Living And Working In Rotherham

The large town of Rotherham is in South Yorkshire and is situated between Sheffield and Doncaster. The metropolitan borough of Rotherham consists of the town and a hundred square miles of smaller towns, villages and hamlets set within some stunning countryside. The rivers Rother and Don flow through the town.

It is around 170 miles from London and like all major towns and cities, it is very well connected by both road and rail links. The nearest airport to Rotherham is Leeds/Bradford Airport which is a little over thirty miles from Rotherham.

Rotherham is a historic town with its own Minster which dates back over a thousand years. The Minster is significant not only because of the splendid architecture and prominent position within the town centre itself, but also for its role in bringing people of differing communities together.

Like many similar northern towns, the Industrial Revolution certainly helped Rotherham to flourish. Relying heavily on the iron industry, the construction of a canal that reached the town in the early part of the 18th century ensured that coal could be brought in much easier and quicker. Production of iron and steel boomed and the town was also known for being a coal mining town as well as having manufactured other goods such as glass and pottery.

Rotherham continues the tradition as having an important manufacturing economy. Its 150 acre Advanced Manufacturing Park which by its own admission is home to some of the worlds biggest manufacturers.’ The town has recently been identified as being one of the most rapidly expanding economies in the country with many large companies from overseas having already placed investment into Rotherham and many new jobs created. Major sectors in the town include advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive production, food production, health care and ICT and technology.

A recent ministerial visit to the area confirmed the first Investment Zone in the UK because of the region's success in advanced manufacturing with the aim of South Yorkshire becoming the best place in which to have a business. The expected private investment by 2030 is £1.2 billion and is focusing on creating 8000 new jobs.

Less than four years ago, a new university centre was opened in Rotherham. It is a state of the art Higher Education campus which offers a varied assortment of degree courses and professional training courses.

Rotherham lies within a green belt area and despite becoming increasingly popular, it offers some delightful and unspoilt nearby countryside. With many places to visit and things to do, a few of the many attractions are the ruins of Roche Abbey, Aston Springs Farm, the fascinating Wentworth Village and The Mansion Wentworth Woodhouse with its exquisite gardens. With ever popular markets held here on a regular basis and a town centre offering a good selection of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, Rotherham has managed to preserve its unique northern character.

Rotherham is a desirable area which has a diverse selection of properties, both urban and rural, on offer which in comparison to other parts of the UK, are very affordable. In addition to the historic charm, beautiful surroundings and culture, Rotherham extends a strong sense of community and friendship to all who visit, work or live here.

Looking for a Career in Rotherham? We are hosting a careers fair at AESSEAL New York Stadium on Thursday 31st 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!