The Fairfield School of Business (FSB) hosted The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Cllr Alison Fleming, at its second free-entry job fair – in conjunction with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Gatwick Airport Limited – at its Croydon campus.

Cllr Fleming said: “I was enthralled by the enormous energy the employers and job seekers brought to Croydon. I was particularly pleased with how FSB created a cooperative platform with the DWP to host its second job fair. It brings the best of Croydon’s talent to Gatwick Airport owing to the ease of access and excellent transport links.”

Over 750 job seekers had the chance to meet over 27 hiring employers including – Caffe Nero, Border Force, Boots, DHL, Watches of Switzerland, World Duty-Free, WHSmith, Pret a Manger, Havaianas, Greggs and SIXT.

Mr Mohammed Zaidi, FSB’s CEO, praised the ongoing prospects provided by the DWP and Gatwick Airport Limited. ‘With so many job and career opportunities, the face-to-face jobs fair is an excellent event for anyone seeking to further their career and discover new employers.”

Dr John Pomeroy, FSB’s Principal, said: ‘This was yet another successful Gatwick jobs fair with lots of job interviews and offers made on the day. The accomplishments of these fairs are very much down to the drive and determination between DWP, Gatwick Airport Limited and FSB to fill the amazing vacancies on offer.’