Get help to find a job
Are you looking for employment support? There's a lot of information out there and we have put together links to some of the best information and advice resources that are available, on this page, including the following:
- Careers and course guidance
- Writing CVs, cover letters and job applications
- Job and apprenticeship searches
- Interview preparation
If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact us by email at Business.Support@horsham.gov.uk.
West Sussex, Brighton and Hove Careers Hub
Inspires and prepares young people for the world of work.
Connect to Work
Supporting West Sussex residents who face barriers to securing and sustaining work, such as those with long-term health conditions, disabilities or those from disadvantage backgrounds, to find a job.
Horsham District Jobs and Skills Fair
Meet a range of local employers with vacancies and find out about training opportunities.
Our next fair will take place Wednesday 30 September 2026, 3:30pm - 7:30pm.
West Sussex PASS Part-time Study Programme
Part-time study programmes in Horsham to help prepare young people aged 16 to 19 for employment, active citizenship, and to gain extra qualifications.
Employment support resources
- National Careers Service: Careers information and advice
- GOV.UK: Resources to get job ready and find work
- King’s Trust: Tools and resources to find a job
- West Sussex Libraries: Employment and skills resources
- Collyer's College: Adult Education and Skills Courses
- Work Smart Surrey & Sussex: Support with skills for work
Volunteering
Starting a business
West Sussex PASS Part-time Study Programme
West Sussex County Council's part-time programmes help young people prepare for employment, gain further qualifications and engage in active citizenship within one academic year.
The course runs for 18 weeks, with the next taking place February 2026. Courses are made up of the following essential components:
- Level 1 Introduction to Customer Service or Entry Level 3 Introduction to Customer Service qualifications.
- Employability/Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE).
- Functional Skills Maths and English qualifications if you do not have a GCSE grade 4 or above.
- Work related activities.
Each learner’s English and Maths starting points will be assessed to make sure they are placed at the correct level. Please email to find out more or to arrange an information and enrolment session.
Email: adult.learning@westsussex.gov.uk
The Empower Your Future (Employment Support Hubs) and Think Futures Programmes are funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.