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Premier Work Support is a diversity & inclusion committed agency that matches people to companies by supplying temporary and permanent candidates to the Aviation, Catering, Commercial, Driving, and Industrial industries. The agency is accredited by Cyber Essentials, the REC, and Crown Commercial Service. They have 13 offices across the UK including in Basildon, Chatham, Dartford, and Heathrow. They also assist candidates with interview preparations.
First Floor, 284 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4BP
+ 7 other offices
Established in 2000, Resourcing Group is dedicated to the Built Environment sector. They work with both public and private sector organisations and recruit permanent, temporary, and contract personnel across the UK at all levels of the Social Housing, Facilities Management, Construction, Surveying and Property, Engineering, and Architecture and Design markets. The company supports the Children's Cancer and Leukemia Group.
Queensbury House 106 Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3XF
+ 11 other offices
Your Recruit is a specialist provider of temporary and permanent roles for a variety of sectors such as Finance, Wholesale, Travel, Insurance, Pharmaceutical, Legal and Construction. Founded in 1994, the agency deals with SME clients and global organisations through their head office in Caterham, and branches in London, Redhill and Brighton. Your Recruit offers all office-based positions.
Quadrant House, 2nd Floor North, 61/65 Croydon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6PB
+ 4 other offices
Kelly Services is an agency for the Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Business Support, Accounting & Finance and Engineering industries. They fill in contract, temporary and permanent roles such as Supply Chain Planner, Project Development Engineer and IT Refurbishment Operative. The agency operates from its offices in Birmingham, Cheltenham, Kingston, London, Newcastle and Nottingham and is a member of the REC.
Apple Market House, 17 Union Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1RR
+ 5 other offices
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Hawthorn Blue Space / Suscon Brunel Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5FW
+ 8 other offices
TLP Recruitment is involved with a wide spectrum of sectors including Driving; Industrial; Logistics and Supply Chain; Freight and Shipping; Port Services; Manufacturing; Engineering; and Commercial and Business Development. Created in 1998, the agency serves permanent, temporary and contract roles across the UK through their six offices in Ilford, Felixstowe, Droitwich, Maidstone, Southampton and Bournemouth.
No. 5, First Floor, Kings Row, Armstrong Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6AQ
+ 6 other offices
Stafforce recruits for the following sectors: Construction, Food and Drink Engineering, Industrial, Ports and Logistics, and Office. They have branches nationwide and supply permanent, flexible, contract, and temporary to permanent candidates.
c/o P&O Tilbury, Plaza Building, 2 Fort Road, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 8UL
+ 18 other offices
Founded in 2008, The Shore Group is a recruitment agency that offers complete staffing solutions to several industry sectors including Construction, Retail, Telecoms, Logistics, Rail and Aviation, Mechanical & Electrical, Security Clearance, and more. The agency recruits professionals on a temporary or permanent basis and some of the roles they fill include Telehandler Operator, Ceiling Fixer, Carpenter, and Retail Cleaner.
First Floor, Heversham House, 18-22 Boundary Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4EF
+ 4 other offices
Warehousing & Logistics, Driving, Printing, Recycling & Waste Management, Aviation, Cleaning, Admin, and Manufacturing are just some of the sectors that the recruitment agency First Call Contract Services works in. Some jobs they recruit for include Forklift Driver, Referencing Administrator, HGV 2 Refuse Driver, ADR Driver, and Catering General Assistant. The company was founded in 1996 and has offices all over the UK.
5 High Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4AY
+ 14 other offices
Team Support is a multi-sector recruiter that covers Manufacturing, Distribution, Food Production, Driving, Catering, Public Sector, Care, Office Support and Contact Centre sectors. Conceived in 1989, in Acton, they supply temporary and permanent roles to clients and candidates across the UK. The agency acquired Margaret Hodge Recruitment in 2009 and obtained national status.
45 Green Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1AD
+ 8 other offices
WB Employment specialises in finding workers for the Industrial, Driving, Engineering, Commercial and Construction industries. Their operations began in 2000 and now they provide services for businesses located in Hampshire, Somerset, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall. They have previously worked with companies of all sizes, including Hovis Bakery, ParcelForce and Royal Mail.
Regus Building, Crockford Lane Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8AL
+ 4 other offices
Morgan McKinley is a global specialist recruitment agency for a variety of sectors from Audit & Advisory to Risk Management. They hire candidates for permanent, contract and interim staffing across the UK. Morgan McKinley was founded in 1988 and hires professionals to take on roles such as Digital Marketing Executive, Finance Analyst and Computer Vision Engineer.
