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FSB South West

FSB near you

One of the unique benefits of joining FSB is the local support we provide to our members through our team of dedicated staff and volunteers located in every region across the UK.

Living and working locally ensures they are not only part of the local business community but also understand the unique issues facing small businesses in each part of the country. We meet business owners, council leaders, MPs and many other stakeholders on a daily basis to ensure the voice of small businesses is represented in your town or city. Equally important, our local teams also organise events, seminars and exhibitions to allow business owners to develop strong local networks within their communities.

Website: Visit FSB South West website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Grants Resources Information News (GRIN)

We send out a short grants bulletin each weekday morning (at precisely 8.30am) throughout the year, with the exception of public bank holidays and Christmas/New Year.  Each bulletin contains details of 3 national UK grant schemes and 1 local grant programme, together with a news item that we post on our website (see our Homepage (opens in a new tab; external site)). We regularly feature grant schemes that aren’t covered by other databases.

We normally circulate around 240 bulletins each year, containing details of between 800 and 1,000 grant programmes and related resources.

The e-mailed bulletins are prepared the evening before circulation, so content is always up-to-date and we often cover new grant programmes before they become widely available, which can be an advantage to subscribers.

Website: Visit Grants Resources Information News (GRIN) website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Somerset Community Foundation

Building stronger communities and helping passionate people in Somerset change the world on their doorstep by funding local causes and inspiring local giving and philanthropy.

We work in partnership with individuals, business, charitable trusts and the public sector to build stronger communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Since 2002 we’ve awarded over £35 million of funding to thousands of charities.

Website: Visit Somerset Community Foundation website (opens in a new tab; external site)

University of Somerset

We believe in fostering ambition and unlocking potential, not just focusing on exam results. That’s why our motto is: DEGREES FOR REAL LIFE.

At UCS, we value individual talents, aspirations, and the unique paths each of our students take on their journey to success. We’re not just about textbooks and tests. We’re about cultivating confidence, nurturing skills, and providing practical, real-world experiences that transform our students into professionals.

Through our strong partnerships with major employers, we provide our students with not just a degree, but a comprehensive toolbox of skills, knowledge, and experiences that translate seamlessly into their future careers.

Website: Visit University of Somerset website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Leaving Care Local Offer

As a care leaver (opens in a new tab; external site), you are legally entitled to a range of support and services from us.

This site tells you what these services are, and how we will help you get them.

Website: Visit Leaving Care Local Offer website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Response to redundancy

Somerset Council is fully committed to supporting our businesses and their employees who could be facing redundancy.

Working with our partners across Somerset we are in a strong position to provide a package of support aimed at minimising the impact to individuals. The support aims to help people back into work as quickly as possible and support business growth.

Email: Email Response to redundancy (hattie.winter@somerset.gov.uk)
Website: Visit Response to redundancy website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Job opportunities

Employment in Somerset

Looking for work in Somerset?

You’re in the right place.

Search local job vacancies, and if you need a hand, we offer free support.

You can also explore apprenticeships, short courses and skills bootcamps to build confidence and learn new skills.

 

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The King’s Trust

Get free support (opens in a new tab; external site) to develop the skills and confidence you need to find a job or start a business.

Website: Visit The King’s Trust website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Refugee resettlement pathways in Somerset

Somerset Council is committed to providing a safe and dignified environment for forcibly displaced people through planned resettlement pathways.

Website: Visit Refugee resettlement pathways in Somerset website (opens in a new tab; external site)

UK Armed Forces Employment Support

Helping you succeed throughout your working life

We provide life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and children.

 

Email: Email UK Armed Forces Employment Support (info@forcesemployment.org.uk)
Website: Visit UK Armed Forces Employment Support website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Get Somerset Working

What is Get Somerset Working?

Get Somerset Working is Somerset’s local strategy to reduce economic inactivity and foster a more inclusive and resilient labour market. It presents a bold, collaborative framework aimed at creating opportunities for all residents to access quality employment, overcome challenges such as poor health or caring responsibilities, and contribute to a fairer, more prosperous Somerset.

Connect to Work is a key funded workstream within this initiative, offering intensive, tailored employment support to individuals facing significant barriers to entering the workforce.

Website: Visit Get Somerset Working website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Weston College

Weston College offers free support and training to help you if you’re unemployed or economically inactive and seeking work. We have specialist programmes for people aged 19+

Programmes are delivered face-to-face occasionally in Somerset. Remote courses are available all year, and you will need access to a computer and the internet for these.

Please see the webpage link below to see the latest courses.

Email: Email Weston College (employmentsupport@weston.ac.uk)
Website: Visit Weston College website (opens in a new tab; external site)

King’s Trust programmes

Are you 16-25 and looking to build confidence, boost your skills, and figure out your next steps? The King’s Trust offers two programmes with Weston College, a 4-week Achieve programme and a 12-week Team programme. You don’t have to choose; you can do both! You can start with Achieve and then move on to the Team programme.

