20,000 Visitors and Counting – A Big Milestone for Job Fairs South West!
We’re celebrating a huge achievement here at Job Fairs South West — welcoming our 20,000th visitor since launching our very first event in Taunton back in 2022!
Even more fittingly, our latest Taunton Jobs Fair, held on 9th October 2025, marked this special milestone right where it all began.
Our 20,000th visitor, Dan from Chard, came along to see what job opportunities in Somerset were available and to speak face-to-face with local employers. To celebrate the occasion, Dan was surprised with a £40 gift voucher — not a bad bonus for showing up to explore what’s out there!
Dan joined 667 other attendees at the event, connecting with employers, training providers, and community organisations from across the South West job market.
Helping People Find Work Across the South West
Since 2022, Job Fairs South West has delivered 37 recruitment events across the region — from Somerset and Devon to Dorset and Cornwall — helping thousands of job seekers and employers connect in person.
Each event shows the real value of face-to-face recruitment: building relationships, discovering new career paths, and finding the right job fit.
Behind the events is Somerset Jobs Ltd, the company that proudly runs both Job Fairs South West and Jobs South West — two platforms working side by side to make finding work in the region easier and more effective.
Job Fairs South West focuses on in-person job fairs and recruitment events, giving job seekers the chance to meet employers directly.
Jobs South West is our regional online job search platform, showcasing thousands of South West job listings and promoting opportunities across Somerset, Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, and Wiltshire.
Together, they create a joined-up approach to local recruitment — online and offline — helping both employers and candidates connect faster.
A Word from Our Founder
Our founder, Stu Wright, shared his thoughts on the milestone:
“It’s fantastic to reach 20,000 visitors. It shows just how much these events matter to people looking for work and to employers looking for talent. Between Job Fairs South West and Jobs South West, we’re building something that really supports our communities.”
Looking Ahead
With more South West job fairs planned for 2026, we’re excited to continue connecting people, creating opportunities, and celebrating success stories like Dan’s.
A big thank-you to every exhibitor, attendee, and supporter who’s helped us reach this point — here’s to the next 20,000!