Unlock the fastest-growing sectors in UK recruitment
Your guide to the new recruitment landscape
Bright Spots for Ambitious Recruiters
Discover where the next wave of recruitment growth will come from
Healthcare, green energy, digital skills, flexible work. These are not fads, they’re structural shifts redefining the UK labour market.
For startups and growing agencies, they represent both a challenge and a huge opportunity.
Our new white paper, Bright Spots for Ambitious Recruiters, breaks down the data and gives you the insights you need to position your agency where demand is set to surge.
Why download this guide?
Spot growth opportunities
Discover which sectors are scaling fastest and where recruiters are already winning.
Future-proof your agency
Pivot into the sectors set to define the next decade.
Outpace competitors
Get ahead of skills shortages
and client demands.
Key market insights for ambitious recruiters
Inside Bright Spots for Ambitious Recruiters, you will explore the structural shifts transforming the UK labour market.
This report does not just report trends, it reveals where opportunities are hiding and what recruiters must do to seize them.
Here are just a few of the questions it answers:
Which sectors are expanding fastest and why some agencies are already dominating them
How demographic shifts and flexible working are reshaping the talent pool
The surprising skills shortages that could make or break your placements
Why some agencies thrive in high-demand markets while others struggle
How healthcare, green energy, and digital roles will define the next decade of recruitment
The hidden barriers slowing agency growth and how to overcome them
Each section is packed with data, insights, and practical guidance to help your agency act faster, smarter, and with confidence.
The recruitment industry numbers you cannot ignore
488,000 healthcare hires needed by 2030
The UK will need nearly half a million additional healthcare workers by 2030, creating huge opportunities for specialised recruiters. Agencies who specialise now will capture higher margins and long-term client loyalty.
AI skills demand is growing 3.6 times faster than all UK jobs
Demand for AI talent is soaring, growing over three times faster than overall job postings, leaving agencies who act now in prime position. Those who understand the right skills and can match talent quickly will dominate this high-growth sector.
Flexible roles get 32% more applications
Candidates prioritise flexibility. Roles offering remote, hybrid, or condensed hours attract significantly more applications than standard listings. Agencies that package roles with flexibility will unlock talent pools that were previously out of reach.
These are examples of the detailed market data you’ll find inside the Bright Spots for Ambitious Recruiters market report
