Workforce

In England's East Midlands you will find all the talented, trained employees you need. Our workforce is growing faster than almost every other region in the UK and the skills, adaptability and quality of our people are renowned.

Our eight highly acclaimed universities generate 47,500 sought-after graduates each year, creating a continual pool of talented recruits.

The region is at the forefront of the latest developments in transport technologies, healthcare, and energy. DNA fingerprinting and the MRI scan were developed here, while our expertise in satellite navigation, high-performance engineering, alternative energy and fuel cell development are shaping applications and possibilities worldwide.

For international businesses, our strong service skills and world-class language capabilities are an incredible asset. Alongside excellent productivity, efficiency and strong working relations, it all adds up to a workforce you can rely on to get you results.

“The people in the East Midlands are educated and adaptable. You have the ability to build a team of people who certainly bring the right sort of attitude to work with them.”
Malcolm Hewitt, RCI Northampton

Bring the very best people to your business with the free, confidential support of the England’s East Midlands team. Contact us now.

Business environment

New technique found to turn windows into green power generators

Innovative medical system is just what the doctor ordered

UK to share low-carbon homes knowledge with China

High definition diagnostic ultrasonics on the nanoscale

Changan Automobile Co. Ltd.
Leading Chinese Automotive firm selects the East Midlands for R&D base

Canara Bank
Indian bank expands into the UK to join growing core of Indian financial services companies taking advantage of business and cultural links with Leicestershire.

Ansivia
Chinese clinical diagnostics giant find the ideal location for new life sciences venture in the East Midlands

4energy
4Energy Ltd has received a Grant for Research and Development (GRD) from East Midlands Development Agency (emda) to help it to develop and grow.

Workforce