Global giant creating 100 tech and ai jobs in greater manchester

DELOITTE PROMISING 'MULTI-YEAR TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES' TO HELP PEOPLE INTO TECH 12:28, 21 May 2025 A global finance giant is creating 100 tech jobs in Greater Manchester as

the city keeps growing its reputation as an AI hub. Financial advisory firm Deloitte is launching a technology centre at its office at 100 Embankment in Salford. The centre will launch with

50 of the firm’s existing tech specialists joining forces to work on areas including AI, app design and cloud engineering. But over the next three years, Deloitte hopes to create another100

jobs. It says it particularly wants to support people looking to take their first steps into tech, and so is promising “multi-year technical training programmes”. Deloitte says its expansion

is “contributing to the North West’s growing reputation as a leading hub for technology innovation and talent”. Jo Ahmed, Deloitte’s boss in the North West, said: “Bringing a dedicated

technology centre to the North West is a major step forward for our regional practice, ensuring we can continue supporting the evolving the needs of our clients. “With our region fast

becoming a powerhouse for digital and technological talent, our investment will further support Greater Manchester’s ambition to be a leading digital and AI demonstrator region. I'm

particularly excited about the opportunities these centres create for people wanting to start a new career in technology. Article continues below “I look forward to welcoming our 50 existing

technologists to the new centre, and tripling the headcount with many more talented individuals as we grow this business over the next three years and create jobs for the future.” Deloitte

is also expanding its tech centres in Belfast, Cardiff, and Newcastle, and is aiming to to grow its tech business from 750 to 1,500 people. Rob Cullen, managing partner for Technology &

Transformation at Deloitte UK, said: “This new venture reinforces our focus on being the undisputed leader in business transformation and technology, our commitment to digital skills and

regional growth, as well as our support to the UK’s wider ambition to be a global technology leader. “As businesses reimagine themselves in the face of huge changes in technology, our

dedicated technology centres represent a significant milestone in how we better serve our clients, delivering leading-edge solutions that are fit for the future. “This investment accelerates

our ambition to become the largest onshore technology capability in UK. I’m hugely excited about the investment we’re making in our technologists and delivery specialists here in the UK.

Our centres will be a magnet for the best technology talent in the UK, offering rewarding careers at the forefront of innovation.” Accountancy and finance giant Deloitte employs more than

27,000 people across the UK. Richard Bray, managing partner, regions, at Deloitte added: “Investing across the UK is a priority for Deloitte, and our technology centres are key to this

ongoing commitment. I'm particularly excited about the opportunities these centres create for people wanting to start a new career in technology." Article continues below Gareth

Thomas, Minister for Small Business, also backed Deloitte's expansion. He said: “The UK continues to be global tech companies’ destination of choice. “With Professional Business

Services identified as a key growth sector in our upcoming modern Industrial Strategy, we're not only helping attract and secure investment, but delivering long-term, stable growth that

supports skilled jobs and raises living standards across the UK."