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The Chemical Industry
The chemical and pharmaceutical industry is fundamental to modern society. With an immense variety of products, from vital medicines and foods, the construction of buildings, to transport and leisure, the industry truly does have an impact on virtually every aspect of our daily lives.
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The Chemical Industries Association reacts to the Chancellor’s 2024 Budget
UK’s chemical industry faces stalling growth against backdrop of rising costs, sluggish demand and Chinese competition
The Chemical Industries Association and Unite the Union call for Government support to overcome barriers to the Net Zero transition
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People form the heart of the UK chemical and pharmaceutical industry
Our sector:
- directly employs a highly skilled workforce of around 155,000 people
- supports (in total) over 500,000 jobs in the UK economy
- pays workers an average of over 55% more than the average UK manufacturing worker.
Figures as at February 2021
CIA is committed to maintaining and growing a strong skills base to ensure the continued success of our industry. We work closely with government and industry on skills issues.
Exciting opportunities
Those at the beginning of their careers in the Chemical Industry have the opportunity to make big impacts on companies early on in their careers because in a very competitive industry companies are always looking to improve products and how they are made.
In the modern industry, teams of chemists and engineers work together on projects. The idea of a scientist at a bench all day with only test tubes for company is a thing of the past!
The industry is global, so if travel or working abroad is part of your plan - you can do it with the Chemical Industry! Check out the useful careers links below:
It’s not all work work work
Science and engineering graduates tell us that one of the most rewarding parts of their career in the chemical industry is the opportunity to be involved in schemes to excite and educate children, making them think differently about the role of the chemical industry. Click on the links below to find out more about schemes working with children:
