Benefits To Employers

No matter what size business you are or the sector you are in, whether you are a one-person band to a large organisation, DurhamWorks is here to help you with your business growth needs. Supporting you in fulfilling your current vacancies, apprenticeships or work experience opportunities.


With our dedicated Employer Engagement Team, all employers utilising our service will work with a single point of contact who will discuss your role requirements to ensure they can support you in finding the ideal match for your business. 


Our Employer Engagement Team will: 


Advertise the role on our website and Social Media pages (Including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter)


     Pre-screen to ensure applicants have the right skills for you


 Submit applicants to you via the route you have specified (CVs, applications, etc.)


 Support to arrange interviews with follow-ups


Why Choose a DurhamWorks Candidate

Here are just a few reasons why hundreds of County Durham businesses are already taking advantage of the scheme:


  • Each young person registered to the programme is assigned a dedicated progression worker who provides them with ongoing expertise and support in information, advice and guidance, preparing them for entering the world of work.
  • Each candidate goes through a selection process with a dedicated Employment Engagement Officer to ensure suitability for each job role. Making the right match is the way to unlock growth and success for both parties.
  • Young people can provide a fresh perspective and new ideas – which could unlock new opportunities or solve age-old problems within your organisation.
  • You have a hand in transforming a young person’s life by giving them the opportunity they need to fulfil their potential.


FAQs from Employers


Does it cost to use your service? No, it's a free service connecting and supporting your business growth. We may even be able to help you access funding


What would we do, or what service would we provide? We can advertise, sift CVs, pre-screen candidates, support to arrange interviews and follow up as required.


Would we organise CVs, and would we provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates? Yes, we would organise CVs and provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We would also pass feedback to the DurhamWorks Progression team, who would support the Young Person in future applications.


Can we organise Apprenticeships? No, but we would signpost you to the relevant information, and we can provide candidates for apprenticeship vacancies.


How many candidates can we provide? We can’t guarantee a figure, but we have several Young People registered with us who are work ready.


How long can work trial/work experience be? Work trial a couple of days, work experience two weeks, but can be longer subject to the young person. 


Do we check references? No, this would be the responsibility of the employer to check. 


Does my business have to be in the County Durham area? No, but the candidates have to live in County Durham.


Get in Touch


Six Employer Engagement Officers are covering County Durham, actively connecting with employers across the North East.


The team also collaborates with Delivery Partners and Sub Contractors to support work-ready candidates into opportunities.


Get in touch with an Officer...

Mid-Durham - Claire.Griss@durham.gov.uk

North Durham - Nic.Watson@durham.gov.uk

East Durham - Joanne.Standen@durham.gov.uk

South - Michele.Atkinson@durham.gov.uk / Craig.Mayhew2@durham.gov.uk

All Areas - Sharon.Whitfield2@durham.gov.uk


Interested? Complete this form, call 03000 262 930 or email EmployerEngagementOfficers@durham.gov.uk to speak to a member of the team.