We take a look at jobs in Nottingham

It is famed for the legend of Robin Hood, and during the Industrial Revolution obtained worldwide recognition for its lace making and bicycle industries. It gained its City Charter in 1897 during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria and is now known officially as the City of Nottingham.

With excellent road and rail links, Nottingham has for a long time enjoyed easy access to the rest of mainland UK. With the expansion of the East Midlands airport, it is now also possible to easily access other countries from Nottingham.

One of the biggest employers in Nottingham is High Street giant Boots the Chemist. Over 3000 people work in the Boots support office in Nottingham offering as you may imagine many career opportunities in management, customer service and finance amongst other fields. The recruitment situation at Boots alone is in good health making Nottingham a popular place for jobseekers to look for work. Visit the recruitment section on the Boots website for information of vacancies and requirements.

If you are looking for a job in a different field, a good starting point for a job search is the usual High Street recruitment agencies such as Adecco, Reed and Manpower. They usually require an initial consultationpossibly with a typing test before adding you to their register. You can browse their websites to search for any vacancies in your chosen field as well as upload a CV.

With a thriving business sector, two Universities and other tertiary learning establishments as well as a big retail presence, Nottingham is a great place to look for a job.