How to land a job helping new Lotto winners settle into super-rich lifestyle

YOU need a lotto luck to become a millionaire, but there are plenty of ways you can hit the jackpot at work.

This week sees the biggest change to the National Lottery since it began in 1994, and it is expected to more than double the number of Lotto millionaires from around 140 a year to 345.

In order to cope with all the extra winners, parent company Allwyn Entertainment is on a hiring spree.

There are currently jobs available around the country, from London to Warrington, Hereford to Watford, with roles ranging from retail growth executives and team co-ordinators to cyber security engineers and responsible play advisers.

One of the most exciting roles is in the Winners’ Advisors team, which looks after every new millionaire as they settle into their super-rich lifestyle.

So far this year, the firm has hired five new advisers — and it is likely to take on more as players get used to the new-format game.

There are a whole host of roles within the team, from office-based claims advisors dealing with prizes up to £50k, to the winners’ advisors who are out on the road visiting the lucky people who have netted more than £50k.

Sam Sheriff, Allwyn’s Chief People and Places Officer, said: “As the operator of the National Lottery, Allwyn oversees an institution that’s unique to UK life.

“It’s a brilliant company to work for and there’s an amazing culture that’s inclusive and collaborative.

“As a business, our job is to change people’s lives by raising billions each year for players to win, and for community Good Causes to benefit from.”

You can see the jobs available, and apply, at allwyn.co.uk/job-board.

PUB’S A NEW HUB

ONE in five Brits has brewed up a business idea at the pub, rising to one in three under-35s.

Research from GoDaddy shows the local is also being used as a ‘start-up accelerator’, with 21 per cent of people discovering their business ideas over a few drinks. 12 per cent purchased a domain straight after leaving the pub.

While 12 per cent purchased a domain straight after leaving the pub. Dominic Radcliffe, 38, did just that for his nettle tea business Heavy Nettle after a night at The Army & Navy pub in Newington Green, London.

He said: “I’d come up with a name but it wasn’t until I talked it over with a mate that I realised it could become a real thing.

“He encouraged me to go for it so I did – I bought the domain and registered the trademark there and then.”

CAREERS IN CARE

YOUNG people and the over-50s are being encouraged to choose careers in care.

The Department for Work and Pensions has teamed up with Cera, the UK’s largest in-home care provider, to create 50 sector-based work academy programmes.

Minister of State for Employment, Diana Johnson, said the training courses, which last between two and six weeks, will be fully funded by the Government and equip people with the right skills for a career in the care sector.

Cera will guarantee job interviews to anyone who completes the programme.

Dr Ben Maruthappu, CEO of Cera, said: “Care is a wonderful career choice, for younger people and in later life.”

WHEN TO GIVE RED CARD IN OFFICE

NOW the World Cup has kicked off, research suggests that staff will take at least 3.6million sick days to watch the beautiful game, costing their employers a whopping £94million.

Alan Price, CEO of BrightHR, which carried out the research, said: “Given the time difference between the UK, the US, Canada and Mexico, the day after matches will be the danger zone for sickness and lateness at this World Cup”.

Here, Alan shares some tips for managers to keep their work teams onside.

1. Avoid letting employees put national team flags up in the office and don’t show favouritism to one team over another. This could risk claims of unfair treatment and race discrimination.

2. Whether you let staff follow matches at work will obviously depend on the type of work you do. But if you allow it, you’ll need to let employees of all nationalities follow their team’s matches or risk a discrimination claim.

3. When it comes to letting staff watch games online, consider the work internet rules for personal use. You will need to decide if it’s OK for employees to tune in for the full 90 minutes of play.

4. If an employee turns up for work drunk after a match, it’s your duty to ensure they’re not endangering safety, health and welfare at work. Check your policy on alcohol use.

5. Employers can decline annual leave requests to ensure that business needs are met, and this is no different during the World Cup. Most employers grant requests on a first come, first served basis.

6. If staff want to start work later so they can watch games, you don’t have to allow it but it can be a useful way of reducing unplanned or unauthorised absences.

7. When an employee calls in sick the day after a match, make sure you hold a return-to-work interview to explore the reason for the absence. If you can see a pattern is forming, you may be able to treat it as a conduct case.

8. Ensure your staff know the difference between banter and harassment online, and ensure you have a zero-tolerance policy on bullying. If you have any issues, stick to your disciplinary procedures.

JOBSPOT

CRANSWICK COUNTRY FOODS has vacancies for production operatives, hygiene operatives and site engineers. You can find out more and apply at cranswick.plc.uk/ careers/vacancies.

PHONE giant EE is recruiting for store leaders and retails advisors. Search at jobs.bt.com/EE.