24/09/2026
📢 Good News for Growth - Skills - Opportunities
📈 Partners across Trafford have come together to ensure one of Greater Manchester's most significant growth locations has the workforce, skills and talent needed for the future.
A new Labour Market & Skills Assessment commissioned by Trafford Council, Trafford & Stockport College Group, Therme Manchester, The Growth Company and The University of Salford will help secure the future workforce needs for Trafford City's continued growth. Including major developments, like Therme Manchester, Trafford Waters, new leisure and visitor attractions, and wider investment across Trafford City's visitor economy.
✅ 1,200 new jobs expected to be created in 2028
✅ New jobs across 47 different disciplines in a wide range of sectors
✅ Career opportunities spanning: • Hospitality • Leisure • Wellness • Operations • Customer Experience • Facilities Management • Digital Technology • Specialist professional roles
✅ Direct routes into employment and progression for young people and local residents
✅ Ensuring skills provision keeps pace with one of Greater Manchester's most significant growth locations
🤝 This collaborative approach connects skills provision with long-term economic development for Trafford and by bringing together education, skills, business and public-sector partners will join up growth, jobs and opportunity across Trafford.
👉 Help shape Trafford's future growth and workforce:
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