Peterborough City Council is holding a careers fair on Wednesday 18 November 2026 for people thinking about their next job or curious about working for the council. The fair runs in two sessions, from 1pm to 3pm and from 4:30pm to 6pm.

The council says visitors will be able to meet its teams, find out more about working for the authority and explore the opportunities that could be right for them. The event is aimed both at people actively looking for a new role and at those who simply want to see what a career with the council could offer.

What happens at the fair

Staff from across the council will be on hand to talk through current vacancies and the different kinds of work the authority does, from frontline services to office-based roles. Visitors can ask about the application process, working patterns and what it is like to work for the council day to day.

The council is also inviting people to join its Talent Pool, which keeps jobseekers in touch with future vacancies and recruitment opportunities. The council says that even if a visitor does not see a perfect role on the day, their next opportunity could be just around the corner.

Current council vacancies

The council advertises a wide range of roles on its careers site, with closing dates through November. Among the current listings is a business support co-ordinator post in children and young people services, which closes on 19 November 2026, and a human resources people business partner post closing on 22 November 2026.

Anyone planning to attend the fair can check the council's careers pages first to see which roles are open now, and register their interest through the Talent Pool so they hear about new vacancies as they are advertised.

How to take part

Registration for the careers fair is through the council's Talent Pool on its careers website. The council describes Peterborough as a city of opportunity and is encouraging local people to come along, meet the teams and start their journey towards a council career.

Jobseekers who cannot attend on 18 November can still join the Talent Pool online to stay connected with future vacancies and recruitment opportunities at Peterborough City Council.

The fair is aimed at anyone considering a next career move, as well as people who are simply curious about where a career with the council could take them. With two sessions on the same day, visitors can choose the afternoon or early evening slot that suits them best.