Jobs and training opportunities available as Rotherham Council’s recruitment fair returns

A crowd of people looking and talking to people sat behind desks.
A previous recruitment event at Riverside House.

If you’re looking for employment, training or the next step in your career, then a big recruitment fair in Rotherham could be the ideal event to attend.

A wide range of employers from across the borough will be at the Rotherham Council event on Friday 21 March at Riverside House.

Both public and private sector employment opportunities are available including in health and social care, retail and education.

Other opportunities are also being showcased, including further education, training and volunteering.

Cllr Robert Taylor, Cabinet Member for Transport, Jobs and the Local Economy said: “Our recruitment events are always a huge success, so I’m delighted that another one is taking place bringing together a diverse range of employment, training and volunteering opportunities.

“We’re working hard to ensure that we have a fair and prosperous economy and enable people to develop their skills and release their ambitions. Whether you’re looking for extra hours or pay, wanting to further your career or develop new skills through education and training, I’d encourage people to come along and see the wide range of opportunities available across the borough.”
 
The recruitment event takes place on Friday 21 March, from 10am to 2pm at Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1AE.

The event is being organised by the Council’s Employment Solutions team, which is made up of dedicated advisors who help residents develop basic skills and move towards or into employment training and work placements. The support they offer is tailored to individual needs and includes employment and training support, and help to access education, work experience and volunteering opportunities.

For further information about the employment support offered by the Council visit https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/jobs-careers/employment-support
 
Employers already confirmed as attending include:

AMRC

Aspire

Best Connection

Eden Futures

Target Housing

Reed Agency

Equans

Henry Boot

Constant

Horizon Care

Places for People

Pearson

Greencore

Unique School Solutions

Mencap

Mitie

Rotherham Council Customer Services

Rotherham Council Children’s Young People Services

Rotherham Council Children’s Residential Services

Rotherham Council Fostering

Rotherham Council Facilities and Catering

Rotherham Council Libraries

 

Published: 11th March 2025