Recruitment Agencies in Bromley
Bromley is a large town located within the M25 in south-east London. Officially it constitutes part of the London Borough of Bromley, which is a component of Greater London. The 2011 Census found that Bromley had a population of 309,392 - an increase of 4.7% over the decade prior.
Given the town's proximity to London and popularity with commuters, recruitment agencies in Bromley find themselves in high demand in order to service the needs of employers and candidates alike. Whether you are looking to make new hires, or looking for a job - on a permanent, temporary, or contract basis, there will be a recruitment agency in the Bromley area who can help. Simply use the search bar on this page to create a list of consultancies who cover the type of vacancy you're interested in, and allow them to do the rest.
Economic overview
In 2013, unemployment in Bromley and Chislehurst was found to be 3% - well below the UK average of 3.8% at the time, as well as the 3.9% average for London as a whole. 21.8% (54,140) of Bromley residents aged 16 or over had at least one degree according to the 2011 Census - 4.6% above the average for England and Wales.
Key industries and employers
According to the 2011 Census, one of the largest sectors for recruiting and employing staff in Bromley was the Financial and Insurance Industry. This sector employed 15,449 people - or 10.2% of the total working population in the area - which was 5.9% above the average for England and Wales in that year. Major employers in this sector include Direct Line and Churchill Insurance - both of which have their head office based in the town.
Another key area for employment in the area in 2011 was the Professional, Scientific and Technical Sector - which employed 10% (15,179) of workers in the area - 3.4% above the average for England and Wales that year. Retail is also strong in this area, and the intu Bromley shopping centre offers most of the standard chain stores found around the country - including the likes of H&M, Foot Locker and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.