The Jobs Fair will offer a free bus shuttle service
The Big Dover Jobs and Volunteering Fair is coming to Cruise Terminal 2 at the Port of Dover on Wednesday, 8 October from 10am to 2.30pm.
Dover District Council, the Department for Works and Pensions (DWP), Port of Dover, and YMS Travel are teaming up to showcase job opportunities, and a variety of volunteering opportunities across the area.
Over 50 employers and volunteer groups are expected to exhibit, with a whole range of local jobs and volunteering opportunities available.
There will be plenty of jobs on offer, and job seekers will benefit from being able to meet representatives from a variety of organisations all under one roof.
The event is free to attend, and thanks to YMS Travel, a free shuttle bus will run throughout the event from Dover town centre to the cruise terminal. The first bus will leave Dover Priory at 9.35am, and the last bus from the cruise terminal will leave at 2.30pm, with buses every half hour from four collection points thereafter, (see below).
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Dover Cruise Terminal 2
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Dover Priory Railway Station
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Ladywell (Fire Station)
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Pencester Road (Bus Terminus)
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There is free car parking at the cruise terminal. There will also be free tea/coffee on arrival.
The event follows the success of the previous Big Dover Jobs and Skills Fairs.
Cllr Kevin Mills, Leader of Dover District Council, said: “We’re delighted to be bringing employers and potential employees together once more for the Big Jobs Fair at the Dover Cruise Terminal. Following the success of last year, we will also be offering volunteering opportunities at this event, to reach those who are interested. This is a great way to find out about the exciting opportunities available locally. We’re very grateful to all our partners for supporting this event.”
Employers interested in exhibiting at the event should contact Kerry-Ann Miller Kerry-ann.miller@dwp.gov.uk or katy.lamoon@dwp.gov.uk
Organisations recruiting volunteers who are interested in exhibiting at the event should contact Joanna.Heath@dwp.gov.uk
For more information, please see www.dover.gov.uk/jobfair
Notes to editors:
Employers already confirmed as attending the Jobs Fair include Dover District Council, Dover Marina Hotel, English Heritage, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Kent Teach, Pure Gym, The Home Office, The Royal Navy and Viking Maritime with more to follow.
Posted on 19 September 2025