Quality Opportunity
Public Sector Relocations
Derby is the perfect choice for Public Sector Organisations and their employees looking to relocate out of the Capital. We understand the issues when choosing to move from one area to another, not only for the organisation but also for individual employees.
The Invest in Derby team can provide a bespoke package of support to public sector organisations seeking to relocate. We can assist to make the relocation of your staff as smooth as possible, providing staff tours and key information on housing, schooling, leisure and quality of life issues.
We can also provide information relating to education, workforce skills, cost of labour and many more areas of information to support your feasibility studies.
A brochure offering more information on Derby's offer to Public Sector relocations named QUALITY CITY QUALITY OPORTUNITY is available.
Cost Savings
Public Sector relocations can expect to make substantial savings on annual labour costs and Grade A office rent costs.
An occupier of office space in Derby pays less than any other East Midlands City; this includes rent, services charge and rateable value. Prime office rental costs are up to 80% less then London at an average of £14.50 per square foot.
Source: CBRE April 2009.
Derby offers lower annual salary costs.
| Public sector grade | Estimated London salary | Estimated Derby salary | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| AO | £20,285 | £16,465 | £3,820 |
| EO | £26,035 | £22,235 | £3,800 |
| HEO | £30,890 | £27,230 | £3,660 |
| SEO | £37,415 | £33,490 | £3,925 |
| Grade 7 | £52,810 | £48,340 | £4,470 |
| Grade 6 | £64,485 | £59,400 | £5,085 |
By relocating to Derby individuals can save up to 70% on the cost of purchasing a home.
| House prices | London | Derby |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £758,000 | £240,000 |
| Semi detached | £385,000 | £124,000 |
| Terraced | £348,000 | £105,000 |
| Apartment | £295,000 | £95,000 |
Source: Land Registry Feb 2009.
More information is available on our Housing page
BREEAM Excellent Offices
Derby has a range of Grade A office developments with planning permissions that are ready to go. These office developments offer flexibility and high BREEAM ratings. Many of Derby's offices benefit from prime central locations in a growing 21st century city. More information is available on our Key Developments page.
Learning and Education
Employers such as Rolls-Royce and Citibank require talented people and Derby's education provision has evolved to meet this. Derby's pupils scored the city's best ever results in 2008 achieving scores above the national average. £231 million is being invested into Derby's secondary schools through the Building Schools for the Future programme.
Derby College is in the UK's top five further Education institutions and the University of Derby has invested heavily in making it one of the most innovative in the country. Derby attracts around 35,000 students each year to add to the pool of talent available.
"There can be few universities with a more modern perspective than Derby."
- The Sunday Times
More information is available on our Education page.
A High Skilled Workforce
Making the right relocation move is not just about finding the most suitable offices; it is also about finding the right people. Derby's balanced economy delivers a highly skilled workforce and is one of the city's main strengths. 15 universities are based within one hour of the city, offering wide access to a skilled workforce. Derby has quickly become a place for both young professionals and families and this is evident as the biggest increase in the local population is that of 25-34 year old professionals.
More information is available on our Skills page.
Quality of Life
Derby has easy access to beautiful towns and villages such as Ashbourne, Bakewell, Buxton, Melbourne and Wirksworth, all of which are great places to live, spend quality time or just relax and explore. The city has an established leisure and tourism offer including:
- The UNESCO Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site - the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution
- QUAD - visual arts and film centre showing great independent films and art exhibitions
- Cathedral Quarter - a maze of streets in the city's historic heart
- Donington Park - home to the British Formula One Grand Prix
- Déda - the region's premier dance centre.
Derbyshire and the Peak District are also on our doorstep. With 30 million visitors per year it is the worlds second most visited attraction. The Peak district, offers a haven for hikers, cyclists, paragliders, clay pigeon shooters and even sailors! More information is available at the Visit Peak District website.
More information is available in our Living in Derby section.
Please contact the Invest in Derby team to see how we may help your public sector relocation to Derby a success.
Please call +44 (01332) 255000 or e-mail investinderby@derby.gov.uk
