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.
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.
Internal Audit – UK Finance Labour Market Trends Report, March 2025
The UK internal audit job market is surging in early 2025, driven by regulatory pressure from ECCTA and FCPA updates. January saw a 70% spike in vacancies as firms scale up compliance, with demand expected to keep rising through the year.
Year in Review – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, January 2025
Regional disparities in recruitment highlight increasing economic imbalances across the UK. In 2024, London was the only region to see YoY growth, boosting its share of total vacancies from 34.4% to 36.8%.
Year in Review – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, January 2025
After a subdued 2023, the UK’s life sciences industry saw stabilised recruitment in 2024, with vacancies rising 5.2% year-on-year to 7,521.
Year in Review – UK Legal Labour Market Trends, January 2025
Amid political transition and economic recovery, 2024 proved largely positive for the UK legal sector, with vacancies rising 14.2% across England and Wales. A post-election surge in M&A activity, especially large-cap buyouts, drove demand for legal professionals, aided by falling interest rates.
Year in Review – UK Insurance Labour Market Trends, January 2025
AI adoption into insurance is accelerating as businesses optimise processes to improve outcomes while streamlining headcounts, with claims in particular being impacted. As a result, despite a year where the sector saw record profits, vacancies have fallen by 11.7% in 2024 compared to the year before.
Year in Review – UK Tech Labour Market Trends Report, January 2025
The Government initiative to invest in AI-related infrastructure is at a time when the industry is accelerating away and while the UK remains a global leader, the planned investment will facilitate further growth and hiring.
