Durham

New Careers Fair Coming to Durham This March

By

Lisa Hayes
27 February 2026, 1:31 pm

A major careers fair is coming to the Durham County Cricket Ground in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, on Thursday, 5 March 2026. The event offers local residents a chance to meet face-to-face with employers to discuss vacancies and career changes.

Organised by The UK Careers Fair, the session will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the venue also known as Seat Unique Riverside. It is designed to help job seekers at all levels, from those just leaving school to experienced professionals looking for management roles.

Durham County Council will be at the event as a main exhibitor. Council representatives will be available to talk about various local government jobs in departments like social care, maintenance, and office work.

People attending the fair are advised to bring copies of their CV to hand to recruiters. Organisers have noted that having a positive attitude is often just as valuable to employers as specific work experience when looking for new staff.

Entry to the fair is free and open to the public. While people can register for tickets online to receive event updates, anyone is welcome to walk in on the day without a booking.

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