People, Skills & Recruitment: DWP ZONE

Connecting Talent, Skills and Opportunity

The DWP Zone within the People, Skills & Recruitment Zone at Connected Britain is designed to bring together employers, training providers, industry leaders, recruiters and future talent.

Developed in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the Zone provides a practical environment where individuals can explore career opportunities, discover skills pathways and access expert advice. Visitors can also connect directly with organisations operating across some of the UK's fastest-growing sectors, including telecoms, digital infrastructure, clean energy, data centres and emerging technologies such as AI.

The Zone has been created to support people at every stage of their career journey, from students and apprentices through to career changers, returners to work and experienced professionals seeking their next opportunity.

Exhibitors, Partners and Industry Organisations

The Zone will host a dedicated Jobs Fair featuring employers, contractors, infrastructure providers, training organisations and apprenticeship programmes from across the digital infrastructure and clean energy sectors. Attendees can engage directly with organisations recruiting now, learn about future workforce opportunities and discover training routes into the industry.

Partners contributing to the Zone include DWP, Impact Match, BDI DataLynk and employers from the telecoms, infrastructure, clean energy and technology sectors. Previous and expected participation includes organisations such as National Grid, Cornerstone and a wide range of employers operating across broadband, wireless connectivity, data centre, digital infrastructure and energy projects.

What Support and Opportunities are Available?

Visitors to the Zone will have access to:

Employers with live vacancies and recruitment campaigns
Apprenticeship, graduate and early-career opportunities
Career change and reskilling pathways
Industry training and skills programmes
Employability workshops and career development sessions
CV, interview and job-search support
Employer-led discussions and success stories
Recruitment specialists, industry professionals and training providers
A large Jobs Board showcasing vacancies, apprenticeships and training opportunities across multiple sectors
Speaker sessions exploring skills, careers, technology and workforce trends

Whether you're entering the workforce, changing career direction, returning after a break or looking to progress into a specialist or leadership role, the Zone is designed to help you take your next step.

Why Visit the Zone?

The People, Skills & Recruitment Zone offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with employers and decision-makers in one location.

Visitors can:

Explore real jobs and career opportunities
Discover emerging industries shaping the UK's future economy
Learn about apprenticeships, training and professional development
Gain practical employability advice from experts
Understand the skills employers are looking for
Meet organisations with current and future recruitment needs
Build professional networks across telecoms, energy and digital infrastructure
Access opportunities whether starting, switching, returning or progressing their career

Unlike a traditional recruitment event, the Zone combines talent, skills and careers support in a single interactive space, helping attendees understand not only what opportunities exist, but how to access them.

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Looking for Your Next Opportunity?

Visit the People, Skills & Recruitment Zone during Connected Britain and speak directly with employers, recruiters, training providers and industry experts.

Free Ticket Programme

Recruiting or Promoting Skills Opportunities?

Organisations are invited to showcase vacancies, apprenticeships, graduate programmes and training opportunities through a dedicated 10-metre Jobs Board.

For information about promoting vacancies and opportunities, contact:

📧 srt.recruiterofchoice@dwp.gov.uk
📧 lee.rigby12@dwp.gov.uk

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