Boost Your Business Growth with the Leicester Jobs Fund 2025: A Vital Opportunity for SMEs
23 June 2025Are you a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) looking to expand your team and grow your business in 2025? The Leicester Jobs Fund 2025 could be the perfect opportunity to help you do just that — by providing financial support to create new job roles within Leicester and Leicestershire.
What is the Leicester Jobs Fund 2025?
The Leicester Jobs Fund 2025 is a targeted initiative designed to support local businesses in creating sustainable employment opportunities. It offers grants to SMEs who commit to recruiting new staff, helping stimulate economic growth and reduce unemployment in Leicester and Leicestershire.
Who Can Benefit?
The fund is specifically aimed at businesses based in Leicester and Leicestershire, with the following key qualifying criteria:
- Businesses must be registered with Companies House or the Charities Commission.
- Location: Must be based in Leicester or Leicestershire and accessible via public transport.
- Job Creation: Commitment to creating new, sustainable job roles in the city and county.
- Recruitment Focus: Must be willing to make reasonable adjustments based on candidate needs.
- Compliance: Businesses must comply with all legal and regulatory employment standards.
Why Should SMEs Apply?
For SMEs, recruitment and workforce development can be a significant challenge — especially in a competitive market. The Leicester Jobs Fund 2025 helps ease this by:
- Reducing hiring costs: Grants help offset recruitment and salary costs for new roles.
- Enhancing business capacity: Adding skilled staff accelerates growth and innovation.
- Supporting community growth: Your business contributes to Leicester and Leicestershire’s economic vitality.
- Access to support: Along with funding, businesses gain access to employment support networks and resources.
How to Apply
If your business meets the qualifying criteria, applying is straightforward:
- Review the full eligibility criteria and ensure your business fits the requirements. Leicester Jobs Fund 2025 Qualifying Criteria page
- Complete the application outlining the roles you intend, and the skills required, application form
Don’t Miss Out on This Chance to Grow Your Workforce
The Leicester Jobs Fund 2025 is more than just financial assistance — it’s a partnership to help businesses like yours thrive and make a meaningful impact in the local community. Whether you’re looking to add one new team member or several, this fund could be the catalyst your business needs.
For full details and to apply, visit the Leicester Employment Hub
