Living And Working In Bristol

The city of Bristol lies in the hilly south west of England and is situated on the River Avon. It is bordered by both Gloucestershire and Somerset. With a large population, it is classed as the most populated city in the south west of England. It is a culturally and ethnically diverse city with many different languages being spoken within the city.

Bristol is a little less than 120 miles from London and around 25 miles from the city of Bath with which it is often associated. The city boasts its own small yet very busy airport which sees millions of passengers each year.

In the past due to being a seaport, Bristol was a well known and established trading centre for a variety of goods which were both imported and exported. Bristol has a highly skilled workforce and a strong and successful economy. This includes a multitude of sectors such as finance and professional services, creative and digital media, technology and IT, manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, renewable energy and sustainability, logistics and distribution, electronics and advanced engineering. Bristol has very high expectations and delivers its promises. It is among the best in the whole of the UK for growth in employment which is above the national average.

Within the last few years, it has regularly been voted as the best city to take a short break, one of the best places to live and also the happiest city! With millions of visitors each year, Bristol has one of the largest visitor economies in the UK.

Bristol is a former European green capital which is a highly prestigious award. It has achieved the status of gold sustainable food city and it is also a fairtrade city. Bristol is committed to promoting clean methods of transport and energy and it was named as the UK’s greenest city in 2019. It was also the first cycling city in the UK which actively encourages cycling and even has its own Bicycle Mayor with the aim of half of all city trips to be taken by cycle by 2030. It also foresees being carbon neutral by the end of the decade.

Despite all the state of the art technology, Bristol offers plenty of historical and cultural experiences which include Bristol Museum and Art gallery, Bristol Cathedral, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Brunel’s SS Great Britain which dates back to the mid 1800’s and the century old Calbot Tower. There are so many more interesting historical and heritage sites in this wonderful city just waiting to be explored.

You can find tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle by visiting one of the many quieter local areas like Castle Park, Brandon Hill Park, Troopers Hill Nature Reserve and Snuff Mills with its beautifully relaxing water feature but beware of the resident ghosts!.

Bristol's bustling Harbourside was once a thriving dock used for trade but has been cleverly converted into a modern development which houses hotels, shops, restaurants and an assortment of attractions including water sports. The exciting and modern Millenium Square is situated nearby with a big screen and a large water feature where various events are held.

As you would expect from a city of this calibre, there are two world class universities here. The University of Bristol and The University of the West of England both offer highly regarded courses and fantastic opportunities to students from all over the world.

Bristol offers the best of both worlds with a colourful, historical and thriving city centre yet venture somewhat out of the city and you'll discover pretty villages, ancient farmland and forest trails all set in charming countryside.

Looking for a Career in Bristol? We are hosting a careers fair at Bristol Beacon on Thursday 24th August, between the times of 10am-2pm. Ours event are completely free for jobseekers and are a great way to meet hiring companies around the city. Find out more here!