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/
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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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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.Other business support services include
- Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
- Business South
- Federation of Small Businesses
- Solent University
- University of Southampton