15 Fetter Lane, Holborn, London, EC4A 1BW
+ 4 other offices
HR GO Recruitment find qualified personnel for clients in the Automotive, Contact Centre, Driving & Logistics, Education, Events, Facilities Management, Industrial and Office & Professional sectors. Founded in 1957, they provide contract, temporary and permanent staffing solutions. The agency has headquarters in Kent and operates in more than 25 branches across the UK - as well as in Poland and Australia.
4-5 Station Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1BE
+ 13 other offices
Major Recruitment is a multi-sector hiring agency that serves clients in the Industrial, Technical, Logistics, Healthcare, Hospitality, Energy, Automotive, Civil Engineering, Commercial and Construction sectors. Founded in 1992, they fill in contract, temporary and permanent roles. The agency operates across the UK.
Suite 11 Kent Space, Letraset Building, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6LN
+ 8 other offices
Badenoch & Clark is a specialist recruitment agency with over 44 teams across the UK and Europe. They are one of the founding members of the Federation for Recruitment, Search & Selection (FR2S). For 40 years, they have been providing permanent, temporary, and contract workers to a diverse range of sectors including Accounting & Finance, Government / Public Sector, Personnel / HR, IT, Legal, Logistics, Marketing, Sales, and Digital.
First Floor, 34 West Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2RE
+ 9 other offices
Alexander Charles Associates takes pride in having a wealth of experience since 1989, recruiting for Senior Finance positions in Banking, Private Equity, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals and more. Besides this, they also have five multilingual offices in the UK, which enables them to hire nationally and worldwide across Europe, Asia, Australia and beyond. They were named as the Finance Recruiter of the Year by The FDs' Excellence Awards for four consecutive years.
7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR
+ 5 other offices
With teams based in Birmingham, Cambridge, and Longcross, Bond Recruitment covers various industries nationwide. They hire qualified personnel on a permanent and temporary basis. The recruitment specialist provides their expertise to clients in the following sectors: Architecture, Banking & Finance, Construction, Education, Hospitality, IT, Marketing, Media, Nursing, Office Administration, PR & Communications, Sales, and Technical Engineering.
Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, City of London, London, EC2N 1HQ
+ 4 other offices
Acorn Recruitment is a multi-faceted consultancy established in 1992 for various areas including, but not limited to, Aerospace & Defence, Energy, and Life Sciences. With 600 branches worldwide, they have experience in supplying employees for permanent, temporary and contract jobs, in addition to confidential executive search services and international placements. In the UK, they have offices in Newport and nearly 20 other locations.
Office 7 Pure Offices One Port Way, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4TY
+ 20 other offices
Gi Group UK offers employment for a wide range of areas including Industrial, Driving and Professional to anywhere in the nation. They have found their expertise in hiring permanent and temporary jobs for large and multinational organisations. The Gi Group was founded in 1998 and has branches in over 40 countries in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa.
2nd Floor 159 The Broadway, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 1LR
+ 16 other offices
Options Resourcing is a national supplier of staffing services for an array of temporary and permanent assignments. Their operation has been covering employers in the Accounting & Finance, Construction & Property, Commercial, and Technical & Engineering sectors since 2011. They are an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, with teams based in six locations, including Bristol, Southampton, and Taunton.
2nd Floor, 21 Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3TP
+ 5 other offices
Brook Street, having a wealth of experience since their foundation in 1946, helps fulfil permanent and temporary business support, finance, contact centre, public sector and social care assignments. They serve over 4,500 employers annually through their nationwide presence of over 50 locations - which include Birmingham, Holborn, Oxford and Watford. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and hold an ISO 9001 certification.
1A Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2AH
+ 11 other offices
Hays Construction and Property is a specialist agency that provides workforces for the Construction and Property sectors. They offer permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities for roles such as Senior Planning Officer, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Senior Site Manager, Preconstruction Manager, Project Escort, Painter, and Labourer.
Unit 24, Hollingworth Court, Turkey Mill, Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5PP
+ 34 other offices
City Centre Recruitment covers a wide range of sectors including Catering and Hospitality, Engineering, Driving, Cleaning, Service Levels, Industrial, Events, Housekeeping and Commercial. They deliver permanent and temporary staffing solutions to clients in Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset and surrounding areas. They have offices in Bournemouth, Charminster, Weymouth, Yeovil, Bridgwater and Southampton.
Basepoint Business Center, Andersons Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5FE
+ 5 other offices
Pertemps is a recruitment consultancy that supplies permanent, contract and temporary staffing solutions to a wide variety of sectors. The firm is a part of the Pertemps Network Group, which has over 250 branches and offices serving the whole of the UK. The agency has an e-service called PAWS that allows clients to order staff using an electronic catalogue. Pertemps offers a 24/7 service.
