Creative Industries UK: Stockport Council

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Key Reasons:

Creative Industries UK

Stockport is home to a flourishing concentration of creative businesses, with the second highest number of creative businesses in Greater Manchester, employing around 10,500 employees. The existing cluster makes it an ideal location for creative companies.

With five universities on its doorstep, and an abundance of high quality educational facilities, Stockport has an enviable pool of talent. The relocation of the BBC to the sub-region is another opportunity for the creative sector to take a further quantum leap forward.

Creative companies choosing to locate in Stockport can take advantage of a range of business support and networking opportunities. Manchester Digital, Design Initiative and Stockport Economic Alliance, provide advice and support for the sector. The borough also benefits from high quality ICT infrastructure.

Stockport has a range of commercial property able to house creative and digital enterprises of all sizes. An abundance of cost effective solutions are available and offer increasingly appealing alternatives to city locations.

Houldsworth Knowledge Village is one location favoured by the sector. The complex provides a flexible space at competitive rates, including managed workspace and business incubation facilities, aimed at helping to nurture and develop knowledge-based companies.

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Sub-Sectors:

Film, Animation, Video Production, Radio & Television Production, Digital Media, Publishing, Visual Arts, Advertising, New media

Skills:

Skill Area: Director
Skill Salary: Up to £45,000

Skill Area: Web designer
Skill Salary: Up to £30,000

Skill Area: Account manager (sales)
Skill Salary: Up to £35,000