FUSE is the official training and recruitment partner of St James Quarter. We connect people looking for work with real jobs, training, and career support across Edinburgh’s retail and hospitality brands in St James Quarter and greater Business Development District area.
Yes. FUSE is completely free for job seekers. We’re privately funded to help people access training, support and job opportunities in retail and hospitality.
No. We work with people at all stages, whether you’re just starting out, returning to work, or ready for a change. We’ll support you to build confidence, understand what employers are looking for, and apply for the right roles.
We move fast. As soon as you sign up, we’ll connect you to live opportunities through our Talent Bank or help you apply directly for current vacancies. Timeframes vary depending on your preferences and readiness, but we stay in touch until you’re settled.
We offer tailored one-to-one support with CVs, interview prep, confidence building, workplace skills and access to free training. You can also apply to our Talent Bank to be considered for upcoming opportunities with major employers.
We support roles across Edinburgh’s top retail and hospitality brands, especially in St James Quarter. These include customer service, stockroom, food and beverage, supervisory and management positions.
Yes, definitely. We're here to help you find the right fit, not just the role you applied for. If we spot other opportunities that match your skills and experience, we’ll get in touch and talk them through with you. It’s all part of making sure you don’t miss out on something great.
Yes. If your business is based in St James Quarter or the surrounding BID area, FUSE is a free benefit available to you. We’re funded to help strengthen your workforce, reduce recruitment costs, and improve retention.
Once you send us your vacancy, we can post it online and start matching candidates from our Talent Bank immediately. You’ll receive shortlisted applicants who are prepped and ready for interview.
We help with recruitment, onboarding, and training. Whether you’re opening a new store, hiring for seasonal peaks, or building a leadership team, we’ll tailor support to fit your needs. We also offer staff development through partner-led and in-house training sessions.
We are not a recruitment agency. We don’t charge fees and we don’t disappear after a hire. We are embedded in the Quarter and here to support your team long term, including upskilling and retention.
Yes. We offer access to training sessions focused on customer service, management, neurodiversity, cultural awareness and more. We also listen to your needs and develop workshops or pathways to support your team’s growth.
Just get in touch. You can complete our short contact form or email us directly. We’ll arrange a quick conversation to understand your needs and get moving.
Our Talent Bank is a proactive tool designed to reduce staff turnover and accelerate hiring by matching employers with career-ready, locally-supported applicants.
The Talent Bank benefits both Employers and Job Seekers. For Employers the benefits are pre-vetted candidates, training pathways, visibility across SJQ events and channels. For Job Seekers the Talent Bank ensures their skills and experience are getting the maximum exposure across all the brands in the St James Quarter.
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