Businesses in Buckinghamshire have a ready-made support network at their service for all of the above – and more!

In the same way that Buckinghamshire Business First is fully established at the heart of the local business community, the Buckinghamshire Skills Hub (part of our wider BBF Group) occupies the same space within local education, skills and careers development.

This perfect partnership is able to seamlessly join the dots between:

• Skills gaps within sectors and training opportunities for young people
• Job vacancies and job seekers
• Senior management shortfalls and leadership development training
• Advice and guidance on apprenticeships, work experience and recruitment

Speak to us and we will support you

We know that where there are ongoing challenges with recruitment and training, it can sometimes seem as though there is no solution.

But we want to remind you that Buckinghamshire Business First was built for this.

Our history of being right there at the coalface with businesses and being able to tap into their needs, knowledge and experiences, gives us a crucial place in the business/skills eco system.

It’s just one of the reasons why we have been named the official Employer Representative Body (ERB) for skills in Buckinghamshire, chosen to lead the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) to address local skills shortages.

Speak to a member of our Workforce Skills Team

Our Workforce Skills Team is made up of highly experienced training and development professionals who are here to help Buckinghamshire businesses with all of their skills needs. We provide expertise in

• apprenticeships
• traineeships and work placements
• training and development for your team
• recruitment; diversity and inclusion
• engagement with schools and colleges
• labour market intelligence (LMI) to help businesses plan for the future

For information and support, email [email protected] or call John Browning, Workforce Skills Manager, on 01296 798774.

Below are just some of the ways we can help.

Looking for the right talent to join your workforce?

• We can help you build a recruitment strategy that includes alternatives to traditional recruitment techniques
• Learn all there is to know about offering work experience and apprenticeships – you may think you know enough already, but if you’ve ever been put off the idea of providing work experience or apprenticeships, there are some things you should know that may change your mind!
• Promote your vacancies on two websites – for FREE. Upload vacancies onto the Buckinghamshire Business First website and they will automatically appear on the Buckinghamshire Skills Hub site too – two for the price of none!

Think certain skills are lacking in your sector?

• Through our Local Skills Improvement Plan, you can help identify current and future skills requirements and help ensure your needs are met.

Looking to inspire young people and boost their futures?

• The Buckinghamshire Skills Hub offers year-round opportunities to engage with local schools, colleges and universities.
• And there's the Bucks Skills Show– where you can exhibit for free and meet thousands of students and job seekers!

Want to support people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

• The SEND Skills Show is a great example of the way businesses can inspire and engage with students with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

Are you a business owner who wants to improve their skills or business performance?

• Our Mentoring Programme sounds right up your street! We can connect you with experts who have been in the same place you are to guide you through the challenges and opportunities you are facing.

Speak to a member of our Workforce Skills Team

For all of this support and more - contact our Workforce Skills Team today!

Email [email protected] or call John Browning, Workforce Skills Manager, on 01296 798774.