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Bedford’s Labour Market Quarterly Report

Bedford’s Labour Market Quarterly Report. April 2018. Bedford Borough’s Economy. Population of 168,800 of which 62% working age. Almost 7,000 businesses. 83% of population economically active. 99% SME businesses. 73,000 employee jobs. 4.2% unemployed 2.9% claimant rate. Key Sectors:

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Bedford’s Labour Market Quarterly Report

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  1. Bedford’s Labour Market Quarterly Report April 2018

  2. Bedford Borough’s Economy Population of 168,800 of which 62% working age Almost 7,000 businesses 83% of population economically active 99% SME businesses 73,000 employee jobs 4.2% unemployed 2.9% claimant rate Key Sectors: - Logistics - Advanced Engineering - Creative - Food & Drink 39% qualified to Level 4 8% with no qualifications Source: NOMIS. Data extracted on 17 April 2018 https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/lmp/la/1946157199/report.aspx

  3. Top 10 Most Requested… …Job Titles • Registered Nurse • Chef • Personal Care Assistant • HGV2 / LGV C Driver • Sales Executive • Accountant • Auxiliary Nurse • Assistant Manager • Business Development Executive • Social Worker …Core Competencies • Communication Skills • Organisational Skills • Planning • Microsoft Excel • Detail Orientated • English • Relationship Building • Microsoft Office • Writing • Leadership Average Salary Range: £27,100 - £30,600 Source: Labour Insight Calculated from 19,529 adverts between April 2017-March 2018

  4. Advertised Apprenticeships Total of 281 apprenticeships advertised in time period Aug – Dec 2017 figures as latest data for quarter unavailable

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