Top 10 most '˜in demand' jobs across the UK
However, some sectors are facing a severe shortage of skilled candidates. Recruitment website Adzuna has revealed which sectors had the highest number of vacancies on its website in March. It has also listed the average salary.
So if you’re thinking about learning a skill or fancy a career change, here are the sectors you should be looking at.
1.Engineer
Number of roles : 78,467
Average salary: £38,210
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Hide AdThere is a severe shortage of engineers in the UK, which has prompted billionaire inventor James Dyson to warn of a “suicidal shortage” that is doing damage to the UK’s reputation as an innovator. The Royal Academy of Engineering warns there will be a shortfall of 1.8 million engineers over the next decade. Adzuna says engineering roles are the most heavily-advertised on its site. In March, there were 78,467 vacancies open, offering average pay of more than £38,000.
2. Nurse
Number of roles : 58,788
Average salary: £31,876