Local Businesses can benefit from major savings on free Recruitment Services through Jobcentre Plus

With only one in five businesses currently using these services, many are missing out on significant savings. Jobcentre Plus service provides no-fee recruitment including job advertising, CV shortlisting, interview hosting, and access to Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes.

Department for Work and Pensions employer and partnership managers said: “We invite businesses into our offices to host job fairs and conduct face-to-face interviews, helping them connect directly with the right candidates to fill their vacancies. This is a great opportunity to streamline recruitment and reduce costs whether they have one, or many vacancies.

"Employers interested in joining upcoming job fairs or accessing tailored recruitment support should contact their local Jobcentre Employer Adviser. We have local employers already reaping the benefits of our services, such as the Daruma Group, Timpson and the Compass Group are already partnering with our jobcentres in West Sussex to fill seasonal and permanent roles efficiently.

“For jobseekers, we have hundreds of vacancies on our Find a job - GOV.UK website along with the Christmas and New Year roles you’d expect at this year time year, from retail and hospitality to logistics and care.

"Young people and people facing employment barriers can also benefit from one-to-one guidance via Youth Employability Coaches and financial help through the Flexible Support Fund, which covers costs like travel, equipment, and clothing for work or training."