Careers fairs and events - Business Services | Birmingham City University We use cookies on this website to improve the experience we provide. By continuing to use our site you agree to this, or visit our cookie policy to manage your settings. Saved courses Search website Careers fairs and events Send an enquiry What Meet future employees and showcase your business at live events Who Employers looking to recruit students and graduates When Over 50 events throughout the year Cost Typically free to attend¹ Meet our talent, fill your vacancies Looking to fill vacancies and promote your business or organisation to potential new talent? Birmingham City University’s careers fairs and events are designed to connect you with work-ready students and graduates who are actively looking to kickstart their careers. What are BCU’s careers fairs and events? Our careers fairs and events are hosted on multiple occasions across all BCU campuses throughout the year. They give recruiting SMEs and established businesses and organisations the opportunity to meet 1000s of work-ready students and graduates looking for employment. As an employer attending our careers fairs and events you will receive: A space for your stand and recruitment activities Your brand on event promotional materials including brochures, event maps and emails Access to campus cafes, restaurants, breakout areas and WIFI Lunch and refreshments for 2 delegates Your business information will be presented in our event marketing activities. Additionally, depending on the event, you will have the opportunity to host presentations, workshops or seminars to sell your business/brand/job opportunities to prospective employees. Three main events throughout the year: Big Careers Fair Tuesday 20th October 2026 Prices vary, see below Book your place Part-Time Jobs and Opportunities Fair Tuesday 3rd November 2026 Free to attend Book your place Graduate Jobs and Placements Fair Tuesday 16th February 2027 Free to attend Book your place Bespoke employer events In addition to our three main fairs, we host over 50 employer events each year which include opportunities for you to benefit from online employer presentations, on-campus pop ups, office visits, panel and alumni events. There are also a number of school specific employer fairs and events throughout the academic year. Enquire Now How much does it cost to participate? Our careers fairs and events are all free to attend, with the exception of our Big Careers Fair in October. Big Careers Fair costs are dependent on the type and size of your organisation and are listed below: Charity and 3rd Sector: £90 SME Organisations: £240 Large Organisations: £3 All prices are inclusive of VAT. National Citizen Service Hannah Love, Workforce Coordinator We have worked with Birmingham City University (BCU) for several years through their recruitment fairs. During our last attendance, we engaged with many students, with 50 students expressing their interest to work with us. Ministry of Justice Naa Acquah, Policy Officer We have really enjoyed delivering informative session with students about the Civil Service Fast Stream. The sessions were well organised, well attended and the students asked fantastic questions. Why showcase at BCU careers fairs and events? 1. Receive a managed service After signing up to attend, our careers fairs and events team will help check everything is in place for you to host a stand, providing information on presentation opportunities and ensuring all your business information is included on communications, floorplans and guides. 2. Meet a wide and varied local talent pool Our events attract a large number of employable students and graduates, with our Big Autumn Careers Fair typically welcoming over 1,600. 67% of our students are locally based and are keen to stay working in the region. 3. Connect with industry ready talent Many of our students and graduates have completed specific work placements and have been taught by experts and specialists with previous careers in industry 4. Reach a specific audience Our bespoke, specialised events can help you connect with potential employees from specific disciplines and backgrounds to support your recruitment criteria, such as our Architecture careers events. Enquire about our careers fairs and events Send an enquiry and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your needs. Enquire now Careers fairs and events clients include: Screwfix PwC City Year CGI Ways we can support your business Events and venue hire Recruit talent Collaborate with experts Train your workforce Recent searches No recent searches Popular searches Virtual Tour Interview advice Postgraduate study Scholarships Open Days Suggested searches Accommodation Life in Birmingham Reaching beyond Graduate Scholarship Degree Apprenticeships