South West
The South West is the largest region in England encompassing the counties of Wiltshire and Gloucestershire to the north to Cornwall and Devon in the South. The region in home to large cities such as Bristol, Bath, Plymouth and Exeter.
Key industries
- The South West is a large region and sustains a number of key industries.
- Tourism is a key industry providing nearly 200,000 jobs in the region. With national parks, areas of outstanding natural beauty and world heritage sites it is easy to see why.
- The region has a significant manufacturing presence; key areas include automotive and aerospace manufacture and the production of healthcare products.
- ICT is one of the largest and most dynamic sectors in the South West, hardware manufacturer, telecommunications and publishing are to be found in Bristol, Wiltshire and Swindon.
- The South West is the strongest food and drink producing region in the UK famous for producing products such cheese and cider.
- Find out more about living and working in the South West
Job Hunting in the South West
- Grad South West
This website is run in conjunction with higher education Institutions in the Southwest. It includes regional vacancies and information on living and working in the region. Also has links to the region's university careers services' websites. - Expert South West
This site provides a comprehensive list of graduate placements in the region linking you to the relevant websites. - University of Bournemouth
This is a university of Bournemouth scheme which places graduates into local companies for short placements of between one and six months. - Unlocking Cornish Potential
This scheme run by Cornish universities offers 6-12 month long placements for graduates providing priceless experience in small and medium-sized enterprises. - Graduate Business Partnership
Exeter Universitys Graduate Business Partnership offers 20-week paid placements to qualified graduates. - University of Bristol
This site provides a list of current local vacancies in the South West region with an emphasis on graduate jobs. - Teaching South West
This site offers advice on routes into teaching in the South West. The site also has links to education jobs in the region. - Exeter City Council
This site has links to a directory of employers, recruitment agencies and training contacts in the Exeter area. - The Regional Language Network
The Regional Language network offers information for language and international professionals in the South West. The site includes a job search facility focusing on multi-lingual and international positions in the region as well as providing materials to download and further links. - The Recruitment & Employment Confederation
This is the home site for the body that represents the private recruitment industry in UK. Log in to search for recruitment consultancies anywhere in UK.