Bexley has a working population of approx. 110,000, and currently there are about 70,000 jobs in the Borough. Local employers rate highly the loyalty of their staff with many recruiting their workforce from within a 5 mile radius.
Good transport links makes the Borough attractive to potential staff, while labour costs compare favourably with London and the southeast. There are six major universities within 45 minutes of Bexley, from which thousands of students graduate each year.
Bexley Council and its partners offer a range of services to employers in the Borough - including a free or subsidised staff recruitment and training service, including grants for workforce development.
