Which top firm was Southern England’s busiest professional recruiter in Jan 2021 following a nosedive in vacancies the year previous? Download our regional labour market report for the answer — and other industry insights.
Moving further into the year, despite political uncertainty and the consequences a hard Brexit may bring, the South of England continues to…
Key take-aways:
While vacancy activity has increased across the south over the course of the last year, what is interesting is how the region has slowed relatively to others.
Where the South has been highly effective in job creation has been in the technology and high tech industries, with key hubs located all around London.
By industry, TMT businesses remain the largest constituent block. With vacancies up over 20% compared to last year so far, this is one of the faster growing areas.
Key take-aways:
1. TMT companies account for 29% of all professional vacancies across the region, where there has been a 21% increase year on year.
2. Professional Services has been the fastest growing sector year on year, with activity up 25%.
3. By role, vacancies for sales people have seen the greatest year on year growth, up 17%.
