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Jobs in the Area

Leeds is a thriving business centre with the second biggest employment total outside of London. In the last decade, employment has risen by 14% and is set to grow further, creating 26500 new jobs. It is fast becoming the hub of commerce and industry in the United Kingdom. Some highlights include:

  • More than 200 accountancy practices and 30 national and international banks, operate in the city
  • There are 150 law firms, 2630 solicitors and 481 practicing barristers in Leeds, with over 3000 applying to University of Leeds' law school.
  • Leeds is the UK’s third largest manufacturing centre with 50% of the UK’s manufacturing base is within a two hour drive.
  • There is employment for around 11,700 people in the fields of print, publishing, news agencies, graphic design, television, radio, film, advertising, marketing, internet services, e-commerce and public relations.
  • There are over 1,000 shops in the city centre, with 2.26 million square feet of retail space. Leeds is one of the top shopping centres in the country.

In the future, we hope to add a 'jobs bank' to this website which will allow university graduates to apply for jobs in Leeds, as well as those who are potential new community members and those who are currently umeployed. Please check back.

LJI Job Group

A private facebook group has been set up by Leeds Jewish Initiative to help students and young adults in the community find permanent and temporary jobs. Please contact Natalie Jackson on to be invited to the group.