THE weather is finally getting warmer – and the summer jobs market is hotting up too. The last May Bank Holiday is the traditional time to start searching for a seasonal role, and the latest figures show there are almost 16,000 available across the UK. 4 Latest figures show there are almost 16,000 seasonal roles available across the UK Credit: Alamy 4 Kahera McDonald started working at the London Eye aged 21 and is now, at 28, the senior ride manager Credit: Darren Fletcher Although numbers are lower than last year, there are still plenty of positions in key industries, including hospitality, cleaning, education, sports and administration.
Taking a summer position can be a great way to gain experience, get back into work, or to earn extra cash to beat the cost-of-living crisis. Jobs board Adzuna has reported a spike in roles for catering, sales and retail, which are ideal for those who are entering work for the first time. Co-founder Andrew Hunter explained: “For young jobseekers, summer jobs also provide valuable experience and connections, setting you up for future success.
” You can use temp work to try out a new sector. Just like Christmas employment, around one in eight summer positions leads to a permanent job offer. Merlin Entertainments is a huge seasonal employer with hundreds of roles available at top attractions including Chessington , Alton Towers and Warwick Castle.
The jobs are open to anyone over the age of 16 with completed GCSEs and include lifeguard.
