Connexions Oxfordshire

Employers

How we can help you

Connexions is the main agency working to support young people into work, apprenticeship and training in Oxfordshire. We provide information and support, and also advertise vacancies directly to young people.

We can help your organisation successfully recruit and retain your young staff, through our opportunities team.

Latest news: apprenticeships

Did you know that if your company takes on an apprentice before March 2010, you may be eligible for a grant of £2,500?

The National Apprenticeship Service is providing up to 5,000 Apprenticeship Grants for Employers of 16 and 17 year olds to encourage employers to take on unemployed 16-17 year olds as apprentices. These grants are available for new apprenticeship roles, whether or not the company already offers apprenticeships. Find out more:

How to advertise a vacancy through Connexions

Advertising a job vacancy or opportunity with us is easy:

Phone the Opportunities Team on:
0845 6029375 / 01865 328460
Email the Opportunities Team on opportunities@connexionsoxfordshire.co

Have a few basic details ready, and remember to include your full contact details. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Register immediately by completing the Employer Vacancy Form and email it to opportunities@connexionsoxfordshire.com, or;
Download the Connexions can help you with your Recruiting leaflet and Vacancy Form fill it in, and return it by post to:

The Opportunities Team
Connexions Oxfordshire
62 Stert Street
ABINGDON
OX14 3UQ

We will always ask that you confirm that you have employers’ liability insurance and that minimum health and safety standards are in place. We will then enter your opportunity into our database and advertise it to young jobseekers across Oxfordshire.

Download the Connexions can help you with your Recruiting leaflet and Vacancy Form

More about Connexions

Connexions is the national information, advice and guidance service for all young people. Everyday our advisers work with job seekers aged 16-19 in schools, colleges and the Connexions Centres.

By working together and matching their interests and abilities to your needs, we are able to offer a free, efficient service whenever you need to recruit a young person. We are already working with national and local employers across a variety of sectors.

Talk to Connexions Oxfordshire Opportunities Team and find out how we can help you.

Advice for recruiting young people

Interested in recruiting young people? The Connexions Oxfordshire Opportunities Team can help you get in touch with the young people your organisation needs, through offering advice:

If you want to recruit a school or college leaver, it’s all about timing. Tell us about your vacancies now so school and college leavers can apply before they start preparing for exams.
Are you asking the right questions? You may need to adapt your recruitment process to take into account the experience of your candidates.
What qualifications does your vacancy need? Are you up to date with all of the latest qualifications?
Offering the right training will make your vacancy more attractive. It will improve your workforce by raising skills levels and help to motivate and retain staff.
Apprenticeships are government-funded work-based training programmes. They give you the chance to develop the skilled staff you need for your business.
Are you aware of the employment legislation and health & safety rules that affect young employees? We can provide you with information and point you in the right direction to find out more.

Opportunities listings

The Opportunities listings are sent out to to Connexions Advisers across Oxfordshire, and are also advertised on this website and through Connexions Centres. These include jobs, placements, apprenticeships, volunteering positions, and other opportunities.

Opportunities listings are updated weekly, on a Tuesday.