St Faiths Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LH
+ 61 other offices
Blue Arrow connects job seekers with employers seeking permanent, temporary and contract personnel in driving, manufacturing, office and more. Theyve worked with employers such as Royal Mail, Hovis Bakery, Sodexo and Lloyds Banking Group. With the help of their London team, previous successes include 1,500 remote workers in 15 days. They are members of the Association of Labour Providers and are a Crown Commercial Service Supplier.
Sunley House, Bedford Park, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2AP
+ 41 other offices
Hays Legal specialises in supplying the Legal industry with professional talent around the globe. They are part of Hay and cover assignments such as Court of Protection Lawyer, Group Accountant, Legal Advisor, Construction Lawyer, and Industrial Disease Lawyer.
5th Floor, 107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 6 other offices
Hays Social Care focuses on supplying staffing solutions to the Social Care sector. They work on vacancies for roles such as NHS 111 Clinical Advisor, Support Worker, Nurse Practitioner, and Paramedic Practitioner.
4th Floor, 107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 8 other offices
Hays Accountancy and Finance covers the Accountancy and Finance sectors. Examples of jobs they recruit for include Finance Director, Management Accountant, Internal Auditor, Credit Controller, Purchase Ledger, Payroll Clerk, and Finance Analyst. Hays Accountancy and Finance is one of the specialist divisions of Hays, which has 100 offices across the UK and over 6,000 staff worldwide.
Unit 24, Hollingworth Court, Turkey Mill, Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5PP
+ 59 other offices
Hays Office & Admin is a worldwide recruitment specialist focusing on supplying the Office & Administration industry with professional workforce solutions. They address permanent, temporary, and contract vacancies for roles such as Office Manager, Receptionist, Team Secretary and Admin Assistant.
107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 58 other offices
NRL is a Wigan-based specialist agency for the Engineering industry. It focuses on Nuclear; Renewables; Conventional Power; Advanced Facilities; Built Environment; Defence; Infrastructure; Oil, Gas and Petrochemical; and Transmission and Distribution. Established at Sellafield in 1983, they won Best Contractor Recruitment Agency at The Contracting Awards 2019, and Recruitment Company of the Year at the APSCo Awards for Excellence 2015.
3rd Floor, Goldvale House, 27-41 Church Street West, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6DH
+ 8 other offices
Harmony at Home Nanny Agency supplies Childcare and Household personnel both in the UK and overseas. Available jobs include Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Housekeepers and Gardeners. Since their establishment in 2004, they have already won 7 awards, such as Best Nanny & Household Staffing Agency in the UK at the 2021 LUXlife Parent & Baby Awards. While they are mainly based in London, they have branches across the UK and internationally as well.
85 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1XP
+ 4 other offices
Clearly Education offer a variety of jobs within the education industry to suit your needs! If you're looking for full time, or part time roles in education, we can help. Likewise if you're a student looking for flexible work around your studies, or looking to gain experience in the industry. We can help. We have over 25 years' of education experience, it's what we do. Get in touch if you'd like to be a part of this amazing team.
The Post House, Kitsmead Ln, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0EG
+ 4 other offices
Manpower specialises in recruiting temporary and permanent roles for the Manufacturing; Warehouse and Logistics; Contact Centres; Engineering and Automotive; Office Administration; Marketing and Creative; and Public Sectors nationwide and internationally. The agency has 3,000 offices in 80 countries.
Suites 64 & 73, The Cobalt Building, 1600 Eureka Park, Lower Pemberton, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4BF
+ 19 other offices
Fusion People is an independent recruiter for the Rail and Engineering sectors. They fill permanent and temporary vacancies across the UK. They ranked in Recruitment International's "TOP 250" as one of the top 40 largest recruitment businesses in the UK.
19-21 Great Tower Street, City of London, London, EC3R 5AR
+ 8 other offices
Tezlom Recruitment is a Healthcare recruitment agency focused on providing Care Assistants, Support Workers and Registered Nurses in Healthcare & Homecare sectors like Residential Homes, NHI Hospitals, EMI Homes, Nursing Homes, and Mental Health Hospitals. They offer full-time or flexible shifts and are available 24/7. Tezlom Recruitment has 14 offices- including in Blackpool, Dartford, Hitchin, Uxbridge and Stratford
6 Vale Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1DJ
+ 15 other offices
Adecco provides support to candidates and employers on a temporary, permanent or contract basis; they recruit for a multitude of roles across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
18-20 Military Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4JA
+ 57 other offices
Office Angels has been providing Office personnel for a broad range of temporary and permanent roles, including Administrators, Executive Assistants, Office Managers, PAs, and Secretaries, since its establishment in 1986. The talent firm caters to a diverse client group in various sectors, such as Accountancy & Finance, Engineering, IT, Legal, Marketing, Sales & Retail. With teams based across 60 locations, they operate nationwide.
