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Your Future in North East England

North East England is establishing an international reputation for innovation in newly emerging sectors including low carbon vehicles, new and renewable energy, printable electronics, healthcare and life sciences, digital media and software and process industries. This is attracting a new generation of talented professionals to the region, attracted by the high quality of life and wide range of opportunities for personal growth and career progression.

Low Carbon Vehicles

Low Carbon Vehicles
North East England is a leading location in the UK for low carbon vehicles and has gained an international reputation in this industry.

Printable Electronics

Printable Electronics
North East England is a major centre for the emerging global printable electronics industry, with expertise in design, R&D and commercialisation.

Chemical & Process Industries

Chemical & Process Industries
Key strengths lie in base and petrochemicals, fine and speciality chemicals, pharmaceutical manufacturing and industrial biotechnology.

New & Renewable Energy

New & Renewable Energy
North East England is an internationally recognised testing centre for future enegy sources including wind, wave, tidal and photovoltaics.

Digital Media & Software

Digital Media & Software
Driven by talented innovators and ambitious start-ups, the North East is fast emerging as a leading player within the digital media and software field.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Healthcare & Life Sciences
Leading areas of expertise include stem cells and genetic research, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and assitive technology and drug discovery.

Retail

Retail
The retail sector in North East England is seeing investment from major supermarkets and shopping centre expansions.

Business Services

Business Services
Providing crucial support to other business, this important sector employs one in five of the North East’s working population – some 225,000 people.

Tourism & Hospitality

Tourism & Hospitality
North East attracts visitors from around the world, opening up many job opportunities in the this sector, which employs around 80,000 people.

Construction

Construction
People with skills such as knowledge of sustainable materials and installation of greener technologies will be in an excellent position to pursue a career.

Defence & Marine

Defence & Marine
The defence & marine sector remains a significant contributor to the regional economy offering a wide variety of interesting and specialist roles.

Food & Drink

Food & Drink
With over 1,500 organisations, including nationally known brands, the North East Food & Drink sector generates an annual turnover of £3.5bn.