Recruitment support
If you bring the jobs, Horsham District has the people to fill them. We have a highly qualified workforce and a reputation for top performing schools and colleges, which provides a firm foundation on which to build your business.
More than half of people employed here are in managerial or professional roles, and we have a good network of training providers available to help you upskill existing staff.
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Recruitment support
Access support for your recruitment needs by engaging with local employment support programmes.
West Sussex, Brighton and Hove Careers Hub
Learn how your Careers Hub can support coordination and delivery of modern work experience for your business.
Modern work experience guarantees every young person access to at least 10 days of high-quality workplace experiences throughout secondary education.
For employers, it’s an opportunity to:
- Offer experiences suited to your size and sector
- Inspire young people and address skills gaps
- Build long-term talent pipelines from Year 7 onwards
Connect to Work
Looking to strengthen your business and build a workforce that reflects your customers and community? The Connect to Work programme supports West Sussex employers to recruit and retain motivated, work-ready individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Their specialist advisors work closely with businesses to understand recruitment needs, provide expert guidance on inclusive hiring and match roles to suitable candidates.
Ongoing in‑work help is available as new employees settle into their roles, and if you have existing employees who have challenges and need support, they can help as well. As a Connect to Work partner, they will champion you as a leader in inclusive employment across the West Sussex business community.
Contact Connect to Work to find out how your business can benefit.
Horsham District Jobs and Skills Fair 2026: Book a stand
Strengthen your workforce and attract new talent to support your recruitment needs by exhibiting at our Jobs and Skills Fair on Wednesday 30 September, 3:30pm to 7:30pm.
Meet hundreds of local jobseekers, promote your business, and network with other local businesses and training providers.
The National Careers Service
The National Careers Service helps employers with recruitment, workforce development and business change. The team connect businesses with career changers, young people entering sectors such as hospitality and production, people returning to work, and individuals completing training programmes.
For more information contact Tara Woodford or visit The National Careers Service website.
Jobcentre Plus free recruitment support
Do you want free support with your recruitment? Access tailored employer support from Jobcentre Plus including:
- Online job listing
- Advertising of your vacancies
- Local recruitment events
- Funding
- Work trials and work experience
- Advice on Access to Work, an employment grant supporting employees with health conditions
West Sussex PASS Programme
Give young people the chance to shine by offering a work placement at your company through West Sussex County Council's PASS programme.
Learners aged 16–19 bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to learn, making them valuable contributors to your team. By supporting their development, you’ll be helping to shape the future workforce while showcasing your company’s commitment to community and talent growth.
Email the West Sussex Adult Learning team to find out more.
Taking on an apprentice
Apprenticeships are an integral ingredient of today’s working environment. Here are some useful links to support, that your business can access to help develop your own apprenticeship programme:
Apprenticeship training and programmes
Funding for apprenticeships
Resources for apprentices
Work-based training
Looking for help to upskill your existing workforce? We can put you in touch with organisations that offer work-based training and business training to suit your goals. There are dozens of courses your business can access for staff development, and many of them are free.
- Find more information through the Sussex Council of Training Providers,
- or email us and we can put you directly in touch with our training partners
Business Training Programme
Horsham District Council's Business Training Programme is an exciting series of workshops.
The Horsham District-focussed programme seeks to help entrepreneurs and business leaders build-in resilience to their business models, keep them well informed and enable opportunities for upskilling.
Discover other training programmes available for local businesses on our Business Training page.