1. Bedford’s Labour Market Quarterly Report
April 2018

2. Bedford Borough’s Economy
Population of
168,800 of which
62% working age
Almost 7,000 businesses
83% of population economically active
99% SME businesses
73,000 employee jobs
4.2% unemployed
2.9% claimant rate
Key Sectors:
- Logistics
- Advanced Engineering
- Creative
- Food & Drink
39% qualified to Level 4
8% with no qualifications
Source: NOMIS. Data extracted on 17 April 2018

3. Average Salary Range: £27,100 - £30,600
Top 10 Most Requested…
…Job Titles
Registered Nurse
Chef
Personal Care Assistant
HGV2 / LGV C Driver
Sales Executive
Accountant
Auxiliary Nurse
Assistant Manager
Business Development Executive
Social Worker
…Core Competencies
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Planning
Microsoft Excel
Detail Orientated
English
Relationship Building
Microsoft Office
Writing
Leadership
Average Salary Range: £27,100 - £30,600
Source: Labour Insight
Calculated from 19,529 adverts between April 2017-March 2018

4. Advertised Apprenticeships
Total of 281 apprenticeships advertised in time period
Aug – Dec 2017 figures as latest data for quarter unavailable