Top 10 Industries in the UK: Where the Jobs Are

United Kingdom
Written By Raphaela Oest

There are job opportunities across a wide range of industries in the UK. Some of the most booming sectors in the UK include:

  • Accountancy, banking and finance

  • Engineering and manufacturing

  • Healthcare

  • Property and construction

  • Retail, and

  • Teacher training and education

The UK is also experiencing skills shortages across many sectors. This means that there aren’t enough skilled workers to keep up with the demand of these industries. In turn, there are many job vacancies and opportunities for the taking.

Some of the roles experiencing shortages in the UK include:

  • Economists

  • Statisticians

  • Architects

  • Project managers

  • Chefs,

  • And many more that you’ll see now on your screen.

You can learn more about the UK’s skill shortage occupations via GOV.UK. As you’ll see on your screen, you can navigate the list of eligible occupations and see at a glance where in the UK there is a shortage. 

Raphaela Oest
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