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Step inside one of the UK’s top creative agencies and discover how famous campaigns are made.Join us for a free one-day experience designed to help you build skills, confidence, and connections in the world of marketing and advertising.

 Manchester |  Tuesday 25 November 2025

 Lunch, snacks, and drinks provided all day

Travel costs covered

What’s It All About?

Ever wondered what it’s really like to work in a fast-paced creative agency?

This event gives you the chance to see behind the scenes at McCann Manchester, the team behind campaigns for Aldi (Kevin the Carrot), Matalan, and Smyths Toys.

You’ll get a taste of agency life, learn directly from industry experts, and gain practical skills that will help you stand out in the job market.

McCann Manchester is the UK’s largest integrated agency and part of McCann Worldgroup, creators of iconic campaigns like L’Oréal’s "Because You’re Worth It," Coca-Cola’s "Teach the World to Sing," and Mastercard’s "Priceless."

• Understand the Industry. Get a clear picture of the different roles in marketing, from being a creative, to a digital strategist to a PR exec, to an analytics expert and find out which roles might suit you best.
• Go Behind the Scenes. Explore how McCann Manchester brings creative ideas to life, from concept to campaign.
• Build a Standout CV & Job Application. Get insider advice from people who actually hire for marketing roles and learn how to present your skill and experience with confidence.
• Work on a Live Brief. Team up with others to tackle a real marketing challenge set. You’ll brainstorm, pitch your ideas, and receive feedback from industry pros.

100% of previous attendees said they left feeling more confident, knowledgeable, and ready to apply for jobs.

Who Can Apply. This free event is open to young people aged 18–30 from low-income backgrounds who want to kickstart a career in marketing, advertising, PR, or digital media. The Marketing Academy Foundation is a social mobility charity helping talented people access opportunities they might not otherwise have.

Register now: https://wkf.ms/47CNyhD

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For Hire: Minibuses - available for group hire for £120.00 per day for community groups, non profits, schools etc with a driver costing £15 per hour. Available in the West of England Combined Authority are based in the Chew Valley and so can offer shorter driver times in that area.

Further information - https://black2nature.org/minibus/

Or contact Ayesha Ahmed-Mendoza on ayesha@black2nature.org or 07595295634

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Training: Finding affordable internet

Help offered: Sign Language Teaching. "My name is Aftab Hussain. I am profoundly Deaf, and I am a British Sign Language teacher. I am based in Bradford, but teach all over the UK in schools, charities, community groups, and many other organisations and businesses. I teach basic BSL to people of all ages, covering topics like emotions, colours, animals, food and drink, and many more.

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Volunteers needed: Local Mencap Bath Gateway Out and About 

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Supporting your Clients’ Mental Health: You My Sister provides mental health support for women who have experienced domestic abuse. Domestic abuse, mental health and other services across the UK already routinely refer clients to us.

Our high impact support takes the form of short courses, run in small online groups of peers with trainers with lived experience – helping women process what happened to them and reclaim their lives.

“Life Saving”

“I cannot thank You My Sister enough”

We are running our next Domestic Violence course after the summer holidays.

You can find out more about our programme here: https://youmysister.org.uk/domesticviolence/

And please feel free to contact me any time if you would like more information or to book in a phone call.

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

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Fundraiser: Our friends at Showroom Cinema have a fundraiser with us to help them buy a new projector! Get involved and help support independent cinema in Sheffield! Support them here. 

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Vacancy: Talk About Money CIC , their goal is to provide affordable, accessible and inclusive financial education, guidance and support to people in the Greater Manchester area and beyond. They are looking for a part time money guider, read more and apply here. 

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Vacancy: Dementia Voice Activity Supporter (Alzheimer's Society) - You'll be offering appropriate practical support to individuals taking part in Dementia Voice activities and this may include accompanying a person affected by dementia, if required, to Dementia Voice activities (this may be by car, on foot or by public transport). You’ll support with administration tasks for activities and events for example, by making phone calls and will also engage with people affected by dementia to support the coordination of Dementia Voice events. Read more and apply here. 

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Vacancy: Training Assistant (TS) at Mile Rainbow CIC (MRCIC).

MRCIC has been expanding rapidly. They are looking for energetic, reliable and motivated TS to help with well-being projects delivery to young people, older adults, women, immigrants and refugees, employees, lawyers and more. More here and apply today. 

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Opportunity: Network joining.

• Are you curious / already passionate about helping young people be physically active?
• Like taking responsibility and being creative?
• Do you want to learn skills, enhance your employability and career opportunities

Join Coaches Corner – charity League Leaders' collective of young people aged 14-21 who support their mission and work.

• Benefits
• Be part of a growing collective of young leaders supporting a unique and innovative charity
• Personal development / training
• Paid work
• Personalised ongoing Volunteer role opportunity included, in an area that interests / shaped by you: Coaching, Marketing, Research etc
• Networking opportunities
• Development of your skills
• Support from their team
• Opportunities, incentives, rewards from their Partners
• A reference for your CV provided
• League Leaders merch

How to register 

Provide your personal details + Submit a short video about why you would like to join via this registration form. Read more about the opportunity here.
Recruitment is on a rolling basis, there are no deadlines.
After every complete application their team will be in contact to arrange an online video call to meet you and discuss next steps. 

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Volunteers wanted: Clifton Road Allotment Association, Runcorn, Cheshire. Looking for volunteers to come along and get involved.  No knowledge of gardening is required. For more information, contact call 07396214687 and ask for Heather.

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 Vacancies: Teamwork Trust, a Northamptonshire Day Service provider for Adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and or Mild Mental Health issues has a number of vacancies available: 

• Head of Services
• Bid Writer
• Support Services Administrator
• Trustee

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