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Creative and Cultural Job Postings Trends | {location1|Greater Essex}
Unique job postings total {jobPostings} as of {postingsPeriod}, which is a {yearOverYear.0}% change from the same month last year.
Occupation Concentration
Profession | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Median Salary | 2023 Average Hourly Wage | 2018 Jobs | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and Marketing Associate Professionals | 4,159 | £30,583 | £18.98 | 4,406 | -5.6% |
| Graphic and Multimedia Designers | 1,259 | £33,532 | £19.53 | 2,012 | -37.41% |
| Managers and Directors in the Creative Industries | 1,230 | £35,561 | £22.19 | 1,323 | -6.98% |
| Events Managers and Organisers | 1,180 | £25,443 | £15.76 | 1,150 | 2.61% |
| Furniture Makers and Other Craft Woodworkers | 937 | £23,235 | £14.85 | 774 | 21.07% |
| Public Relations Professionals | 885 | £38,230 | £20.32 | 979 | -9.58% |
| Photographers, Audio-visual and Broadcasting Equipment Operators | 852 | £28,316 | £15.75 | 914 | -6.75% |
| Arts Officers, Producers and Directors | 816 | £35,391 | £23.73 | 793 | 2.96% |
| Merchandisers | 656 | £22,414 | £14.76 | 627 | 4.51% |
| Advertising Accounts Managers and Creative Directors | 652 | £44,482 | £25.72 | 839 | -22.25% |
| Design Occupations n.e.c. | 601 | £25,926 | £23.27 | 673 | -10.7% |
| Authors, Writers and Translators | 565 | £32,485 | £19.61 | 957 | -40.97% |
| Clothing, Fashion and Accessories Designers | 529 | £37,469 | £22.59 | 617 | -14.3% |
| Printers | 395 | £27,696 | £15.02 | 637 | -37.98% |
| Newspaper and Periodical Broadcast Journalists and Reporters | 393 | £45,381 | £22.11 | 561 | -29.82% |
| Textile Process Operatives | 387 | £26,179 | £12.78 | 304 | 27.23% |
| Librarians | 387 | £28,163 | £20.25 | 401 | -3.58% |
| Other Skilled Trades n.e.c. | 361 | £26,417 | £15.97 | 359 | 0.55% |
| Interior Designers | 332 | £32,843 | £18.25 | 332 | 0.04% |
| Textiles, Garments and Related Trades n.e.c. | 323 | £22,071 | £13.73 | 284 | 13.87% |
| Newspaper, Periodical and Broadcast Editors | 278 | £44,828 | £23.35 | 376 | -26.13% |
| Web Design Professionals | 268 | £41,945 | £22.72 | 296 | -9.76% |
| Upholsterers | 223 | £23,424 | £13.48 | 155 | 44.27% |
| Musicians | 222 | £30,757 | £20.46 | 277 | -19.97% |
| Florists | 214 | £23,235 | £14.04 | 240 | -10.66% |
| Actors, Entertainers and Presenters | 209 | £30,757 | £18.44 | 251 | -16.87% |
| Artists | 195 | £30,757 | £15.49 | 249 | -21.83% |
| Visual Merchandisers and Related Occupations | 180 | £23,259 | £12.25 | 179 | 0.59% |
| Print Finishing and Binding Workers | 177 | £24,750 | £13.25 | 342 | -48.32% |
| Archivists, Conservators and Curators | 174 | £30,274 | £19.81 | 157 | 10.92% |
| Tailors and Dressmakers | 172 | £23,025 | £14.44 | 109 | 58.01% |
| Glass and Ceramics Makers, Decorators and Finishers | 172 | £23,235 | £15.1 | 173 | -0.88% |
| Pre-press Technicians | 88 | £26,264 | £15.26 | 144 | -38.84% |
| Footwear and Leather Working Trades | 41 | £23,025 | £13.88 | 46 | -10.67% |
| Dancers and Choreographers | 40 | £30,757 | £14.39 | 50 | -18.9% |
Hiring demand time series
This chart shows the number of relevant unique online job postings recruited for in each month over the past five years.
Source: Lightcast
Hiring demand trends - comparison
This chart shows the number of relevant unique online job postings over the past 30 days, compared to the same time last year.
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Job Postings by Experience Level
Experience level listed by hiring employers in last 365 days.
Source: Lightcast
Top 20 Employers
The top 20 hiring employers (excluding staffing agencies) in last 365 days.
