How How are vacancies faring across the different sectors in London? What are the roles most in-demand? Which industries are experiencing uplifts? Which firms are the busiest? Read our latest report to discover more.
Written in partnership with APSCo, this report analyses the recruitment of professionals from different sectors within London. It observes the annual and monthly totals trends, compares the busiest sectors, a breakdown of the most wanted roles, and the hiring activity of top firms.
To discover more labour market insights and the trends that drove recruitment
across London in 2022; download our report now!
South West – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, April 2024
After the technical recession in 2023, which led to vacancies dropping in the region compared to 2022, we have seen a bounce back in Q1 so far, culminating in an uplift of 7.6% which compares favorably to the national figures (+5.4%.) As a result, the region now accounts for 6.7% of the national total in terms of vacancies, up from 5.8% in 2022.
Risk – Insurance, UK Labour Market Trends, April 2024
Insurance companies face new risks due to economic volatility, higher interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and climate change. This has led to a rise in demand for risk professionals, with vacancies up by 11.4% in 2024 compared to last year. March 2024 had the highest number of risk vacancies in over a year, indicating a continuing trend.
Regionalisation – UK HR Labour Market Trends, March 2024
Post-pandemic economy shifting from London: HQ function vacancies down to 41.2% from 47.8% in 2019.

