Careers in Leeds
Tuesday 3 November 2026
Leeds First Direct Arena
This year marks the launch of a new, city-wide careers, jobs, and training fair, offering a refreshed approach to bringing opportunities and talent together across Leeds and the wider region.
For the first time, we are combining three major events into one ambitious, inclusive offer:
- Leeds Digital Careers Fair
- Leeds Creative Skills Festival
- SEND Next Choice Event
By combining these events, Careers in Leeds creates a city-wide showcase of opportunity, allowing visitors to explore the breadth of careers, sectors and pathways available across Leeds and the wider region - all in one place.
A sector-focused experience
The event will shine a spotlight on the wide variety of sectors represented across Leeds, helping visitors discover career paths they may never have considered. By bringing so many different worlds of work together under one roof, we will make it easy to explore what’s out there and find the opportunities that inspire.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Why not sponsor Careers in Leeds and position your organisation at the heart of the city’s future workforce.
This flagship event offers sponsors a unique opportunity to gain high-profile exposure, demonstrate commitment to inclusive growth, and align your brand with Leeds’ ambitions around skills, jobs and economic opportunity.
Sponsoring Careers in Leeds allows your organisation to:
- Raise brand visibility with thousands of residents, jobseekers, students and partners
- Be at the heart of an extensive city‑wide marketing campaign, with promotion across digital, partner and local channels — previous campaigns have reached over 1 million people across Leeds
- Position your organisation as a leader in skills, talent and inclusive employment
- Engage directly with diverse audiences across multiple sectors
- Support a city-wide event that showcases opportunity and social value
A range of sponsorship packages are available, offering different levels of visibility, engagement and recognition before, during and after the event.
Headline Sponsor:
Be the face of Careers in Leeds
A premium partnership offering maximum visibility across the arena and all campaign activity, positioning your organisation as a leading champion of careers and opportunity in Leeds.
Supporting Partner:
High profile support with citywide reach
A strong city‑wide promotional opportunity, enabling organisations to align with Careers in Leeds and reach a large, diverse audience without a headline commitment.
Zone Sponsor:
Lead and showcase your sector
Targeted industry‑focused sponsorship that positions your organisation as a leader in your sector and enables direct engagement with people interested in your career pathways.
Exhibitors
Careers in Leeds offers employers, training providers and organisations the chance to exhibit at a large-scale, high-impact event designed to connect people with real opportunities.
By exhibiting, you can:
- Promote live job vacancies, apprenticeships, courses or training routes
- Engage face-to-face with a wide and diverse audience
- Raise awareness of your organisation, sector and career pathways
- Inspire people who may not have previously considered your industry
The event brings together multiple sectors in one space, making it easy for visitors to explore different career options while enabling exhibitors to access a broader talent pool in a single day.
Visitors
Careers in Leeds is open to anyone considering their next move — whether you’re looking for a job, training, an apprenticeship, or simply exploring career ideas.
At the event, visitors will be able to:
- Meet employers and training providers from across Leeds
- Explore a wide range of sectors and career pathways
- Get practical support such as CV advice, interview tips and employability guidance
- Learn about local jobs, courses and progression routes
The event has been designed to be inclusive and welcoming. A dedicated support area will offer tailored guidance, including support for people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The first hour of the event will be a relaxed, quiet period, providing a calmer, low-sensory environment for those who may benefit from it.