Job Fairs

Here are a range of job and career fairs that offer job seekers from all backgrounds and experiences the chance to meet potential employers and explore new opportunities.

---

Job Fairs & Advice Days 2024/2025

Where: Various locations around Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
About: Bristol City Council have collated a list of Job Fairs & Advice days taking place throughout the region into one place. Please click here to find out more (credit: Bristol City Council). 

Employment, Skills and Lifelong Learning Drop In @ The Foodbank

Date: **MONTHLY** Multiple venues
Time: Time varies for each venue. See below.
Where: Redcliffe, Stokes Croft, Horfield, Southmead, Lockleaze
About:  Looking for training, a new job, a career change, or to progress where you are? Come talk to us at the Foodbank every month.
Knowle Last Wednesday / 12:30–2pm / St Barnabas Church BS4 1DQ
Redcliffe Last Wednesday monthly / 12pm–2pm/ Faith Space, BS1 6PB
Stokes Croft Last Friday monthly / 1pm–3pm / King’s Centre, BS2 8JH
Horfield 3rd Thursday monthly / 1:30pm–3pm / Ebenezer Church, BS7 0BA
Southmead Last Thursday monthly / 3pm–5pm / Greenway Centre, BS10 5PY
Lockleaze Last Tuesday monthly / 10am–12pm / St Mary’s Church, BS7 9XA
More information here
Organising Group: Bristol City Council's Employment, Skills and Lifelong Learning Team North Bristol & South Glos Foodbank
Who to Contact: Bethan.thomas@bristol.gov.uk
 

Employment, Skills and Lifelong Learning & Family Hubs Drop In

Date: **MONTHLY** Multiple venues
Time: Time varies for each venue. See below.
Where: Southmead Hartcliffe Withywood x 2 locations
About:  Looking for training, a new job, a career change, or to progress where you are? Need information, advice and help for your family? Come talk to us at the these drop in’s every month.
North Bristol
When: 1st Friday of each month / Time: 9am–12pm / Southmead Children’s Centre, BS10 5PW

South Bristol
1. 2nd Wednesday monthly / 9am–11am / Hartcliffe & Withywood Community Partnership, BS13 0BE
2. 1st Thursday monthly / 9am–11am / The Café @ Gatehouse Centre, BS13 9JN
More information here
Organising Group: Bristol City Council's Employment, Skills and Lifelong Learning Team Bristol Family Hubs
Who to Contact: Bethan.thomas@bristol.gov.uk

Drop-in Support Session: HWV The Gatehouse with Family Hubs

Date: FIRST THURSDAY of the Month. Next one: 1st May
Time: 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Where: The Gatehouse Centre
About:  ** DROP-IN SUPPORT SESSION, JUST ES TEAM** Career Coaches from our Employment Support team will be there to offer FREE support, advice and guidance to anyone who is interested. Come down and chat to us! More information here and here.

Employability Day

Date: EVERY WEDNESDAY. Next one: 9th April
Time: 11.30am - 2.30pm
Where: Weston Library, Town Hall, Weston Supermare, BS23 1UJ
About: Run by the Opportunity North Somerset team and Refugees Welcome North Somerset, with regular partner support from Community Learning, Read Easy, DWP, as well as recruitment agencies and employers from a variety of sectors. More information here and here.

Bristol Jobs Fair

Date: Friday 24th of January 2025
Time: 10am - 1pm
Where: Ashton Gate Stadium
About: The event runs from 10am – 1pm and has an Eventbrite ticket allocation of 1,000 local candidates per event. Actively communicate to candidates to dress smartly, bring an up-to-date CV, and ID

Job Fair

Date: Wednesday 29th January 2025
Time: TBC
Where: Bristol Beacon
About:  More information coming soon

Bath Careers Fair

Date: Friday 21st February
Time: 10am - 2 pm
Where: Apex City of Bath
About: Looking for a new Career? Looking for your next Hire? The UK Careers Fair returns to Bath on Friday 21st February. Meet local and national employers face-to-face, and apply directly for hundreds of vacancies at the Bath Careers Fair

South Bristol Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair

Date: Thursday 27th February 2025
Time: 11am - 2 pm
Where: City of Bristol College

About: The event will bring together a range of leading local employers with vacancies and apprenticeships on offer, as well as organisations that can offer key employment advice. It’s the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to kickstart their career or choose the next step in their education to explore the options open to them.

