Catterick Careers Fair 26 November 2026: Free Entry
The Catterick Careers Fair is on Thursday 26 November 2026 at Catterick Leisure Centre, free for the Armed Forces community. Times and how to register.
UKIn brief
- The BFRS National Careers Fair at Catterick takes place on Thursday 26 November 2026, from 09:30 to 13:00.
- The venue is Catterick Leisure Centre, Gough Road, Catterick, North Yorkshire, DL9 3EL, and entry is free.
- Named exhibitors include Northern Powergrid, Lidl, Babcock International, the Ministry of Justice, North Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Water.
- It is open to serving personnel, service leavers, veterans, reservists, military spouses and partners, and MOD civilians.
| Country | UK |
|---|---|
| Organization | British Forces Resettlement Services (BFRS) |
| Official source | Darlington & Stockton Times – Catterick careers fair to offer jobs and training ✓ darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk |
The Catterick Careers Fair returns on Thursday 26 November 2026, from 09:30 to 13:00 at Catterick Leisure Centre in North Yorkshire, and it is free for the Armed Forces community. British Forces Resettlement Services (BFRS) is the organiser, and you register on its own event page. No agent is needed and nobody should charge you to attend.
What is the Catterick Careers Fair?
It is one of the national fairs BFRS runs near large garrisons. Employers, training providers and support bodies take stands, and visitors walk round and talk to them face to face. The BFRS event page promises real vacancies from national and regional firms, training routes, and CV and career help from people who understand military skills. The BFRS home page advertises more than 70 exhibitors.
When and where is it?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday 26 November 2026 |
| Registration desk | 09:15 to 12:45 |
| Exhibition open | 09:30 to 13:00 |
| Venue | Catterick Leisure Centre, Gough Road, Catterick, DL9 3EL |
| Format | In person only |
| Cost | Free |
| Headline sponsor | E.ON Next |
BFRS adds a useful tip: the busiest spell is normally at opening, so arriving a little later can mean quieter, longer conversations.
Which employers will be there?
The Darlington & Stockton Times names these exhibitors:
- Northern Powergrid
- Lidl
- Babcock International
- Ministry of Justice
- North Yorkshire Police and Northumbria Police
- North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
- Yorkshire Water
- Ripon Farm Services
Training providers will cover engineering and construction, logistics, telecoms, cyber security, renewable energy and land-based work. BFRS says its exhibitor list is still growing, so check the event page again nearer the day.
Who can attend?
BFRS lists serving personnel (regular and reserve), service leavers at any stage, veterans, military spouses, partners and dependants, families planning a future move to civilian life, and MOD civilians. If you have no link to the Armed Forces, this fair is not aimed at you.
How to register — step by step
- Go to the official page: bfrss.org.uk/events/1406161.
- Press "Register To Attend". Registration with BFRS is free.
- Or register by text or phone. BFRS gives 07973 788848 for texts and 02476 939931 for calls. Send your name, unit or former unit, where you heard about the fair, your postcode and your email.
- Consider the CV workshop. The newspaper reports a free, optional CV and interview skills session at the same leisure centre from 9am to 11am, before you meet employers.
- On the day, sign in at the registration desk, which is staffed from 09:15.
- Follow up afterwards. Email the people you met within a few days and apply through each employer's own website.
Tips that raise your chances
- Prepare a 30-second introduction: who you are, what you did in service and what you want next. The event guide recommends this.
- Translate your experience. Write "led a team of eight" or "managed £2m of equipment", not rank and trade jargon.
- Bring several printed CVs and a notebook for names and email addresses.
- Talk to industries you do not know. The organiser encourages it, and many visitors find roles they had not considered.
- Ask about funded training. BFRS says ELC-approved providers attend, which matters if you still hold Enhanced Learning Credits.
- Avoid a common mistake: collecting leaflets without asking a question. Ask each stand which vacancies are open now and how to apply.
Quick checklist: registration done, CVs printed, service dates and qualifications to hand, a list of five target stands and a way to get to Gough Road.
What it means for job seekers
- This is a short, free chance to meet police forces, utilities, defence firms and a supermarket chain in one room.
- Attending does not guarantee an offer. What helps is a clear CV, good questions and a quick follow-up.
- Spouses and partners are welcome, so it can serve a whole household planning life after the forces.
Related reading: Babcock's degree apprenticeships for 2027 and the Kent factory that plans to hire veterans.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Catterick Careers Fair 2026?
It is on Thursday 26 November 2026. Registration runs from 09:15 to 12:45 and the exhibition is open from 09:30 to 13:00.
Where is the Catterick Careers Fair held?
At Catterick Leisure Centre, Gough Road, Catterick, North Yorkshire, DL9 3EL. It is an in-person event only.
Who can attend the BFRS careers fair at Catterick?
Serving regulars and reservists, service leavers, veterans, military spouses, partners and dependants, and MOD civilian staff.
Is the Catterick Careers Fair free?
Yes. The organiser says registration is free, and you can pre-register on the BFRS event page, by text or by phone.
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