to find your career in Northumberland
OPPORTUNITIES
Where work life balance comes as standard...
From advanced manufacturing and energy to tourism, health, rural enterprise and the creative industries, there is a remarkable breadth of work on offer here in Northumberland. However the biggest draw for many people is the chance to build a rewarding career as well as a more balanced way of living. You see, a career in Northumberland comes with work life balance as standard. Finishing work in any of our towns and villages means you are never more than a few minutes away from stunning countryside or coastal meaning you can unwind from a busy day in no time.
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Northumberland's largest sectors:
Energy and renewables
Northumberland has been leading the way in renewable energy for many years. From the UK’s first offshore wind farm in Blyth to today’s world-class assets at Port of Blyth, ORE Catapult and the Energy Central cluster, the county is playing a major role in offshore wind, clean energy innovation and the supply chains that support it.
Manufacturing industry
Northumberland has a proud industrial heritage and history of manufacturing continues to this day, with modern innovations bringing growth and opportunity to a well developed sector. Big names include: Essity, AkzoNobel, EGGER, Organon and CMP Products who bring advanced engineering and specialist production to the county.
Farming and agriculture
Northumberland offers opportunities in livestock, arable and machinery roles to agronomy, environmental land management, agri-tech and rural enterprise. Major employers such as Northumberland Estates, Carr’s Billington, Mole Valley Farmers, Hutchinsons and Drone Ag all play an important part in our county’s land-based economy.