Watford MP Richard Harrington has announced the date for the town’s biggest jobs fair yet.

Now in its ninth year, the Watford Jobs Fair is a day-long event linking local companies with vacancies to those looking for a new job.

Mr Harrington, who founded the event, says this year’s fair will be sponsored by intu and Camelot.

The 2019 Watford Jobs Fair will be held on September 5 at the Langley Conferencing Suites, Watford High Street, between 10am and 3pm.

There will be hundreds of jobs available on the day, along with volunteer, apprenticeship and training opportunities. Attendees can also benefit from free CV and interview advice from professionals, as well as digital marketing training.

Last year’s event saw thousands of job seekers attend to apply for jobs at over 70 local companies including intu, Camelot, Warner Bros, The Grove, Smith & Nephew, YO! Sushi and The Grove.

To find out more, please visit www.watfordjobsfair.co.uk and you can register your interest in exhibiting or to get your ticket for fast-track free entry. The website will be updated as new firms confirm their attendance.

Mr Harrington said: “The Watford Jobs Fair will be held on September 5 in central Watford. I’m very grateful to both intu and Camelot for sponsoring it again this year. It’s thanks to their sponsorship, that the fair is completely free for both exhibiting companies, and those looking for a job.

I’m proud that the Watford Jobs Fair has become a bit of a local institution. Every year, we welcome thousands of attendees and advertise hundreds of local jobs across a variety of exciting sectors.

The fairs are so successful because they work in the way they are supposed to- they help thousands of people secure jobs!”.

Vicki Costello, general manager at intu Watford, said: “We are delighted to be sponsors of the 2019 Watford Jobs Fair. As a large and evolving part of the local community and economy, intu Watford recognises the importance of the Jobs Fair and the opportunities it presents for local businesses, and those seeking new and exciting career paths.”