Summer Recruitment Fair

Thursday 8 May 2025 
11:00 to 14:00 
University of Exeter Forum, Streatham Campus 

*BOOKINGS NOW OPEN*

Current student? Please visit Handshake  for full details about our upcoming fairs or visit our student-facing careers fairs webpage

Our final recruitment fair of the academic year welcomes companies from a range of sectors and is used to promote casual, part-time and summer work; internships/vacation schemes; year-in-industry placements; graduate roles and postgraduate study. 

A smaller event in comparison to our autumn careers fairs with up to 21 stands,  the Summer Recruitment Fair provides an intimate opportunity to meet with approximately 400 current Exeter students. The event is marketed to Exeter students from all years and disciplines, so you can expect those in the first year through to their final year to attend. Our graduates are also welcome.  

Please click on the headings below for more information about the fair. Bookings are expected to close on Thursday 27 March 2025, or earlier if full. 

 

To book onto the Summer Recruitment Fair, please complete the online booking form here.

If you haven’t already, before booking a place at the fair you will need to set up your Handshake account and connect with the University of Exeter, to be able to access the event registration form. Setting up your account and connecting with us can be done here. You will then need to click register to begin the booking process. If you are an agency booking on behalf of your client, then the booking must be submitted under the client’s name and record on Handshake.  

 


 

Most companies are eligible for our standard rate of £285+VAT except where special rates apply – please see below.  

  • Agency Rate - £340+VAT – all national recruitment agencies (based outside Devon, Cornwall and Somerset) and jobs portals  

  • Charity Rate - £160+VAT – all registered charities recruiting to paid positions only 

  • Local SME Rate - £85+VAT – all small and medium enterprises (250 or fewer staff/less than £50million turnover)  based exclusively in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset only

Due to high demand for this event, we recommend submitting your booking form promptly. 

We limit the number of spaces available to recruitment agencies and jobs portals. Limited spaces are available for those who are eligible for our discounted rate and are allocated at our discretion.
 

Whilst this event is open to a variety of companies, it is not suitable for teaching agencies seeking to engage with our PGCE students, those looking to recruit nursing students or those offering volunteering opportunities or unpaid/chargeable internships.    

The fair charges include: 

  • A stand space (2.5m width x 1.5m depth approximately) - only suitable for slim (roll-up) banner stands 

  • One table (1.5m width x 0.55m depth x 0.74m height) and two chairs 

  • One electrical point 

  • Wifi access (subject to restrictions; you will need to bring a dongle if you have an encrypted laptop) 

  • Lunch tickets for two exhibitors (not included for internal exhibitors)

  • Tea, coffee, water and biscuits available throughout the day 

  • One parking space, depending on availability 

  • Standard entry in our fair booklet 

Invoicing will take place after the event.  Failure to provide accurate or complete invoicing details, including supplier forms and purchase order numbers in advance of the event and by any deadlines outlined,  may result in a processing fee of up to £100. 
 

The fair will take place at University of Exeter Forum, Stocker Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 4PZ.
The event will open to students from 11:00 to 14:00.
 

Access to the building is from 09:00 to 16:00.

Cancellation must be received in writing by emailing employer-events@exeter.ac.uk  by Thursday 3 April 2025. Cancellations received after this date will result in the full cost being incurred. Failure to attend the fair, regardless of reason, will result in the full charge being levied. 

 

To view this fair’s terms and conditions please visit our ‌Summer Recruitment Fair 2025 Terms and Conditions.

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