Bromley Partnership Recruitment Fair is a great success: Connecting local people with local opportunities
Nearly 600 residents came to the Bromley Partnership Recruitment Fair on Wednesday, 23rd October at Bromley United Reformed Church, an event hailed as a great success by both attendees and those taking part.
The Fair offered Bromley residents the chance to explore a diverse range of employment and volunteering opportunities and meet leading local public sector and voluntary sector employers such as the NHS, Social Care services, London South East Colleges, MyTime Active, London Metropolitan Police and the London Fire Brigade.
The Fair attracted job seekers from a variety of backgrounds who were thrilled with the numerous opportunities available. Many left the event feeling optimistic about their future.
“It was fantastic. I’ve managed to speak to quite a few employers as I’ve been out of work for a while”, shared one resident who found out about the event through Facebook, “I think they should do it every year. I visited tables like Mind and Community Links”
One woman hoping to break into hospital administration said, “I’ve spoken to lots of different people and it’s been great. I came in looking for volunteer roles in a hospital to help me find work. This has definitely been the best jobs fair I’ve been to”.
The Fair’s success was also measured by the positive feedback from participating organisations who were delighted with the great turnout and how well everything was organised. Healthwatch Bromley who had to print additional materials due to the interest remarked, “The advertising for this fair was excellent. We had so many people stop by to learn more, which shows just how much the community values opportunities like this”. The Fair was also praised for its supportive atmosphere by local employers like London South East Colleges and the care provider Home Instead, both of whom were enthusiastic about the opportunity to connect with Bromley people.
The Fair was supported by the Health & Care Jobs Hub and Department for Work and Pensions. Adrian Gabriel-Lovell from the Department for Work and Pensions emphasised the Fair’s aim of guiding people towards different careers and opportunities. “The goal was to help people find work but also to encourage them to explore alternative careers. Events like this show what’s possible when local organisations collaborate. It’s been incredibly rewarding to see the community come together.”
“We are delighted with the turnout and the positive feedback we’ve received from both visitors and employers,” said Dr Angela Bhan, Bromley NHS Executive Lead. “This event was more than just filling vacancies, it was about empowering our residents and strengthening our community by helping them into work and volunteering opportunities. It also demonstrated the strength of partnership working in Bromley, with public and voluntary sector organisations coming together to offer opportunities to local people. We’re excited to build on this momentum to drive the growth and vitality of our borough”.
For more information visit: Bromley Partnership recruitment fair – South East London ICS