Please see the webpage link below to see a full breakdown of each programme.

Email: Email King’s Trust programmes (employmentsupport@weston.ac.uk)
Website: Visit King’s Trust programmes website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Somerset Start Up and Grow

Somerset Start Up & Grow gives free, practical help to people starting or growing a business in Somerset. Funded by Somerset Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, you can get up to six hours with a local business advisor. We help with your plan, money, marketing, day-to-day running, new ideas and hiring. If you’re in the Somerset Council area and run a small or medium business (under 250 staff) — or you’re just getting started — you can join. Not sure if you’re eligible? Use the Council Checker or get in touch for a quick chat.

Email: Email Somerset Start Up and Grow (team@businessinfopoint.co.uk)
Website: Visit Somerset Start Up and Grow website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Sir Robert McAlpine

We are a family-owned construction and infrastructure company established since 1869.

We design, develop, build and preserve some of Britain’s most iconic buildings. We shape towns, cities, and landscapes and put the local community at the heart of everything we do.

Exciting career opportunities in Bridgwater, Somerset

Join our construction team delivering a state-of-the-art battery cell manufacturing facility for Agratas.

Website: Visit Sir Robert McAlpine website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Apprenticeship Levy Transfers

Skill Up Somerset are working with some local large employers who are willing to transfer their levy to smaller local employers, subject to certain criteria.

Email: Email Apprenticeship Levy Transfers (hello@skillupsomerse.org.uk)
Website: Visit Apprenticeship Levy Transfers website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Somerset Business Agency (SBA)

SBA CIC // Enterprise
Take initiative. Lead a programme. Level-up your business leadership. We’re here to support start up owners, existing businesses and employees in reaching for the stars.

SBA CIC // Education
We work with schools and other education establishments to deliver enterprising training, preparing students for the world of business. We also offer a range of courses, for those looking to upgrade their skills.

SBA CIC // Employment
The world of work just got more accessible. Build your confidence and get yourself employment-ready with our expert career guidance and skill development.

Email: Email Somerset Business Agency (SBA) (contact@sbacic.org)
Website: Visit Somerset Business Agency (SBA) website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Spark IT Somerset

The Spark iT project helps Somerset residents who need help with digital skills and support. We set up Digital Cafés and drop-in centers in community spaces across the county. Our friendly volunteers, called Digital Champions, run these free events. They are open to everyone, no matter how old you are or how much you know about technology.

Website: Visit Spark IT Somerset website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Employer-led Skills Bootcamps

Employer-led Skills Bootcamps help businesses in Somerset and Dorset. They are for any business that wants to teach their current staff new skills or find new employees with special skills.

View approved Skill bootcamps

Email: Email Employer-led Skills Bootcamps (skillsbootcamps@dstpn.co.uk)
Website: Visit Employer-led Skills Bootcamps website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Skills Bootcamps

Discover new opportunities for your skills development through Employer-led Dorset and Somerset Skills Bootcamps

Website: Visit Skills Bootcamps website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Business Skills Sorted

We provide a directory called Business Skills Sorted to help businesses find training and education options.

Email: Email Business Skills Sorted (hello@dstpn.co.uk)
Website: Visit Business Skills Sorted website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)

SWAPs help local people who are unemployed learn new skills for jobs in areas like care, construction, digital, and warehousing. They are run by Jobcentre Plus to help businesses find workers with the right skills.

Each SWAP lasts up to six weeks and includes:

Training: Learn skills that match what employers need.

Work Experience: Get hands-on practice and earn qualifications.

Website: Visit Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Your Future Sorted – Provider Directory

We have a directory called ‘Your Future Sorted’ that helps you find out about training and career options in Somerset.

Email: Email Your Future Sorted – Provider Directory (hello@dstpn.co.uk)
Website: Visit Your Future Sorted – Provider Directory website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Borrow an iPad from the library

Somerset Council offers an iPad loaning scheme. Members of selected Somerset Libraries (16 and over) can borrow a device for up to six weeks free of charge

Website: Visit Borrow an iPad from the library website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Citizens Advice West Somerset

We help people with their problems by giving free, independent advice. We offer support online, over the phone, and in person. We help with many issues like consumer rights, pensions, and court support.

Website: Visit Citizens Advice West Somerset website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Welcome Hubs

CHARIS and Somerset County Council have set up Welcome Hubs in Somerset. These hubs help refugees, asylum seekers, and their sponsors by providing support and information.

Email: Email Welcome Hubs (welcome@charisrefugees.org)
Website: Visit Welcome Hubs website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Skills Elevators

Skills Elevators are tools that show you different job roles and what you need to do those jobs. They help you see the skills and behaviors needed for each job. Skills Elevators also give you information on where to get support, and find colleges or apprenticeships to help you learn and start your career.

Email: Email Skills Elevators (hello@dstpn.co.uk)
Website: Visit Skills Elevators website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Seetec PLUSS

Seetec Pluss is a leading provider of work and wellbeing services that inspires thousands of people to find and progress in work each year.

