Attend the next recruitment event
Local people looking for work are encouraged to attend the upcoming recruitment event at Chesterfield Town Hall on 21 and 22 October.
The two-day event offers the opportunity to engage with employers from a wide range of sectors. Attendees can discover how local organisations recruit and what they look for in new employees.
On Tuesday, 21 October, from 1pm to 4pm, visitors can meet directly with employers. They’ll gain insight into recruitment processes and learn how to strengthen applications and interview performance.
The second day, Wednesday, 22 October, from 9am to 12pm, will feature employer-led workshops focusing on recruitment and career pathways. These sessions will provide more detailed information about available roles and offer participants the opportunity to apply for current vacancies.
Both days of the event are free to attend, and anyone looking for work are welcome to drop in – no booking is required. People interested in the workshops on the second day are encouraged to attend the first day. This gives them a chance to meet employers, learn about available opportunities, and book a place.
A range of employers will be represented, including organisations from the public sector, care sector, and beyond. Employers attending include Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Derbyshire Constabulary, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, East Midlands Ambulance Service, East Midlands Combined County Authority, and several social care providers.
Councillor Tricia Gilby, Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council and Vice Chair of the Skills and Employment Partnership, said:
“This recruitment event is a great opportunity for people to engage directly with employers, as well as find out more about training and education pathways from local providers. It’s also a good chance to get practical careers support and guidance, which could really help people to move jobs, change careers or take their first steps into the workplace.
As a council, we want to ensure that everyone can benefit from a growing local economy, and through working in partnership with businesses and the community sector, we can help local people develop the skills to progress in their careers or access new opportunities as they become available.”
Brian Grant, from Joined Up Careers, which is part of Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board, added:
“We are delighted to be working this year in partnership with Chesterfield Borough Council to showcase the work of employers and providers on making opportunities available to all across the Chesterfield area. The Inclusive Recruitment Festival continues this important work on widening participation in employment and improving inclusion to help employers represent the true diversity of the local population.
We are aware of the invaluable contribution that all members of our diverse local communities can make. Our aim is to improve access to employment and career opportunities as well as to sources of advice and support.
Although we represent the health and social care system across Derbyshire, we are committed to working with employers from all sectors to help tackle the barriers that often face individuals when trying to secure employment. We invite everyone to attend the festival and to take advantage of this new event in the recruitment calendar.”
For more information on this recruitment event please click here.
