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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Pep Guardiola delivers important reminder about multiculturalism after Jim Ratcliffe controversy
Danny Jones
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has delivered an important message about the power of multiculturalism in his most recent press conference.
Guardiola’s comments come after the high-profile controversy surrounding his rival club across the city, Man United, whose co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, saw some of his recent remarks fall under major scrutiny.
In case you somehow missed it, the Failsworth-born British billionaire was heavily criticised after claiming he believes the UK has been “colonised by immigrants”.
Fast forward a couple of days, and while the club and the fan base are still dealing with the fallout of the story, Pep acknowledged the debate by reminding people that “embracing other cultures” makes for a “better society”.
Well put, Pep – in fact, we couldn’t have said it better ourselves.
Although he didn’t reference the 74-year-old directly after being probed on the subject by journalists, the Man City boss reiterated that his time spent living and working across the world has only broadened his mind and enriched his life.
That goes for both his professional and personal spheres, by the way, as the Catalan coach has often spoken of his love for English culture and the Manc people, specifically.
Speaking ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup game against local side Salford City, Pep described the attitudes towards immigrants around the world as a “big problem” despite most people simply leaving their country in search of “a better life”.
He also drew attention to the fact that he, like so many others in football – a sporting industry loved the world round by people from all walks of life and that the likes of Ratcliffe directly benefit from – is an immigrant working and contributing to not just the game but the British economy by being here.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have since shared a public statement on their club website and across social media, reiterating to fans and supporters the world over that they are an “inclusive club”.
‘We will continue to represent our people, our city and our fans with purpose and pride.’
The INEOS chairman, CEO and minority stakeholder in Manchester United Football Club, has since apologised (at least in part) for his “choice of language” following the divisive interview with Sky News.
In a world where plenty of people are quick to pessimism, negativity and turn to division almost by default, Pep’s message is one echoed by so many and is one that we should all keep in mind.
And for anyone who needs a more light-hearted bit of content on their timeline this week, here’s what else Pep said in his pre-match presser…
Pep Guardiola responding to a really intelligent question from a reporter:
‘Do you want to be my assistant coach, fucking hell, you are brilliant…’
Featured Images — Hayters TV (screenshot via YouTube)
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Chester Zoo becomes first UK zoo to gain important international status
Danny Jones
The North West’s beloved Chester Zoo has been awarded a highly coveted global status, being named as the first international botanical garden in the entire UK.
With so many well-deserved awards, accolades and plaudits from within the world of wildlife preservation over the year, it’s no surprise.
A gem in Cheshire and the wider region’s crown, which continues to express its extreme commitment to ecological and environmental causes year in and year out, Chester Zoo is regularly ranked the best in the country and one of the top facilities in all of Europe, and now its worldwide reputation is growing too.
Taking its already sterling CV one further this year, 2026 marks the inaugural year of not only Chester Zoo existing as a recognised international botanical garden, but a big moment for Great Britain’s conservation status in general, as it’s been over 150 years since it last held the status.
Writing on social media in response to the huge honour, they wrote: “We’re officially the FIRST UK zoo recognised as a globally important botanic garden!
“We care for hundreds of rare plants, protect species at risk of extinction, and create beautiful gardens that encourage visitors to slow down and connect with nature.
“Global plant conservation organisation [Botanic Gardens Conservation International] assessed us against 22 criteria before awarding us Conservation Practitioner status – a recognition that now lets us do even more to protect native wildlife alongside our incredible conservation partners!”
Incredible stuff.
They signed off by adding that their efforts are “all made possible by YOU”, with 2025 marking an all-around groundbreaking year for the venue, as a total of 2,136,224 visitors came through the gates to surpass their previous record tally back in 2019 (2,086,785).
BGCI’s awarding of Conservation Practitioner is yet more proof of just how much work Chester Zoo does throughout the annual calendar, not least of all the incredible fundraising they do via various activations like their hugely successful charity run.
They signed off by adding that their efforts are “all made possible by YOU”, with 2025 marking an all-around groundbreaking year for the venue, as a total of 2,136,224 individuals came through the gates to surpass their previous record tally back in 2019 (2,086,785).
Speaking directly on the watershed moment, the zoo’s head of plants, Philip Esseen, said in an official press release: “This recognition shows that our plant work has real conservation value.
“We’re caring for species that are threatened with extinction in the wild, and that carries a responsibility to protect them, propagate them and share our expertise with others.
“The accreditation will help us work more closely with other horticultural and conservation organisations and increase the amount of conservation work we can do, particularly to support native species.”
Congratulations once again to Chester Zoo on such a significant achievement, and with around 10k people visiting each day – be that staff, field-expert guests or visitors – the proof is in the pudding: it really is the best in Britain doing some of the most vital work possible.
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