Get Job Ready 2025

A three-day recruitment event will be hosted by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackburn College in February 2025.

The free event is open to anyone who is currently looking for work or interested in changing careers.

Get Job Ready 2025 will be held at Blackburn Leisure Centre and Blackburn Library with a host of local employers answering questions and offering advice.

Job seekers will get the chance to speak to experts, take part in workshops and enhance their CV to get the job they’re looking for on 11^th, 12^th  and 13^th February 2025.

Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council said:

I am looking forward to our upcoming job fair, it’s a fantastic opportunity for both job seekers and local employers.
We are committed to supporting our community by connecting local residents with meaningful career opportunities.
This event will not only help people find work but also strengthen the local economy by fostering growth and employment across all sectors.

The event details are as follows:

Day 1 – Tuesday 11^th February 2025  Get Work Ready (10:00-15:00)

Venue: Blackburn Central Library. Town Hall St, Blackburn BB2 1AG

A day dedicated to get you work ready. Take part in workshops that will help you get that job, learn interview techniques, update and revise your CV, and get ready for Day 2 and 3 where we will use these skills and knowledge to apply for jobs.

We will also have the following employment support services:

Employment Support

We provide support to residents in Blackburn and Darwen for people aged 16-65, who are unemployed (this includes no zero hours contract) and have a legal right to live and work in the UK. Employability mentoring | Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Adult Learning

Offers a variety of courses that will improve work prospects and your health and wellbeing.  Courses range from digital skills, employability, health, English and maths and much more. Adult Learning Courses in Blackburn with Darwen (bwdlearning.org) Find out more

National Careers Service (NCS)

NCS Provides careers information, advice and guidance to anyone who is aged 18+. The NCS can help you with your career, learning and training choices and can help you make decisions at all stages in your career. Find out more

There will be workshops taking place on the day (details to follow)

Day 2  – Wednesday 12^th February 2025:  Jobs & Skills Fair (10:00-15:00)

Venue: Blackburn College, Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre, Feilden St, Blackburn BB2 1LQ

An opportunity to connect with local retail and hospitality employers and apply for the job you want.  Utilise the knowledge gained on Day 1 to actively pursue your desired employment. Support will be available to complete application forms.  There will be a number of varied roles on offer, from casuals to part-time and full-time.

Application Station

Apply for live vacancies with the help and advice from our Employment Support Team.  We will have laptops set out so you can apply directly.

Vacancy Board

Check current vacancies and apply for the job you want.

Employers

If you know of any businesses in BwDBC that are currently recruiting or looking to recruit, then please get in touch. Email employmentsupport@blackburn.gov.uk for more information.

Day 3 – Thursday 13^th February 2025 :Work with us – BwD Council Jobs and Apprenticeships  (16:00-19:00)

Venue: Blackburn College, Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre, Feilden St, Blackburn BB2 1LQ

Meet our managers

Explore all of the job opportunities within Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and hear from managers across all of the different service areas who will be on hand to answer any questions.

Application Station

Apply for live vacancies with the help and advice from our Employment Support Team.  We will have laptops set out to show you how to apply.

Vacancy Board

Check current vacancies and apply for the job you want. These will include permanent, fixed term contract, casual, full-time and part-time roles.

A commitment to Professional Development

Hear from council representatives and our local training providers about the commitment we have to professional development in both role-specific qualifications and leadership and management upskilling, making you ready for that next promotional step.