Greenwich Council has announced that it will create 250 jobs exclusively for local people.
The 12 month initiative was agreed by the Council’s Cabinet against a backdrop of rising unemployment, and will see jobs created for street cleaners, environmental workers, enforcement officers and neighbourhood wardens.
The new positions are being financed by the the Government’s Working Neighbourhoods Fund, and will only be available to local residents. Applicants for the new positions are invited to attend one of three open days around the borough and will need to prove they are a resident of the borough of Greenwich.
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Recruitment Open Days
Woolwich Public Hall (behind the Town Hall in Wellington Street)
Tuesday 28th July, 10am-4pm
Millennium Suite, Charlton Athletic FC
Thursday 30th July, 10am – 4pm
Eltham Green School
Tuesday 4th August, 10am-4pm
People who wish to attend must call 020 8921 5800 to book an appointment, or they can drop in. They must bring proof of their address, their national insurance number, PLUS a valid passport OR a UK birth certificate
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