SEMLEP Technical Careers

In the last 12 months, there were 25,100 technical job vacancies in the South East Midlands area due to skills shortages. These jobs had an average salary of £28,300.

Use the links below to see which occupations are most and least in demand in the South East Midlands. You can also see where all occupation groups rank in terms of demand and average salary.

 

Occupations most in demand

 IT engineers & technicians

▲ Engineering & production technicians

▲ Electricians & electronic technicians

In 2014/15, these three occupations were the most in demand in the South East Midlands. Employers have more job vacancies than people with the right skills to fill them, with just 3,210 individuals qualifying for 10,350 job vacancies. Competition is low, increasing the chance of finding a job and building a career.

 

Occupations least in demand

Sports & fitness instructors

Media production operators

▼ Beauticians

In 2014/15, these three occupations were the least in demand in the South East Midlands. Employers have fewer job vacancies than people with the skills seeking these roles, with 3,750 individuals qualifying for just 970 job vacancies. Competition is high, reducing the chance of finding a job and building a career.

 

All Occupation Groups

Agriculture, Environmental & Animal Care

Business & Administrative

Catering & Hospitality

Childcare & Education

Construction

► Creative & Design

► Digital

► Engineering & Manufacturing

Hair & Beauty

► Health & Science

► Legal, Finance & Accounting

Protective Services

Sales, Marketing & Procurement

► Social Care

Transport & Logistics