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Unlock your next opportunity at jobs and volunteering fair

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A wide range of opportunities will be on offer for job seekers, career changers, and community-minded individuals at Peabody's jobs and volunteering fair on Wednesday 11 September. 

Published: 04/09/2024


Date: Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Location:
The Nest, Cygnet Square, Thamesmead
Time: 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free and open to everyone

Attendees will have the chance to connect with dozens of employers from diverse sectors such as construction, administration, care and support, project management, and retail, and explore immediate job and apprenticeship opportunities.
  
Business experts will be on hand to offer advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, while those looking to volunteer can find out about roles in the community.  
 
The event will also feature practical workshops on CV writing and interview techniques. 
 
Larry Evans, Economic Inclusion Lead for Peabody, said: “Whether you’re job hunting, exploring a career change, or looking for ways to contribute to your community, this fair will offer something for everyone. We hope to see you there.”   

Organisations attending the fair will include:    

Construction  

- Axis  
- Mulalley  
- Quinn  
- Lovell  
- Wates
- Berkeley
- Saltash Construction 

Legal services  

- Devonshires  
- TLT  
- Bevan Brittan  
- Penningtons Manches Cooper  
- Trowers & Hamlins LLP  


Volunteer and community sector

- Volunteer Centre Bexley
- Volunteer Centre Greenwich  
- Crossness Engines Trust  
- West Thamesmead Community Association 

Education and training  

- London & South East Education Group  
- University of Greenwich  
- Ripe Learning


Specialist services  

- Purdy Property Services (energy and property services) 
- Centaur Overland Travel Ltd (travel)
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency  

Youth and employability support  

- YouthBuild  
- Net Zero Careers Accelerator 
- Reed


Social housing, public sector, care and support

- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- London Borough of Bexley 
- Peabody
- Crossroads Care South East London

Landscaping, environmental services and ground maintenance  

- Groundwork
- Green Space Skills Hub  
- Bankside Trust

Hospitality  

- Mitchells & Butlers 





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