The SERC Careers Team is delighted to invite all students and staff to our 2026 Jobs and Careers Fairs, taking place across our main campuses this February and March.
Whether you’re exploring your next steps, preparing for employment, or simply curious about what opportunities are out there, these events are the perfect place to start. Come along to meet employers, ask questions and discover the many pathways open to you.
Why Attend?
These fairs are a fantastic chance to:
- Connect directly with employers actively recruiting across multiple sectors
- Discover job, apprenticeship and work experience opportunities
- Learn what employers are looking for in terms of skills, qualifications and applications
- Explore progression routes into higher education, employment, or specialist training
- Build confidence by speaking with professionals in a friendly, supportive environment.
Whether you’re continuing your studies next year or stepping into the world of work, there’s something here for everyone: Bangor Campus – Central Hall Tuesday 24 February • 10:30am–12:00pm
Downpatrick Campus – Sports Hall Wednesday 25 February • 10:30am–12:00pm
Newtownards Campus – Reception Area Tuesday 3 March • 10:30am–12:00pm
Lisburn Campus – Sports Hall Wednesday 4 March • 10:30am–12:00pm
Drop in at any time — no booking required.
Which Employers Are Attending?
We’re thrilled to welcome a wide range of organisations from across Northern Ireland, offering opportunities in engineering, hospitality, IT, business, health and social care, the public sector, trades, youth work, uniformed services and more. Exhibitors include:
Accounting Technicians Ireland, Abbeyfield & Wesley, Army Reserves, Autism Initiatives, Balloo Hire, Bidvest Noonan, BT, CITB NI, Housing Executive, Kainos, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, MPA Recruitment, Nerve Centre, NIE Networks, NI Social Care Council (NISCC), Pure Gym Lisburn, Randox, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Royal College of Nursing (RCN), South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT), SEHSCT Social Work Team, The Recruitment Company, Totalis, TUI Lisburn, Version 1, Early Years, McDonalds Downpatrick, Quinn Piling, Seafish, Walter Watson, Clearly Kids, Hastings, Teleperformance, Active Youth NI, PSNI, Thales — and many more. This diverse line-up ensures there’s something for every interest and career ambition.
Prepare to Make the Most of Your Visit
To help you get ready, we’ve created a full Event Guide which includes Employer profiles; Tips on what to ask?; Advice on CVs and applications; Guidance on how to approach networking. Please check the attached Event Guide for full details.
See You There
We encourage all students to drop in, explore the opportunities, and take that next step in shaping your future. If you have any questions, contact the SERC Careers Team — we’re here to support you every step of the way.
