Colchester - Working in Colchester
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Colchester is a Historic and diverse city which currently holds a population of around 104,390. The city is currently facing a number of interesting fresh ideas and challenges which as a result has had a major impact on its rapid economic growth.
Colchester has a buoyant local economy worth over £17bn however is not over dependent on any particular sector. Just like many other towns in the UK employment has moved away from the manufacturing and agriculture to the service sector, which now employs around 85% of the areas workforce. These sectors include financial services, travel & tourism, electronics and business services. Being located so close to London, Colchester provides excellent business opportunities at an economic rate.
There are currently 160 financial organisations with offices based in Colchester who are responsible for employing 3,000 people making up 17% of the working population. These organisations include Hiscox Insurance, Capita and Cunningham Lindsey.
As Colchester is based only a short distance away from the Country’s Capital it has greatly benefited from the growing trend of banking and financial companies locating their operations to more affordable areas. As a result the financial sector in Colchester is expected to grow by a further 25% over the next 10 years.
Colchester is home to 340 IT firms employing around 600 staff. The IT sector is also expected to experience a positive growth over the decade which is mainly due to the university which has stimulated the growth and development of the sector.
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Living in Colchester
Colchester is a unique and thriving city and is considered to be one of the most sophisticated, lively and striking towns in Essex.
The city is steeped in history that dates back to 4000BC and is home to a number of interesting museums with a wealth of treasures from the past, including the award winning Castle Museum, The Natural History Museum and the Minories Art Gallery. The area also offers cutting-edge contemporary art galleries and art cafés for you to enjoy and buy locally made art and craft.
Where ever you are in Colchester you are never to far away from a good bar or restaurant. The city offers a comprehensive choice of café bars, bistros and restaurants that cater to all tastes.
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