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Recruitment & Skills HUBS

As part of our wider employer offer, Capital City Partnership coordinate 

three Recruitment & Skills Hubs across the city. 


This successful model supports job seekers with practical support to hone their applications, up-skill and directly access live vacancies and provides employers with tailored recruitment, training and job matching support from our experienced teams. 

MacMillan Skills Hub

In partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the MacMillan Skills Hub is part of the wider Granton Waterfront development in North West Edinburgh and offers support to jobseekers and employers with recruitment & skills opportunities.


The specialist Recruitment & Skills hub supports employers with:


  • Vacancy advertising
  • Managing CV's and application sifting
  • Access to job-ready candidates 
  • Space for interviews


Jobseekers are supported in looking for and securing work through:


  • CV and job application support
  • Interview preparation
  • Access to digital equipment for job searches and CV creation
  • Link to relevant training & employment opportunities
  • Confidence building


The team also work closely with schools and local community groups and organisations to highlight opportunities and career pathways.


visit the Macmillan skills hub website

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.

visit the fuse website

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


visit the fort kinnaird recruitment & skills centre website

Find out more about our Recruitment & Skills Hubs

email - joinedupforbusiness@capitalcitypartnership.org

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