Businesses and job seekers will be brought under one roof in a bid to find the perfect match.

The Bolton News is staging its Careers Fair to help local businesses fill vacancies and showcase to those looking for a new job or to re-enter the market what is available.

It's no secret the recruitment nationally is an issue in some industry sectors, and the fair provides the perfect stage for companies to promote the opportunities available now - and in the future.

The Birtenshaw Group will be attending The Bolton News Careers Fair on Thursday 29th June at Bolton Arena, Arena Approach, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6LB 10am – 4.30pm Birtenshaw Group developed from what was Birtenshaw School which was established in Bromley Cross, Bolton in 1956.

The Birtenshaw Group provides a creative and dynamic range of Care and Education services for children and young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).

The Birtenshaw Group operates a Special School and Specialist College in Bolton and a Special School in Liverpool.

They also run several children’s homes, various supported tenancies, an enrichment service, a community café, a small animal small holding, a horticultural project plus a sports and activity centre.

Why work for Birtenshaw?

With competitive pay, a clear career path and excellent training and support on offer, you would have the opportunity to develop an exciting and rewarding career within a rapidly developing charitable organisation, whilst making a positive impact upon the lives of the children Birtenshaw supports.

For more information and to apply visit: www.birtenshaw.org.uk alternatively contact jobs@birtenshaw.org.uk Mark Fry, Commercial Partnerships / Events Director, at the Bolton News said: "This is The Bolton News first Careers Fair on Thursday 29th June.

"We want to help local people find local work and support businesses on the difficult process of finding the right people.

The Bolton News: Jobs fair

"From speaking to many businesses in our town there are lots of local jobs including full time, part time, apprentices and volunteers, there really is no need to work outside Bolton, it’s all on your doorstep.

"We can reach out to candidates in every field from hospitality to industry, retail to leisure, health and social care to education and training and every sector in between."