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 62.01 - Computer programming activities
100 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
4 July 2018
Employment effect (start)
4 July 2018
Foreseen end date
Description
Online gambling company Bet365 has announced plans to create 100 new jobs at its site in Manchester. The company, which currently employs 200 staff in Manchester following its decision to set up in the city in 2016, will recruit for some of the new roles through its partnership with Manchester University. The jobs will be in software development and will support the firm's principal technology hub based in Stoke-on-Trent. There is no information on when the new jobs will be filled, though it is being reported that the recruitment process is already underway.
Eurofound (2018), Bet365, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 94685, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/94685.
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