Job postings are down 19% from pre-pandemic levels - but 726,000 vacancies are still sitting unfilled. In this episode, Andre and Aliya decode the UK job market sector by sector, city by city, and tell you exactly where the opportunities are for international professionals in 2026.
KEY NUMBERS
• Total UK vacancies: 726,000 (Feb 2026, ONS)
• Jobseekers per vacancy: 2.6 — highest since 2014
• Graduate vacancies: down 45% year-on-year
• IT average salary: £63,428 (+12.79% YoY)
• Average advertised salary across all sectors: £43,289 (+5.98% YoY)
• Cybersecurity: projected 35%+ sector growth by 2031
• Teaching vacancies: up 11.74% year-on-year
• AI mentions in UK job ads: 5.6% — highest of any country globally
ABOUT EP ADVISORY
UK career and relocation consultancy for international professionals. From CV transformation to Job Offer Guarantees — we help you navigate the UK job market and immigration system together.
Host: Andre Atallah, CEO of EP Advisory
Andre is the CEO of EP Advisory with over eight years of experience in career consulting across multiple markets and seniority levels, including corporate roles. Based in London, he helps international professionals relocate to the UK and build lasting careers every single day. He brings a strategic, real-world perspective on hiring, immigration, and what UK employers truly look for in 2026.
Link for 30 min call with Andre: https://ep-advisory.as.me/schedule/a8...
Host: Aliya Berkaliyeva, Senior Consultant and Head of Strategy at EP Advisory
Aliya is a global career and relocation consultant with 9 years of corporate experience across the UK, USA, and Europe. She has built her career at companies like Skechers and TechStyle and knows firsthand what it takes to start from scratch in a new country. At EP Advisory, Aliya leads strategy and works directly with clients from e-commerce, retail, fashion, marketing, project management, and supply chain backgrounds — helping them find clarity, build confidence, and secure roles abroad.
Link for 30 min call with Aliya: https://ep-advisory.as.me/rapidreview...
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