Manchester
About Manchester
To the south of the Greater Manchester area, the city of Manchester is also one of the districts itself. The city is of course home to a wide variety of shopping and retail areas including Spinningfields, the Northern Quarter, Piccadilly, and the city centre.
There are a huge number of jobs in the city centre, with a lot of retail and office space in use. The transport links make it a popular place to work. Find out more about the top jobs and employers in the Manchester area on this page.
Learn about training providers in Manchester
See some of the training providers you could study with in Manchester. Why not explore what courses they offer to see what’s available in your area?
Which T Levels are available in Manchester?
The following T Levels are available at Manchester College to start in September 2025:
- Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care: Animal Care and Management
- Business and Administration: Management and Administration
- Construction: Building Services Engineering for Construction
- Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
- Creative and Design: Craft and Design
- Creative and Design: Media, Broadcast and Production
- Digital: Digital Business Services
- Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development
- Digital: Digital Support Services
- Education and Early Years: Education and Early Years
- Engineering and Manufacturing: Design and Development
- Engineering and Manufacturing: Maintenance, Installation and Repair
- Health and Science: Health
- Health and Science: Science
- Legal, Finance and Accounting: Finance
- Legal, Finance and Accounting: Accounting
These are subject to change by the College.
The following T Levels are available at Ada, the National College for Digital Skills to start in September 2025:
These are subject to change by the College.
See in demand jobs in Manchester
This quick list shows the most in demand occupations across Manchester. Do any of these sound like something you’d like to do?
- Lawyer – Advise clients about the law and act on their behalf in legal matters.
- Teaching Assistant – Support teachers in the classroom and help children with reading, writing and learning activities.
- Sales Representative – Sell products and services to individuals and businesses. They also follow up leads to find new customers.
- Sales Manager – Organise, coach and lead teams of sales representatives to work towards agreed targets.
- Software Developer – Create and test programs that allow people to complete tasks, run services and use digital devices.
Find careers events near you
Discover helpful and informative careers events in Manchester and the nearby areas.
Pilot Careers Live Manchester
Date: 12/07/2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Suitable for: All ages
Pilot Careers Live is an exciting career event which brings together leading flight training companies, training experts and pilots in one venue, to offer the best possible advice on what it takes to becoming a professional pilot.
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills Summer Digital Skills & Careers Bootcamp
Date: 29/07/2025
Time: July 29-August 1st, 10am-3pm
Suitable for: Y10/Y11
Build and improve your digital skills and learn about careers in tech at Ada's one week boot camp.
Touching Grass Climate Emergency Creative Workshop
Date: 13/09/2025
Time: 11am-5pm
Suitable for: Ages 18-25
Manchester Museum is building a programme for young people aged 18-25 who want to know more about the climate emergency, social justice and taking action.
Learn about the most in demand skills in Manchester
These skills are the top 5 required skills across Manchester. You might already have some of these or could start a course to boost your skillset.
Common skills
These skills are common across many jobs – so they’re good skills to try and demonstrate, no matter what future career you want.
- Communication
- Management
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Attention to Detail
Specialist skills
These skills are more specialist. They’re not needed for every job, but lots of jobs in Manchester need them.
- Project Management
- Finance
- Auditing
- Marketing
- Business Development
Discover local opportunities and support
See some opportunities to get work experience or brush up on your skills here on GMACS.
TripleC Youth Theatre for Young People who are Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent (DDN)
• Do you love to perform?• Do you enjoy all things creative and using your imagination?• Are you looking for a high quality, fun space where they can make friends? TripleC Youth Theatre sessions are led by professional actors and directors who work in TV and theatre....
Get Started in Radio Presenting with Unity Next Gen Youths
The NGY ( Next Gen Youths) are a group of young people aged 13-17 who attend radio-training workshops twice a week and deliver a live radio show on the North’s leading youth music radio station, Unity Radio. The radio show includes music, features and information on...
Opportunities with Havas Platform
Havas Platform is a six month entry-level programme, primarily for underrepresented talent who otherwise face higher barriers of entry into our industry. The programme is designed to provide you with meaningful paid work experience and tailored industry training. The...
Learn about Our Pass
In Manchester, aged 16-18 and looking for a cheap way to get around? Our Pass gets you free bus travel, discounted metro tickets and access to exclusive discounts.
