Found yourself out of work? Looking for a change of career? Keen on exploring a new direction?
New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released this week has sadly shown that firms have continued to remove staff from payrolls, with some 695,000 UK workers disappearing from the payrolls of British companies since lockdown began in March.
This is believed to be in preparation for the end of the furlough scheme.
Luckily, there’s a varied number of companies that are still actively recruiting and taking applications for roles based at Manchester Arndale and they could be just what you’re looking for.
With both full time and part time roles available, here’s everything you need to know.
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Bella Italia
If cleaning is your cup of tea, then popular restaurant chain Bella Italia is looking to hire a “motivated and passionate cleaner” to join “La Famiglia” its Manchester Arndale branch.
According to the job description, the right candidate will be “intensely passionate about creating the very best environment for our guests”, someone who works within the guidelines provided, and is “unafraid to approach any cleaning job required”.
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Staff rewards include 50% discount on food and drink in all Big Table Group restaurants, and team meals on shifts over five hours.
You can find more information and apply for the role here.
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Jack & Jones
Fashion retailer Jack & Jones is looking for a full-time store assistant.
The job description reads: “For our store in Manchester Arndale, we’re looking for a strong sales profile who can deliver and not least give our customers great service – every time. With professional pride, as well as authentic, consistent and positive leadership, you will be trained in our retail concept and core skills.”
Successful candidates for the role will “carry [Jack & Jones’] growth and make sure the customers leave the store with a positive experience.”
It continues: “As Sales Assistant at Jack & Jones, you will primarily be assessed on your ability to create the best possible experience for the customers, as well as the ability to create solid growth and earnings for the store.”
You can find more information and apply for the role here.
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Pandora
Luxury jewellery brand Pandora is looking for a Sales Assistant to join the team at its pop-up store in Manchester Arndale.
As a part-time Sales Assistant, you will be required eight hours per week on a rotational shift-basis, including some weekends and Bank Holidays.
The job description states that the right person will “lead the success of the store by influencing sales, excelling in customer service” and “share their knowledge of the product and brand”. Successful candidates will need “strong selling skills”, and experience in a luxury environment with one-to-one sales experience is preferable, but not essential.
The benefits package includes a competitive salary – with bonus potential as well – and an enticing 55% employee discount on all Pandora products.
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You can find more information and apply for the role here.
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Starbucks
Ever-popular coffee chain Starbucks is currently hiring for a Barista and a Shift Supervisor at its Manchester Arndale branch.
The Barista role requires no previous experience and successful applicants will be expected to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and nights. The Shift Supervisor will be required to check in with baristas during the shift “to ensure the delivery of legendary customer service for all customers”.
Both are full-time positions.
You can find more information and apply for the two roles here.
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Thorntons
Chocolate retailer Thorntons – which is part of the Fererro Group that manufactures brands such as Nutella, Ferrero Rocher and Kinder Bueno – is looking for a permanent Store Manager to oversee its Manchester Arndale outlet.
According to the job description, successful applicants for the Store Manager role will be responsible for the performance of the store and team.
It reads: “In order to succeed, you realise the importance of your team – which you will recruit and shape through coaching – creating a high performance culture [and] a proven track record within the Food and Beverage, Hospitality or Retail industry [is required]”.
You can find more information and apply for the role here.
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Three
Phone and broadband company Three is looking for “a cool, friendly, ambitious individual” to join the sales team at the Manchester Arndale store.
This is a part-time role working 20 hours per week.
Successful applicants for the Sales Assistant role will earn £9 per hour + 25% on target bonus.
Benefits include:
A brand-new smartphone on an unlimited data plan from Three.
Flexible working hours/shifts.
Competitive salary + OTE.
Training courses and career development.
Being part of “an awesome team”.
You can find more information and apply for the role here.
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Neighbourhood Festival’s return to the city centre is looking great with after revealing second wave
Danny Jones
Neighbourhood Festival’s city centre all-dayer is returning to Manchester for 2026 after a year off, and with the second wave of the lineup having just dropped, it’s looking very promising.
Following teasers over the past month or so, it didn’t take long for us to figure out that NBHD Festival was coming back, especially with the Weekender in Warrington having taken a similar hiatus in 2024.
However, when festivals like these take time out, it can be easy to worry whether or not they’ll lose momentum or come back stronger.
