People & Talent
The kind of demographics that ambitious businesses love to see
Our population is forecast to grow by 14% by 2035, higher than the regional (10.6%) and national rate (7.5%)
The number of people living in Leicester has soared, attracting an additional 73,000 people (26% rise) since 2001 – much of this growth came within the critical 16-29 year old segment (40% growth).
26% of our population are 16-29 year olds – well above the national average (10.6%) and national rate (7.5%)
Leicester has one of the UK’s most youthful and dynamic populations with a median age younger than Birmingham, Coventry, Bristol, Newcastle and Edinburgh.
Over one million people live here, and 3.5 million within a one-hour drive
Your talent pipeline and future workforce awaits!
World in one city
Where businesses rub shoulders with local people who collectively speak more than 100 languages.
It’s a fantastic location with easy access to skilled people from the university and the surrounding area, along with excellent connections to the whole of the UK.
Access, freedom to do more
Home to 3 World-Class Universities
University of Leicester, De Montfort University & Loughborough University are home to over 60,000 Students.
Internationally renowned Centres and Institutes
Delivering research, education and specialist services. These range from clinical breakthroughs to cutting-edge innovations and advanced manufacturing.
Smart & Skilled Talent Pipeline
We’re home to MIRA Technology Institute, providing a global skills centre delivering specialist skills and qualifications to industry leaders, engineers, technicians and other professionals within the global automotive sector.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC SUPPORT
The Centre for Logistics Education and Research (CLEAR) is a unique research, innovation, education and training facility based at Magna Park, Lutterworth. CLEAR is driving the ‘must have’ knowledge, skills, behaviours and talent in the logistics sector.
We came here because of the high-quality workers and because the business community wants to work together to help each other and to grow the city
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