Curriculum Vitae Nottingham A pioneer with purpose

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Successful Logistics, Though prominent in history, I have strived to reimagine myself over Admin, Sales and the years, restoring my Lace Market to serve a new purpose as an area Technology industries - dedicated to creative businesses, where locals can live, work, eat, shop Nottingham, UK and learn. Similarly, my famed castle is undergoing its own transformation, showing my ambition and dedication to continually evolve. For example, I My skillset is broad and I am the first city to have used Braille on my signage. have seen a surge in job applications in Logistics Nottingham Castle overlooks the city and signifies years of history, (31%), Admin and Sales

stretching back to the 11th century. It stands alongside the Sherwood - 2019 2018 (33%) and Technology Foresters Regimental Museum and the Castle Museum and Art Gallery. (28%). Treasures from the past fill the walls of my museums, be it medals, jewellery, sculptures, paintings or ancient carvings. In the summer, the castle grounds host outdoor theatre for residents across the city. Awarded the title of a “City of Literature” - I have several impressive landscapes, including the Arboretum, Nottingham, UK Embankment and Colwick parks. The famed Sherwood Forest is I joined the likes of also close by. Dublin, Edinburgh, Melbourne and Prague as a City of Literature, Education Skills as named by the United Nations Educational, 2 I am home to a multitude of Scientific and Cultural 2015 universities. University of languages including English, Organisation (UNESCO). Nottingham is 6th in the QS Polish, Urdu, Chinese, Panjabi I have a strong standing World University Rankings for and Arabic to name a few. within literature and Pharmacy and 22nd worldwide have been home to the I’m a problem solver, taking for Education and Training. creative minds of Lord inspiration from the hard work Nottingham Trent was named Byron, D.H. Lawrence of Dr Stewart Adams, who University of the Year in 2017 by and Alan Sillitoe. developed the compound that Times Higher Education. has become ibuprofen. Investment into the 247 Creative Quarter - Nottingham, UK primary and secondary schools rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ A creative hub was by OFSTED. established in what was once the Lace 2012 2012 Market area. The Creative Quarter sees the area restored, and Interests it’s now brimming with creative and digital talent – 4,500 people Sport: are employed across the I have a strong history when it comes to football – Notts County was area today. It boasts founded in 1862, making them the oldest professional football club in offices, apartments, co- the world. In 1978 Nottingham Forest were only the third team to win working and workshop the European Cup on the first attempt. Beyond football, Nottingham spaces, live music, food Panthers play ice hockey at the indoor ice rink, while the National Water outlets, independent Sports Centre, Tennis centre and Trent Bridge international cricket retailers, galleries ground show even more choice. I also enjoy caving, as over 450 caves lie and more. beneath the city and are open to explore. Establishment – Architecture: Nottingham, UK I boast a 5.5-acre market square – the biggest in the UK. It’s a great Achieved city status. meet-up spot and is often the backdrop to local events. A popular one 1897 is the German Christmas Market every December, which fills the square with food, drink and festivities. Growth of the lace trade - Nottingham, UK Music: Nottingham’s Lace I have a well-established music scene, with regular gigs from local artists Market was at the heart at The Bodega and Rescue Rooms, to the Motorpoint Arena that has of the UK’s hosiery and seen famous faces including The Killers, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga grace knitwear industry. The its stage. Rock City has seen 35 years of grunge, punk, Brit-pop, hip hop, area was once full of and rock, an eclectic mix that has something for everyone. traders making, buying and selling lace, until the 19th Century 19th decline of the industry References around the 1970s.

The start of a tradition Professional references available from: – the Goose Fair - England cricketer Stuart Broad, co-inventor of the MRI scanner Sir Peter Nottingham, UK Mansfield, and Stella Rimington, the first female Director General of MI5. What started out as a Personal references available from: trade event now sees Poet Lord Byron, Olympic ice skaters Torvill and Dean and swimming thrill-seekers flock to champion Rebecca Adlington, along with legendary crusader Robin Hood. the travelling fair to enjoy rollercoasters, 1284 dodgems and candyfloss. For over 700 years, the fair has been going strong each October.