A new business hub in the south of Scotland is to create 100 jobs as part of a £1 million investment.
Motherwell-based Ascensos has announced it will open a new base in Stranraer as part of the community focused arm of its business, Ascensos Local.
The customer service outsourcing firm – which also has offices in the Isle of Wight, Glasgow, Bucharest and Istanbul – works with major brands across the world including B&Q, KFC and Peloton.
Ascensos Local’s Stranraer hub will be based at South Strand Street and be operational from September, with Dumfries and Galloway College’s campus in the town to host recruitment activity this week.
The announcement – one of six local hubs to open across the UK, creating 500 jobs in total as part of the investment – has also been welcomed by local community groups.
John Devlin, chief executive and co-founder of Ascensos, said: “This new hub will bring 100 permanent jobs to Stranraer and the surrounding area, and we predict the local economic impact of these new jobs will be incredibly positive.
“We know a lack of job prospects for young people in the area is a real concern, and we are setting out to change that.
“The new jobs we are creating will offer a variety of opportunities, and not just for young people. This type of role is ideal for people returning to the job market after a break, and for those looking to switch career.
“Galloway is a place I know well, and Stranraer was top of the list of Scottish towns we wanted to invest in. It offers an amazing quality of life that dovetails perfectly with a working from home career.
Romano Petrucci, chairman of Stranraer Development Trust, said: “We have always said that Stranraer is a place of untapped potential, and it’s wonderful to see a fast-growing company like Ascensos investing in Stranraer and its people."
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