West Devon Employment Fair

Matching West Devon's job seekers with local businesses

Join us at an exciting, free event and opportunity for job seekers, local businesses and those looking into self-employment. The West Devon Employment Fair is taking place at Charter Hall in Okehampton on Thursday 5th February, 2026 from 12.00pm to 3.00pm.

Job seekers talking to employers at the West Devon Employment Fair in January 2024

What's happening on the day?

Meet local employers

Employers stand at the West Devon Employment Fair in January 2024

Whether you're leaving education, currently unemployed, or already in employment and seeking new opportunities, the West Devon Employment Fair is the perfect place to find new opportunities in the New Year.

Businesses representing various sectors will be there as exhibitors on the day, ready to talk to you. You'll have access to a wide range of local organisations actively seeking people to join their teams.

Whether you're a school or college leaver looking to go into work, currently unemployed, or already in employment and seeking new opportunities, the West Devon Employment Fair is the perfect place to find new opportunities in the New Year.

We look forward to welcoming a range of companies, representing a variety of sectors. You'll have access to a broad range of local businesses actively looking for people to join their team.

Why attend?

Explore job opportunities from multiple employers in one place
Ask questions directly to the people making hiring decisions
Learn about different career paths and sectors
Find out about training and development opportunities
Discuss self-employment ideas with a local business advisor

We’ll also be hosting Trevor Vanstone from Perspective HR, who will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on topics such as CV writing, apprenticeships and interview techniques to help you sharpen your skills. This is your chance to get the inside track and put the big questions to an HR pro.

Connect with jobseekers

Exhibiting at the event is free, having been fully funded by West Devon Borough Council and Devon County Council. This is an ideal opportunity to showcase your business and connect with local job seekers in the new year.

Finding the right people to join your business can be challenging. Employment fairs can be a very cost-effective way to meet a number of potential candidates in one place. As this is a funded event, there’s no cost for taking a stand (though spaces are limited), so if you are looking at recruiting in 2026, don’t miss out on this opportunity.

This event offers the chance to interact directly with potential candidates, increase your local presence, and meet and network with other local businesses.

Exhibiting at the event is free, having been fully funded by West Devon Borough Council and Devon County Council. This is an ideal opportunity to showcase your business and connect with local job seekers in the new year.

Finding the right people to join your business can be challenging. Employment fairs can be a very cost-effective way to meet a number of potential candidates in one place. As this is a funded event, there’s no cost for taking a stand (though spaces are limited), so if you are looking at recruiting in 2026, don’t miss out on this opportunity.

This event offers the chance to interact directly with potential candidates, increase your local presence, and meet and network with other local businesses.

Why exhibit?

Connect with jobseekers actively looking for work
More cost-effective than agencies and advertising
Gauge personality and cultural fit face-to-face
Make connections for future vacancies
Showcase your business within the community

EMPLOYERS, REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

Fully-funded by West Devon Borough Council, there is no cost to exhibit at the event, and it should prove to be an ideal opportunity to showcase your business and connect with local job seekers in the new year.

Spaces for businesses are limited. Book your free stand now.

BOOK YOUR STAND

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If you would like to know more, please email us, or call
01837 659 059.