Thousands of jobs filled at centres across Preston, Blackpool, Leyland and Lancaster in 2025
It’s been a busy year at job centres across Lancashire with thousands of positions being filled.
In 2025 so far, there are 363,000 more people in work. This has outpaced the increase in unemployment (up 280,000) over the same period.
Nelson Jobcentre is one of many that has helped hundreds of people into work this year, building strong links with local employers and hosting popular jobs fairs.
With dedicated support for young people through its Youth Hub and plans to expand services further, the team is looking forward to creating even more opportunities in 2026
Reflecting on a successful year at the local Jobcentre, Leanne Parsons said: “It’s been a busy year at our jobcentre, with our team pulling out all the stops to connect jobseekers with opportunities and businesses with the right employees.
“From forging new business partnerships—some even recruiting on-site—to hosting packed jobs fairs online, and in person, we’ve worked hard to make a real difference.”
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She added: “Specialist events for young people and the over-50s have been a real highlight, alongside our growing links with local businesses such as Lancashire Constabulary and Morrisons.
“These partnerships are helping us match people to jobs faster and more effectively.”
Blackpool, St Annes & Fleetwood Jobcentres
Jobcentres across Blackpool, St Annes, and Fleetwood are rolling out a series of innovative initiatives including an AI-Powered Job Search Workshop plus the DWP Digital Team is offering 10 work placements starting in January aimed at providing valuable insight into digital careers.
Preston and Leyland Jobcentres
Preston and Leyland Jobcentres are driving employment with successful recruitment and skills programmes with Preston B&M, Royal Mail, Preston Bus Company, Victorian Plumbing, Manpower, Lancaster City Council and University of Lancashire for careers in nursing.
Lancaster and Morecambe
Local jobcentres have worked closely with employers to fill vacancies and support seasonal recruitment including, Beaumont College, Madigan Gill for labourers and traffic marshals at HMP Lancaster Farm.
Lakeland Warehouse (Kendal), has several jobseekers in warehouse roles for the Christmas and B&M. Currently there are upcoming Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) for teaching assistants and for Civil Service admin jobs.
Upcoming support for Specialist Disability Employment Support
- Careers & Employability Fair – Scheduled for 29 January 2026 at The Storey, Lancaster, in partnership with Lancaster City Council.
- 50+ MOT – Monthly event held on 20 November achieved 100% attendance and positive feedback.
- The King’s Trust – Hosting an information session on 17 December for customers interested in their January programme.
.Jobcentres Across Leyland, Chorley, Skelmersdale & Ormskirk have delivered a series of impactful initiatives this autumn, strengthening partnerships, supporting new claims, and creating pathways into work for local jobseekers.
Jobcentres across Burnley, Nelson, and Rawtenstall have partnered with local authorities and employers to deliver a series of successful recruitment and careers events this autumn, creating opportunities and supporting customers through redundancy and career transitions.
Accrington
Blackburn and Clitheroe Jobcentres are working with local businesses to help people into work, with confirmed job starts, work experience and recruitment.
Key employer partnerships include Taco Bell, GM Group for corporate hospitality and caretaking, plus JLifestyle, B&M, Blackburn Youth Zone, Jogee Post Office and Race FX.