The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Computing 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
300 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
2 February 2015
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
30 June 2015
Description
Sky has announced plans to create 300 new jobs in Leeds. The company is seeking to fill the vacancies by June 2015. The jobs will be created at a new technical hub, and positions will be for software developers, testers and engineers. It is reported that vacancies will range from entry level to more senior management positions. The company has strong links with nearby universities in Leeds and Sheffield and expects to capitalise on those links to ensure that the vacancies are filled. Sky already employs 1,100 people across Yorkshire and Leeds is also home to the Sky Bet division.
Sources
2 February 2015: Yorkshire Post
Citation
Eurofound (2015), Sky, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 78541, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/78541.
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