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Glassdoor reveals the best 25 jobs to recruit for in 2019

about 5 years ago by Lucy Cinder

Glassdoor reveals the best 25 jobs to recruit for in 2019

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The role of Audit Manager is the best job in the UK for 2019, with recruitment featuring in the top 25 ranking, according to new research from Glassdoor.

The report highlights the 25 best jobs based on each job’s overall Glassdoor Job Score, which is determined by weighting three key factors equally: earning potential based on median annual base salary, job satisfaction rating and the number of job openings.

While Audit Manager takes the number one spot, the recruitment industry makes an appearance at number 23 - with respondents rating their job statisfaction as 4.4/5.

The Glassdoor researchers noted that roles in the technology sector have seen a considerable boost, with six jobs on this year’s list, up from five last year. Data Scientist – the only tech role in the Top 10, has jumped from No. 17 last year to No. 7 with a 4.3 Job Score in 2019.

“There’s no question that emerging technologies designed to grow and scale business, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation are having an impact on the types of jobs employers are hiring for across the country. As a result, we’re seeing a spike in demand for highly-skilled workers in 2019,” said Glassdoor Economic Research Analyst, Amanda Stansell. “With such a healthy job market kicking off 2019, we’re seeing many of these Best Jobs open for people to apply to and get hired at employers across all industries and in all areas of the country.”

The 25 Best Jobs in the UK for 2019:

 Rank Job Role  Mediam Base Salary (£) Job Satisfaction (out of 5) Job Openings 
1 Audit Manager 52,000 4.5  1,124 
Finance Manager  60,000  3.8  2,001 
Marketing Manager 42,500  3.9  1,966 
Product Manager  52,500 3.8 1,697
Sales Manager 42,000 3.8 2,795
Risk Manager 60,000 3.9 1,111
Data Scientist  46,000 4 995
Operations Manager  42,000 3.7 2,226
Design Manager  55,000 4.1 719
10  Business Analyst 40,000 3.7 2,949
11  Front End Developer  35,000 4 1,841
12  Commercial Manager 57,000 4 701
13  Business Development Manager  37,060 3.7 3,915
14  Project Manager 39,000 3.6 7,320
15  HR Manager 49,000 4.1 664
16  Contract Manager  40,000 3.7 1,687
17  Communications Manager  43,700 4.1 651
18  Software Engineer  43,000 3.5 4,876
19  Executive Assistant 37,000 4.1 853
20  HR Business Partner 49,000 3.8 753
21  Engagement Manager 48,000 4.3 405 
22  Web Developer  31,000 3.9 1,586
23  Recruiter 25,000 4.4 2,862
24  Solutions Architect  70,000 3.4 1,597
25  Software Developer 37,000 3.5 3,088


Source: recruitmentgrapevine

Industry: Recruitment news

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