JOB vacancies are falling across the UK but there are still industries looking to hire workers now.
The total number of vacancies in the UK fell to 791,490, for the first time in five months, according to Adzuna.
We reveal the industries looking to hire workers now Credit: Getty
Although job vacancies are falling there are still opportunities available Credit: Getty
Meanwhile, average advertised salaries fell to £43,675 in July, down 0.73% since May.
The figures come after higher employer National Insurance and increases in the National Living Wage both came into effect.
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Andrew Hunter, of Adzuna, said: “July’s numbers are a step backwards, not a blip.
“The annual vacancy decline got worse for the first time since January, and (the number of) jobseekers per vacancy are now higher than they were a year ago.”
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Which industries are actively growing?
Teaching is the industry with the highest increase in the number of vacancies Credit: PA
Several industries are actively looking to hire workers, despite the ongoing struggles in the job market.
Travel, teaching, and trade and construction have seen a genuine increase in the number of vacancies on an annual basis in May.
There were 192,366 vacancies in July, up 11.9% year-on-year.
Trade and construction roles were up 8.3% annually, while travel saw a 348% annual rise.
Meanwhile, manufacturing also has a positive increase in the number of vacancies on an annual basis in July, up 2.2%.
Which industries are actively in decline?
Meanwhile, vacancies in healthcare, nursing and hospitality are declining Credit: Getty
But not all industries are seeing positive increases in the number of roles.
Healthcare and nursing, hospitality and catering, and logistics and warehouse roles are in sharp decline, losing a quarter or more of their vacancies year-on-year.
Healthcare and nursing vacancies are down 30.6% year-on-year, while logistics and warehouse roles fell by 28.1%.
Meanwhile, hospitality and catering roles are down 26.8%.
Which industries are seeing the largest salary increases?
IT is the fastest growing sector for salary increases Credit: Getty
When it comes to salaries, IT is the best paid and fastest-growing sector, with average advertised salaries reaching £67,771 – an increase of 16.8% annually.
But salaries are also growing in HR and recruitment, which is up 9.8%, while consultancy salaries are growing by 9.5%.
In comparison, maintenance salaries are down 2% while teaching salaries have fallen by 1.1%.
How can I get free cash to retrain?
You could get free cash to retrain and get a higher paying career Credit: SWNS
Don’t worry if you want to change careers but don’t want to take a pay cut or quit your job to retrain.
You can still switch jobs by doing a training course at a college or university in your spare time.
You could get help to cover the cost of a course with an Advanced Learner Loan.
If you are over 19 then it works like a student loan and you will have to pay the money back when you earn £21,000 or more.
The exact amount of money you will get depends on the cost of the course.
But you could also apply for a bursary to help you with extra costs and you don’t have to pay this money back.
For example, the Loan Bursary Fund can help you pay for childcare, travel costs and accommodation if you need to live far away for the course.
You will need to apply for this money from your college or training provider as each one has its own application process.
What you will get depends on the provider’s scheme and your situation.
For more information visit gov.uk.
Check out the Skills Bootcamp, which is a scheme that is run by the government.
It offers free courses to help you learn new skills that employers are looking for – and you can complete them in just 16 hours a week.
You could learn to become an HGV driver or complete a course in health and social care, digital skills or business and administration.
The courses are flexible, so you can fit them in around your job, family or other commitments.
For more information, visit the Skills for Careers website.
