Maidstone is the largest town and Business Capital of Kent. The town provides a fantastic environment for businesses to grow and succeed, continuing to attract significant investment with projects recently launched and planned, totalling more than £300m. Maidstone Borough Council is determined to keep expanding the area’s thriving local economy and see people benefit from new jobs and sustainable growth.
The four largest employment sectors in Maidstone include admin and supportive services (11.8%), public admin and defense (9.8%), healthcare (9.3%) ad construction (9.3%). In particular, Maidstone is establishing itself as a fully integrated centre of excellence for health, science and education in the South East. Kent Medical Campus is a 30-acre site designed to stimulate and support research-led and life science businesses and clinical service providers, supported by universities and specialist training providers. Additionally, KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent, with 72 ensuite bedrooms and five operating theatres, KIMS provides state-of-the-art care in a range of specialisms, including orthopaedic surgery, cardiology, gynaecology, and general surgery.
Education Futures are currently working with an average size Primary School to secure an interim Head asap near Maidstone. The School is currently graded as good by Ofsted and is highly though of by parents and staff alike. This rapidly improving primary school serves a diverse, multi-cultural community. The staff work hard to provide a…
