Job seekers urged to take advantage of more than 400 job vacancies with Peterborough employers
More than 400 job vacancies are currently available at a range of employers across Peterborough, it has been revealed.
And more than half of the career openings – 216 jobs – are in the city’s care sector, according to details released by the Peterborough Jobcentre.
The figures have been released as a new claimant data is published that shows there has been a three per cent drop in the number of people aged 18 to 64 claiming Universal Credit.
There were 5,415 people in Peterborough claiming Universal Credit last month – that is 200 people down on the same month a year ago – a fall of four per cent.
The number of people aged 50 and above in Peterborough claiming Universal Credit also fell over the same 12 months. The claimant figure currently stands at 1,105 – which is down 60 people, a fall of five per cent.
Jobcentre boss say the availability of the more than 416 vacancies points to the strength of the city’s economy while the fall in claimants is the result of ongoing work by Jobcentre staff to match job seekers with the right vacancies.
Lynne Clarke, Partnership Manager for Peterborough Jobcentre, said: “We continue to drive employment through a range of targeted initiatives, including regular job fairs, sector-based work academies, and skills bootcamps.
"These programmes are designed to meet local labour market demand while connecting employers with job-ready candidates.
She said: “As early summer approaches, jobseekers are being encouraged to take advantage of the wide range of opportunities currently available.
"There are over 416 vacancies locally, including 216 roles within the care sector, making this an ideal time to explore new career pathways.
She added: “We are building strong partnerships and providing the support needed to bring businesses and jobseekers together.
"By aligning our sector-based work academies with market needs, we are creating clear and sustainable pathways into employment.”
However, a recent report by the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce, found that for many employers the city economy is stagnant.
The quarterly economic survey from the business lobby group stated its data highlighted ‘a stagnating local economy’ with persistent cost pressures, high taxation concerns and skills shortages preventing businesses from investing and growing.