South Hams Employment Fair

Matching job seekers with local businesses in South Hams
Join us at an exciting, free event and opportunity for job seekers, local businesses and those looking into self-employment. The South Hams Employment Fair is taking place at Kingsbridge Community College on Thursday 20th February, 2025 from 1.30pm to 6.15pm.
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What's happening on the day?

Meet local employers

Whether you're leaving education, currently unemployed, or already in employment and seeking new opportunities, the South Hams 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.

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.

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Connect with jobseekers

Fully-funded by Devon County Council and West Devon Borough Council, there is no cost to exhibit at the event, and 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 a challenge. Employment fairs can be a very cost effective way in general of meetings 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 2024 don’t miss out on this opportunity.

As well as the chance to interact directly with potential candidates and increase your local presence, it’s also offers the perfect place to meet and network with other local businesses.

People talking and laughing at an employment fair
People talking and laughing at an employment fair

Exhibiting at the event is free, having been fully funded by South Hams District 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 2025, 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.

Starting your own business & employment workshops

If you're thinking of starting your own business in 2025, join us for a free, 45-minute self-employment workshop. We will help you turn your business idea into reality by walking you through the fundamentals of starting your first business.

Perspective HR will also be running two free workshops providing an update on the latest employment law changes.

Spaces on these workshops are limited, so it's wise to book in advance. Take a look at the schedule below to learn more about what each workshop covers and book your free place.

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Apprentices, Employment Law Updates and Recruitment Tips Workshop

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Join employment specialists, Perspective HR for updates on the latest employment law changes being proposed by the new government. In this free 45-minute session employment specialists, Perspective HR, will be sharing updates and insights on: The latest employment law changes Rises to National Insurance and the National Living Wage and what you need to do to prepare Apprenticeships opportunities Efficiency ... Read More

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Starting your own business FREE workshop

Kingsbridge Community College Balkwill Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, United Kingdom

If you're thinking of starting your own business in 2025 then join us for a free, 45-minute self-employment workshop. If you're thinking of starting your own business in 2025 then join us for a free, 45-minute self-employment workshop to help turn your business idea into reality as we take you through the fundamentals of starting your first business. Learn about ... Read More

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Apprentices, Employment Law Updates and Recruitment Tips Workshop

Kingsbridge Community College Balkwill Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, United Kingdom

Join employment specialists, Perspective HR for updates on the latest employment law changes being proposed by the new government. In this free 45-minute session employment specialists, Perspective HR, will be sharing updates and insights on: The latest employment law changes Rises to National Insurance and the National Living Wage and what you need to do to prepare Apprenticeships opportunities Efficiency ... Read More

Free

Starting your own business FREE workshop

Kingsbridge Community College Balkwill Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, United Kingdom

If you're thinking of starting your own business in 2025 then join us for a free, 45-minute self-employment workshop. If you're thinking of starting your own business in 2025 then join us for a free, 45-minute self-employment workshop to help turn your business idea into reality as we take you through the fundamentals of starting your first business. Learn about ... Read More

Free

EMPLOYERS, REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

Fully-funded by South Hams District 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

HAVE A QUESTION? GET IN TOUCH

If you would like to know more, please email us, call
01837 659 059 or free phone 0800 592 872.

How this event is supported

South Hams Council LogoKingsbridge, Salcombe & Modbury Chamber of Commerce logo

How this event is supported

South Hams Council Logo
Kingsbridge, Salcombe & Modbury Chamber of Commerce logo