Richmondshire Local Linking Event - Employer Engagement

Name: Richmondshire Local Linking Event - Employer Engagement
Start: 2025-11-19T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-19T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Richmond Town Hall

Schedule

Wed Nov 19 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Richmond Town Hall | Richmond, EN

Your chance to recruit smarter, connect locally, and unlock new opportunities.
About this Event

Richmondshire Local Linking Event

Struggling to recruit?
This event is designed to connect local employers with a range of VCSE partners across our employability network — helping businesses access fresh talent and supporting local people who are ready to step into work.

Who should attend?

This event is aimed at:

Employers – particularly those with vacancies to fill or challenges with staff retention
Employer Network representatives
Our network of delivery partners supporting people who are work ready and actively seeking employment

Why attend?

If you’re an employer, this is your chance to:

Connect with a pool of people who are genuinely seeking work
Invest in local talent and hire from your community
Potentially access a 3-month wage subsidy to support new hires
Strengthen your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions
Move beyond online recruitment platforms and connect with real candidates

What to expect

A mix of structured and informal networking with employers, partners, and the Better Connect team
Opportunities to explore how we can collaborate, and build a stronger, more connected support system for residents and businesses

What you’ll gain

Access to organisations with a pool of work-ready candidates
Opportunities to connect with local partners and strengthen recruitment practices
Potential access to wage subsidy support
Additional workplace support for new hires
Stronger community and organisational links

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your workforce while making a positive local impact.

If you are unable to attend but would like to be added to our mailing list to be kept informed of future events, please send your details and a little bit about your organisation to Joe McKenzie, Relationship Manager at Better Connect. [email protected]