WMJobs Public Sector Career Expo
Looking for a job with purpose? Meet employers from across the West Midlands, explore career options, and attend practical workshops!
Date and time
Location
The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre
Hill Street Birmingham B5 4EW United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 5 hours
- ALL AGES
- In person
- Paid venue parking
- Doors at 10:00
About this event
Looking for a job with purpose? Join us on Thursday 2nd October 2025, 10am–3pm, at the WMJobs Public Sector Careers Expo. Meet employers from across the West Midlands, explore career options, and attend practical workshops. Free entry, with a quiet hour 10–11am for neurodiverse or anxious visitors.
Whether you're graduating, returning to work, ready for the next step in your career or just leaving education - this event brings together organisations from across the West Midlands Region so you can explore careers that make a difference, alongside practical information and guidance to secure your next role.
You'll have the opportunity to browse stands, find out more about organisations and attend workshops which focus on practical skills from digital tools to interview tips, to support you in your career journey.
Although attending doesn't secure you a new job, you'll leave knowing which organisations are near you, who you'd like to work for and how to position yourself for success.
From IT to data, planning to social care, finance to HR, engineering to housing - you can hear first-hand what it's like to make an impact where you live.
You'll also learn more about the public sector, the benefits of working for your local council and entry routes such as apprenticeships and the Local Government Graduate Programme (previously National Graduate Development Programme).
Entry is free to all jobseekers!
*10AM - 11AM is an allocated hour for neurodiverse or anxious jobseekers who would like to explore at a calm pace.
Please note: The workshop schedule is being finalised and if you are registered, we'll let you know when it's released!
The following organisations have confirmed their attendance and are looking forward to meeting you!
- Birmingham Children's Trust
- Birmingham City Council
- Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils
- City of Wolverhampton Council
- Dudley Council
- Herefordshire Council
- LGA
- North Warwickshire Borough Council
- Sandwell MBC
- SIPS Education
- Solihull Council
- Staffordshire County Council
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council
- Stratford on Avon District Council
- Walsall Council
- Warwick District Council
- Warwickshire County Council
- West Midlands Adult Services
- West Midlands Childrens Services
- WMTemps, delivered by OPUS People Solutions
- Worcester City Council
Frequently asked questions
Yes, absolutely! Entry to the WMJobs Public Sector Career Expo is completely free.
Yes - you'll be required to register in advance, or sign up before entering on the day. You'll receive useful information before and after the event that will support with your search for a career that makes a difference.
You can travel to the event by bus, car or train. There are public pay and display car parks nearby, as well as New Street Station less than a five minute walk away and the nearest bus stop is Smallbrook Queensway.
No, you can drop in during the opening hours!
Yes, there are accessible toilets and lifts to the floors where the event is taking place.
There will be a dedicated Quiet Hour between 10AM - 11AM to allow for a calmer experience. Our team will also be on hand to provide support or adjustments where needed.
Yes – all workshops are free to attend. We advise booking at the time of registering your attendance. You can sign up on the day, but this will be subject to availability.
We'd recommend coming along with an open mind and questions to ask employers about things that are important to you, like the organisation's values and goals. It's a good idea to bring along a notepad to write down ideas, employer details and information you learn from workshops.
No – this event is open to anyone curious about careers in the public sector, whether you’re ready to apply now or just exploring your options!
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