Jobs News & Updates
- 15th September 2026
Walsall Works will be holding a Jobs Expo event at Walsall College Hub on Thursday 17 September - 9am to 3pm.
- 15th September 2026
A leading accountancy firm has warned that thousands of UK employers are struggling with new “onerous” responsibilities around holiday entitlement and pay compliance.
West Midlands recruitment specialist Starting Point Recruitment (SPR) is giving its support to one of the region's fastest-growing sectors as Life Sciences Week 2026 takes place from 21 to 25 September.
- 8th September 2026
West Midlands hospitality and catering recruitment specialist, KSB Recruitment Consultants, has been awarded Audited Status by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
- 8th September 2026
Mayor Richard Parker has unveiled a £500,000 “rapid response” employment support package to help JLR workers taking voluntary redundancy find new jobs.
- 3rd September 2026
The recently appointed Minister for Employment, Andrew Western, visited Serco’s Restart Scheme in Birmingham to see how tailored employment support is helping people across the region overcome barriers, build skills and secure sustainable jobs.
- 1st September 2026
West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has backed a government funded scheme which will give 275 long term unemployed young people access to paid work placements.
- 1st September 2026
West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has backed a government funded scheme which will give 275 long term unemployed young people access to paid work placements.
Businesses need to look beyond traditional university qualifications when recruiting, according to Fleet Evolution, which is highlighting apprenticeships as an increasingly important route into professional careers.
Around 40 supported learning students from Walsall College have been encouraged to believe in their future careers through a series of employability sessions and a workplace visit organised by Walsall Council.