Together with Pluss, our specialist social enterprise, we empower people to discover and realise their unique potential.

Email: Email Seetec PLUSS (customer.admin@seetecpluss.co.uk)
Website: Visit Seetec PLUSS website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Somerset Business Mentoring

This programme is designed to help Somerset’s small and medium (SME) businesses learn from our experienced business leaders and serial entrepreneurs. They will share their knowledge on accelerating business development, making better strategic decisions, being more productive and ultimately growing your business.

Email: Email Somerset Business Mentoring (scbusmentor@somerset.gov.uk)
Website: Visit Somerset Business Mentoring website (opens in a new tab; external site)

SomersetWorks

This information is for Somerset residents to help you progress with your NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) to EET journey.

Email: Email SomersetWorks (SomersetWorks@somerset.gov.uk)
Website: Visit SomersetWorks website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Higher Education in Somerset

Learn about the different degree-level qualifications available in Somerset, like Degree Apprenticeships and other higher education options.

Higher education is third-level education after you leave school. It takes place at universities and Further Education colleges, and normally includes undergraduate and postgraduate study. You can find out more information on our Higher Education page (opens in a new tab; external site), which also covers support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Website: Visit Higher Education in Somerset website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge for Schools and Colleges (ASK)

The ASK program helps schools and colleges across England with apprenticeships. It is funded by the National Apprenticeship Service, which is part of the Department for Education. The program provides free support to help students learn about and understand apprenticeships better.

Email: Email Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge for Schools and Colleges (ASK) (hello@dstpn.co.uk)
Website: Visit Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge for Schools and Colleges (ASK) website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Somerset Elective home education

Local authorities have several duties to make sure that all children are kept safe and have access to suitable, full-time education, including those that are home educated.

Website: Visit Somerset Elective home education website (opens in a new tab; external site)

SomersetWorks – SEND information

Information on the education and training options available for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)

Website: Visit SomersetWorks – SEND information website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP)

Somerset Education Business Partnership connects employers with education providers so that young people are aware of local career opportunities and develop the skills needed to thrive at work.

Email: Email Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) (support@somerset-ebp.co.uk)
Website: Visit Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Somerset Careers Hub

We work with every state-funded secondary school, special educational needs school, alternative provision & post 16 college, helping them to link with local employers to deliver high quality careers support for students.

Email: Email Somerset Careers Hub (careershub@somerset.gov.uk)
Website: Visit Somerset Careers Hub website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Adult Community Education (ACL)

Service Wide range of courses designed for adults aged 19+ to develop new interests, build confidence and increase their skills, knowledge, and employability.
Courses include engaging families through nature conservation, building financial resilience, developing essential skills to promote inclusion for refugees, community enterprise, health and wellbeing, essential skills including maths, English and digital skills and confidence building.

Email: Email Adult Community Education (ACL) (communitylearning@somerset.gov.uk)
Website: Visit Adult Community Education (ACL) website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network (DSTPN)

Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network Ltd (DSTPN) is a company limited by guarantee with a membership consisting of fee-paying members who are training organisations, colleges, employers and stakeholder bodies working in the post-16 education and training sector.

Email: Email Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network (DSTPN) (hello@dstpn.co.uk)
Website: Visit Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network (DSTPN) website (opens in a new tab; external site)

SPTS (Specialist and Personalised Training Services)

Lead and coordinate work with young people, families, local employers, schools, colleges and support agencies in order to secure supported employment opportunities and outcomes for our young people with SEND in Somerset.

Level 6 trained, impartial and independent specialist careers advice and guidance. Working with a vast number of young people and families, providing careers advice and guidance, developing careers opportunities, delivering workshops and raising aspirations in specialist schools, alternative provision, colleges and the like.

Providing young people with opportunities and choice to have their best life and reach their full potential.

Email: Email SPTS (Specialist and Personalised Training Services) (efrance@fiveways.school)
Website: Visit SPTS (Specialist and Personalised Training Services) website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Response to redundancy for businesses

Coordination of the strategic response to redundancy for businesses.

Helping businesses plan and manage when they need to reduce staff.

Email: Email Response to redundancy for businesses (employmentsupport@somerset.gov.uk)
Website: Visit Response to redundancy for businesses website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Somerset Work Experience Partnership

The Somerset Work Experience Partnership helps schools with work experience for students. We have a list of job placements, check that they are safe, and provide schools with the resources and paperwork needed. We make sure work experience is safe, exciting, and useful for everyone.

Email: Email Somerset Work Experience Partnership (rebecca.cody@yeovil.com)
Website: Visit Somerset Work Experience Partnership website (opens in a new tab; external site)

Skill Up Somerset

We are a not-for-profit organisation that offers free, impartial Apprenticeship and skills advisory services to Somerset people and businesses.

Email: Email Skill Up Somerset (hello@skillupsomerset.org.uk)
Website: Visit Skill Up Somerset website (opens in a new tab; external site)