A meet-up has been planned in London for professionals seeking to make Belfast their home this new year. The meet-up, planned by the organisers of the BelfastforLife Expo, will take place on Tuesday January 28 from 6-9pm at Herbert Smith Freehills, Exchange House, Primrose Street, London. EC2A 2EG.
The inaugural BelfastforLife Expo, an international initiative aimed at bringing together the Northern Ireland diaspora community, begins on Friday March 6, 2020.
It will feature three days packed full of activities to showcase a confident city which has become an exciting place to live, work and socialise.
Guests at the London meet-up will get the chance to hear from relocators and returners who have made the move back to Belfast, and how this has benefited their career and their own personal life.
Ongoing investment in Northern Ireland is boosting the economy, resulting in the growth and diversity of job roles in Belfast. The city has been transformed in recent years with a host of businesses locating here, as well as new homegrown companies, hotel and restaurant openings, tourism attractions and increased air travel routes.
The initiative, hosted by the Abacus Talent Group, is supported by Belfast City Council, NI Connections, Visit Belfast, and a number of prestigious Belfast based companies.
Participants will meet employers, attend networking events, enjoy formal and informal dinners, seminars and more. They will also be given a taste of Belfast’s nightlife and social scene.
The Expo will explore a full range of topics from jobs, property, childcare, schools, relocation and advice from those that have made the move.
Justin Rush, Founder of BelfastforLife and Director of leading recruitment firm Abacus said: “For too long some of our most talented people have left Northern Ireland to either work or study elsewhere.
“Belfast had an image of not having enough high-calibre career opportunities as well as being a place scarred by conflict. But that has all changed. Belfast is a vibrant and thriving city which is home to many leading companies keen to attract the best talent. The city is a wonderful place to work, live and socialise and just last year was named by Lonely Planet as the Best Place to Visit.”
Key companies and supporters also taking part in the weekend include Allen & Overy, Aflac Northern Ireland, Allstate Northern Ireland, Baker McKenzie, Carson McDowell, Cowen, EY, IQEQ, Herbert Smith Freehills, TP ICAP, Tughans.
Justin continued, “Belfast and the wider region is experiencing continued growth in the professional services area, from indigenous businesses and through foreign direct investment. The job market is buoyant and demand for talent is high despite Brexit. The first Expo event is open not only just to returners but anyone considering making Belfast their home.”
There are opportunities for people skilled in a full range of areas including finance, technology, law, business key service, general key skills, accountancy and marketing.
To register to attend the London meet-up visit www.eventbrite.ie and search Belfast for Life Expo meet-up London.
The BelfastforLife Expo is open to anyone considering moving to Belfast now or in the future. Applications close on January 31, 2020. Successful candidates will be contacted week commencing February 2, 2020. To find out more about the BelfastforLife Expo 2020 and to register, visit www.belfastforlife.com/expo.
