Living And Working In Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes is a multicultural city, having been established in 1967 and is situated in the county of Buckinghamshire. It is around fifty miles from London so offers excellent rail and road connections. The nearest airport is London Luton Airport which is less than twenty miles away and offers flights to over 145 destinations. Milton Keynes is the largest settlement in Buckinghamshire with a large and expanding population. It is a diverse city and there are almost one hundred languages being spoken here.

Milton Keynes has been named as one of the fastest growing places in the United Kingdom and  has long held a continuous strong attraction for both business and opportunity. A recent report  shows that Milton Keynes has been identified as one of the best places in the UK for new technology and future based businesses. Due to its economic popularity, robust industries which thrive and expand here include technology and IT, logistics and distribution, retail and hospitality, finance and business services, manufacturing, healthcare, creative and education.

The city is home to many multinational companies as well as a number of startups and small businesses. It boasts an outstanding reputation worldwide for being one of the United Kingdom’s leading distribution hubs and being in such close proximity to the capital, it enjoys an advantageous access to the opportunity this presents.

The University Campus Milton Keynes, which is affiliated with the University of Bedford is found here and offers a wide range of excellent learning possibilities. In addition to this, the well known Open University has its headquarters in Milton Keynes

There is a lot more to Milton Keynes than its many roundabouts. Milton Keynes is a diverse, creative and dynamic place to be.The city embraces its unique heritage yet also very much focuses on its future potential whilst supporting and recognising the successes of the present. Recent projects include MK Smart - a £16 million Smart City

You would be mistaken in presuming that Milton Keynes is predominantly an urban area. There are several thousand acres of parkland, woodland, rivers and lakes with millions of trees with two fifths of the town being open space. In fact, it has far more green spaces than any other extended urban area in the country. It also has several sites of special scientific interest as well as almost thirty conservation areas.

Bletchley Park is situated here and is a very popular and interesting attraction as it was once a top secret home to World War Two Code Breakers and it is set in stunning grounds. Visit Willen Lake for its activities and watersports or enjoy a peaceful stroll around Salcey Forest.

Milton Keynes is full of experiences, entertainment and excitement with an abundance of galleries, art, theatre, music, sculptures, shopping and eating out. There are over two hundred works of public art such as the concrete cows, consisting of three cleverly created cows and three calves.The football stadium - Stadium MK was opened in 2007 and there are a host of other sporting inspired venues and events to be enjoyed.

Milton Keynes is an excellent choice for those who value a good quality of life, excellent job opportunities and a thriving cultural scene in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Looking for a Career in Milton Keynes? We are hosting a careers fair at Leonardo Hotel on Wednesday 30th 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!