Thinking about a new job or career? Returning to work after a break? Taking your first step on the career ladder? Or considering developing a new skill or interest?
Don’t miss the 10th annual Bexhill Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair, in association with Bexhill College and Talent Accelerator, at the De La Warr Pavilion on Friday 6 March 2026 10.30am – 3.30pm*.
REGISTER NOW or come along on the day.
We recommend registering in advance to smooth your entry to the fair.
*A Quiet Time will be in operation at the fair between 2pm – 3.30pm.
Talk direct to over 50 businesses and organisations recruiting into jobs and opportunities in sectors including Financial Services, Technology, Hospitality, Health & Social Care, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sport & Leisure, Construction, Education, Transport and more.
Discover opportunities in unexpected places, and roles, support and courses you might not have considered or know exist.
EXPLORE
· Live job opportunities Full-time, part-time and seasonal vacancies
· Apprenticeships Practical on-the-job training roles
· Skills development To help you start or return to work or change direction
· Learning Ranging from BTECs and degrees to adult recreational courses
· Creative Industries Zone Entry level opportunities for young people
· Talks, workshops & CV checking Inspiration, motivation and practical support.
THE EXHIBITORS
18 Hours
Adecco
Ashdown Hurrey
Aspo Recruitment
Beeching Road Studios
Bexhill Caring Community
Bexhill Chamber of Commerce
Bexhill College
Bluebell Children’s Nurseries
British Gypsum
C D H Recruitment Limited
Care for the Carers
Compass Fostering
Co-op Funeralcare
Coussens Cranes
Crafted at Powdermills
DABBBLE / Adventures + Wisdom Institute
De La Warr Pavilion
Dyslexia East Sussex
East Sussex College
East Sussex County Council – Careers Hub
East Sussex County Council – Connect to Work ESTAR
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Services
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Elevate Creates
Govia Thameslink Railway
Greymoor Construction Ltd
Hastings Direct
Home Instead
JobCentre Plus
Kurt J. Lesker Company
Little Gate Supported Employment
NSP Engineering
Onpoint Care Recruitment Ltd / Onpoint Homecare Ltd
Parchment Trust Ltd
Park Holidays UK
Picnic
Plumpton College
Radfield Home Care
Rother District Council
Rother District Council – Coastal Office
Rother Voluntary Action
RNLI
Salvation Army
Sammons Recruitment Group
SIGTA Ltd
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Sussex Police
Talent Accelerator
TE Connectivity
The Bright Foundation
The Looking Forward Project
Unwrap Your Potential
Utility Warehouse
FREE Workshops – book now to secure your place
Sessions are paced to suit all, but please speak to the facilitator on arrival if you have specific needs.
Confidence boosting workshops for job seekers
11am – 12pm BOOK NOW
12.45pm – 1.45pm BOOK NOW
2.30pm – 3.30pm BOOK NOW
Looking for a job but low on confidence? Join Esther from the Confidence Box and boost your skills with practical tools to support your job search and interview techniques by looking at how to build confidence, self esteem and resilience.
Securing the interview – creating a CV that cuts through
12.30pm – 1.30pm BOOK NOW (Note, this session is tailored to young people)
2pm – 3pm BOOK NOW
Concerned your CV is being ignored by recruiters or lost in a sea of AI-generated applications? Your CV is your brand with one job to do – secure you an interview. Join Career Coach Anita Whiting to learn how make your CV stand out, strengthen your personal brand and use AI tools strategically.
Nailing the interview – how to connect with the panel
11am – 12pm BOOK NOW
12.45pm – 1.45pm BOOK NOW
2.30pm – 3.30pm BOOK NOW
Busy job hunting but anxious about interviews? Join former BBC South East News presenter John Young to learn how to translate your skills and experience into compelling stories, and how to tell those stories in a confident and engaging way. You’ll leave the session clear on how to make an interview panel really sit up.
Demystifying being a freelance creative – a session for young people
11am – 12pm BOOK NOW
Interested in a creative freelance career but not sure where to start? Don’t miss this interactive workshop run by the fantastic Talent Accelerator team. Learn how to set up as a freelancer and get advice on everything from pitching for work to applying for funding. And with some amazing creative freelancers joining to share their own experience, it’s an opportunity to get a real insight into the industry. A session for young people 18 – 25 years.
QUIET TIME AND ACCESS
· The fair will be operating a *Quiet Time between 2pm–3.30pm for visitors with access requirements or those who would feel more comfortable in a quieter environment. d/Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse visitors are particularly welcome during this time.
· Within the limits of our Grade One listed building, the De La Warr Pavilion strives to be fully accessible with a range of facilities to support your visit. Details can be found here.
· If you have any specific access requirements in relation to the Bexhill Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair, please contact exec@dlwp.com.
GUIDANCE ON VISITING – for individuals and groups
· The fair opens at 10.30am and closes at 3.30pm. Quiet Time is between 2pm – 3.30pm.
· While you are welcome to come along on the day, we recommend registering in advance to smooth your entry to the fair.
· The start of the fair can be very busy so consider arriving a little later.
· Groups should be a maximum of 12 people and group visits must be staggered. All members of groups will need to register individually. Again, we recommend registering in advance.
GETTING TO THE FAIR
Bus The 99 Hastings-Eastbourne bus stops right outside. Other buses to Bexhill include the 53, 94, 94A, 95, 96, 97, 98 and 98A. Plan your journey here. Bexhill Community Bus operates a number of services in and around Bexhill, see timetables here.
Train Bexhill Train Station is a 10 minute walk. Direct Southern trains from stations including Rye, Hastings, St Leonards, Pevensey, Eastbourne and Brighton. Travellers on Southeastern trains from stations including Battle, Robertsbridge and Tunbridge Wells should change at St Leonards Warrior Square. Plan your journey here.
Bicycle Bike stands are situated at the front (north) entrance to the building, next to the Auditorium.
Car There is paid parking in the Rother District Council car park next to the Pavilion and metered parking on Bexhill seafront.
SPONSORS
Bexhill College
Talent Accelerator
Connect to Work East Sussex
Greymoor Construction Ltd
Hastings Direct
Park Holidays UK
Ashdown Hurrey
Bexhill Chamber of Commerce
British Gypsum
East Sussex College Group
GreenBlue Urban
Home Instead
Bexhill Jobs & Apprenticeships fair is a not-for-profit community led initiative organised by De La Warr Pavilion, Kieran Mullan MP, Bexhill College and Rother District Council with support from Bexhill Chamber of Commerce.