Lancashire is a county in the North West of England, with a population of roughly 1.4 million people. The county made a name for itself during the Industrial Revolution when, during the 19th century, almost 85% of cotton manufacturing occurred in here.
Today, the majority of all employment in the area comes from the service industries, although manufacturing also retains a strong presence in the county and is accountable for 16% of jobs. Lancashire County Council, based in Preston is the area's most significant employer, with the public administration, health and education sectors contributing a quarter of the area's employment.
Another important employer in the county is BAE Military Air Solutions which has major sites in Warton and Samlesbury. Contributing to the construction sector is Eric Wright Construction and in retail both Booths and Matalan have their headquarters in the county, as well as various stores and outlets across the region. Crown Paints, Leyland Trucks, and National Savings and Investment are all significant recruiters and employers in Lancashire.
The county town of Lancashire is Lancaster, a culturally historic location that offers such attractions as Lancaster Castle, Ashton Memorial and The Grand Theatre. Falling within the larger City of Lancaster district, the area has a population of nearly 140K people and provides some of the leading job prospects outside of Preston, Blackpool and Blackburn. The city is home to one of the UK's leading universities (Lancaster University) and this has made the area an academic centre that also offers top opportunities to technology, communications and research professionals.
As in other areas of the country finding employment can be tricky, as can finding the right candidate for the job and as such the use of recruitment agencies is recommended for both job seekers and employers in Lancashire.
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Cherry Tree Recruitment, situated in Burnley, operates across Health and Social Care fields such as Elderly Care, Dementia Care, Learning Difficulties, Mental Health and Children Home Care. Since they opened their doors in 2013, they have been sourcing the likes of Nursing Home Managers, Care Home Managers, Supported Living Managers, Children's Registered Home Managers, Domiciliary Care Managers, Peripatetic Managers and Nurses within the UK.
1 Reedley Mount, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2QX
Exec Recruit Group Ltd is composed of dedicated departments performing recruitment in HR, Executive Finance, Accountancy, Public & Private Sector Interim Management and Executive Leadership. Through their headquarters in Blackburn, they assist businesses throughout the UK, utilising their talent database that consists of over 20,000 contacts. They were built in 2013 by a professional with backgrounds in accountancy, finance and recruitment.
Cobham House, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2EE
A multi-sector specialist, Belmont Recruitment Ltd, delivers staffing support to various contract, temporary, and permanent vacancies nationwide. The recruitment agency offers its expertise in the Business Functions, Criminal Justice, Defence, Health Care, and Social Care sectors. Since its establishment in 2016, they have been delivering talents at all levels.
Nelson Court Business Centre, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2XU
Multitask Recruitment Solutions deals with a broad spectrum of industries, ranging from Construction to Commercial. The agency provides permanent and temporary staffing solutions to small, medium and large-scale clientele throughout the UK.
Unit 10 Eanam Wharf, Business Development Centre, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5BL
Green Park features more than 15 years of expertise in executive search, interim management, and other solutions. They have won more than 50 awards and accreditations since they started. Catering to clients across more than 50 countries, they have worked with companies such as Google, HSBC, Edelman, RSPCA, Ocado, British Red Cross, Skanska, and the UK Civil Aviation Authority, among others.
Rodney Chambers, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 9AA
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