Leeds is widely recognised as the second biggest financial services centre in the UK - with circa 30 banks, including the Yorkshire Bank and an outpost of The Bank of England and a thriving fintech and insurance sector. The city is home to several high-profile business & professional services firms offering expertise in financial tax & assurance, legal services, and real estate. Also prominent is the consumer goods & services sector, with Asda and Channel Four headquartered here, as well as offices of the luxury retail apparel brand Burberry Group Plc.The transportation and aviation provider Jet 2 has its head office at Leeds Bradford Airport in nearby Yeadon.
Leeds accommodates two UK Government offices - Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) and His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Health & social care, education and the public & not-for-profit sector are also well represented with numerous NHS Foundation Trust hospitals and three main universities including the Russell Group university, University of Leeds.
Sports and travel, hospitality & leisure contributes greatly to this economy with such attractions as Leeds United Football Club, First Direct Arena, O2 Academy and West Yorkshire Playhouse. More openings are in construction, engineering manufacturing, and technology.
Stone Executive headhunters work closely with employers and candidates across all commercial sectors and functional practices. We have a strong track record of recruiting senior leaders and high profile executives for many employers in Leeds and throughout West Yorkshire.
To learn more about our Leeds executive search and recruitment services, call our team on 01609 749 102.
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