The top companies hiring in August 2015

The top companies hiring in August 2015 by Michael Cheary Feel like you’ve had enough of August already?Maybe it’s time something changed. And whilst we can’t help with the weather or make your holiday come any quicker, we can help find your perfect position. In fact, with over 250,000 opportunities for a new start available on reed.co.uk right now, the hardest part is choosing which one works for you.If you’re ready to start loving Mondays, here are five of the biggest businesses hiring on reed.co.uk this month:HabitatSome people don’t just live in their homes. They live for them. If you’re one of those people, you should work for Habitat.The furniture retailer, owned by Home Retail Group (who also own Argos and Homebase), has been challenging the way people style and shop for their homes since 1964. And although the company may have gone through tough times in recent years, they’ve been steadily rebuilding their brand through the launch of their Mini Habitat concessions.As part of this growth, theyâ €™re on the lookout for enthusiastic and creative Sales Advisors to work in their outlets nationwide. That’s where you come in. So if you’re looking for a job where you become part of the furniture (industry), there’s no place like Habitat.Habitat jobs: Your home career may never look the same again…Locations: Throughout the UKView all jobs with Habitat now »ITVYou hate Mondays because you hate your job. You should work with Simon Cowell…OK, so we can’t promise you’ll be rubbing shoulders with Cheryl and the rest of the judges, but we can promise to find you a job you love with ITV. And that’s almost the same thing, right?Since starting life as Independent Television in 1955, ITV have gone on to become the largest commercial television network in the UK. They’ve built their success on an array of award-winning programming, as well as utilising the talent of some of the best people in the business. That’s where you come in.They’re looking for passionate people to work behind the scenes, and are on the hunt for Administrators, PAs, Procurement Managers and Payroll Assistants to help drive their channel forward. No singing required.Think you’ve got the X Factor*? Apply for a job with ITV now.Locations: Throughout the UKjobs with ITV now »JustGivingJustGiving is the world’s leading social platform for giving. Their mission is to ensure no great cause goes unfunded. What’s more, they happen to be doing a pretty spiffing job.In fact, since they were founded in 2000, JustGiving have helped 21 million people across the world raise over £2 billion, towards a wide range of charities and worthy causes. And they’re not stopping there.As one of the UK’s fastest-growing social start-ups, they’re looking for hardworking staff to help move their business forward. Current vacancies include User Interface Designer, Digital Campaign Developer, Campaign Build Manager and Head of Charity Marketing. You know, if you like that kind of thing.Want to make a difference? Just apply…Locations: Londonjobs with Just Giving now »NET-A-PORTER.COMSince launching in June 2000, NET-A-PORTER.COM has established itself as the world’s premier luxury online fashion retailer.NET-A-PORTER.COM have built their brand with a combination of quality clothing and accessories, acclaimed editorial content, express shipping to over 170 different countries, and an easy returns system, all added together to offer an unparalleled shopping experience. They also happened to offer an unparalleled working experience, if you’re interested (seamless segue).They’re currently looking to fill a number of roles in their tech team, with Designers, Developers and Data Scientists particularly in demand. However, there are also a number of retail, analysis and marketing media vacancies available.Internet shopping and getting paid for it? What’s not to like?Locations: Throughout the UKView all jobs with NET-A-PORTER.COM now »Rick SteinWant to work for one of the world’s greatest chefs? You’re in luck…Rick Stein is an award-winning television chef, author and restraunteur, who has cooked for everyone from Tony Blair to The Queen and Prince Phillip. And he’s on the lookout for staff all across the south coast.Vacancies range from Waiters and Supervisors, all the way up to Chefs, Sous Chefs and Sommeliers. So if you have a passion for delivering outstanding service and working with the best quality produce (see: fish), get in touch with Rick Stein today. Although not directly, obviously.Rick Stein hates that…Locations: South East EnglandView all jobs with Rick Stein now »*reed.co.uk cannot guarantee that you have the X Factor.