Local people can secure quality local jobs with the support of Employ Kent Thameside.

Employ Kent Thameside is a local employment initiative providing an online job service linking local people to employers.

Register. The Job Shop at the Bridge provides a face to face opportunity to link those looking for construction work and contractors working across Kent Thameside. The service is free of charge and offers an easy-access location for both employers and job seekers.  Advice. Learning Shops in Bluewater and The Bridge provide advice and guidance on finding local work. Job Centres in Gravesend and Dartford also offer advice on finding work and appropriate training coupled with financial advice to help job seekers return to work. Support. Jobcentre Plus has an online job brokerage service which links vacancies nationally. Connexions provides support by offering information and guidance to job seekers to become `job ready’. Procurement Help and Insight to Tender (PHITT) Club, offers local businesses insight into clients and competitors and networking opportunities.

Employ Kent Thameside is part of Employ North Kent, a comprehensive solution to the employment needs of North Kent residents. For more information, click here.

Vince Tutt, Director of local electrical contractor, HSC Candela, says: "The monthly PHiTT meetings have been both informative and educational. We have learnt about different aspects of other people's businesses. I would recommend PHiTT club to any small business in the area. HSC Candela Ltd would definitely recommend future clubs or networking events which Employ Kent Thameside may be setting up."