With a strong reputation in customer care skills, the area is a key target for the business, which currently operates a homeworking staffing model in the central belt and is keen to expand this into rural areas.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has been working with SYKES, to support their investment in the region.
HIE’s Rachel Mackenzie, Area Manager of Innse Gall, said: “With improving broadband connectivity, and an excellent skills base, these jobs could appeal to many local people who want the flexibility of working from home. Even training is provided without the need to travel."
SYKES is holding drop-in sessions in Lewis, Harris, Benbecula, Keith and Buckie where local people can get more information and decide if this is something they’d be interested in.
The venue details are:
3rd September
13:30 - 14:30 HIE board room, 9 James Street, Stornoway
16:30 - 18:30 HIE board room, 9 James Street, Stornoway
4th September
09:00 - 10:00 Harris Hotel, Tarbert
14:00 - 15:00 HIE board room, Data Centre, Lionacleit, Benbecula
5th September
13:00 - 14:00 Old Coach House Hotel, High St, Buckie
16:30 - 18:00 Ugie House Hotel, Church Rd, Keith
The sessions will include presentations from SYKES representatives and opportunities to ask questions, as well as videos about the company and details about the positions available.
SYKES comprises a family of global businesses delivering process outsourcing services. It is recruiting now and has up to 100 jobs available, the majority of which will be on permanent contracts and working between 16 and 40 hours a week.
The new SYKES team will be working for a leading technology client. Applicants don’t need specialist knowledge, and full training will be provided by telephone and online.
If you are unable to attend but would like more information please contact:
Outer Hebrides - angela.macleod@hient.co.uk
Moray - chantal.geyer@hient.co.uk
