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Job seeking in Bournemouth

Bournemouth is a busy seaside town on the South coast of England. It’s famous for its sandy beaches and is one the country’s top tourist destinations to visit in summer. Bournemouth is also close to the beautiful New Forest, famous for it’s country walks and beautiful natural environment. Bournemouth is also a University town, with plenty of students to fill up the bars and clubs in the centre.

Bournemouth has a large population of people for its size, with an estimated 160,000 locals living and working in the town. Tourism is one of the key industry areas in Bournemouth, with many people seeking jobs in this sector. Bournemouth also has a high population of elderly residents, meaning there are a number of jobs in care in the local area.

Bournemouth is one of the richest areas in the country, with a number of top businesses setting up in the area. There are plenty of skilled workers based in Bournemouth, and the quality of life is much higher than in the Capital. It also costs businesses less to run a company from Bournemouth than in other areas of the South East, making it a popular area for businesses to have offices.

The tourism industry provides the most jobs in Bournemouth, with an estimated 10,000 job opportunities in this sector. Bournemouth is also home to the International Centre which is a major venue for conferences each year, including political party conferences. The revenue from these conferences brings in an estimated £70 million per year to Bournemouth's economy.

As with many tourist destinations, Bournemouth also relies heavily on its retail and hospitality sectors. There are plenty of shops in Bournemouth's town centre, providing hundreds of jobs for locals. With many tourists visiting the town, it’s no surprise that there are many hotels in the area. This provides a number of jobs across various roles, including housekeeping staff, hotel receptionist etc. As a University town, there is a growing number of students in the area. As a result, the town has a booming nightlife and various job opportunities in this sector. It’s estimated that around 23,000 people are employed in retail, distribution and hotel industries.

One of the biggest employers in the Bournemouth area is JP Morgan Chase, which has its european head office employing an estimated 10,000 staff in jobs in Bournemouth. The finance sector is a key industry area in Bournemouth, and around 19,000 in the town work in this sector. The public sector is by far the biggest employer in Bournemouth with approximately 22,000 working in jobs in this area, and one of the biggest employers is Bournemouth County Council.

Bournemouth also as its international airport which continues to expand, resulting in a growing aviation sector and more jobs for locals in this industry. A number of large aviation businesses have their offices based in Bournemouth and employ a fair few number of staff. There is definitely no shortage of jobs in Bournemouth; if you are looking to move to a new area with good job prospects and an even better quality of living, then Bournemouth could be the town for you.


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