New research uncovers unique job concentrations across the UK, highlighting regional employment trends.
- Ciphr utilized ONS data to identify roles disproportionately represented in different UK areas.
- London shows a significant number of CEOs and elementary storage occupations compared to the national average.
- Yorkshire and the Humber sees high employment in pensions and insurance sectors, twice the UK average.
- Northern Ireland predominantly employs workers in government administrative roles, over double the average.
Recent findings have shed light on the unique employment landscapes across the UK, as detailed by research conducted by Ciphr, using data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This analysis pinpointed occupations that are disproportionately prevalent in various regions, diverging significantly from national averages. By employing location quotient analysis, Ciphr identified jobs that, despite not having the highest absolute number of positions, are notably concentrated in specific areas.
London has emerged as a hub for CEOs, with nearly double the national concentration. The capital leads in elementary storage occupations, actuaries, economists, solicitors, and lawyers, highlighting its diverse employment spectrum.
In the South East, the armed forces represent a significant employment share, alongside biological scientists and computer system professionals, nearly twice the national average.
The East of England shows a distinct preference for animal care services, employing nearly three times the national average in roles such as zookeepers and vet assistants. This region also has high numbers of newspaper editors and production engineers.
The East Midlands sees publicans and managers of licensed premises as disproportionately common, with nearly five-times the UK average. This affinity extends to agriculture managers and large goods vehicle drivers.
Yorkshire and the Humber features a notable presence of pensions and insurance clerks, doubling the national average, with a significant concentration of mental health nurses and child care officers.
In the North East, quality assurance technicians are significantly prevalent, with employment nearly six times the UK average, reflecting a strong regional focus on quality control.
Scotland leads in early education roles, four times the national average, alongside significant numbers of IT professionals and bank clerks.
Northern Ireland predominantly employs individuals in government roles, significantly above the UK average, reflecting its public sector-oriented workforce.
Wales displays over twice the national concentration of plumbers and educational support assistants, indicative of its infrastructural and educational employment focus.
In the South West, a notable cluster of shipbuilders and farm workers exists, six times the national average, reflecting its maritime and agricultural strengths.
This research highlights the varied employment dynamics across the UK, emphasizing regional job specialization.