Health and Care Careers Discovery Day

Date: Saturday 8th of March 2025
Time: 10am - 2pm
Where: Bristol Royal Infirmary Education and Research Centre
About: Meet health and care professionals working across a range of clinical and non-clinical careers • Interactive stands • Learn about educational pathways into careers & more! This is a free event, but please book a place in advance

On Site Open Evening

Date: Tuesday 11th of March 2025
Time: 5pm - 7.30pm
Where: Create Centre
About: A mix of exciting employers, developers and post 16 providers delivering information on the variety of careers in construction and career routes and more.

Creative Opportunities Event

Date: Tuesday 11th of March 2025
Time: 4pm - 6.30pm
Where: M Shed
About: Space to talk and engage with other young creatives (16 25 years old) and organisations, learn about what opportunities are available, and ask questions to professionals in the industry, this event should empower you to think about your own career and provide access to support.

Bath College Apprenticeship & Careers Fair

Date: Thursday 13th March 2025
Time: 10am - 1 pm
Where: Apex City of Bath Hotel

About: This event will help educate your students on the variety of careers and industries in the surrounding areas, as well as the apprenticeship offerings we have. See more here.

Get Hired Careers Fair

Date: Wednesday 19th March 2025
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Where: Bristol Beacon

About: Get Hired is UOB’s primary spring careers fair. They welcome employers from a range of employment sectors. The event is widely publicised on campus, and is open to current UOB students and recent graduates. See more information here.

Bristol Community Festival

Date: 22nd March - 5th April 2025
Time: Various
Where: City-wide

About: A city-wide celebration of inspiring social action and community-driven work happening across Bristol. It's your chance to discover incredible projects shaping our neighbourhoods, connect with local opportunities, and get involved in things you care about! See more information here.

Community Information Event

Date: Monday 7th April 2025
Time: 10.30am - 2pm
Where: Venue TBC- Hartcliffe and Withywood

About: For people to drop-in and talk to important services they may not have known about before or even accessed it.

Bristol Careers Fair

Date: Friday 11th April 2025
Time: 10am - 2pm
Where: Bristol Beacon

About: The Bristol Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds, experience and education levels the opportunity to speak to representatives from an abundance of local employers, all in one place. More information here.

Horfield Jobcentre Job Fair

Date: Thursday 24th April 2025
Time: 10am - 1pm
Where: Horfield Jobcentre

About: A general job fair at the job centre. Aimed at job centre clients.

Weston Jobs Fair

Date: Thursday 24th April 2025
Time: 10.30am - 2.30pm
Where: Winter Gardens, Royal Parade

About: We plan to show the best of Weston from a varied range of employment sectors and training providers, plus it’s the perfect opportunity to come and chat with recruitment teams directly. There will also be support services on the day to help you if need it. More information here.

Bristol Jobs Fair

Date: Friday 25th April 2025
Time: 10am - 1pm
Where: Ashton Gate Stadium

About: The event runs from 10am – 1pm and has an Eventbrite ticket allocation of 1,000 local candidates per event. Weston Jobs Fair | April 24th 2025 | Winter Gardens | New Job Fairs by The Bridge Bristol Jobs Fair | The Bridge - Connecting We actively communicate to our candidates to dress smartly, bring an up-to-date CV, and some ID. More information here.

Weston Super Mare Careers Fair

Date: Wednesday 7th May 2025
Time: 10am - 2pm
Where: The Royal Hotel, 1 South Parade, Weston-Super-Mare BS23 1JP

About: Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us at our Careers Fair in Weston-Super-Mare, where we’re bringing together local employers, training providers, and support services to help you take the next step in your journey to finding work. More information here.

Green and Healthy Careers Fair

Date: Monday 19th May 2025
Time: 1pm - 8pm
Where: St Paul's Learning Centre

About: Explore exciting career opportunities in the Green and Healthcare sectors at this interactive fair organised by UWE Bristol and Bridging Histories. More information here.

ESOL Job Fair

Date: Monday 19th May 2025
Time: 10:30pm - 2:30pm
Where: City of Bristol College, College Green Campus, BS1 5UA

About: A fantastic opportunity to connect directly with COBC’s ESOL students and promote any opportunities you may have, whether for employment, training, or volunteering. Internal students only.

ESOL Job Fair

Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025
Time: 10:30pm - 2:30pm
Where: City of Bristol College, College Green Campus, BS1 5UA

About: A fantastic opportunity to connect directly with COBC’s ESOL students and promote any opportunities you may have, whether for employment, training, or volunteering. Internal students only.

Bristol Careers Fair

Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025
Time: 10:00pm - 2pm
Where: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street BS1 5AR

About: Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us at our Careers Fair in Bristol, where we’re bringing together local employers, training providers, and support services to help you take the next step in your journey to finding work.

