As the largest regional economy in the UK, what recruitment trends have we seen in the Midlands 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 Midlands.
It provides a breakdown of hiring across the region; 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 the Midlands in 2022 so far, download the report now!
Latest reports
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.
Risk & Compliance – UK Finance Labour Market Trends Report, October 2023
Looking at 2023, there has been a significant decline in hiring across the risk & compliance functions. Nonetheless, the real story emerging is how these functions are becoming an ever greater department within fintech, according to the latest UK Finance Labour Market trends report by Morgan McKinley and market data analysts Vacancysoft.
Clinical – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, November 2023
While 2023 has seen significantly lower levels of recruitment for clinical-specific functions, the forecast for 2024 is bullish, with the immediate projection being for two times more clinical vacancies in 2024 than in 2023.
