Support we offer
Employer support service
Our team of employment and skills professionals are also known as Greenwich Local Labour and Business (GLLaB). We offer a range of recruitment and training support.
We maintains a database of local people seeking work in a range of sectors including:
- administration
- care
- catering
- construction and groundwork
- environmental cleaning
- horticulture
- hospitality
- logistics
- retail
- security
We provide:
- candidates to match your vacancy needs and send you their CVs
- advertising and hosting of recruitment open days to help select interview candidates
- an interview venue and facilities
- pre-employment training for prospective employees
- local business contacts to help you benefit from emerging opportunities
For more information, phone 020 8921 2440 or visit the team at Old Library, Calderwood Street, Woolwich, SE18 6QW.
Adult learning courses
Local adult and community learning could offer your workforce the training they need.
Find out more about local adult learning courses
Food hygiene training
It's important that food businesses train staff so they can handle food safely and hygienically.
Find out more about food hygiene training
Support from other organisations
Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency (GCDA)
GCDA aims to develop enterprises to meet today’s economic and social needs. They offer free courses for new and established food businesses. They cover topics such as:
- costing
- embedding sustainability
- marketing
- new products
- product nutrition analysis
- social media
Visit the GCDA website for more information
Grow London Local
This organisation supports small business across London that including training courses.
Find out more on the Grow Local website
London South East Colleges
London South East Colleges works with employers of all sizes to train and develop staff.
They can offer your business flexible and quality training to support your business needs. This could be through existing or bespoke courses.
Find out more on the London South East Colleges website
METRO GAVS
METRO GAVS represent and support voluntary, community and faith (VCF) organisations in Royal Greenwich.
They provide high quality training for the VCF sector and are open to participation from private and statutory sector organisations.
Courses include:
- health and safety
- safeguarding
- writing a fundraising proposals.
Visit the METRO GAVS website for more information
Ravensbourne (University of London)
Ravensbourne’s enterprise and innovation centre offers expertise and resources in design and broadcasting.
It’s a place where:
- professionals get hands-on training
- businesses find inspiration, support and specialist facilities
Find out more on the Ravensbourne website
University Of Greenwich Business School
The business school offers a range of courses and will support you through the challenges and opportunities your business may encounter. They can help you to:
- identify efficient ways of working
- target new markets
- create a plan to take your business to the next level
Visit the Greenwich Business School website for more information