Working in Bristol
Bristol is internationally recognised as a premier UK city-region and capital of the South West. This is partly down to Bristol’s world class knowledge economy in aerospace and defence, creative and media, the environmental sector, financial services, information communications technologies and professional services.
Bristol’s vibrant economy, good communication links and quality of life mean that it attracts skilled workers and Bristol has a significantly higher than average proportion of the population with university degrees. As a result Bristol continues to attract top employers and quality employees to the region.
Follow the links for more information on the main employers in Bristol's key sectors.
Professional Services
Bristol is the professional services capital of the South West region and one of the leading professional services centres outside of London. Find out more about Bristol legal jobs, Bristol accountancy jobs and other Bristol professional jobs.
Aerospace and Defence
With major employers like Airbus, Rolls-Royce, BAE and the MoD, Bristol has had a leading position in the world’s aerospace industry dating back as far as 1910. Find out more about Bristol jobs in aerospace and defence.
Creative and Media
Bristol is one of the leading European cities for the creative and cultural industry which accounts for 12% of all businesses in Bristol. The main players include the multiple Oscar-winning Aardman Animations, the BBC Natural History Unit, Oakwood Media Group and Sift. Find out more about Bristol jobs in creative and media.
Financial Services
Bristol is the third largest financial services centre in the UK outside London. Bristol has a long history of specializing in insurance, banking and ethical investment. Find out more about Bristol jobs in financial services.
Environmental Technology and Services
Bristol is well established as a leading centre for environmental technologies and services, which are a major growth area for the South West generally. Find out more about Bristol jobs in environmental technologies and services.
Information and Communication Technology
Partly due to its pre-eminence in aerospace and defence and partly due to the strength of its university research departments, Bristol has attracted a host of high quality information technology and communications businesses. Find out more about Bristol IT jobs and Bristol communications jobs.
In the News
- Withers & Rogers patent attorneys boosts its specialist teams in Bristol
- Best of Bristol - Meet the Buyer Exhibition
- Brightside moves to new Bristol offices
- Atkins’ Bristol office is recognised for its cutting edge design
- Bristol Environment Guru is shortlisted for First Women Awards
- Bristol wins big at international toy fair
Real People
"Having spent 10 years living and working in Central London for a busy Local Authority and then a major Housebuilder a move to somewhere a little quieter but with similar job and lifestyle opportunities seemed appealing... but did such a place exist? Personal circumstances lead me to Bristol. Having only visited Bristol on a handful of occasions I moved here and found a job with planning consultancy WYG. Having spent the last few months getting to know the City and adjusting to my new work role, Bristol seems to hold the perfect balance. The City is vibrant with lots going on in the arts and culture world. It has an interesting history with wonderful architecture and a beautiful waterside setting. There are so many places to explore and endless places to be entertained, fed and watered"
Lucy Lydyard, Associate, WYG Planning & Design
