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Why relocate to North Northamptonshire
North Northamptonshire provides companies with the space to grow and their employees with room to breathe, backed by a comprehensive ecosystem of business support.
Firms expanding or relocating here can tap into a network of partnerships and programs designed to fast-track their success.
Business support
- Skilled workforce pipeline: Sector-based academies and bespoke training (with Tresham College and Jobcentre Plus) equip workers with industry-ready skills while job fairs and targeted events help connect employers to local talent fast
- Embedded business networks: New investors are introduced to key players like the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce, Tresham College, Cranfield University, the University of Northampton, and the Northants Logistics Forum unlocking partnerships and supply chain value
- Growth hub and funding support: The South Midlands Growth Hub helps businesses access expert advice and funding, including local and regional grant programmes to support innovation and scale-up
- Dedicated council guidance: Each investor is assigned a council contact for planning, funding advice, and local navigation offering hands-on, practical support from day one
Workforce skills and talent pool
North Northamptonshire is home to one of the fastest-growing populations in the UK
That growth is powering a workforce ready for the future. With employment rates well above the national average and a strong pipeline of talent, this is a place where business finds the people it needs to scale.
From logistics and manufacturing to agri-tech and clean energy, the local skills base is hands-on, highly capable, and evolving fast. Backed by strong vocational pathways and a culture of upskilling, this is a workforce with both deep sector expertise and the drive to adapt. Whether you're building a sustainable supply chain, expanding production, or innovating for Net Zero, North Northamptonshire offers the people and potential to make it happen.
37,500
New homes in progress
2x
National population growth overall
50%
Less NEET’s than National Average
5,000+
Jobs in food and drink manufacturing, 3.3% of total employment (1.4% nationally)
40%
Growth in business numbers
3x
Growth in business numbers
Last updated 03 December 2025