FUSE RECRUITMENT & SKILLS HUB
Established in 2019, in collaboration with St. James Quarter, the FUSE team has been instrumental in facilitating recruitment and training initiatives for a diverse range of Retail and Hospitality brands within the new shopping district and the wider city centre Business Improvement District (BID) managed by Essential Edinburgh.
The team offer tailored support to both candidates and employers; providing expert guidance on recruitment, training and an effective job matching service.
FUSE Recruitment & Skills Hub, links to the wider employability network across Edinburgh, enabling all jobseekers to access the vacancies in St James Quarter and the city centre; with the on-site FUSE team primarily supporting individuals who are currently employed but looking to progress their career through improved pay, increased skills and ongoing in-work support.
Support for employers:
- Vacancy advertising
- Pre-screening – managing CVs and applications
- Access to talent bank and job ready candidates
- Space for training & interviews
- In-work training
Support for candidates:
- CV and application support
- Interview preparation
- In work support
- Confidential support and advice
- Employability and industry specific training
- Links to relevant organisations and signposting
FUSE also engages with local schools and communities, to highlight the array of career pathways within the retail and hospitality sectors.
Fort kinnaird recruitment & skills centre
The Recruitment and Skills Centre (RSC) at Fort Kinnaird supports employers’ current recruitment and staff development needs and also Jobseekers to gain and retain employment in the area.
The RSC is a partnership with British Land (Fort Kinnaird) and the Joined Up For Business Partners including Capital City Partnership, City of Edinburgh Council, East Lothian Works, Jobcentre Plus, Midlothian Council, and Skills Development Scotland.
Support and services for clients:
- CV creation and advice
- Help with job applications
- Signposting to current vacancies across Fort Kinnaird and surrounding areas
- Assist with interview preparation
- Access to accredited courses and training
- Employability workshops
- Support and services for employers:
- Vacancy advertising on our portal
- Promoting vacancies on our social media channels
- Managing CV’s and application sifting
- Access to job-ready clients
- Room and venue hire
- Support with writing job adverts and descriptions
