Technology: Ericsson is taking on 100 software engineers at its plant in Ireland, reports RTÉ News. The jobs, which are based at the company's research and development facility in Athlone, will focus on the area of intelligent network management, according to Computerworld.
Catering: The events caterer Amadeus is looking to fill 1,000 new posts after securing new contracts at high-profile events including the Olympic Games. The contract to cater at Olympic Park North will create hundreds of new jobs, while around 150 seasonal roles are available at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show and 100 seasonal roles at the Barclays Scottish Open, reports FM World.
Tuition: Music Generation, Ireland's national music education programme, is creating up to 30 new jobs, according to Inside Ireland. The new jobs will be based in the counties of Louth, Mayo and Sligo, and the organisation is recruiting for programme co-ordinators in each area. It is also recruiting musicians to provide instrumental and vocal music tuition for children and young people, reports ThePost.ie.
Research: A new climate change centre in Edinburgh will create more than 80 new jobs. The centre will be built at Edinburgh University and will open in 2013. It will be designed as a focal point for climate-change research and the development of low-carbon products and services, reports the Scotsman.
Manufacturing: More than 100 new jobs could be created following a decision by a garden furniture manufacturing company to relocate from China. Li-Lo Leisure Products has applied for planning permission to build a factory in Loughton, Essex. Company owner Richard Maskell told This Is Local London the company would initially take on around 100 people if planning permission is granted.
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