North West Jobs

Job opportunities have increased significantly in the North West in recent years thanks in part to widespread growth in the number of sales and service centres located there. New manufacturing industries have also emerged and this has inspired much better scope and diversity of career choices for those in the region, combined with more flexible working hours and beneficial to a variety of employees.

Economic diversity guarantees that potential employees enjoy both variety and consistency when it comes to career choices, no matter the time of year. Jobs are available that suit a range of skill-levels and individual lifestyles.

As is the case with all employment regions in the UK, the Caring Professions and healthcare are growing sectors, as are Administration, Sales and Telemarketing. Job vacancies therefore arise in these sectors on regular basis. The service sector , in particular now represents around 80% of all job vacancies in the North West, wit most positions offered through agencies for temporary or part time workers.

A variety of professions such as IT, Food and Beverage and hospitality in general, not to mention local government offices and the civil service are at the forefront when it comes to employing graduates. Adding to the expansion of the service sector, the digital age in manufacturing and chemical works and aerospace production has also been responsible for keeping the local job market active and expanding.

Recent surveys in the area have shown that there are sufficient graduate jobs available to match demand. In fact, 68% of those who go to university in the region end up remaining and working in the area once they have graduated. The North West has therefore become popular with job seekers due to its favourable cost of living and the training and educational opportunities available.