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Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ
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Location guide / Scotland
Energy, food and drink, business services and tourism contribute to Perth’s economy and its wider rural region. The River Tay, city museums and parks are close to everyday life in the centre. Work beyond Perth requires a separate look at the full journey, particularly for early or late shifts.
By The UK Careers Fair Editorial Team
Last updated
This guide is due for a refresh. Check the official sources below for the latest local details.
Know the areaThis is Perth in Scotland. Housing figures cover Perth and Kinross, including rural areas, rather than Perth city alone.
Official area data
Perth and Kinross · September 2026
Perth and Kinross · August 2026
Perth and Kinross · 2025
Whole statistical area, not necessarily the town boundary.Employment rate, age 16–64: 78.4% · Perth and Kinross · Jul 2025-Jun 2026. Survey estimate; local results can be volatile.
Area averages are not current asking prices or individual property valuations. Local short-term changes are volatile; use a year or longer. UK HPI house-price observations are provisional and subject to revision. Scottish rent inputs are mainly advertised new lets; rents are published for Broad Rental Market Areas, which may differ from the local authority.
Invest in Perth identifies energy transition, food and drink, financial and business services, tourism, creative and digital activity and the circular economy. Its 2025 State of Growth report identifies SSE as one example of a large regional employer.
The work location matters: city offices, business sites, hospitality venues and rural employers can require very different journeys. Ask exhibitors about contract length, shifts, training and whether driving is essential. If you are considering self-employment, the council's investment service also points to Business Gateway Tayside and local business support.
Start with the centre and streets near the Tay if shops and culture on foot are priorities; compare homes farther out only after testing the work journey. Extra space is useful only if the location also works for groceries, childcare and evenings. Visit potential streets during an ordinary working day.
The official rent figure shown alongside covers the Perth and Kinross broad rental market area. It covers different property types and rural locations, so it is not a Perth-city asking-rent quote. Compare current equivalent listings and add Council Tax, energy, broadband and transport. The council's housing guidance explains alternative housing routes and advice. Scottish rent inputs are mainly advertised new lets, which limits direct comparison with other UK nations.
Stagecoach publishes Perth routes and current timetables. Its 2026 network updates included revised services and connections, so plan from the latest information rather than a saved timetable. Check the actual workplace entrance and the walk from the stop, especially for jobs away from the centre.
For a wider Perthshire commute, test both directions and the relevant days of the week. A city-centre journey can be straightforward while a rural early start or late finish needs another arrangement. Discuss staff transport, parking or flexibility with the employer before assuming a role is practical without a car.
VisitScotland highlights Perth Museum, Perth Art Gallery, Perth Theatre and Concert Hall, with the River Tay, North and South Inch parks and Kinnoull Hill offering outdoor options. These make useful starting points for exploring the city at your own pace.
Choose a neighbourhood by the routines you want to keep: a walk after work, a regular class, a café or a nearby library. Wider Perthshire trips can be a bonus, but check transport, opening times and conditions before setting out. A good everyday base matters more than being close to every attraction.
Perth and Kinross Council's housing guidance describes advice and the common housing register. Use it to explore your options, while checking current eligibility and availability directly. Confirm Council Tax and local services for the address, including any parking or shared-building arrangements.
Follow NHS inform for GP registration. If you need childcare or a school place, check the council and individual providers early, including opening times and the full journey from work. Keep your tenancy documents, employment details and monthly budget together so you can manage the first few weeks without surprises.
We use official local authorities, transport operators, public data and destination organisations. Data periods are shown alongside figures. Employer examples describe the local economy; they are not a promise of vacancies or attendance at the fair.
Next editorial review due 3 December 2026. Prices, services and availability can change before then.
For employers / Perth
Understand the local workforce. Meet candidates face to face.
Local knowledge.
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Official figures for Perth and Kinross. These describe the statistical area, which may differ from Perth and the fair’s catchment. They are not a forecast of attendance or candidates’ skills.
01 / The people behind the numbers
Shape the roles, training and working patterns you bring to your stand.
Residents aged 16–64
91,681Perth and Kinross · Mid-2025Includes people in work, studying and outside the labour force.Economically active, age 16–64
80.2%Perth and Kinross · Jul 2025-Jun 2026In work or unemployed under the survey definition. 95% margin: ±4.3 percentage points.Higher qualifications (RQF4+)
58.8%Perth and Kinross · Jan 2025-Dec 2025Residents aged 16–64 with level 4 or above. 95% margin: ±4.4 percentage points.Perth and Kinross · Jul 2025-Jun 2026. Shares of people already in work; survey estimates, not available applicants. Only published, reliable estimates are shown.
| Occupation group | Share | 95% margin |
|---|---|---|
| % all in employment who are - 1: managers, directors and senior officials (SOC2020) | 13.0% | ±3.9 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 2: professional occupations (SOC2020) | 22.0% | ±4.9 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 3: associate professional occupations (SOC2020) | 13.4% | ±4.0 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 4: administrative and secretarial occupations (SOC2020) | 8.4% | ±3.3 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 5: skilled trades occupations (SOC2020) | 11.1% | ±3.7 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 6: caring, leisure and other service occupations (SOC2020) | 10.7% | ±3.6 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 7: sales and customer service occupations (SOC2020) | 6.1% | ±2.8 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 8: process, plant and machine operatives (SOC2020) | 5.9% | ±2.8 pp |
| % all in employment who are - 9: elementary occupations (SOC2020) | 9.1% | ±3.4 pp |
Tell candidates what the work involves, what support you offer and which skills can be learned on the job. A conversation at your stand gives both sides room to ask questions.
02 / Put your offer in context
Use published benchmarks alongside the requirements of the role you are hiring for.
Employee jobs in the area
65,000Perth and Kinross · 2024Workplace-based, rounded estimates. Existing jobs, not vacancies.Median gross full-time pay / week
£783Perth and Kinross · April 2026 (provisional)Local workplaces; all occupations. CV 4.9%.Jobs per working-age resident
0.88Perth and Kinross · 2024Total jobs divided by residents aged 16–64. A ratio, not a percentage.Perth and Kinross · 2024
Largest published industry groups. These are existing employee jobs, not vacancies.
Make pay, hours, location and progression easy to understand. Your team can explain what makes the opportunity worthwhile and arrange the next step while the conversation is fresh.
Data is refreshed from official public feeds. Different releases cover different periods; the date beside each figure is the period it measures. Suppressed and unreliable estimates are omitted. Survey estimates are subject to uncertainty and revision. Missing data is never shown as zero.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
From the exhibition floor
1 published testimonial from Perth Careers Fair. Feedback relates to past events.
Perth Careers Fair
Nice venue, good space and layout. The lads were amazing! Dan and Aran were working nonstop to keep everything going. Always asking if they could help us in any way. Keep it up, lads!
St John ScotlandPast exhibitorCan’t make this date? The next Perth dates come first, then the closest towns.
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