Spotlight on Jobs in Stevenage

If you’re looking for a new job, you’ve come to the right place! Stevenage is known as a leading business centre, with a reputation for innovation and creativity. This has created many success stories for Stevenage businesses… and its working population of 47,200 people.

Types of Jobs in Stevenage

Jobs in Stevenage are spread across all business sectors. Thanks to the range of businesses based here, we can help you find local receptionist, warehouse and customer services jobs. There are also many accountancy, sales and engineering roles available. Currently, 7,900 people are employed in admin/secretarial roles and skilled trades occupations. 8,300 people are working in caring, leisure and other service occupations.

13 years ago, recruitment expert Liz Felstead founded Essential Results, based in Old Stevenage. It remains an independent, people-orientated recruitment agency. Liz says: “Stevenage has so much to offer. We have many big businesses at the leading edge of their sector – such as GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Airbus in the space sector and defence company MBDA. There are also lots of smaller independent businesses here, which can offer some really interesting roles for people looking for local jobs in Stevenage. We know so many businesses and are constantly impressed with the range of vacancies that are available. It’s a pleasure to work here and place people in local jobs.”

Currently factory, office and retail business are expanding and developing in Stevenage. They are drawn to the area because of the transport links and – in particular – the ambitious population. “We wanted a good pool of people to recruit from, knowing we were growing so rapidly,” explains Nicola Guest from Alchemy Metals.

The Bigger Picture

Stevenage is about community as well as business, with lots of entertainment and leisure choices. The Pride of Stevenage awards celebrate acts of kindness and selflessness. This annual event recognises the efforts of just some of Stevenage’s local heroes who regularly ‘go the extra mile’.

There’s more good news about Stevenage: the average weekly wage is more than the national average. Plus, unemployment is just under the UK figure. And… Stevenage Football Club is doing well in League Two!

If you’re looking for a new job in Stevenage and the surrounding areas, talk to the team at Essential Results. We are here to help you find your next job. Let’s go!

(Sources: stevenage.gov.uk, nomisweb.co.uk, investinstevenage.co.uk)

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