Refugee & Resettlement Event

Date: Wednesday 4th June 2025
Time: tbc
Where: South Glos, venue tbc

About: tbc

Temple St Job Fair

Date: Thursday 12th June 2025
Time: 10am - 1pm
Where: Bristol Temple Street Jobcentre, 100 Temple St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6AG

About: A general job fair at the job centre. Aimed at job centre clients.

Our City, Your Jobs

Date: Tuesday 17th June 2025
Time: 3pm-7pm
Where: Conference Hall, Bristol City Council, College Green, Bristol

About: Our City, Your Jobs is part of #RaceandtheCity4, a focus on key areas of #raceequality in Bristol. More detail coming soon

Demystifying the Adult Social Care Sector for ESOL

Date: Tuesday 17th June 2025
Time: 9am-2pm (Career Fair starts at 1pm)
Where: City of Bristol College - Ashley Down Centre, Ashley Down Road, BS7 9BU

About: This event is for the college's large English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Health & Social Care cohort, consisting mainly of adults who are potentially recruitment ready. See more information here

Bedminster Job Fair

Date: Wednesday 18th June 2025
Time: 10am – 12pm
Where: Bedminster Job Centre, 17-19 Kent St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 3NW

About: A general job fair at the job centre. Aimed at job centre clients.

Cabot Circus Job Fair

Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025
Time: 10am-1:30pm
Where: Cabot Circus, Brigstowe St, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3BH

About: There will be employers from various sectors across the Bristol area, who will be at Cabot Circus to talk to you about their jobs. This event will be a great way to:
• Speak with potential employers face-to-face.
• Collect information on employers.
• Register your interest in any jobs advertised.
• Ask the employers questions or even have a mini interview on the day.
10-10:30: Networking session for exhibitors

Please see more information on this digital pamphlet (opens .pdf)
Organiser: Bristol City Council's Employment, Skills and Lifelong Learning Team DWP Partners in Bristol Weston College
Contact: Bethan.thomas@bristol.gov.uk
More information here

The Future Ambition Fair

Date: Tuesday 15th July 2025
Time: 1pm-6pm
Where: Ambition Lawrence Weston, Ambition House, 2 Stile Acres, Lawrence Weston, Bristol BS11 0PZ

About: Organised by UWE Bristol and Ambition Lawrence Weston, this event brings together local employers, colleges, and community organisations that are here to help you move forward. Free food will be available, along with:
• Free professional LinkedIn portraits
• CV writing and interview support

More information here
Organiser: UWE Bristol
Contact: Kat.Corbett@uwe.ac.uk

Bishopsworth Job Fair

Date: Wednesday 16th July 2025
Time: 10:30am-2:30pm
Where: Bishopsworth Job Centre, 59 Whitchurch Ln, Bristol BS13 7TE

About: A general job fair at the job centre. Aimed at job centre clients.
Organiser: DWP

Bath Jobs Fair

Date: Thursday 17th July 2025
Time: 10:30am-2:30pm
Where: Double Tree Hilton Hotel, Walcot St, Bath BA1 5BJ

About: At the Bath Jobs Fair and Careers Fair we plan to offer a varied range of employment sectors with lots of job vacancies will be on the day, plus it is the perfect opportunity to come and meet recruitment teams. There will be support services on the day as well as jobs, apprenticeships, training and much more. More information here
Organiser: Job Fairs South West
Contact: info@jobfairssouthwest.co.uk

Bristol Jobs Fair

Date: Wednesday 30th July 2025
Time: 10am-1pm
Where: Ashton Gate Stadium, Ashton Road Bristol BS3 2EJ

About: Your opportunity to ask questions, apply for jobs, get CV advice, and build confidence speaking with employers. More information here
Organiser: The Bridge

Bath Careers Fair

Date: Friday 12th September 2025
Time: tbd
Where: Apex City of Bath Hotel James Street West Bath BA1 2DA

About: The Bath Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds, experience and education levels the opportunity to speak to representatives from an abundance of local employers, all in one place. More information here
Organiser: The UK Careers Fair

Temple St Job Fair

Date: Thursday 18th September 2025
Time: tbd
Where: Bristol Temple Street Jobcentre, 100 Temple St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6AG

About: A general job fair at the job centre. Aimed at job centre clients.
Organiser: DWP

---

Job Fair information provided from Bristol City Councils Employment Support Team

If you are holding a jobs fair and would like it added to this list please email membership@visitwest.co.uk.