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 / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
200 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
6 July 2017
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
The BBC has announced plans to create 200 new jobs at its media centre in Salford. The jobs in the corporation's digital services will involve building apps, games and websites for its sport, education and children's services. The new roles will include engineers, designers and managers. Following the opening of the northern base in 2011, the BBC now employs 3,000 workers in Salford as the site continues to expand. The timeframe for the creation of these latest jobs has not yet been announced.
Sources
6 July 2017: Manchester Evening News
Citation
Eurofound (2017), BBC, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 91516, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/91516.
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