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Online retailer ASOS to create nearly 200 jobs at new Belfast base

The hub will be up and running in early 2022, taking on 52 new roles in the first year and the rest by 2024.

DUP Leader Rt Hon Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP has appointed Gordon Lyons MLA (East Antrim) as Minister for the Economy in the Northern Ireland Executive. Gordon takes over from Paul Frew MLA (North Antrim). Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker.

One of the world’s biggest online fashion retailers is creating 184 jobs at a new technology hub in Belfast.

ASOS said it is establishing a permanent base in the city to scale up its investment in technology and has been impressed by the level of talent.

The hub will be up and running in early 2022, taking on 52 new roles in the first year and the rest by 2024.

It is on the lookout for roles in engineering and data sciences and has already begun the recruitment process.

Once in place, the roles will contribute almost £6.5 million a year in annual salaries to Northern Ireland.

Nick Beighton, CEO, ASOS, said the company is continually investing in its technology capabilities.

“Our new hub will provide us with cutting-edge tech expertise to support future growth,” he said. “Belfast has a wealth of tech talent and we’re excited to be establishing a permanent base in such a vibrant city.”

Cliff Cohen, Chief Technology Officer, ASOS, praised Northern Ireland’s standing the global technology sector.