WORKING
IN LEEDS Recent research shows that residents
are extremely
proud of Leeds and aware of the city’s many
benefitsas a place to live. Residents rate living
in Leeds highly, with 91% of people stating that
the city provides a great quality of life. Leeds
has exceptional parks and green spaces, as well
as great sports venues.
A separate national survey has crowned Leeds as
the Best Place in Britain to Live. The Urban Behaviours
study revealed that 65% of 15 - 35 year olds living
in the city have rated public transport, amenities,
cleanliness and entertainment as excellent.
SITUATED IN THE NEW CULTURAL HEART OF LEEDS TOWN CENTRE,
ONE SAINT PETER’S SQUARE PROVIDES THE IDEAL BASE
FOR YOU TO MAKE THE MOST OF EVERYTHING THIS FANTASTIC
CITY HAS TO OFFER.
Over the last ten years Leeds has been
transformed into one of the most vibrant
and successful cities in the UK
Huge levels of investment have continued
to transform the Leeds cityscape,the scale
of development reflecting the rapid growth of financial and
business services.This has resulted in the
expansion of the business district.
A total of £2.5 billion has been invested
in com.
442,000 people are employed in Leeds and it is the second largest employment centre in the UK outside London. Over 120,000 people work in the city centre alone. Unemployment in Leeds is below 3%. Manufacturing output per worker grew by 36% in the 1990’s (Leeds City Council 2005).
Leeds is a financial powerhouse.It is the biggest legal centre outside London and a major centre for corporate finance , accountancy , banking,insurance,stockbroking and retail financial services.
There are more than 30 national and international banks based in Leeds, including the headquarters of First Direct, Yorkshire Bank, Halifax Direct and Halifax Insurance.