Company | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings |
|---|---|
| Working For Wildlife Ltd | 76 |
| Licklist | 65 |
| NHS | 60 |
| Essex County Council | 46 |
| Expd8 Limited | 36 |
| Dck Group | 26 |
| First Home Improvements | 23 |
| Baker Ross LTD | 18 |
| Language Empire | 16 |
| Ramsay Health Care | 13 |
| Anglia Ruskin University | 12 |
| The Aa | 12 |
| University Of Essex | 12 |
| Claire's | 11 |
| Havens Hospices | 11 |
| Spicerhaart Group Limited | 11 |
| Charity Link | 10 |
| Mcmullen & Sons Ltd | 10 |
| AON | 9 |
| CPM United Kingdom Limited | 9 |
Source: Lightcast
Job Postings by Occupation
This chart breaks down hiring demand for the past 365 days by individual occupations, providing an overview of the most recruited for occupations.
Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Median Salary | Demand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing associate professionals | 1,380 | £28,992 | 2.1 |
| Merchandisers | 463 | £24,640 | 2.29 |
| Textile process operatives | 281 | £27,904 | 2.85 |
| Events managers and organisers | 252 | £26,944 | 2.23 |
| Authors, writers and translators | 226 | £37,504 | 2.21 |
| Graphic and multimedia designers | 218 | £30,976 | 1.95 |
| Public relations professionals | 196 | £30,976 | 2.32 |
| Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators | 159 | £28,416 | 1.99 |
| Artists | 154 | £27,392 | 2.03 |
| Interior designers | 145 | £31,488 | 2.32 |
| Managers and directors in the creative industries | 120 | £39,616 | 1.88 |
| Actors, entertainers and presenters | 117 | £27,392 | 1.58 |
| Arts officers, producers and directors | 100 | £54,912 | 2.56 |
| Web design professionals | 75 | £37,504 | 2.03 |
| Design occupations n.e.c. | 68 | £32,384 | 2.47 |
| Newspaper and periodical editors | 38 | £31,488 | 1.37 |
| Visual merchandisers and related occupations | 37 | £23,808 | 2.59 |
| Tailors and dressmakers | 36 | £30,336 | 2.5 |
| Advertising accounts managers and creative directors | 35 | £40,064 | 2.63 |
| Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters | 27 | £24,192 | 2.19 |
* Demand is the ratio of total to unique (deduplicated) job postings. A higher than average posting intensity can mean that employers are putting more effort than normal into hiring that position.
Top 20 Job Titles
This table provides an overview of the top 20 job titles listed by hiring employers in last 365 days
Job Title | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Median Salary | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Executives | 215 | £29,952 | 2.25 |
| Fundraisers | 123 | £24,832 | 2.58 |
| Digital Marketing Executives | 92 | £28,928 | 2.2 |
| Marketing Assistants | 89 | £25,024 | 2.56 |
| Graphic Designers | 78 | £29,952 | 1.82 |
| Bid Writers | 77 | £47,488 | 1.97 |
| Merchandisers | 77 | £24,960 | 2.35 |
| Photographers | 65 | £72,800 | 2.55 |
| Artworkers | 61 | £27,392 | 2.15 |
| Retail Merchandisers | 54 | £24,320 | 2.46 |
| Client Liaison Officers | 51 | £31,488 | 2.39 |
| Factory Operatives | 49 | £23,680 | 3.41 |
| CNC Mill Operators | 47 | £36,480 | 3.94 |
| Kitchen Designers | 44 | £32,000 | 2.3 |
| Veterinary Surgeons | 34 | £40,000 | 1.68 |
| Marketing Apprentices | 28 | £15,744 | 1.64 |
| Social Media Executives | 27 | £25,984 | 1.81 |
| Interior Designers | 26 | £30,464 | 3.08 |
| E-Commerce Managers | 22 | £47,360 | 2.32 |
| Technical Authors | 22 | £54,912 | 3.14 |
Source: Lightcast
Top 20 Specialised Skills
The top 20 technical skills listed by hiring employers in last 365 days.
