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Rushden Lakes to host free recruitment event offering over 40 local jobs

The event will take place on 7th October at the Leisure Terrace Level 1, opposite Cineworld, from 10am to 1pm. 

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Rushden Lakes is set to hold a free recruitment event in October, offering over 40 local job roles at its shopping and leisure site. 

Jobs will also be available with Northants Police, Fire and Rescue, and North Northants Council.

The event will take place on 7th October at the Leisure Terrace Level 1, opposite Cineworld, from 10am to 1pm. 

Attendees can meet employers from brands including Marks and Spencer, Lago Lounge, the Card Factory and Beaverbrooks. 

The Never Alone Project, Rushden Lakes’ charity of the year, will be promoting its volunteering roles.

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Representatives from the Department of Work and Pensions, National Careers Service and Tresham College are set to offer CV workshops, careers and interview advice, and training courses. 

Invitations have been sent to North Northants Council, Labour Party (Wellingborough), and Reform UK (Rushden Lakes).

Donna French, centre manager at Rushden Lakes, said: “We’re proud to host our recruitment event for the 8th year. 

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“Since the launch, we’ve directly assisted with placing over 500 event attendees into local job roles, which truly highlights its impact and importance.

“The recruitment event enables us to provide support and guidance, and connect our brands to suitable candidates.”

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French added: “We’re also pleased to welcome local police, fire and rescue services and the council, all of which will be showcasing available roles within their sectors.”

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Kerstin Fenelon, asset manager at the Crown Estate, said: “The Crown Estate is proud to enable Rushden Lakes to host Recruit Rushden, an initiative that supports individuals within the local community, reach their full potential and find their next opportunity.

“The Recruit Programme aims to create positive change, connect brands to suitable candidates, and boost the local economy. 

“Over 1,000 people have been placed into work via the Recruit Programme over its 7 years at Rushden Lakes, making it a huge success!”

Brands set to appear include Marks & Spencer, Wildwood, Lago Lounge, the Card Factory, River Island, Beaverbrooks, Next, Wren, Flip Out, and OCS (Rushden Lakes’ security and environmental partner).

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