Recruitment day for 1,100 jobs at Birmingham resort

The centre, based at the NEC, will have an 11-screen cinema operated by Cineworld, a 900-delegate conference centre called The Vox, an Asian-themed spa with swimming pool, shops and restaurants when it is opened this Summer.

And now bosses have started recruiting for the huge leisure complex - the first of its kind in the UK.

A recruitment day is being held at the Genting Arena at the NEC on May 6.

People interested in jobs at the Genting International Casino, four-star boutique hotel, spa and shops can go along to the arena in Pentigo Way from 10am to 8pm or register online at www.resortsworldbirmingham.co.uk/careers.

Representatives of a range of employers that are recruiting will be present to explain the jobs that are available and answer questions.

A complimentary shuttle bus will run throughout the day from Birmingham Moor Street Station to and from the Genting Arena every hour from 9 am to 6pm on the day.

Among the retailers that will be opening outlets at the £150 million Resorts World are Nike and Gap.

Genting UK is building the complex opposite the Genting Arena, which it sponsors.

The impressive glass front of the building and integral structural work are now complete.

The five double-storey building will feature 50 discount outlet brands, 12 restaurants, with Pizza Express and TGI Fridays already signed on, five bars, a late night lounge and nightclub.

Genting marketing director Barry Clemo said they were looking to recruit from the local area to fill roles. Some senior roles in the management offices and casino have already been filled.

The range of jobs on offer will also include housekeeping roles, chefs, reception, bartenders and waiting staff as well as a number of administrative and accounts roles within the hotel, spa and casino.

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is working with Resorts World Birmingham to help local people apply for opportunities at the complex and are also providing support to help them prepare for interviews.

Director of Human Resources for the Birmingham development, Julie Davies, said; "This is a significant boost to the jobs market in the area. When we are fully operational and all of the tenants have completed their recruitment process 1,100 full time equivalent jobs will have been created across retail, hospitality, operations, security, maintenance and gaming.

"There will be a wide range of jobs for prospective employees to come and discuss with us and I would urge anyone who would like to work at one of the UK's most exciting venues joins us on May 6 to hear about the fantastic opportunities we are creating"