LowHigh
Skill | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | 63,071 | -33.2% |
| Social Media | 25,899 | -25.3% |
| Project Management | 21,242 | -26.2% |
| Digital Marketing | 20,263 | -38.7% |
| Merchandising | 18,718 | -2.1% |
| Search Engine Optimization | 17,595 | -43.9% |
| Adobe Photoshop | 16,045 | -25.9% |
| Content Creation | 15,484 | -16.4% |
| Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) | 13,511 | -23.9% |
| Customer Relationship Management | 12,370 | -34% |
| Fundraising | 11,991 | -26.5% |
| Adobe Illustrator | 11,070 | -17% |
| Data Analysis | 10,831 | -18.4% |
| Adobe Creative Suite | 9,776 | -3.9% |
| Google Analytics | 9,745 | -42.7% |
| Effective Communication | 9,717 | 26.9% |
| Marketing Strategies | 9,643 | -5.3% |
| Adobe InDesign | 9,277 | -27.8% |
| Graphic Design | 9,223 | -12.4% |
| Analytics | 9,145 | -23.2% |
Source: Lightcast
Highest Earning Specialised Skills
The top 20 technical skills by average advertised salary.
LowHigh
Skill | Median Salary | Job Postings (Last 365 Days) |
|---|---|---|
| User Research | £52,672 | 3,583 |
| Agile Methodology | £50,624 | 4,201 |
| User Experience (UX) Design | £46,016 | 3,923 |
| Prototyping | £44,992 | 4,773 |
| Stakeholder Management | £44,992 | 4,148 |
| Wireframing | £44,992 | 2,758 |
| User Interface (UI) | £42,688 | 3,650 |
| Financial Services | £42,688 | 2,596 |
| Figma (Design Software) | £41,152 | 5,045 |
| User Experience (UX) | £40,128 | 9,104 |
| Product Design | £40,128 | 4,960 |
| Procurement | £40,128 | 3,495 |
| Artificial Intelligence | £39,616 | 3,778 |
| AutoCAD | £38,592 | 2,780 |
| Continuous Improvement Process | £38,080 | 6,979 |
| Supply Chain | £37,568 | 2,734 |
| Finance | £37,056 | 7,047 |
| Budget Management | £36,544 | 2,812 |
| Business Development | £35,776 | 6,154 |
| Project Management | £35,520 | 21,242 |
Top 20 Certifications
The top 20 certifications listed by hiring employers in last 365 days.
LowHigh
Certification | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Security Clearance | 1,462 | 0.8% |
| CSCS Card | 554 | -50.4% |
| Functional Skills Qualification | 517 | -84.9% |
| Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants | 349 | -58.5% |
| Post Graduate Certificate In Education (PGCE) | 346 | -26.3% |
| Association Of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification | 288 | 2.1% |
| PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments 2) | 194 | -71.6% |
| Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants (CIMA) | 186 | -26.3% |
| Chartered Financial Analyst | 169 | 12.4% |
| Google Ads Certification | 169 | 6.5% |
| Chartered Institute Of Marketing (CIM) | 129 | -51.9% |
| Forklift Certification | 104 | 4.8% |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 93 | -71% |
| Chartered Institute Of Personnel And Development (CIPD) Certified | 91 | -26.4% |
| First Aid Certification | 91 | -9.9% |
| Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | 87 | -26.4% |
| Certified International Property Specialist | 81 | -64.2% |
| Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) | 78 | -87.2% |
| NEBOSH Diploma | 66 | -68.2% |
| Product Certification | 61 | 11.5% |
Source: Lightcast
Top 20 Transferable Skills
The top 20 common skills listed by hiring employers in last 365 days.
Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings % Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 1,567 | -23.9% |
| Sales | 911 | -45.3% |
| Detail Oriented | 845 | -27.5% |
| Management | 721 | -21.1% |
| Customer Service | 583 | -33.6% |
| Planning | 441 | -35.6% |
| Organizational Skills | 440 | -8.6% |
| Innovation | 318 | -11.6% |
| Interpersonal Communications | 309 | -6.1% |
| Problem Solving | 303 | -5.9% |
| English Language | 292 | -136.6% |
| Writing | 285 | -70.5% |
| Leadership | 284 | 14.4% |
| Time Management | 282 | -16.3% |
| Research | 280 | -48.2% |
| Operations | 244 | -26.2% |
| Editing | 233 | -16.7% |
| Verbal Communication Skills | 221 | -13.6% |
| Presentations | 208 | -50.5% |
| Enthusiasm | 186 | -60.2% |
* Demand is the ratio of total to unique (deduplicated) job postings. A higher than average posting intensity can mean that employers are putting more effort than normal into hiring that position.
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