Employment

Employment in Angus

According to a recent report on economic development for Angus, employment in Angus depends on public administration, education and health (27%), distribution, hotels and restaurants (24%) and manufacturing (21%).

Overall, Angus enjoys a diverse range of businesses operating successfully and injecting high levels of experience and expertise into the local business arena.

Angus has enjoyed significant investment from the fast-growing oil and gas sector. Of the 30 largest employers in Angus, the oil and gas sector accounts for one sixth. Angus has been performing well, exporting 52% of turnover of oil and gas as opposed to the industry average of 18%.

Distinctive features of the Angus economy show employment in primary industries such as agriculture and fishing is above the Scottish average, with employment in finance, banking and insurance below this average.

If you are looking for employment in the Angus area, make Job Centre Plus your first port of call.

Check out Angus Council vacancies and consult the local press for advertisements.

• The Courier

• The Press and Journal

• Montrose Review

• Forfar Dispatch

Find out more about local employers in our listings.

In a global context, Angus has attracted inward investment from the USA, Japan and France, relocations from elsewhere in the UK, and a number of home-grown Angus firms have developed into national and international players.