Employment opportunities for graduates in the area are better than most of the UK with smaller companies becoming increasingly aware of the value in recruiting graduates.
Some facts:
• There are almost 70,000 employers in South London alone, providing 744,000 jobs.
• 59% of these jobs are in distribution, financial services and business services.
• South London has an above average concentration of small businesses.
• 90% of South London business are in growing or stable sectors.
• High percentage of the resident population in high earning occupations
• 750,000 people are employed in West London.
• Manufacturing and Construction account for 12% of jobs in the region, concentrated in Park Royal, Hayes, Uxbridge, Southall, Greenford and Heathrow.
• Major areas of employment include tourism, logistics, ICT, media and creative industries and food processing.
• Employment growth experienced by West London has exceeded the national average since 1994. This is due to the high percentage of local residents in high earning occupations and the large concentration of small businesses.
• The Voluntary provide considerable level of employment in West London, with around 20,000 paid staff.
Strong transport infrastructures and international landmarks contribute to the economic growth, business presence and success of the areas.
