Top Jobs in the UK in 2023
If you’re ready to begin your career in the UK, it's important to know which jobs are currently in demand. Thankfully, with sectors such as teaching and healthcare experiencing a need for skilled professionals, there are many employment opportunities for job-seekers.
Here, we discuss the top jobs in the UK in 2023, what they involve and the qualifications you need to fill these roles. With these details, you’ll be better prepared to make an informed decision about your future career in Britain.
Care workers
The UK’s 2021 Census revealed that the population of England and Wales is ageing, with 18.6 per cent of residents aged 65 or older. As a result, the demand for care workers is on the rise.
Care workers provide support to people who need help with daily tasks due to illness, disability or old age. You don’t need a degree to join this profession as there are many opportunities to learn on the job. However, you can study for a diploma to improve your relevant skills, such as care management, interpersonal communication, patience and compassion.
Civil engineers
The UK government has recently published changes to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project, which aims to fast-track new infrastructure plans across the UK. With an increase in these types of projects comes an increased demand for civil engineers.
Civil engineers design, build and manage construction projects such as roads, bridges and buildings. Studying for an engineering degree or completing an apprenticeship are two ways to begin your career, and both involve practical work experience.
Healthcare professionals
There is a great need for healthcare professionals in the UK. One in eight of all job ads published online are for roles in healthcare, according to a recent report by the Office for National Statistics.
Jobs in healthcare include doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists, among many others. These jobs require a degree in medicine or a related field and practical experience in a hospital or clinical setting. Study and specialist training could take up to 10 years depending on the field you have chosen.
Scientists
Science and technology are constantly advancing, with the UK government reporting jobs in life sciences have continuously risen each year since 2012.
Scientists work in a variety of fields, such as healthcare, research and technology, and their responsibilities include conducting experiments, analysing data or developing new products or technologies.
To become a scientist, you'll need a degree in biology, chemistry, or physics.
Secondary school teachers
Vacancies for qualified secondary school teachers in the UK have doubled since the pandemic, according to a report by the National Foundation for Educational Research.
To become a secondary school teacher, you typically need a bachelor’s degree in teaching or a degree in the subject you wish to teach. You will also need to complete a period of practical training.
Software developers
According to statistics from the Digital Economy Council, the UK has the fastest-growing technology industry in Europe, reaching $1 trillion in 2022. To sustain this growth, the need for software developers is rising.
A software developer creates and maintains computer programs. To work as a software developer, you will need a degree in computer science or software engineering and experience with coding languages such as Python, Java or C++.
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Author: Amy Roberts
