Jobs In Aberdeen
Aberdeen has many well-known aspects, not only is it a uniquely positioned and naturally beautiful ‘Granite City’, but it has also given us Annie Lennox and Thomas Blake Grover – the guy who founded Mitsubishi with money acquired from selling illegal gunpowder to Japanese rebels. When it comes to jobs in Aberdeen, it is perhaps best known for its contributions to the oil industry and the success of which it rests upon. So what does ‘The Silver City with the Golden Sands’ have to offer for those seeking work?
The latest news in the oil capital of Europe is the merger of specialist technology company, Return to Scene (R2S), merging with Cerberus International. This move sees not only great financial investment for R2S, but also a new accessibility to global markets as far reaching as Singapore, Atlanta and Baghdad.
In contrast to the city’s involvement in the automotive industry and oil drilling, Aberdeen is also home to over 2,000,000 squared metres worth of green space, so for those with career interests of a more environmental nature it remains very appealing in comparison to other major cities. The largest green area, Hazlehead Park, stretches over 180 hectares and includes woodland and many leisure facilities including two golf courses and football pitches.
Education in Aberdeen has been in the news most recently due to the council’s proposals to cut 200 classroom assistant jobs. Although this is not yet certain to happen, schools in Aberdeen are still advertising jobs for teachers and admin staff and are proving their importance in terms of the city’s employment. Aberdeen is also home to two colleges; Aberdeen College and the Scottish Agricultural College, as well as two well regarded universities; the University of Aberdeen and The Robert Gordon University.
Other big employers in Aberdeen are based in the science and research industry. The Macaulay Institute is well known for its research into landscape, soil, water conservation and climate change – and is the largest interdisciplinary research organisation of its kind in Europe. The Rowett Research Institute is a research centre for studies into food and nutrition and is situated at the College of Life Sciences and Medicine.
Retail is also a big part of the city economy, with Union Street, George Street and The Mall Aberdeen being popular shopping destinations. There is also a new retail centre near completion at Union Square at a cost of £250 million. The development is set to employ 100 thousand in 2009
