Burton jobs fair hailed a success

The Burton employment fair has been hailed as a success with the attendance of more than 80 businesses and hundreds of visitors.

The event which was held in partnership with the Burton & District Chamber of Commerce, MP Kate Kniveton and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) was held last Thursday at the Pirelli stadium.

A wide range of businesses and employers took part including the NHS and Staffordshire Police.

Free transport was also provided for residents of Uttoxeter by Burton Albion Community Trust (BACT) to and from the Pirelli Stadium.

BACT, who is also Burton Chamber’s elected charity had a stall at the Jobs Fair.

Kate Kniveton officially opened the event and said: “I am delighted to open this year’s Jobs Fair, connecting local employers to potential employees.

"I want to say thank you to Ben Robinson, the Chairman of Burton Albion and the club, for letting us take over the entire first floor of the stadium today and BACT for providing the minibus to get Uttoxeter jobseekers over here.

“I hope everyone has a really successful day at the Jobs Fair.”

Emma Hart and Lizzie Johnson, HR Administrators from Barons Eden Group who attended the event said: “Attending the Burton Job Fair with a stand for Hoar Cross Hall was a valuable experience. 

“It provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow exhibitors and job seekers, fostering important networking connections. 

“Meeting local potential job candidates was particularly promising, and we’ve left the event with a handful of promising contacts.  Here’s hoping these connections will lead to new, talented employees for Hoar Cross Hall in the near future.”