For employers

A great place to build a business

Once celebrated for the quality of its agricultural industry, the district is now becoming just as well known for the strength of its growing creative and digital sectors, whilst construction, property, information, knowledge and business services, are all on the up.

This, coupled with the high staff retention rates, low running costs and great quality of life employers can benefit from in Richmondshire, means it's a great place to start a business.

It also also boasts excellent transport links, with the nearby A1, a great train service and an airport on your doorstep, making it ideal for international trade and distribution.

Why employ graduates?

Graduates posses a high level of skills that are essential to compete in business. Ever-evolving information, engineering and scientific technologies require the latest skills, research and knowledge. Globalisation of markets requires a high level of strategic skills including planning, negotiation, communication and languages.

Graduates bring with them specific knowledge and learning as well as a whole range of transferrable skills which can help your business succeed. They're also enthusiastic and forward thinking team players with the ability to learn quickly and the willingness to take on responsibility early.

More degree courses than ever before now include a period of work placement, and with the majority of students having to supplement their income with part-time work, graduates are entering the workplace with a good level of practical and commercial experience to enhance their academic knowledge.

Recruiting graduates can be really cost effective compared to buying in experienced hires. You can mould them into your way of working and expect to get a quicker return on investment. They can be brought into the business at ground level and grown into the future leaders of your company

Lets us find you a graduate absolutely free!

Graduates Yorkshire and Richmondshire District Council have teamed up to help local employers find the best graduate talent around. If you're a business based in the Richmondshire postcode you can advertise a role suitable for a graduate absolutely free.

The job advert will be live on our website for 28 days and, as well as featuring in the industry sectors of your choice, will also feature on our dedicated Richmondshire micro-site.

There is a proven link between the improved economic activity of an area and the presence of graduates in local businesses. Because of this we believe it is important for organisations in Richmondshire to be able to quickly and easily find and attract talented graduates. This scheme will make it easier than ever before for businesses seeking to grow to be able to find the skills they need to match those growth aspirations.

Where can I find out more about starting a business in Richmondshire?

Richmondshire District Council's Economic Development Unit helps businesses set up, grow and expand in the district helping to support the local economy in practical and direct ways.

They own and manage a large portfolio of commercial workspaces from individual units through to managed office space, as well as keeping a "Sites and Premises" register detailing business premises available throughout the district from a wide range of agents and private owners. They can also offer grants and other business support guidance.

To find out more, contact them on: 01748 829100 or visit: www.richmondshire.gov.uk