Embrace Your Future Career at the Inaugural ‘Love to Work in Felixstowe’ Job Fair

The Felixstowe Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its partnership with Felixstowe Business Improvement District (BID) and East Suffolk Council to host the inaugural ‘Love to Work in Felixstowe’ Job Fair. This highly anticipated event will take place at Felixstowe Leisure Centre on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm.

The ‘Love to Work in Felixstowe’ Job Fair is poised to be a pivotal opportunity for individuals aspiring to work in and around Felixstowe, whether they are seeking their first job, contemplating a career change, or eager to advance in their current roles.

This groundbreaking event has garnered the participation of over 40 leading local and regional employers, many of whom are Felixstowe Chamber members. These employers represent a diverse range of sectors in the area, spanning from port and shipping companies to recruitment, retail, hospitality, tourism, public sector, and professional services.

The official opening of the Job Fair will be presided over by Mayor of Felixstowe, Councillor Seamus Bennett.

Participating organizations in the ‘Love to Work in Felixstowe’ Job Fair include:

A&S Recruitment, Apprenticeships Suffolk, Border Force, Brook Hotel (Best Western), Care Development East, CITB, Citizens Advice, Cogent Technology, Community Catalysts, Construction Industry Training Board, Cotman House Care Home, Developing Skills in Health and Social Care, Department for Work and Pensions (‘DWP’) / Disability Confident, East of England Co-op, East Suffolk Council, Felixstowe BID, Felixstowe Chamber of Commerce, Felixstowe Jobcentre Plus / Civil Service Jobs, Felixstowe Leisure Centre, Felixstowe Town Council, Fred. Olsen Travel, Home Instead, Home Office, HSBC, Hutchison Ports (UK) / Port of Felixstowe, LME Recruitment, Kier, MENTA, Migliori, Multiply Suffolk, NHS, Road to Logistics with Denholm – HGV / Warehouse Training, Rose Care, Salvation Army Employment Plus, Samaritans, Sanctuary Housing / Supported Living, Spa Pavilion, Specsavers, Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority, Suffolk and Norfolk Constabulary, Suffolk County Council – Developing Skills in Health and Social Care, Suffolk County Council / Rising High, Uniserve, Yeo Group (The Alex, Café Bencotto, Viewpoint Café).

Visitors attending the event will have the unique opportunity to meet top employers from the region who are actively seeking talented individuals to contribute to their businesses’ growth. Attendees will gain valuable insights into various industries and receive information crucial to shaping their future career paths.

Paul Borroughs, Chair of Felixstowe Chamber of Commerce, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating:

“We are truly excited to collaborate with Felixstowe BID and East Suffolk Council on this new venture for Felixstowe. Our aim is to assist individuals at all stages of their careers in finding meaningful employment opportunities in and around our town. This event provides a platform for engaging conversations with employers, enabling attendees to learn about job roles, company culture, and exciting growth prospects available right on their doorstep.”

For more information about the ‘Love to Work in Felixstowe’ Job Fair, please visit here.