Recruitment and Workforce Development Support

Rising costs are affecting us all and making things difficult for many people and businesses across Gateshead. We've brought together information and advice to help you and your business with workforce development and recruitment needs during this time.

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Gateshead Works

If you are finding it difficult to attract candidates with the skills you need, we can help you recruit and develop your workforce.

Gateshead Works is a free and confidential professional recruitment service aimed at working with businesses in and around Gateshead who are looking to find skilled and experienced candidates.

Find out more by emailing gatesheadworks@gateshead.gov.uk

Apprenticeship Levy Funds

Gateshead Council can transfer funds to employers for new apprenticeship starts, particularly where the funds will enable the organisation to create an apprenticeship that would not have been created without the funds. This can include new apprentices recruited by the employer or existing employees offered an apprenticeship as a means to develop the workforce.

Read about Apprenticeship Levy Funds and how they can help your business and find out more about apprenticeships.

Learning and Skills

Gateshead Council's Learning and Skills deliver apprenticeships for employers and schools across the whole of the North East. The funds can be used for new recruits or to deliver high quality training to your current workforce to help them improve your business. 

Find out more about Learning and Skills apprenticeships and staff training.

North East Ambition

North East Ambition is a programme of free support for small to medium-sized enterprises based in the North East. It is designed to ensure local businesses are taking advantage of the opportunities available to them to develop and upskill their workforce.

The programme, which is part funded by the European Social Fund, is delivered by Education Development Trust in partnership with the North East Local Enterprise Partnership.