As the largest economy in the UK, what recruitment trends have we seen in London so far in 2022? Which sectors saw the most growth, and what specialisms were most sought after by the largest firms?
Written in partnership with APSCo, this report examines labour market trends across key sectors in the London.
It provides a breakdown of hiring; presents vacancy volumes by industry and function; and compares the hiring activity of top firms.
For labour market insights and the trends that drove
recruitment across London in 2022 so far,
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Latest reports
London – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, December 2023
Despite a 39% decrease in recruitment patterns in London in 2023 compared to the previous year, the city maintains a pivotal position in professional opportunities, expected to contribute 34% of the UK’s vacancies, emphasizing its crucial role in the national job market. This is according to the latest UK National Labour Market Trends report by APSCo and labour market data analysts Vacancysoft.
Biotech – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, December 2023
The biotech sector has been on a downward trend this year, with vacancies down 34% in 2023. With that, the first quarter saw the highest concentration of job postings, tallying 351 vacancies. Indeed, January and March were the top two months in 2023, with 131 and 123 vacancies respectively. This is according to the latest Life Sciences Labour Market Trends report by CPL and market data analysts Vacancysoft.
Midlands – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, November 2023
In Q1 2023, the West Midlands, with 8794 vacancies, held the largest share in the region, yet it fell short of the lowest quarter in 2022 at 8860 vacancies, while the East Midlands peaked at 5310 jobs in Q1 2023, failing to surpass the total of 6601 vacancies in Q3 2022. This according to the latest UK National Labour Market Trends report by APSCo and labour market data analysts Vacancysoft.

