BRISTOL
MARKET OVERVIEW
Bristol
Bristol is establishing itself as one of the top destinations for tech talent. The city, alongside the wider South West region, is home to an ever-increasing number of innovative, disruptive technology and digital companies, and it is one of the UK’s main hubs for fast-growth start-ups in the areas of AI, robotics, FinTech, VR, and HealthTech, supported by incubators and local universities.
In fact, the Bristol Robotics Lab, born out of a partnership between Bristol’s two universities, is the country’s top research centre for robotics and engineering. Within this varied, active tech scene, skilled professionals are in very high demand – from DevOps Engineers to Data Scientists and Full Stack Developers – and can expect to be part of a vibrant community, alongside a slower pace of life and more affordable lifestyle than in London.
Phil Orsborn
Bristol Director
Talent
TALENT INSIGHTS
Bristol
TECH TALENT
9,525 technology professionals, with an average tenure of 1.6 years.
FASTEST HIRING JOBS
Contract: Front End Web Developer, Project Engineer Perm: Data Scientists, Front End Web Developer
IN-DEMAND SKILLS
SQL, Cloud Computing, Agile, JavaScript, Engineering
IN-DEMAND BENEFITS
Culture Fit. Career Progression, Tech language and framework, Flexible Working, Remote Working
TOP TECH EMPLOYERS
Hewlett Packard, Capita, Civica, IBM ForgeRock
GENDER IDENTITY*
75% Male
25% Female
*The information in this site has been retrieved from sources with gender binary data. We acknowledge those who do not fit within this rigid framework and understand there are many more gender identities beyond the binary.
LIVING IN THE CITY
Bristol
Bristol is a brilliant place for entrepreneurs, young professionals and families. It has been voted as the best city to live in the UK and has tonnes of green spaces, walking paths for the outdoors lovers and many cycle trails. There is a strong sense of community and a great diverse culinary scene. Bristol has a long and flourishing history and is renowned for its fantastic art and music. Bristol is also one of the few cities which voted to stay in the EU referendum.
But all of that culture and buzz comes at a price. Bristol is not a cheap city to live in. A one bedroom flat in the city centre can easily reach £900. However, if you are happy to commute to work, you can find a two-bedroom house with a garden for the same price, somewhere outside the city centre.
All prices quoted are in local currency.
Average cost of a coffee
£3.90
Average commute
40 mins
Average cost of renting a 1 bed in the city
£800/month
Average gym membership per month
£20
SALARY DATA
Bristol
Permanent roles are annual salaries and contract rates are daily. All data is in local currency.
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