Jobs Bolton

The North-west region of England is a well-known global business centre, it is the 12 largest local economy in Europe, that is a lot of generated revenue! Greater Manchester is fast becoming an economic force which offers fantastic employment opportunities across a very broad range of careers. The Metropolitan Borough of Bolton also attracts large scale foreign investment.

Big companies who have settled in Bolton span many different fields; British Aerospace, Reebok, RBS, Hitachi, and Warburton’s, who have been around since 1876. Bolton was previously known for its heavy industry, but this is now morphing towards hi-tech industries and services, IT companies and electrical engineering. The large increase in these service sectors has driven employment in places such as data processing, admin, and call centres. Bolton’s Primary Care Trust is also a large employer for administrators, care givers and medical professionals.

Continual development and large-scale regeneration projects are planned for Bolton in the next couple of decades. There is a plan for the Bolton Innovation Zone (BIZ) which is going to be situated right in the centre of Bolton which should generate in the region of 4000 brand new jobs and have around £300 million worth of private sector investment. An expansion of the University of Bolton will be included within this zone, this is linked with the Manchester Knowledge Capital Initiative.

Two large colleges will also be moved in conjunction with the construction of a health, leisure, and research centre. A cultural quarter will then become the centre for cultural and creative jobs and industry. As well as the Outdoor Market being refurbished. All of these developments and regeneration investments will bring lots of jobs to Bolton and commercial opportunities within the borough.

Wilson Bowden Developments Limited are partaking with a £100 million retail lead central street development for the commercial businesses in Bolton. £226 million is being put towards the Church Wharf by Ask Developments and Bluemantle. Along with £200 million to the Merchants Quarter. Bolton boasts the fastest growing profession-based economy. European and American investment is helping to build an attractive scene for new investment which is turning Bolton into a large economic power in the Northwest region and globally.