The UK Careers Fair is hosting a free hiring event at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, on March 18, 2026, to help residents find new work opportunities through face-to-face meetings with employers. This event, held in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, connects local people directly with hiring teams to help them find work without the need for online applications.
Running from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the fair offers hundreds of different jobs across many industries. Jobseekers can apply for everything from first-time apprenticeships and graduate positions to senior management roles.
The event is held at the Stadium of Light, the home of Sunderland AFC, which serves as a central space for the local community. By holding the fair in the city, organisers hope to make it easier for residents to find new roles without having to travel to other places like Newcastle or Durham.
This hiring event comes at a time of change for the city, as a new 1 billion pound investment project is expected to create 1,000 well-paid jobs on Wearside by 2026. These new opportunities arrive as the community manages shifts in the local car manufacturing sector following global update announcements from Nissan regarding its workforce.
Residents interested in attending can book their free tickets through Eventbrite. The fair provides a way for anyone looking for a career change or a new start to meet national and local companies in one place.
