Live vacancies from across Rutland and Lincolnshire will be showcased during a virtual jobs fair on Wednesday.

TSC Foods of Scunthorpe will be among over 40 exhibitors in attendance at the event on Wednesday 28th July which will be hosted by MP for Scunthorpe Holly Mumby-Croft.

The fair will be live from 10am until 1pm andis accessible throughthe Greater Lincolnshire LEP's custom-built website:https://greaterlincsjobsfair.co.uk/

Thefreejobs fair series is designed to bring employers and job seekers togetherin a virtual space.

Inside the virtual exhibition hall,visitors caninteractwith organisationsthrough instant messageandvideo call features,find out aboutjobs, access information on apprenticeships and education courses,and view government advice and FAQs.

TSC Foods, which specialises in chilled and frozen food product development, will be recruiting for over 10 vacancies on the day. North Lincolnshire Council will also be in attendance, showcasing over 30 job vacancies.

The event will attract a wide range of employers from across Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland, such as the NHS, Lincolnshire County Council, RAF Rejoiners, Morrisons Lowlands Nurseries in South Holland,and various local collegesand training providers.

MP for Scunthorpe Holly Mumby-Croft said: "It really is a pleasure to host this month's Greater Lincolnshire LEP online jobs fair.

"Having worked closely with businesses in my constituency throughout the pandemic I know that there is great potential in our area as businesses fully reopen and bounce back."

She added: "This event is a showcase of both the opportunities for residents in our area, and the potential and talent we have in North Lincolnshire and beyond. It brings together both employers and job seekers alike and I urge everyone interested to take part."

The online jobs fair series has proved popular over previous months, having been created as a response to economic difficulties faced bythe area as a result ofthe Covid-19 pandemic.

Most employers advertise over 10 job vacancies per fair, and several offer over 20 vacancies in multiple roles.