Careers Fair

Thinking about a career in sustainability? Whether you're a student, a recent graduate, or looking to move into environmental work from another industry, the ESS Expo Careers Fair puts you face-to-face with employers who are actively hiring.

Located next to the Future Talent Hub, sponsored by Grundon, this is a dedicated space for one thing: connecting you with real opportunities in the environmental, resource and sustainability sectors.

• Browse live vacancies on the ESS Jobs Board, updated with current roles across environmental and resource management.
• Talk directly to recruiters and hiring managers — no application forms, just conversations.
• Get one-to-one support with your CV and applications at our career clinics.
• Meet mentors and industry experts who can help you map out your next move.
• Explore entry routes into the sector, whatever stage you're at.

Entry is completely free - so come along and join us this September, and start the journey towards the career you've always wanted in the environmental services sector.

Who You'll Meet

No more scrolling job boards - the people behind those listings are standing right in front of you. Skip the "apply now" button. Here, you get to shake the hand that's actually hiring:

• Environmental services leaders and public sector bodies working toward the UK's net-zero goals

• Recruiters and hiring managers with live vacancies to fill

• Training providers offering routes into the sector

• Employers actively looking for graduates, career changers and early-career talent

You'll also be alongside fellow students, graduates and career-changing professionals exploring the same path - a useful space to compare notes and make new connections that count.

How It Works

Come with questions, bring your CV, and take your time. The Careers Fair has a relaxed networking area for informal chats, alongside structured career clinics if you want more focused advice. There's no pressure - just direct access to people who can help you get where you're going.

For Recruiters & Hiring Organisations

• By exhibiting or sponsoring the ESS Expo Careers Fair, you'll:
• Engage with a highly-targeted, engaged pool of future-ready talent
• Promote live vacancies via the ESS Jobs Board and event marketing in the lead up to the show.
• Meet potential hires face-to-face in a recruitment-focused environment
• Raise awareness of career pathways within your organisation
• Host drop-in career clinics or workshops to showcase your brand and expertise.
• Position your brand at the heart of the UK's green workforce transition.

Supporting the Green Skills Agenda

Our mission is simple - to connect emerging talent with the organisations leading the transition to a circular, low-carbon economy.

Through collaboration, education, and opportunity, the ESS Expo Careers Fair aims to help build the skilled workforce needed for a truly sustainable future. 

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Want to exhibit at the Careers Fair?

Spaces in the ESS Expo Careers Fair are limited. Secure your place today and connect with a highly engaged audience of students, graduates, career changers and professionals actively exploring opportunities in the environmental sector. 

Ideal for employers, specialist recruitment agencies and HR/talent teams looking to promote live roles and build future talent pipelines.