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• Engineering

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Biotechnology

Key Reasons:

Exeter is internationally renowned for its knowledge base and scientific research. There are 2,500 professional, scientific, and technical companies trading within Exeter's commuter area.

The development of the 24ha Exeter Science Park is being driven by the Science Park Board, which is an extremely strong partnership between the University of Exeter, the Met Office, Exeter City Council, Devon County Council, and East Devon District Council.

The Science Park will be world class and is one of the most significant investments into South West England's expanding knowledge economy. The park will become an engine of growth for knowledge-based, scientific, technological, engineering and medicine (STEM) related enterprise in the region.

Advantages:

• Exeter is recognised as one of the UK’s premier locations for scientific education, research and commerce
• Over 14% of local companies operate in the scientific, technical and professional market, in comparison to the South West’s average of 12.7%.
• 6,000 people directly employed in Exeter in the areas of Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics
• The cutting-edge research conducted in the city has great potential to feed into the products and businesses of tomorrow.
• Among the many scientific organisations in the city is the world-renowned Met Office, the University of Exeter – which is in the world’s top 1% of higher education institutions and the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry. Their combined strength helps provide a gateway for smaller businesses.

Added Value:

• Strong business networks and connections with Exeter’s science based organisations and the University of Exeter’s Innovation Centre.
• Access to the new Science Park: £240 million investment, 60-acre (24-hectare) development site, which will provide a key location for science-based business development.
• Exeter has a strong provision of specialist legal services
• Businesses in Exeter benefit from typically lower rent and rates for prime office accommodation than other significant cities, such as Bristol and Birmingham, as well generally lower comparable staff costs.
• Good provision of prime quality employment sites and premises in accessible locations
• Renowned area for a good quality of life

Sub-Sectors:

Environment, Sustainable Futures, Biosciences, Health, New Materials, Biosciences and Systems Biology; Biosciences and Food Security; Translational Medicine and Healthcare; Climate Change and the Environment; Functional Materials and Photonics.

Skills:

Skill Area: Researcher
Skill Salary: Up to £30,000

Skill Area: Lab technician
Skill Salary: Up to £16,000

Sector Companies:

The University of Exeter and its interdisciplinary research departments, The Met Office including the Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research, Peninsular College of Medicine and Dentistry, Supercat, Graphics PLC, Alcoa Howmet, AstraZeneca UK Ltd, South West Water (part of the Pennon Group), Environment Agency, Thomson Reuters and Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Environment Agency Graphic PLC AstraZeneca UK Ltd Veterinary Laboratories Agency - Brixham, South Devon

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Main Business Functions

• Distribution/ logistics/ warehousing
• Business services/ offices
• Headquarters/ regional offices
• Advanced manufacturing
• Research & development