subject: What Kind Of East Anglia Jobs Are Available? [print this page] With London being so close, it might seem that the economy of East Anglia gets a little overshadowed. But in this article we're going to look at the industries you find in this part of the UK, and what you can expect to find if you are seeking East Anglia jobs.
The counties of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk are commonly thought to be predominantly agricultural, however this is not entirely true. There are indeed big food-related firms such as Bernhard Mathews, but also many service based companies such as RAC, Virgin Money and Aviva (previously known as Norwich Union). Other famous brands in the area are Colman's the mustard maker, Britvic the soft drink maker and Robinsons Squash. Moving down to Bury St. Edmonds we find brewer Greene King and famous pickle maker Branston. As established brands, these employers are some of the first places people look for East Anglia jobs.
But there are plenty of other East Anglia jobs available with Campbell's Soup, Lotus sports cars and the International Audio Group to name just three. And when it comes to high tech (electronics and biochemistry) East Anglia jobs, Cambridge is the place to start looking. Here you'll find big names such as Adder technology, NEC Philips UK and play.com. Further away, Perkins Engines and New Holland tractors are also based in the region.
While these are some of the more well known names in East Anglia, there are a great deal of East Anglia jobs in smaller firms too; ones that cover everything from temporary office work to manufacturing jobs and retail jobs. In towns like Norwich, Colchester, Ipswich, Cambridge and Chelmsford, even in the challenging economic times that we have seen recently, there are some exciting options available.
While the Government's Job Centre Plus play their part in finding work for people, it is the agencies that are often best suited to finding specific people for certain roles, matching them up as well as possible. As they have more time to look over CVs and liaise with employers, they often have a greater insight into what both sides expect.
If you're looking for jobs in this area, then the internet offers a great way of finding jobs. By simply entering 'East Anglia jobs' into one of the major search engines, you will find a selection of agencies that are experienced in finding roles for people's differing skills and abilities. Whatever industry you have experience in, there is a good chance that East Anglia will have a job for you.