Judging by this follow-up batch of acts alone, there’s no doubt NBHD Fest ’26 will be another cracker.
As you can see, as well as the fast-rising grungey alternative and garage rock quartet, KEO, being announced as one of the first big hitters on the list, there are some other familiar names on the lineup.
Especially for us Mancs.
With both Bolton and Altrincham youngsters, Florentenes and The Guest List, both joining the roster, as well as the likes of Bury-born ‘rockabilly’ revivalist Elliot James Reay also featuring on there, there’s a good deal of local talent to be enjoyed as always.
That goes for the regional delegation in general, too, with the likes of Jos River heading back up this way from her base in London, and Leeds’ fittingly named indie four-piece, The North, also booking a slot.
We’ll admit there are plenty of bands and artists coming up from the capital for the all-day festival, but at least they know where the UK’s real home of music is.
For instance, we’re buzzing to see the Red Rum Club boys returning to the NBHD stage once again – they never disappoint, and there are so many other guaranteed top performers on the bill. And that was just this year’s Weekener…
It’s worth reminding, once again, that since its inception in 2016 (yes, it really has been a decade now), Neighbourhood Fest has continued to serve as a proper launchpad for the next wave of superstars, not just here in the North West but across the country.
We still remember seeing the likes of Sam Fender, Holly Humberstone, Declan McKenna, Mahalia, The Lathums and more – some for the very first time – on these city centre stages, and it’s crazy to see how big some of them have gone on to become.
Set to take over some of Manchester’s most iconic venues along the Oxford Road Corridor once again, this is, without a doubt, one of the best dates for independents on the annual live music calendar.
Hosting a total of 11 stages on Saturday, 17 October, for a full day of live music, tickets for this year’s Neighbourhood Festival are on sale now right HERE.
And if you’ve already sorted yours, why not read our review of NBHD Weekender ’26 down below to get you in the mood for the next two editions.
Major DJ forced to pull out of Parklife festival on doctor’s orders
Thomas Melia
A well-known techno and trance DJ will no longer be playing at Parklife this weekend, he’s announced, with just one day to go until his major set.
Anyone heading to Heaton Park over the weekend for Manchester-based festival, Parklife, may notice the lineup looks a little different after one distinctive DJ has pulled out due to doctor’s orders.
Marlon Hoffstadt, who also goes by the moniker ‘DJ Daddy Trance’, was expected to play out on the Matinée stage on Saturday 20 June from 6.30pm – 8pm.
The Germany-based act was taking to the decks right before Manchester’s own Morgan Seatree, who has become recognised for his material which is an ode to house music and is likely to be one of the busiest sets of the weekend.
Hoffstadt had two gigs this weekend; the first being Parklife in Manchester and the second Fête de la Musique in Paris, both of which he has since pulled out of in a newly-published social media announcement.
The Berlin-born music maker has reluctantly called off these upcoming appearances and justified his decision by saying: “As much as I hate missing shows, I need to put my recovery first”.
To much dismay, Hoffstadt received doctor’s advice who deemed him ‘currently not fit to fly’ following surgery, urging him to rest and recover.
Marlon posted today: “I’m so sad to have to share this, but unfortunately I won’t be able to play Parklife in Manchester and Fête de la Musique in Paris this weekend.
“I recently had a surgery and, following my doctor’s advice, I’m currently not fit to fly and need rest and recover.
“I know many of you made plans and were looking forward to it, and I’m so sorry to let you down.
“As much as I hate missing shows, I need to put my recovery first so I can get back to doing what I love as soon as possible.”
As much as the presence of this world-class performer will be missed, there’s still plenty of notable names set to make their mark on Parklife including Zara Larsson, Calvin Harris, Skepta and more.
The outdoor big music weekender has established itself as a rave haven with mainly dance artists and DJs making up its lineup through a variety of curated b2b sets and live performances.
If you’re after immersing yourself in some jungle music, Bradford-native Nia Archives will have you transfixed over at The Valley with her jungle-heavy tunes from 6.30pm – 7.30pm or there’s three more stages to take your pick from.
We’re sure that anyone eager to see the ‘Hands Up In The Sky’ producer live may be frustrated by this brand-new social media announcement however as Hoffstadt mentions it’s so he can “Get back to doing what I love as soon as possible”.
Emily Sergeant -
17th September 2020 
