Royal London reveals Wilmslow growth plans
MUTUAL life assurance and pensions company Royal London has announced plans to create an additional 450 new jobs at its campus on Alderley Road., Wilmslow.
The business, already the largest employer in the town, currently employs around 900 full time staff and is set to increase this to 1,350.
The group said: “Strong new business results for 2014, plus the Government’s imminent pension reforms, mean that Royal London is looking to expand and has identified Wilmslow as its preferred location. The company also operates at sites in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bath and the Republic of Ireland.”
The new jobs will be accommodated within new, modern office accommodation on land owned by Royal London to the east of the existing campus. This land has been allocated by Cheshire East Council for a high-quality, sustainable, mixed-use development that includes new playing fields for Wilmslow High School.
Royal London’s Jerry Toher said: “Wilmslow is a key part in our success story, both in respect of our achievements to date and our aspirations for the future. Many of our staff live locally and are proud of the economic and social ties between Royal London and the town. That is why I am pleased to confirm that Wilmslow is our clear preference to accommodate future growth within Royal London.”
“We anticipate growing our Wilmslow operation over time, increasing the number of full time staff by 50% and providing significant new employment opportunities for the town.”
Royal London’s announcement was backed by the East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce. Dave Watson, chief executive of the Chamber said: “We are delighted to hear the news that Royal London is looking to expand in Wilmslow. They are already the town’s largest employer and it is great to see Royal London wanting to create jobs here in East Cheshire rather than elsewhere.”
