Professional services firm EY has hired 52 young people to its Bristol office this year through its student programme. The company, which is based on Counterslip in Redcliffe, has recruited 48 graduates and four apprentices, it said.
The appointments are part of larger national investment in young talent by the business, which has recruited 1,473 students over the year – an increase of 35% on 2021.
EY said nearly 40% of its student recruits this year are based outside of London in regional offices - and of the hires, 38% are women and 17% are from an ethnic minority background.