Jobs News & Updates
- 19th October 2025
A new affordable housing scheme has launched in Birmingham to help young people on low wages live and work in the city.
Birmingham City Council, UNISON and GMB have signed the framework agreement to settle the outstanding equal pay claims brought by the two unions on behalf of members working for the local authority and Birmingham Children’s Trust.
The number of permanent staff appointments in the Midlands fell at a quicker rate at the end of the third quarter, according to the latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs.
- 11th October 2025
Good Shepherd has developed a new Employment Ready Project aimed at supporting people in Wolverhampton who are ex-offenders or have experienced homelessness, addiction or mental health issues into employment.
- 2nd October 2025
As the government moves forward with its “Plan to Make Work Pay,” businesses are assessing the potential impact of proposed employment law reforms.
- 19th September 2025
Workplace staff are being placed in “impossible positions” with inadequate support, says the founder of award-winning West Midland group The Listening Centre.
- 15th September 2025
You're Invited! Join us at our upcoming Recruitment Event, in partnership with DWP, and discover exciting career opportunities across a range of sectors. Everyone is welcome!
- 12th September 2025
One of the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing apprenticeship providers, based in Aldridge, is urging companies in the Black Country, Birmingham and Shropshire to continue tapping into a 200-strong talent pool to help ease recruitment worries.
- 12th September 2025
Mayor Richard Parker has pledged greater support for the tens of thousands of key workers who keep the West Midlands running each day.
- 12th September 2025
On Thursday 11 September 2025, Walsall Council’s employment service, Walsall Works, hosted a successful jobs fair, providing opportunities for residents to connect with potential employers and explore various job openings.