The firm has compiled a list of reasons why it thinks Manchester and the north west is a great place to work and live as part of the wider Go North campaign which is aiming to raise the profile of the region.
Some of the reasons it highlights the north west as a desirable place to live is that it's home to MediaCityUK, Manchester has the largest cluster of creative companies outside of London and is the north west hub for the creative and digital sector.
So far The Candidate's research has found that there is a huge skills shortage of marketing professionals with digital expertise in the north west, with many employers struggling to fill their roles.
Candidate’s managing partner Colin Telford said: “The digital scene is thriving and with MediaCityUK near Manchester, it is definitely the best place for digital outside London.”
Source: Manchester Evening News
