Case Studies

 

If you’re thinking of making the move to work in Norwich, you’ll want to hear real stories from people who’ve been in your shoes.

We’ve interviewed a handful of Norwich residents, all from different places, with different stories. The case studies below will give you a feel of what it’s really like to live and work in Norwich.

 

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  • Business Case Study

    Sally’s Relocation Story

    Originally from Northern Ireland, by way of Belgium and London, Sally moved to Norwich in 2014 with her family. She runs her own small business, designing and making knitted lambswool textiles. She’s also an art and textiles technician at Norwich High School.

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  • Employee Case Study

    Margie’s Relocation Story

    In 2018, biologist Margie was looking to leave Portugal for a new job focused on sustainability. After watching a video about Norwich-based start-up Colorifix, she was speechless. She applied to join the team, despite knowing nothing about the place it was based, and got the job. Nearly four years later, the business is thriving – and she can’t get enough of life in her new home, especially the market.

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  • Employee Case Study

    Liam’s Relocation Story

    After nearly 20 years of living in London, Sheffield-born Liam made the move to Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast after spending an unforgettable weekend there with his family. Working for Aviva in Norwich, he has the best of both worlds – the city a short train ride away and the seaside on his doorstep.

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  • Business Case Study

    Jahangir’s Success Story

    Born and raised in Norwich, Jahangir is the owner of Dhaba at Fifteen – an exciting dining experience specialising in Indian street food. Based on Magdalen Street, the award-winning restaurant is supplied and supported by other local businesses. When he’s not looking for culinary inspiration, Jahangir enjoys strolling through the Norwich Lanes and taking quiet walks in the city’s green spaces.

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  • Employee Case Study

    Charlotte’s Relocation Story

    Born and raised in Norwich, Charlotte spent seven years living in London before choosing to return to her home city, in search of an affordable home and a better quality of life. When she’s not wild swimming with friends, she’s living her best life in NR3 and working for an industry-leading sustainability company.

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  • Employee Case Study

    Alex’s Relocation Story

    Alex grew up moving between Liverpool and Middlesborough and then came to Norwich for university. He made the decision to settle in Norwich to raise his two kids somewhere safe, green, and friendly. He works for the HM Prison and Probation Service, commuting just a few minutes’ walk from his home in Riverside.

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Read our latest case study articles…

  • Dan's Story, Frontend Developer

    We speak to Dan Jackson, Frontend Developer for global creative software company Artlist and UEA Alumni.

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  • Ebi's Story, Marketing and Communications Officer

    From Nigeria to Norwich, we speak to Ebinipere Fegha, Marketing and Communications Officer for the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts and UEA Alumni.

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  • Norwich for Expanding Businesses

    "Norwich seems to have a vibrant and exciting business community." Krisi Smith, Co-Founder & Owner of the award-winning independent tea company Bird & Blend Tea Co. shares their reasons for opening up a store in Norwich, praise for the business community and advice for new and expanding businesses coming to the fast-growing city.

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  • Kate's Story, NHS in Norwich

    We hear from Kate Pontin, Operational Director for Transformation & Delivery at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust (NCH&C) about living and working in Norwich, exploring the Norfolk countryside and her favourite spots in Norwich.

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  • From London, to Norwich

    We hear from Ross Olivey, co-founder of In Development Studios, a creative development studio, about moving his business from London to Norwich.

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  • Norwich for digital start-ups

    We interview John Fagan, CEO at Scribe – Premium Cloud Software for Local Councils, Co-founder of the Tech Startup community called SyncNorwich, and the annual business startup event called Sync the City.

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