We spoke to Julian Ankersmit, the owner of He-Van, Movers of the Universe, to find out why he thinks it’s important to pay a Living Wage. 1) Tell us about your business, how did it start and what do you do? I started He-Van, Movers of the Universe in 2010 after working for another Brighton removal firm whose standards were… ...Read More
This week is Living Wage Week! Running from 30th October to 5th November, Living Wage Week is an opportunity to celebrate the success of our local Living Wage campaign and raise its profile. We were delighted to announce last week that over 300 businesses have joined the campaign. There are now 303 employers and nearly 3,000 salaries have been elevated as a… ...Read More
As part of the Living Wage Week 2016 activities, the new UK and London Living Wage rates for 2016/2017 have been announced this morning. The UK rate has increased by 20 pence an hour to £8.45 per hour, from the current rate of £8.25. Current Living Wage employers have until 1 April 2017 to implement this new rate. The London… ...Read More
With less than a week to go until Living Wage Week, we’re delighted to announce that there are now 300 businesses in Brighton & Hove that have signed up to the local Living Wage campaign, pledging to pay staff at least the current rate of £8.25 per hour. Flowers Unlimited were the 300th business to sign up. We spoke to… ...Read More
Living Wage employer OCSI are looking for a part-time Accounts & Office Manager to join them. Find out more and apply here: http://ocsi.uk/2016/09/20/job-vacancy-accounts-and-office-manager-part-time/ ...Read More
Living Wage employer Sussex Interpreting Services is a charitable social enterprise driven by its core values of inclusiveness, rights, community, learning, participation and accountability. For 22 years they have delivered interpreting, advocacy, translation and health promotion across Sussex to ensure people know about and can access public services. They are looking to recruit a motivated and suitably skilled person who shares… ...Read More
photo ©Julia Claxton. Sarah Springford with Mike Gilson, editor of The Argus, at the BAHBAs. The success of the Brighton & Hove Living Wage campaign was one of the reasons behind the choice of Outstanding Brightonian at this year’s 2016 Brighton & Hove Business Awards (BAHBAs). Run by Brighton Chamber, this local campaign has signed up 297 employers since it… ...Read More
We interviewed Alison Scutt, owner and director of Home Instead Senior Care – Lewes District and Uckfield, to find out why she believes that paying the Living Wage is important, especially in the care sector. How long have you worked in the care sector? It was through personal experience with my parents being unwell and requiring hospitalisation that found me in… ...Read More
Fiona Martin, Head of Employment Law at Martin Searle Solicitors, has written a blog about the differences between the National Minimum Wage, the National Living Wage and the Living Wage – and who is eligible. Read it here ...Read More
Living Wage employer Unity Photo Booths are looking for a friendly, social character to join our staffing team as an Event Assistant. As Event Assistant you will help in the setting up and delivery of the photo booth at weddings, private parties and corporate events alongside an Event Manager. You’ll be given full training on how to set up and operate… ...Read More
Because it would be criminal not to! We pay at least double the living wage which is more in line with the cost of living in Brighton.
Working in the Jewellery trade requires staff whom are highly skilled as both makers and on the retail side, so the wage has to be commensurate.
As a Brighton company and a responsible employer we believe all companies should should make this commitment to all employees.
As part of The Girls' Day School Trust network of schools across the country we support the Living Wage Campaign to ensure that all staff are paid a wage that is fair and provides for a decent standard of living. The GDST is proud to be a Living Wage Employer and Brighton & Hove High…
We believe the Living Wage creates a motivated team who feel valued and respected. It is important for us to provide our employees with a wage that helps them live financially stable.
