Manchester Job Vacancies

The city of Manchester was born out of the industrial revolution but its primary economy is now based in the service sector. The City Council itself (providing residents with education, health, housing and the infrastructure to service their needs) employs more than 19,000 staff. The distribution sector is also key to the city's economic well-being, taking advantage of Manchester's pivotal location in the north-west with good access to road, rail and air links.

The finance and professional services industries have been highlighted by the city's economists as absolutely key to the future success of the city. Manchester has suffered like everywhere else during the recession but the skilled workforce and knowledge-based economy are seen as drivers to give the city a headstart in recovery. The Co-op Group has a finance division and you'll find other major financial employers such as the Royal Bank of Scotland and Deloitte at the Spinningfields business and retail park (the 'Canary Wharf' of the North-West).

Manchester is second only to London as a tourist destination - both for foreign and domestic visitors. The MEN arena, Opera House, Manchester Apollo, its museums, shops, night clubs and football clubs all draw in tens of thousands of tourists each year. And they all need somewhere to stay and eat providing thousands of local jobs.

The thriving city centre is home to a number of shopping centres such as the Arndale Centre off the pedestrianised Market Street area. The Arndale alone hosts 240 stores covering fashion, electricals, health and beauty. Manchester also has a vibrant nightlife providing jobs in both the retail and leisure industries.

It's an astonishing statistic but 98.7 per cent of the employers in Manchester have fewer than 200 employees. That means a diverse range of employers at centres such as Spinningfields and Corridor Manchester.