UK Business Information / East Midlands
The East Midlands has a workforce skilled in a diverse array of industries, in markets including electronics, engineering, pharmaceuticals and food & drink.
25.5% of the population have achieved NVQ level 4 or above.
The table below shows how the East Midland's workforce breaks down into region's key industries.
EMPLOYMENT JOBS BY INDUSTRY (thousands):
|
|
All jobs (seasonally adjusted) |
All jobs |
Agriculture Forestry & Fishing |
Mining Energy & Water Supplies Industries |
Manufacturing Industries |
Construction |
Distribution etc, transport etc, finance & business services |
Education, health, public admin & other services |
|
Dec 08 |
1,861 |
1,876 |
28 |
18 |
271 |
99 |
882 |
577 |
|
Mar 09 |
1,839 |
1,830 |
23 |
17 |
262 |
90 |
853 |
582 |
|
Jun 09 |
1,832 |
1,825 |
22 |
18 |
257 |
88 |
851 |
589 |
|
Sep 09 |
1,838 |
1,839 |
33 |
17 |
255 |
87 |
858 |
588 |
|
Dec 09 |
1,817 |
1,833 |
23 |
17 |
252 |
83 |
864 |
594 |
Original data from ONS - labour market statistics
The workforce skills in the East Midlands are more evenly spread than in other regions of the UK. Business services and public administration still make-up the majority of the workforce, but there remains a strong manufacturing contingent in the region.
1 in 5 jobs in Greater Nottingham is in a science related industry. This is something the region is looking to build on as it moves toward a knowledge driven economy.
Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham is one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals and BioCity Nottingham is the UK's largest bioscience incubator, home to 60 companies employing over 500 people.
Over 61,000 people are employed in the East Midlands developing 'green energy' technologies, as the region gears its economy and workforce for the future.
12.5% of the region's population are employed in financial services.
