Living and Working in Cornwall
Our purpose is to create a modern, dynamic and agile work environment, fit for the 21st Century and one of which all of our colleagues feel included and proud to be a part of.
At Ocean our vision is to be the employer of choice for Cornwall. We want to create a work environment where everyone feels like they belong, can bring their best, authentic selves to work every day and are provided with the support they need to do a great job.
Our purpose is to create a modern, dynamic and agile work environment, fit for the 21st Century and one of which all of our colleagues feel included and proud to be a part of. An environment which enables colleagues to provide quality, affordable homes and services for the people of Cornwall.
We believe work is what you do, not where you go and therefore colleagues deliver their work where it best suits the need, whether that be in the office, home or around a local area or site using local facilities. Colleagues are agile and work or have meetings in any place to suit the need and task.
We are proud to have acheived Gold level accreditation for the first time in the Investors in People assessment.
Education and Schools
Cornwall has 295 schools, 278 state funded and 6 independent schools, one of the topped ranked schools in Cornwall are Penrice Academy, which is based in St Austell. There are also six universities and colleges offering higher education at 13 campuses around Cornwall, offering a vibrant and diverse range of studies.
Housing
The average house price in Cornwall is £300,974 (UK house price index, January 2024) and Average private monthly rent for a 3 bed property is £962 (ONS June 2024). Whether you are looking for the quiet life in a rural location or more of the hustle and bustle of a bigger town, Cornwall has lots to offer to give you the laidback or community focused Cornish lifestyle.
Business
Cornwall is also a thriving entrepreneurial area, it is the second fastest-growing tech sector in the country and it is also developing its reputation for innovative in the green and renewable energy sector and marine engineering and a world-leading aerospace industry with the UK’s first spaceport.
Culture
Cornwall has a thriving cultural scene with the Tate Gallery, St Ives, Minack Theatre, The Eden Project and many other cultural events, including musical events such as Boardmasters, The Eden Sessions and Tunes in the Dunes. In case you didn’t know, 95% of Cornish houses and businesses are connected to a fibre-based broadband network with 90% of properties able to connect with speeds above 24Mbit/s. Beyond pasties and cream teas, Cornwall has an amazing food scene with Michelin star restaurants on offer, but also farm to table sustainable gastronomic dining.
Relocation
We have a number of colleagues across Ocean who have relocated to work for Ocean from as far afield as Scotland, Wales and the South East of England and they all feel they have made a great move to a fantastic area of the country, which provides a wonderful quality of life for them and their family.
We offer a generous Relocation Policy including temporary accomodation and removal and storage expenses. You can view our full Policy here.
Transport
Cornwall has strong transport links with the up-graded A30 and Great Western Railway links to London and the rest of the UK. Cornwall Airport, Newquay, is the fastest growing regional airport in the UK with UK and international destinations.
Lifestyle
With over 1000 miles of coastline, the sea and beach life play a key part of the lifestyle of Cornwall. Sailing, surfing and all watersports, walking, rugby, cycling are all key activities as well as spending time relaxing in nature, walking the cliff path or on the wild moorland, attractive villages or quiet woodland and twelve areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Cornwall has the mildest and sunniest climate in the United Kingdon (although it can be damp too). Cornwall is also a safe and friendly place to live, with crime rates in Cornwall amongst the lowest in the UK.