Recruiter News - October 2025

In this issue: Many Graduate Recruit Schemes are open! | Linking University Mental Health Trends to Workforce Challenges - Why Employers Must Prepare Now for a Changing Workforce | The SME Internship Scheme from the University of Bristol | University of Plymouth Micro-internships | Did you know? | Are you looking to grow your team? | Dorset Business Support webinars | New Recruit Masterclass: Smarter Hiring, Stronger Growth | Skills Connect | Kickstart your Journey: an introduction to the Good Employment Charter | Recruit Now |

Many Graduate Recruit Schemes are open!

We are seeing the return of many graduate recruitment schemes in the region. If you are looking at reaching students graduating in the summer of 2026 and wanting to work in the south west - then target them through us!

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Linking University Mental Health Trends to Workforce Challenges - Why Employers Must Prepare Now for a Changing Workforce

Read our latest Blog post: Linking University Mental Health Trends to Workforce Challenges - Why Employers Must Prepare Now for a Changing Workforce

The SME Internship Scheme

The University of Bristol's funded SME Internship Scheme provides opportunities for you to work with our students.

The scheme provides paid work experience of 4 weeks (140 hours) with SMEs in the UK. The fund supports organisations whilst providing opportunities for internships.

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University of Plymouth Micro-internships

Did you know?

Average wage growth was 4.7% in the three months to August, down from 4.8% over the three months to July, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Dorset Business Support webinars

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New Recruit Masterclass: Smarter Hiring, Stronger Growth

Thinking about hiring your first employee? Or looking to grow your team with confidence? This free webinar is for you. Thurs 23 October 2025.

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Skills Connect

Discover skills, training and career support in the West of England to help you get to where you want to be.

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Kickstart your Journey: an introduction to the Good Employment Charter

Join our team on this free session to learn more about the Charter and how you can become an employer of choice

The Good Employment Charter is here to raise the standards of employment in the West of England.

Various dates available: 22 Oct, 6 Nov, 18 Nov, 3 Dec & 18 Dec.