Jobs in Bolton

Situated in the centre of the northwest, Bolton Borough has a population of over 260,000 and is one of the largest towns in the UK. It is the northwest’s fifth largest employment centre and home of the UK’s fastest growing university.\

Bolton is the home of Reebok and the company’s European headquarters are located in Reebok Stadium in the town. It is also the birthplace of the family bakery, Warburtons who have been operating a thriving business here since 1876.  British Aerospace also have many factories in and around Bolton, offering good employment opportunities in a number of different fields.

There are many job opportunities available in the service industry, especially in IT companies and data processing companies. Tourism also plays an important role in the local economy with attractions such as the Bolton Steam Museum and Smithills Hall pulling in visitors from all around the country.

Over the next ten years Bolton town centre will undergo some major renovation work. A retail-led street development will cost  £100 million, and the Bolton Innovation Zone is due to be a 300 million development with the University of Bolton at its centre. All of these developments are predicted to create over 20,000 new jobs.