Job Support in Southampton
We have created this page to help at all stages of your career. From job seeking and skills building, to launching your own business. We hope this page helps navigate to the resources you need.
Where to start?
Southampton City Council – Employment Support
If you are job hunting in Southampton, the Employment Team are a great place to start. They understand the local services and are best placed to give you friendly advice, CV writing support and introduce you to local job schemes. Visit their website: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/grow/people/employment-support-team/
National Careers Service
For further support, reach out to the National Careers Service for career guidance and support across all sectors. Visit their website: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
In Person Recruitment Support
If you would like to speak to a recruiter in person, then we recommend these locally based agencies. All of the recruitment agencies below are based within Southampton city centre. Please select ‘Southampton’ area when searching for roles on their websites.
- Faststream https://www.faststream.com – Jobs in shipping and maritime roles. Based in Town Quay, Southampton city centre.
- Fawkes & Reece https://fawkesandreece.co.uk/ – They are construction specialists. Based in Notebeme House, Southampton city centre (Near Red Funnel Ferry Terminal).
- Manpower https://www.manpower.co.uk/en – Roles include driving, logistics & engineering. Based in The White Building, Cumberland Place.
- Impressions Care Solutions https://impressionscare.co.uk/our-branches/ – Roles in nursing care homes, complex care, supported living, learning disability, mental health services and domiciliary care. They are based on London Road.
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Local workshops and courses to boost your skills and employability.
- Southampton City Libraries – Learning & Skills
Access to digital skills, career books, and workshops. Please follow link: https://www.digitalunite.com/news-and-views/how-southampton-city-libraries-are-helping-hundreds-people-digital-skills
- Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships help you earn while you learn and acquire all the training and skills you need to pursue your career. https://www.southampton.gov.uk/grow/people/career-and-education-pathways/apprenticeships/
- Southampton City Libraries – Learning & Skills
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If you are looking for volunteer opportunities in Southampton, the following organisations are often looking for volunteers:
- Southampton Voluntary Services: With more than 30 years of experience, Southampton Voluntary Services (SVS) has been at the heart of connecting people with volunteering opportunities.
- Event Organisers: All event organisers across the city are keen to have more volunteers. Go to www.visitsouthampton.co.uk and reach out to the events directly to find out the opportunities. If you cannot find their email address, we recommend approaching them via their social media platforms.
- No Limits: Helping Young People Help Themselves
- Southampton Football Club and Saints Foundations
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- British Heart Foundation
- British Red Cross
- Barnardo’s
- Mountbatten Southampton
- Oxfam
- The Green Sewing Shop [About the Shop] Email nat.n.a@live.co.uk to get involved
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There are many job fairs in Southampton which allow you to walk around employees to ask more about roles which suit your interests. The main two providers are:
Southampton Jobs Fair
Southampton Careers FairBoth companies hold their events at Southampton Football Stadium.
If you are at university in Southampton, your university will hold subject specific Student Career. Fairs. If you are getting support from the the job centre, ask them for their regular job fairs.
Recruiters:
If you are recruiting in Southampton, the following people may be able to help:
- Employment Support – This team circulate jobs directly to job seekers, and can help to find the perfect candidate for you.
- Jobcentre Plus – This organisation has a range of recruitment services that can help you as an employer.
- GO! Southampton – If you role is based within Southampton City Centre, then we can list your role on our Job Board.
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Solent Growth Partnership
Many job seekers are considering starting their own business. If you are in this position we recommend having a look at the Solent Growth Partnership via their website: https://solentgrowthpartnership.co.uk/. They can help at all stages of your business growth, but if you are the ‘idea’ phase, ask for their Start-up Launchpad.GROW Business can help grow your business, plan for expansion or access vital support to overcome challenges. Visit their portal for more: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/grow/business/
Other business support services include
- Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
- Business South
- Federation of Small Businesses
- Solent University
- University of Southampton
Recruiting
See Job Fair section above.