STC House, 7 Elmfield Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1LT
+ 20 other offices
Whether you're looking for your next teaching role or you're a school in need of brilliant staff, Protocol Education is here to make it easy. From nurseries to sixth forms, we connect passionate educators with the settings that need them most. No waffle, just warm, reliable support that works.
The Malt House, 25-29 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1LL
+ 10 other offices
JPM Resourcing Ltd specially supplies white collar personnel for businesses in the Construction sector. They have offices in Coulsdon and Liverpool, and their operations began in 2014. Their team has more than 20 years of experience.
Unit 602, 6th Floor, Kingsgate, High Street, Coulsdon, Surrey, RH1 1SG
Goldstone Laine is a specialist financial services recruitment agency with more than 14 years of experience in the sector. They provide contract, retained and contingency hiring solutions for businesses across the UK and overseas - as well as succession planning. Other markets they recruit for include IT, legal and fin-tech.
2 Christie Avenue, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5JT
CJS Recruitment is a specialist recruiter for the Construction industry. From their office in Kings Hill, Kent, they manage permanent and temporary placements for both clients and candidates across the UK.
70 Churchill Square, Business Centre, Kings Hill, Kent, ME19 4YU
Duchesse Recruitment specialises in permanent and interim contract Life Science recruitment for fields like Biometrics, Clinical Operations & Project Management and Clinical Development. With an office in Beckenham, they hire for Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device and Contract Research Organisations worldwide across the EMEA, US and Asia-Pacific regions. They opened their doors in 2020 in Beckenham.
Jodie Court, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1RT
+ 2 other offices
Konnect Recruit is a firm that focuses on Trades and Labour, Professional and Technical, Civil Engineering, and Warehouse. The firm has offices in Southampton, Maidstone and Bristol and provides services to London and the South of England. Having serviced over 20 counties, they work on vacancies for roles like Quantity Surveyor, Labourer, Groundworker, and more.
Suite 3, Warwick House Beacon Bottom, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7GQ
Appetite 4 Recruitment are experts in Hospitality recruitment, covering Front of House, Back of House, Head Office Support, as well as Executive Level appointments. Some roles they will typically recruit for are Head Chef, Sous Chef, Butcher, Cook, General Manager, Training Manager, Restaurant Manager, and Systems Administrator. They have two offices, located in Surrey and London.
First Floor, Sollys Mill, Mill Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1EY
Oraculum Recruitment extends recruitment services from their office in Guildford and has a collective team experience of over 30 years. They offer different levels of solutions, ranging from supplying recruitment tools, to allocating support consultants, up to handling campaign management. Founded in 2011, they have seven partnerships and memberships including a corporate membership in the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
Martinique House, Hampshire Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU35 0HJ
Founded in 2009, Nicholas Howard is a recruiting agency based in Winchester, Hampshire. The agency places candidates in permanent, temporary and contract opportunities, and they specialise in these fields: Life Sciences, Legal, Financial Services, Technical, Marine, Finance & Accounting, Business Support, and more.
The Old Police House, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6HE
Astute People focuses on the Power, Nuclear & Defence, Renewables, Manufacturing, Construction, Waste, and Water sectors. They supply both contract and permanent professionals to a wide range of business and organisations across the UK. They also offer executive search and consultancy services. Astute Technical Recruitment is Great Recruiter Certified, JOSCAR Registered, and equipped with the Achilles UVDB Silver Plus Certification
4000 Lakeside, Western Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3FT
+ 2 other offices
Aero Professional provides various services to the Aviation industry such as Crew Leasing, Total Crew Management, Aviation Technical Recruitment, Permanent Recruitment, Executive Search, and so on. They supply candidates to various role types such as Flight Deck, Cabin Crew, Management, Engineering, Airport, and Operations Their UK office is located in Farnborough. Two more offices are in Dublin and Kuala Lumpur.
33 Hercules Way, Farnborough Aerospace Centre, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6UU
Artemis Research Associates is a specialist executive research consultancy for the Global Life Sciences industry. They offer a number of recruitment solutions such as global and regional headhunting, organisational mapping, talent assessments, and tailored client assignments. As experts in the sector, they have worked with Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Medical Device companies. They are also members of the UK ERA.
