for vacancies.

Mark One
The four ways to enquire about & apply for positions are:
Approach the store directly (visit www.mkone.co.uk and click on the 'Store Finder' to locate the stores in which you would be willing to work).
To download and print an application form visit www.mkone.co.uk, then 'Vacancies'/'How to Apply'/Download Form' (this is a PDF document and you may need to 'get PDF reader' if this is not already on your computer). Print and complete the form, then send it to the address indicated on the top of the form.
Phone the 24 hour hotline (020 8993 4799) and leave a message.
Email pers.dept@mkone.co.uk and ask for an application form to be sent to you by post.
View the stores website www.mkone.co.uk for more information.

Miss Selfridge
Visit www.missselfridge.co.uk Click on 'Customer Services'/ 'Current Vacancies' to view information on vacancies and information on how to apply.
Click on 'Store Locator' and find your local store and apply with your CV and covering letter in store.


Monsoon/ Accessorize
Approach the store directly to enquire about vacancies.
Visit www.2monsoon.co.uk Click on 'find a store' to locate your local store.
Visit the stores website ( www.monsoon.co.uk ) for more information.


New Look
Visit www.newlook.co.uk Click on 'Join Us' which will direct you to www.inretail.co.uk to view advertised jobs.

NEXT
Visit www.next.co.uk then click on 'Corperate information'/'Current Opportunities' For Vacancy information.
Visit your local store for vacancies and fill in an application form.
 (including Wood Green, Regent Street, Oxford Street)

OFFICE
Visit www.office.co.uk and click on 'careers' for information on vacancies.
Send CV and covering letter to:
Mary Groves, OFFICE London, Human Resources, 9-10 Great Sutton Street, London EC1V 0BX
Or email CV and covering letter to recruitment@office.co.uk
 (including Oxford Street & Brent Cross) 


Peacocks
Visit www.peacocks.co.uk click on 'Careers' to view current vacancies.
Click on 'Store Finder' to find your nearest store.
Use the link under the vacancy you are interested in and attach your CV to apply.
Call 0292 027 0000 or email recruitment@peacocks.co.uk for current vacancies.

River Island
To apply for store positions, email retailhr@river-island.com
Alternatively pick up an application form in-store and post to:
River Island, Chelsea House, Westgate, London W5 1DR
Visit www.riverisland.co.uk and click on 'careers' for further information

Sock Shop
Visit www.sockshop.co.uk and click on employment to search for vacancies and complete and application form.


Tie Rack
Visit www.tierack.co.uk and click on recruitment to search for vacancies or to make a speculative application.
 (including Christmas Vacancies)

Topshop & Topman
Visit www.topshop.co.uk  and click on details/come work with us to search for advertised positions.
Or print off an application form and take the completed form into your local store.
 (throughout London)

TK Maxx
Apply directly to individual stores.
Visit the stores website (www.tkmaxx.co.uk)to locate stores and for general information.

Warehouse
Visit www.warehouseforfashion.com click on 'Join us' for information on vacancies.
Click on Info & Services/ Store locator to find your local store.
Visit the local store and ask the store manager for an application form.


Retail – Sports

Footlocker
Call the customer service line (0189 581 4934) to enquire about possible vacancies, then take your CV to stores with identified vacancies.
Visit the store's website (www.footlocker.com) for general information and to locate stores in your area (click on 'Footlocker Europe' then select the country and city).
Applicants may need 1 year retail experience.

JD Sports/First Sport
Email your CV and cover letter to jobs@jd-sports.co.uk enquiring about Sales Assistant positions.
Or approach the store directly to enquire about positions vacant.
Visit the website on (www.jdsports.co.uk) for more information.


JJB Sports
Visit www.jjbsports.co.uk and click on 'job opportunities'.
Search 'current vacancies' for positions vacant.
Or send a CV and covering letter outlining positions and areas you are interested in ( eg. Part time sales assistant in the Southwark area ) to the head office at:
JJB Sports PLC, Martland Park, Challenge Way, Wigan WN5 0LD

Retail – Music

HMV
Employs over 18s only
Apply online (www.hmv.co.uk, click on carreers/store careers)
Alternatively apply directly to the individual store.
 (including Christmas Vacancies)

Virgin Megastore
Visit the stores individually with your CV to enquire about vacancies.
Visit www.megastores.co.uk to locate stores in your area and for more information.


