When Scottish & Newcastle announced that it had accepted a £7.8 million bid by Carlsberg and Heineken, it marked an end of an era not just for Edinburgh but for British brewing.
Scottish & Newcastle has a prominent place in the history of Edinburgh and can trace its roots back to 1749 when the William Younger brewery was established in Leith, Edinburgh.The once regular smell of hops across the city helped Edinburgh earn its nickname "Auld Reekie". In recent years it is with pride that Edinburgh has seen Scottish & Newcastle grow in to a multi-national company employing over 3,000 staff in the UK alone.
Over 1,000 of these people work for Scottish & Newcastle's corporate headquarters in Edinburgh and there will undoubtedly be some concerns about potential job losses.However, the Scottish & Newcastle name is synonymous with excellence and hopefully the new European owners will acknowledge the value this connection adds to the brand.
For any individual the threat of redundancy can be very unsettling. However, change can often bring opportunity. For those accountants wishing to consider other options, the good news is that the local market is very buoyant. It is important to consider your alternatives carefully and speak to a specialist who understands your needs and aspirations.
If you would like to have a private consultation with one of our consultants regarding current job opportunites please contact us or submit your CV.
