Careers fairs and themed recruitment weeks for employers

Raise your profile at one of our careers or recruitment events
Kayleigh Banyard, Destiny-Amor Matthie, Alfie Davis talk to exhibitors at careers fair.

Careers fairs and themed recruitment weeks for employers

Raise your profile at one of our careers or recruitment events
Engaging with our Careers Fairs and Themed Weeks are a great way to raise your profile with our students actively seeking work opportunities, including; part-time jobs, internships, summer opportunities, placement year and graduate roles. These events can also be a great way to promote careers in your sector and bring your current placement students, recent grads and alumni onto campus, to connect with and inspire their peers. 
 
 
 

Careers Fairs

Autumn Careers Fairs
Our Autumn Fairs are aimed at organisations offering placement year, graduate and internship roles. For 2026/27 we will be running…

Business, Humanities and Creative Industries Careers Fair

Tuesday 20 October 2026 - 11:00-14:30
Based on employer feedback, our former ‘All Sector Fair’ has been renamed to better reflect student interests and help you to connect with students most relevant to your organisation and roles. The event is open to students from all stages and disciplines and will predominantly attract students from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business. This fair also typically sees students from STEM and Psychology courses wanting to explore how they can apply their degree across different sectors.
(Note: students studying medicine, dentistry and nursing tend not to attend our fairs due to the vocational nature of their courses).
Bookings are open. Click here to book.

STEM Careers Fair

Wednesday 21 October 2026, 11:00-14:30
This fair offers a targeted opportunity for employers to promote their organisation and roles with STEM students from the Faculty of Science and Engineering. This event is marketed to students from all stages and courses and will also see students from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business and Psychology courses, wanting to explore how they can apply their degree in a STEM setting.
Bookings are open. Click here to book.


Price to exhibit is based on company size and is per fair:
  • Charity, Not-For-Profit, Micro (less than 11 employees) and direct.gov organisations £60 + VAT [£72]
  • SME (11–250 employees), Professional Bodies £125 + VAT [£150]
  • Organisations with +250 employees, Recruitment Agencies, £375 + VAT [£450]
  • There is a 20% discount if attending both days of the Autumn Careers Fairs.

Spring Careers Fair
Wednesday 10 February 2027, 11:00-14:30
With many organisations having recruitment deadlines running into Spring, the Autumn Fairs can feel too early to visit campus. Our Spring Fair is open to students from all courses and disciplines, focussed on finding placement, graduate and internship opportunities for June onwards making it the perfect fair to welcome organisations from all sectors. 
Price to exhibit is based on company size:
  • Charity, Not-For-Profit, Micro (less than 11 employees) and .gov organisation £60 + VAT [£72]
  • SME (11–250 employees), Professional Bodies £125 + VAT [£150]
  • Organisations with +250 employees, Recruitment Agencies, £375 + VAT [£450]
Bookings are open. Click here to book.

It was really positive to see so many students interacting with all of the companies at the University careers fair and showing such an interest in finding about the various job opportunities on offer. We had a high number of students coming to our stand to find out about the placements and jobs we provide and are looking forward to receiving correspondence from the interested students to provide them with the experience and opportunity to work within the field of building services.

Kate Lowman, Graduate Marketing Administrator, SDS

Earth, Marine & Environment Careers Fair
Wednesday 24 February 2027, 11:00-14:30
This established, popular fair attracts students from the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences and the School of Biological and Marine Sciences.
With high student attendance numbers and consistent excellent employer feedback this is one not to miss.
Due to this fair being subsidised by the schools, the cost to exhibit is a flat fee of £75+VAT [£90].
Bookings are open. Click here to book.

We’re regulars to the Geo-Environmental Careers Fair, and there’s a reason we keep coming back – the engagement from the Plymouth students is second to none! So many questions and curiosity in what we do. And the connections we make are often followed through to placements and permanent positions. All around the exhibition space you hear the same from all the stands, ‘We really enjoy coming to this fair, it’s one of the best.’

Hannah Dwane, Geotechnics, 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 

Themed Recruitment Weeks

Part-Time Jobs and Work Experience Week
Monday 5 October - Friday 9 October 2026 
Part-Time Jobs and Work Experience Week features a programme of events and activities designed to equip students with the skills and confidence they need to prepare for and secure part-time employment.
For employers, this presents an opportunity to connect with motivated students, enhance your brand presence on campus, and identify strong candidates for your part-time roles.
During Part-Time Jobs and work experience Week, employers can: 
  • Advertise vacancies free of charge on our online jobs board, myCareer, with roles also featured on our vacancy wall  
  • Visit campus to meet students in person on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Deliver workshops to support students in finding, applying for, and succeeding in part-time roles—whether through CV guidance, application tips, or interview preparation  
To support student success, we recommend that students work no more than 20 hours per week during term time. All paid vacancies must offer at least the National Minimum Wage.
Price to exhibit is based on company size: 
  • Charity, Not-for-Profit organisations (including.gov.uk) and Micros (1-10 employees): FREE
  • SMEs (11-250 employees) and Professional Bodies: £75+VAT [£90]
  • Large companies (+250 employees) and Recruitment Agencies: £100+VAT [£120]
For more information and to be added to our early invite list, please email employers.careers@plymouth.ac.uk.

Summer Opportunities Week
Monday 1 February – Friday 5 February 2027
Students want to make the most of their summer and actively seek opportunities to earn money, undertake experiences and boost their employability skills. During this week, the Careers Service will run a range of workshops to support students with planning their summer. Organisations are invited to book a drop-in stand to:
  • promote your paid summer jobs and internships, or:
  • volunteering opportunities available over the summer and beyond.
Book a drop-in session in our library foyer to meet students and promote your paid summer jobs, internships, or volunteering opportunities available over the summer and beyond. 
All paid vacancies must offer at least the National Minimum Wage. 
Price to exhibit is based on company size:
  • Charity, Not-for-Profit organisations (including.gov.uk) and Micros (1-10 employees): FREE
  • SMEs (11-250 employees) and Professional Bodies: £75+VAT [£90]
  • Large companies (+250 employees) and Recruitment Agencies: £100+VAT [£120]
For more information and to be added to our early invite list, please email employers.careers@plymouth.ac.uk.
 
 
 

Book your stand today

Bookings for our 2026/27 events are now open. Bookings are made via our myCareer online platform.
If you have any questions about the booking process then please email: employers.careers@plymouth.ac.uk.
Employers and careers fair

Employer meet and greet support

Careers fair tours are designed to support students who may feel nervous or unsure about attending. 
In these sessions, small groups of students are guided around the fair by a member of staff. The aim is to help them build confidence, feel more at ease in the environment, and gain a clearer sense of how to approach employers.
During the tour, the staff member will point out relevant organisations, suggest potential conversations, and make introductions where helpful. This structured approach gives students a more manageable way to explore the fair, ask questions, and take those first steps in networking without feeling overwhelmed.
Students chatting at careers fair
 
 

FAQs

How do I make a payment?
Payments can quickly and easily be made with a credit card via our online eStore, our preferred payment method. If you do not have a company credit card, we can raise an invoice on the production of a Purchase Order (PO) number. Payments cannot be accepted before 1 August, which is when the University's financial year starts. Payment will normally need to be made before your space is confirmed.
 

When do I need to book by?
We would advise booking at your earliest opportunity as spaces fill up quickly. Bookings close four weeks prior to the event date or when capacity is reached (whichever comes first).
 

Is there parking at the University?
Due to our city-centre location we are unable to provide any campus parking for our fairs, except for Blue Badge holders. There are several public car parks within a short walk from the campus.
On the day of the fair, a designated ten-minute loading/unloading area is available close to the venue. We will have Student Ambassadors on hand to assist with unloading and transportation to the Marquee. Vehicles will then need to be removed and parked elsewhere.
 

When can I set up my stand? Can I send materials in advance?
Arrival is from 2.5 hours before the event starts, and we request stands are set up by 30 minutes before the fair opens to students. Exact timings will be provided in your arrival information.
We are unable to accept deliveries of any stand literature prior to the event. If you are unable to transport your own stand and literature, please arrange to use a courier for delivery and collection of your materials on the day of the event.
FAO: COMPANY NAME @ THE CAREERS FAIR, Rolle Marquee, University of Plymouth, PL4 8AA
 

What if I need to cancel after my booking has been confirmed?
In the event of a cancellation the following charges are applied in line with our Terms and Conditions which can be found on our booking form.
  • Cancellations received four weeks or more before the event date: No charge.
  • Cancellations received less than four before the event date: 100% of the full agreed price.

How sustainable are your fairs?
The University of Plymouth prides itself on its sustainability credentials and aims to improve year on year. We constantly review and find new ways of working to improve the green footprint of our fairs. Recent improvements include: 
  • becoming paperless with our processes 
  • reducing the amount of printing on the day, instead sending information for exhibitors in advance by email 
  • creating re-useable materials  
  • creating digital brochures for students, accessed via a QR Code 
  • encouraging exhibitors to refill water bottles at water points
  • the University’s catering team aims to use as much locally produced free-range and Fairtrade ingredients as possible and are working towards achieving Fairtrade Accreditation.   

What is included in the price?
For our four careers fairs, you will get a stand space of 2m with 2 x 0.5m tables, Wi-Fi, refreshments (tea/coffee/water, biscuits/fruit, pasty lunch), assistance from our Student Ambassadors and an advert in our digital fair brochure.

How do you market the fairs?
We market this event to our students via marketing slides, our digital student brochure, social media, digital screens on campus, bulk emails sent out to students and email reminders.