Office C, Maple Barn, Beeches Farm Road, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5QD
Cpl UK - Healthcare, a division of Cpl UK, bridges candidates and clients in the Healthcare sector. Working across the UK and overseas, they also cover Locum Doctors, Mental Health & Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiography, and Therapy functions. They have been supporting hires for contract, permanent, and temporary jobs for over 17 years.
69 Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3WA
Careerz extends employment opportunities in Marketing and Technology. For Marketing, they cover General Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, and more. For Technology, they handle IT, Web Development, Telecommunications, Project Management, and more. With a team in Canterbury, they have been providing support across Kent and London since 2013 through strategies like job board advertising, candidate database search and business networking.
27 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2PX
Paragon Employment Services supplies permanent and contract manpower to the Power Engineering sector in the UK and overseas. Based in Camberley, they are an ISO 9001 accredited company and their specialist areas of recruitment include Project Management, Power Systems Study, Design/Application Protection and Control, Health and Safety, Installation, and Commissioning.
85 High Street, Camberley, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3RB
Established in 1999, Intellectual Capital Resources is a supplier of recruitment solutions to the tech community with expertise in the areas of Semiconductor, Electronics, Engineering, Technical, Commercial, and Creative Digital. Some roles they fill include ASIC Verification Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Digital Design Director, Senior Systems Engineer, and Test Technician. The company has offices in Reading, London, Munich, and the US.
Richmond Bridge House, 419 Richmond Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 2EX
Gerrell & Hard is a High Technology and Engineering search agency that provides talent to companies across Europe. Their partners include Flylogix, P2i, and Volta Trucks. Established in 2011, the positions they have recruited for in the past include Laser Systems Engineer, Senior Reliability Engineer, Senior/Lead Development Engineer, and Principle Project Leader.
Delme, I Delme Place, Cams Hall Estate, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8UX
Prentis Solutions is a family-run business that supplies companies with staff for jobs within Local Government, Housing, and Education. Established in 2007, Prentis is certified by the REC and has an 87% retention rate. They also have a 98%-100% response rate and offer apprenticeship and worklessness programmes. The agency partners with PPCR to provide training.
Scottish Provident House 76-, 80 College, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1BQ
NST Recruitment is a global recruitment agency that specialises in the IT, Digital, and Sales sectors. The company supplies both contract and permanent candidates to their international clientele. The job vacancies they recruit for include Senior Infrastructure Engineer, Field Engineer, Content Marketing Manager, Account Executive, Business Analyst, Design Manager, and more.
Riverside Centre 63-67 High Street Teddington, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 8HA
Cranleigh Scientific sources employment opportunities and candidates on behalf of the STEM and Sustainability sectors in the UK, Europe and America. Born and bred in 2001 in Guildford, they deliver roles in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Chemical, Clinical, Environmental, Medical Device, and Food and Beverage at all levels. As an REC corporate member, Cranleigh deals with all types of businesses ranging from start-ups to multinational enterprises.
PM House, Riverway Estate, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1LZ
Morgan Jones provides specialist staffing support to the Administration, Hospitality, Charity, Financial Services, Construction, Agriculture, Education, Electronics, Engineering, Real Estate, Healthcare, IT, Insurance, Legal, Travel, Manufacturing, and Sales industries across the UK. Founded in 2000, they typically hire for permanent and contract jobs. Morgan Jones is a certified member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
41 High Street, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1JR
Catering Services International provides roles on a temporary, contract or permanent basis to clients and candidates within the Hospitality industry across the UK and overseas. The agency commenced in 1989 and has offices in Bath (HQ), Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Coventry, London, Oxford, Southampton and Swindon.
37 Ship Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1AB
+ 10 other offices
The South East of England is the UK's second largest regional economy after London. It comprises Berkshire, East Sussex, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, West Sussex and the Isle of Wight.
The vast majority (86%) of workers in the South East are employed in services industries. Of those who work in services industries, 24% work in finance or IT jobs, 26% work in public administration, health or education jobs, and 25% work in hospitality jobs.
A large proportion of the regions public sector jobs can be found across two strategic health authorities: the NHS South East Coast in Surrey and the NHS South Central in Newbury. Private sector jobs in this region are many and varied, but are mainly found in the vast array of technology companies housed here. Recruitment agencies specialising in technology jobs are therefore a rich source of employment openings. One of the largest companies in the region is the telecommunications company Vodafone.
Just over half of all residents aged between 16 and 64 have qualifications at Level 3 or above, with 36% having qualifications at Level 4 or higher. Almost 8% of residents have no qualifications whatsoever.
Staff in full-time employment in the South East receive an average weekly income of £536, with those working in Surrey earning around £40 more than this each week. The unemployment rate for this region as a whole is 5.8%, which is lower than that of the rest of Great Britain.