Relocating in Northern Ireland
By Maggie Stanfield

Value for money, a co-operative, skilled and enthusiastic workforce keen to see investors doing well, have combined to make Northern Ireland an attractive option for both public and private sector relocations. It’s an equalling appealing choice for the kind of internationally mobile, high skills level individuals who are considering a move.

This region, once marred by its history of political instability and violence, is developing a new designer appeal. It is starting to draw in the kind of internationally mobile, high skill level businesses and entrepreneurs with whom it seeks to build a more positive future. Invest Northern Ireland, the local enterprise agency, points out that it has helped to secure annual investments of over £150 million, well above the level one might expect for a population of just 1.7 million people. It’s a persuasive combination which has encouraged many investors such as Halifax, Regus, Prudential and a network of national government benefits offices to establish and grow significant back office operations in the region.