Vacancysoft Market Update: 2021, What Next?
As we approached the end of what has been a frenetic year 2021, with recruiters challenged in unique ways never seen before, the big question was: What next?
In this 20 minute presentation (recorded on Nov 18, 2021) we will give you a snapshot of the latest recruitment trends we are seeing emerging, both by regional area and across the key industries of the knowledge economy so you know how best to organise resources in your business.
James Chaplin, Vacancysoft CEO is presenting, where attendees had the opportunity to both network with each other, using the highly innovative REMO platform, and ask questions about the presentation directly, where after the main presentation, we will have plenty of time to respond to the issues you consider to be most important.
Download our Year in Review Magazine 2021 edition below!
In our annual magazine 2021 edition you will find a full review of the hiring activities across key sectors of the UK economy over the past year. The magazine covers trends seen in Britain’s tech, life sciences, law, finance, real estate and insurance industries.
South East – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, May 2025
Professional job vacancies in the South East are outpacing national trends in mid-2025, with strong growth driven by improved economic conditions and targeted investment.
Quarterly Overview – UK Real Estate Labour Market Trends, April 2025
The UK real estate sector is stabilising, with falling inflation, steady interest rates, and rising vacancies.
Commercial – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, April 2025
UK life sciences hit £3.2B in Q1 2025 investment, driven by AI, policy shifts, and rising demand for sales talent in Cambridge, Oxford, and London.
South West – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, April 2025
Professional job vacancies in the South West rose in early 2025, driven by infrastructure investment and the Western Gateway initiative.
SAP – UK Tech Labour Market Trends Report, April 2025
SAP talent demand surges across Europe ahead of the 2027 ECC deadline, with consulting roles booming—despite a UK hiring dip.
North West – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, March 2025
Britain’s fiscal policies in late 2024 reshaped regional labour markets, with sectors like real estate, property, and digital expanding, while IT and engineering saw declines. Regional disparities widened, with London thriving, while areas like the North West faced hiring challenges, particularly in the financial sector.
Employment – UK Legal Labour Market Trends, March 2025
Employment law hiring saw sharp contrasts in 2024, with leading firms significantly expanding recruitment to meet rising demand, while others scaled back amid declining legal aid and fewer trade union disputes.
Regulatory Affairs – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, March 2025
The UK Life Sciences labour market is undergoing major shifts, with AI adoption, regulatory reforms, and regional realignment driving demand for new skills. London leads the resurgence, while nationwide hiring trends reflect growing confidence in the MHRA’s post-Brexit innovation agenda.
Tax – UK Finance Labour Market Trends Report, April 2025
Britain’s tax job market is surging amid sweeping 2025 policy changes, with tax vacancies up 14% year-over-year as employers race to adapt to rising NI contributions, new VAT rules, and the end of the remittance basis. Regional demand now outpaces London, accounting for 61% of projected openings nationwide.
Midlands – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, March 2025
Between 2023 and 2024, professional vacancies in the Midlands fell 9.0%, outpacing the national decline of 1.5%, with the West Midlands seeing the sharpest drop. Economic pressures, including retail closures and a slowdown in investment, have driven this regional contraction.
