Admiral

Type
Business expansion
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Wales; South East Wales; Monmouthshire and Newport
Location of affected unit(s)
Newport
Sector
Financial / Insurance/ Estate
65 - Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security
65 - Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security
65 - Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security
500 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
6 November 2014
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

Insurance company Admiral is reported to be about to take on 500 more employees at its new site in Newport, South Wales. The site was officially opened in November 2014 and currently employs between 650 and 670 staff. A company spokesperson commented that the offices had space for approximately 1,200 employees. The spokesperson also commented on the attributes desired in applicants - focusing on 'good attitide' and being 'eager to learn'. As part of the expansion new management roles will be required. The company will seek to promiote existing staff into these roles. It is not known when the new positions will be filled.

Sources

  • 6 November 2014: Insider Media

Citation

Eurofound (2014), Admiral, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 77908, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/77908.