Hire with FUSE

Hiring the right people takes time. We make it easier.

FUSE is a free recruitment support service for employers in St James Quarter and the surrounding area. We connect you with local, career-ready candidates and offer hands-on support from vacancy to new start and beyond.

Whether you’re opening a new store, expanding your team, or tackling high turnover, we work with you to recruit smarter, onboard better, and retain longer.

What We Offer

• Talent Bank Access: Pre-vetted candidates, supported by our team and ready to start. We shortlist based on your brand needs and send you only those who match.
• Fast Vacancy Promotion: As soon as you share a vacancy with us, we get to work. We promote it through our website, social media, community partners and directly to suitable applicants.
• Tailored Onboarding Support: We help new starters settle in, understand expectations, and stay engaged, improving your long-term retention.
• Training & Development: From customer service to management skills, we provide free training in-house or through partner organisations to support new hires or current staff.
• Local Insight: We’re based onsite in St James Quarter, so we understand your footfall, audience and operating challenges, and we shape our support to fit.

Part of the Bigger Picture

Our goal is to help reduce recruitment gaps, boost staff sustainment and create long-term employment pathways across the Quarter and wider city. We’re working to make retail and hospitality employment in Edinburgh more stable, supported and sustainable.

By working with FUSE, you’re investing in a stronger business and a stronger community.