Recruitment Agencies in Banbury, Oxfordshire, Home Counties

The town of Banbury is located on the River Cherwell in the South East county of Oxfordshire. Although much of the surrounding area is considered rural, Banbury is a commercial hub that is renowned for its Retail, Printing and Food Manufacturing sectors. Recruitment agencies in the town will therefore recruit for a diverse economy and place permanent or temporary candidates into a range of local jobs.

If you're searching for a recruitment agency in Banbury, the High Street has the highest volume of employment firms in the town. The Bridge Street / Market Place area is home to multiple agencies, while many are also located on Church Lane and South Bar Street. Banbury Station is to the east of the town, over the Oxford canal, and provides public transport to the town centre.

Economic overview and salaries

According to the 2011 Census, Banbury has a population of more than 46,000 people. The town has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the UK and has been helped by attracting a large number of workers from outside of the country. The average salary for the whole of the county of Oxfordshire is £26,500.

Key industries and employers

Food and Coffee Manufacturing plays a significant role in the Banbury economy. The Kraft Foods Factory, which is now part of a merger between Mondelez International and D.E Master Blenders, has been a major employer in the area since opening in 1964. The Public Sector is also an important field for local recruitment and is supported by the nearby University of Oxford. Horton General Hospital, employs more than 11,000 employees and this includes professionals such as Doctors, Healthcare Assistants and Auxiliary Nurses. Other notable employers in Banbury include the Faccenda Group and Lloyds Trustees Savings Bank, while Prodrive has helped the area establish itself as a leader in Motorsport and Technology.