Graduate careers in Carlisle
Career city: Carlisle | Postgraduate study | Local graduate employers | Moving to Carlisle | Useful links
Nicknamed the ‘border city’ because of its close proximity to Scotland, Carlisle is the main cultural, industrial and commercial centre of north Cumbria. In a plan to secure its economic future, Carlisle’s council aims to increase the city’s population by 40 per cent over the next 20 years.
The public sector is a major employment sector in Carlisle, with the city council and university attracting graduates seeking roles in education and administration. Positions may also be available in knowledge-based industries: the Sellafield Nuclear Power Plant in nearby Seascale runs graduate training schemes in various areas including design, plant engineering, manufacturing and IT support.
Postgraduate study in and around Carlisle
A young institution, the University of Cumbria was formed in 2007 and encompasses St Martin’s College and Cumbria Institute of the Arts. There are four main faculties: arts, design and media; business, social sciences and sport; health, medical science and social care; and science and natural resources. Well-regarded postgraduate courses include education, agriculture, theology and art and design.
10 local graduate employers in Carlisle
- Carlisle City Council, Carlisle (Public sector)
- Cavaghan & Gray, Carlisle (Manufacturing; Sales; HR)
- Stobart Group plc, Carlisle (Transport; Logistics)
- Carrs Milling Industries plc, Carlisle (Agriculture; Engineering)
- Edwin Thompson Chartered Surveyors, Carlisle (Surveying; Engineering)
- University of Cumbria, Carlisle (Education)
- H & H Insurance, Carlisle (Financial services)
- Sellafield Ltd, Seascale (Engineering; Manufacturing)
- Kimberly-Clark, Barrow-in-Furness (Marketing; Finance)
- NHS Carlisle, Carlisle (Public sector; Healthcare; HR)
(Note: these companies may not be currently recruiting. Their names have been provided as a guideline to the type of work available and what areas to look in.)
Moving to Carlisle
It’s on the map for…
- Beautiful castle and cathedral…
- … that famous Scots Willie Wallace and Robert the Bruce laid siege to
- Historically used as a base to defend the north of England from Scotland
It’s within commuting distance of…
- Seascale – 38 miles
- Kendal – 47 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness – 76 miles
Monthly lettings costs in Carlisle
- Single room: £184–£290
- Double room: £212–£310
- Bedsit: £250–£350
- One-bed flat: £300–£500
- Two-bed flat: £400–£520