How are vacancies faring in the North West amidst the ongoing war for talent? Which cities are experiencing the biggest uplifts? And among them, how is the performance for IT jobs? What are the busiest firms? Download our most recent report to find out.
Written in partnership with APSCo, this report reviews recruitment trends for jobs in North West England. It compares the annual and monthly totals trends, observes the cities where recruitment is rising, breaks down the performance of IT-Only and Non-IT jobs, and analyses the hiring activity of the top firms.
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Latest reports
Fintech – UK Finance Labour Market Trends Report, May 2024
VC funding into the technology industry is on the rise again, bringing relief to policymakers. In the UK, FinTech is a major beneficiary of this increased investment, which is directly translating into heightened recruitment activity. FinTech stands out as the best-performing segment within Financial Services this year. If the current pace of recruitment continues, the number of FinTech vacancies in 2024 will be 36.7% higher nationwide compared to last year.
SAP – UK Tech Labour Market Trends, April 2024
Analysis shows that SAP vacancies are projected to decrease by 34.1% in 2024 compared to 2023 (comparatively, in the 2022 to 2023 data analysis, vacancies decreased by 2.1%). Similarly, regional SAP vacancies are on track for two consecutive years of decline. This trend decline in SAP hiring reflects the broader slowdown impacting the technology sector as it adapts to the transition to a more rigid financial discipline.
Banking – UK Legal Labour Market Trends, May 2024
The surge in vacancies for banking lawyers during Q1 2024, observed both in law firms and banks, reflects significant industry dynamics. 137 vacancies were posted within law firms, marking the highest total since Q3 2022. Extrapolating from Q1, 2024 is projected to see a 35% increase compared to the previous year. Similarly, there was a 17.7% increase in legal vacancies within banks compared to Q4 2023.