Retail – Supermarkets

Asda
 Approach the store directly to enquire about possible vacancies
Visit the stores website (www.asda.co.uk) to locate stores in your area and for information.

Aldi
Visit www.aldi.co.uk and click on 'recruitment'. Click on the position you are interested.
Click on 'Where to find us' to locate your local store.
Visit your local store and ask the store manager for an application form.
Submit a covering letter & CV to your local store.

Iceland
Visit www.iceland.co.uk then click on 'job opportunities/view jobs/retail greater London'. Click on a position you would be interested in then 'apply now' to apply for the position online.
View the store's website (www.icelands.co.uk) for your information.
Alternatively, visit www.inretail.co.uk and click on 'Iceland' to view advertised jobs.


Lidl
Call 08704441234 or visit your local store to pick up an application form. Quote SALW on the top right hand of the form and send it to :
Human Resources
Lidl Ltd
19 Worple Road
London SW19 4JS
View the store's website (www.lidl.co.uk) for more information.

Sainsbury's
Approach the store directly for an application pack.
For other positions (including traineeships) visit
www.sainsburys.co.uk and find 'Jobs' in the 'Find Out About' drop down menu.
Click on the 'Store Locator' to find your local store.

Tesco
Visit www.tesco.co.uk then click on 'Careers' and register to apply for any upcoming positions.

Waitrose
Approach the store directly to enquire about vacancies.
Or visit www.waitrose.co.uk and click on 'Jobs'/'Job opportunities' to view positions vacant in your area.

The Co-operative Group
Visit www.co-op.co.uk and click on 'I'm looking for a job', select the type of work you are seeking (eg retail) and complete the application form.


Retail – Telecommunications

The Carphone Warehouse
Visit www.carphonewarehouse.com and click on 'careers' to search for positions vacant and to register your details and CV.


The Link
Visit www.thelink.co.uk and click on 'Careers at The Link' to search for vacancies and to make speculative applications.


02
Visit www.o2.co.uk and click on 'jobs at O2' to view current vacancies.
Click on 'Retail Jobs at O2' to download an application form and send to :
Retail Recruitment, 260 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire
SL1 4DX

The Orange Shop
Visit www.orange.co.uk and click on jobs to search for vacancies
Or email your CV and cover letter enquiring about vacancies in your area to jobs@orange.co.uk.
 (throughout London)

Phone 4 U
Visit www.phones4u.co.uk and click on 'about us'/'careers' to view current vacancies.
Or visit your local store withy our CV to enquire about vacancies and pick up an application pack.

T Mobile
Visit www.tmobile.co.uk and click on careers to search for vacancies and apply online.

Vodafone
Visit www.vodafone.co.uk and click on 'careers' to search for vacancies or to register your details and CV.
Retail – Other

Retail – Other

Boots
Approach the store directly to enquire about possible vacancies.
Visit the stores website (www.boots.co.uk) to locate stores in your area and for general information.
 (including Bond Street, Oxford Street, Highbury, Wood Green & Christmas Vacancies)

The Disney Store
To apply please take CV into the store in non peak periods.

Boots
Approach the store directly to enquire about possible vacancies.
Visit the stores website (www.boots.co.uk) to locate stores in your area and for general information.

Clinton's Cards
Visit www.clintonscards.co.uk Click on 'Job Opportunities' to apply online.
Click on 'Store Finder' to find the store local to you.

Early Learning Centre
Visit www.elc.co.uk Click on 'About us'/'Join us' For information about vacancies and applying.
Contact local stores for current vacancies and application form.
Send CV with covering letter to:
HR Department, Early Learning Centre, South Marston Park' Swindon SN3 4TJ

The Body Shop
Visit www.bodyshop.co.uk and click on employment opportunities to search for vacancies.

Dixons
Visit www.dixons.co.uk and click on 'jobs at Dixons' to view current vacancies or to make a speculative application.

Game
Visit www.shop.game.net for information. Click on 'Contact us' to contact Game regarding recruitment.

Habitat
Visit www.habitat.co.uk click on United Kingdom'/'jobs & careers for current vacancies and to submit your CV.

