Living And Working In Wolverhampton

The dynamic and culturally diverse city of Wolverhampton is situated in the West Midlands which is in central England. Not only is it a city, but it is also a metropolitan borough. It is interesting to note that the residents from Wolverhampton are affectionately known as Wulfrunians!

The distance between the city and London is approximately 115 miles and the nearest airport is Birmingham Airport which offers both international and domestic flights.

Like many cities, Wolverhampton has an interesting history. The city of Wolverhampton is so called after a Saxon named Wulfruna who initially owned land and then founded a church by which a settlement grew. As the centuries progressed, it incorporated the only road from London to Holyhead which was the route people used to travel to Ireland so it was very busy at the time with many stagecoaches travelling through. In 1836, the journey averaged a mere 26 hours thanks to Thomas Telford, who engineered the road in 1819.

By the start of the Industrial Revolution, things began to change and Wolverhampton was now booming with major trade in coal, locks and iron and steel including bicycles. Locomotive repairs were especially important due to the factory belonging to the Great Western Railway. In the latter part of the 20th century, the traditional manufacturing industries, like many other places,  were in major decline.

Today, the economy in Wolverhampton is growing rapidly and has recently seen record investments for regeneration. Entrepreneurs do extremely well here and the city attracts some outstanding talent to the area. Globally acclaimed companies specialising in engineering and construction are thriving and there is also a large aerospace industry and rapidly expanding service sectors. The NHS and health and social care are also among some of the major employers.

With an emphasis on an excellent education for all ages being of major importance here, many of the schools are rated as outstanding. The large University of Wolverhampton, with multiple campuses, is internationally recognised and attracts some of the brightest and most dynamic students from all over the world.

With many wonderful attractions to explore, there are many interesting museums, historic sites and gardens on offer such as the National Trust’s Moseley Old Hall where you can take a guided tour, the beautifully landscaped victorian West Park, Bantock House Museum and the historic Grand Theatre which dates from 1894. Football fans will undoubtedly enjoy a visit to the Molineux Stadium, the home ground of Wolverhampton Wanderers which also has its own museum.

With two indoor shopping centres, high street stores and regular markets, the city offers a fun packed day of retail therapy along with many delicious choices of both unique and traditional establishments to eat, drink and relax in.

A recent survey within the last few years, named Wolverhampton as one of the best places to live within the UK and took into account how welcoming the city is, how friendly and polite the residents are, safety and happiness!

Looking for a Career in Wolverhampton? We are hosting a careers fair at Molineux Stadium on Thursday 3rd 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!