Inverness-shire was a county of north-west Scotland until 1975, when it was divided into two separate regions: the Western Isles and the Highlands. The 3,000 square kilometre area is deeply rural, with a population of around 361,625. The county's main town is Inverness and the region is served by Dalcross Airport.
Today, the county shares its borders with Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross, Moray, and Argyll and Bute. It has an employment rate of 73%, which is slightly above the Scottish average of 72%, and the area enjoys a higher economic activity rate than many countries in the European Union.
Only 26.8% of Inverness-shire inhabitants hold a NVQ4+, meaning that the working age population is, on average, less qualified than that of Scotland as a whole. Over the last decade, the average earnings of a full-time member of staff in the Highlands & Islands have risen, although they are still around 9% less than the Scottish average (£393 median gross weekly earnings). Recruitment agencies frequently list vacancies in the public sector (particularly in the Island areas) and seasonal tourism.
The majority of the workforce is employed in public administration, education and health (32.8%), distribution (25%), construction (7%), transport/communications (6%), manufacturing (9%), and agriculture/forestry/fishing (2.3%). Key employers include Lifescan Scotland Ltd (Inverness), NHS Highland, Scottish Natural Heritage, a range of contact centres, and many small businesses. People looking for employment opportunities in the Inverness-shire area will find many job vacancies in the above sectors listed with online recruitment agencies.
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Corrie Recruitment aids clients from Clerical, Civil Engineering and Building sectors acquire personnel for temporary, contract and permanent roles. They deliver their recruitment services through their headquarters in Inverness and branches in Highlands and Islands, Moray, Aberdeen, Dundee, Tayside and Perth. Corrie Recruitment is a proud member of the REC.
24 Carsegate Road, Inverness, Inverness-Shire, IV3 8EX
Global Highland is a multi-sector expert that aids in filling permanent, contract, and temporary vacancies across Scotland. They have been covering the following industries for over five years: Commercial, Construction, Hospitality, and Industrial. With a team based in Inverness, they typically provide staffing solutions for roles including Administrator, Cleaner, Food Safety Officer, and Roads Foreman.
13 Henderson Road, Inverness, Inverness-Shire, IV1 1SN
Access Personnel, situated in Inverness, has been operating across Catering & Hospitality, Industrial & Driving, Engineering & Construction and Office & Professional Services since 2021. Offering recruitment services to applicants and businesses, they handle assignments from Labourers up to Managers. They hold ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme certifications and a membership under Safety Schemes in Procurement.
22b Longman Drive, Inverness, Inverness-Shire, IV1 1SU
Orion Group covers Life Sciences, Renewables, Oil and Gas, Construction, Mining, Marine, IT, Finance, Nuclear, and Utilities. Launched in Scotland in 1987, the agency has offices throughout Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, the Americas and the Middle East. They have won the Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Awards/Audit 2019 of the British Safety Council and the KellyOCG Supplier Excellence Award.
Castle Heather, Inverness, Inverness-Shire, IV2 6AA
Brook Street, having a wealth of experience since their foundation in 1946, helps fulfil permanent and temporary business support, finance, contact centre, public sector and social care assignments. They serve over 4,500 employers annually through their nationwide presence of over 50 locations - which include Birmingham, Holborn, Oxford and Watford. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and hold an ISO 9001 certification.
3rd Floor, Metropolitan House, Inverness, Inverness-Shire, IV1 1HT
Hays Office & Admin is a worldwide recruitment specialist focusing on supplying the Office & Administration industry with professional workforce solutions. They address permanent, temporary, and contract vacancies for roles such as Office Manager, Receptionist, Team Secretary and Admin Assistant.
3rd Floor, Moray House, 16 - 18 Bank Street, Inverness, Inverness-Shire, IV1 1QY
Be Personnel Ltd is a registered member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation that covers various industries across Scotland. For over 16 years, they have been catering to clients in the Commercial, Driving, Engineering & Technical, Food Processing, and Industrial sectors. The firm supplies personnel to various permanent, temporary, and contract vacancies. Be Personnel Ltd also delivers candidates for senior management level roles.
13 Henderson Road, Inverness, Inverness-Shire, IV1 1SN