With GDP nearing £6 billion and an average wage growth of 6% in recent years, Stockton-on-Tees is in sound economic health. Good road, rail and sea connectivity has attracted a solid manufacturing base, employing 11% of the area’s workforce. Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies behind the Covid vaccine - have invested £400 million to create the biggest site of its kind in the UK.
The Council’s Inclusive Growth Report for 2022-27 states the Borough has drawn £39 million in private business investment - bolstering its traditional industrial base. Emergent sectors include health & social care, retail, travel, hospitality & leisure, logistics, digital information, and business process outsourcing. An NHS Trust hospital and a new outpost of Durham University in the town’s centre bring management and administration opportunities in higher education and healthcare. Further capital from the Government’s Brownfield Housing Fund will generate openings in real estate management and construction.
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 Stockton-on-Tees and the North East, and we are proud to support the region’s ambitious plans for growth and continued economic success.
To learn more about our Stockton-on-Tees executive search and recruitment services, call our team on 01609 749 102.
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