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Shaftesbury Info & Links

The 'Shaston' of Thomas Hardy's novels, Shaftesbury is one of the oldest and highest towns in England and dominates what Hardy called the 'engirdled and secluded' Blackmore Vale.

It is the height of the land at Shaftesbury, over 750 feet above sea level that has been the determining factor in its history. The Saxons first founded a hilltop town there because of its strategic position over the surrounding land. For the same reason King Alfred was so confident in its geographical security that he founded an Abbey for his daughter here.

Gold Hill in Shaftesbury was made famous by the Hovis Bread advertisement, with its steep cobbles and picturesque cottages is the epitome of rural charm from a previous time.

Shaftesbury Jobcentre
Vespasian House,
Bridport Road,
Dorchester,
DT1 1PX
Telephone: 01305 326800
Website: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Shaftesbury Social Security Office
Town Hall,
Shaftesbury,
Dorset,
SP7 8JE
Telephone: 01747 852420
Shaftesbury Library
Bell Street,
Shaftesbury,
Dorset,
SP7 8AE
Telephone: 01747 852256
Shaftesbury Citizens Advice Bureau
Toby's Court,
No. 1 Bimport,
Shaftesbury,
Dorset,
SP7 8AT
Telephone: 01747 822117
Connexions & Lifetime Careers Centre
7 & 8 Barnack Walk,
Blandford,
Dorset,
DT11 7AL
Telephone: 01258 454454

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Population & employment in Shaftesbury, Dorset
The population of Shaftesbury is just over 65,000 with 37,100 of working age so if you are looking for a job in Shaftesbury don't forget to visit our careers centre to give yourself the best chance of success.

Businesses/Employers in Shaftesbury, Dorset
Jobs in Shaftesbury are varied with over 2775 businesses located in the area. If you are planning on applying for jobs in Shaftesbury by contacting employers directly, a useful source of business listings is www.applegate.co.uk or www.kellysearch.co.uk.

Recruitment Agencies in Shaftesbury, Dorset
There are a wide range of recruitment agencies/employment agencies in the Shaftesbury area. For contact details of recruitment agencies in Shaftesbury, click here and visit our agency directory.

Key Industries in Shaftesbury, Dorset
Jobs in Shaftesbury are spread across a variety of industry sectors but the main sectors include:

  • Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Tourism
  • Construction

Job seekers in Shaftesbury, Dorset
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Other Info & Links

ACAS (Help to resolve employment disputes)
Lancaster House
10 Sherwood Rise
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG7 6JE
Telephone: 0115 985 8253
Website: www.acas.org.uk
Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)
36-38 Mortimer Street London
London
W1W 7RG
Telephone: 020 7462 3260
Fax: 020 7255 2878
Website: www.rec.uk.com

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