Hamleys Toys
Email your CV and cover letter to jobs@hamleys.co.uk to enquire about positions vacant.
Visit www.hamleys.co.uk for more information.

Jurlique
Visit www.jurlique.co.uk for company information.
Email Susie@jurlique.co.uk to apply for Part Time Vacancies & information.

Millets
Visit www.millets.co.uk 'Click on Jobs'/'Online recruitment board' for information and vacancies.
Email recruitment@theoutdoorgroup.co.uk with your CV and
covering letter.
 
Mothercare
Visit www.mothercare.co.uk and click on careers to search for vacancies.
 (including Christmas Vacancies)

Oddbins
Visit www.careers@oddbins.com
Click on 'Careers in oddbins' and view the vacancy you are interested in then click on the position to apply.
Click on 'Store Finder' to view your local store.
Employs 18+ only

Robert Dyas
Visit www.robertdyas.co.uk and click on careers/careers/current roles to view and apply for vacancies


Superdrug
Visit the stores directly to enquire about possible vacancies and to complete an application form.
Visit www.superdrug.com for a store locator and for general information.
 (including Oxford Street, Victoria, Wood Green & Christmas Vacancies)

Thresher Group
Approach the store (Thresher, Thresher+Food, The Local, Victoria Wine, WineRack, Bottoms Up, Drinks Cabin, Huttons or Haddows) directly to enquire about positions vacant.
Visit www.threshers.co.uk to find your local store and for your information.
Employs 18+ only.

Whittard and Chelsea
Approach the store directly to enquire about possible vacancies
Visit the stores website ( www.whittard.co.uk ) to locate stores in your area and for general information.

WH Smith
Approach the store directly to enquire about possible vacancies
Visit the stores website (www.whsmith.co.uk ) to locate stores in your area and for general information.
 (including Christmas Vacancies)

World Duty Free
Operate out of 7 major airports, including Heathrow  and Gatwick.
Opportunities to join full or part-time shifts, including weekends and nights.
For further details visit www.inretail.co.uk

Wembley Stadium
Must be over 18 due to licensing laws. 20 hours per week flexible according to events, £6.50 ph.
Applicants will need to be polite, courteous, enthusiastic and friendly and enjoy working as part of a team.
Work only available when events are taking place. 
Apply www.wembleystadium.com

Tourism

British Airways London Eye
Visit www.londoneye.co.uk then click on 'careers' followed by 'job search and apply'

Chessington World of Adventures
Go to www.chessington.co.uk and then click on 'recruitment' (bottom of page)
 
Crest of London (souvenir sellers)
Visit www.crestoflondon.co.uk
Click on 'join the team' for information on vacancies and how to apply.

London Aquarium
Visit www.londonaquarium.co.uk
Click on 'jobs' (bottom of page)

Madame Tussauds
Visit www.madame-tussauds.co.uk
Click on 'about us' then 'job opportunities' followed by 'job search and apply'

Science Museum
Go to www.science-museum.org.uk
Click on 'about us' then 'jobs'

Thorpe Park
Go to www.thorpepark.com
Click on 'recruitment' (bottom of page) then 'job search and apply'

The Big Bus Company (open top bus and walking tours of London - great job! the editor of Base website used to work there!)
Visit www.bigbus.co.uk
Click on 'about us' then 'recruitment'. Can e-mail CV.


Entertainment
Cineworld Cinemas
Go to www.cineworld.co.uk
Click on cinemas to see if there are any near you. If so click on 'careers' (bottom of page) and a CV and cover letter can be e-mailed to jobs@cineworld.co.uk

Odeon Cinemas
Visit your nearest Odeon cinema and get an application form from the box office. Odeon say forms are kept on file for when vacancies do arise

VUE Cinemas
Visit www.myvue.com click on 'careers' then 'current vacancies'
Guest assistant is the only part time position and jobs are for 18+ only
Can register for future vacancies by clicking on 'online application'

Other

Royal Mail
Visit www.royalmail.com Click on 'Help us deliver our Christmas mail'/'Seasonal Jobs' for information and how to apply.
Visit your local Post Office to pick up a brochure regarding Christmas Casual work.
Employs 18+ only

 

 

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