25 fastest-growing jobs in the UK

LinkedIn has published its list of the fastest-growing jobs in the UK in 2025. The data is based on an analysis of millions of jobs started by LinkedIn members from 1 January 2023 to 31 July 2025 to calculate a growth rate for each job title.

To be ranked, a job title needed to see positive growth across our membership base and sufficient job postings in the past year, as well as have grown to a meaningful size by 2025.

Identical job titles across different seniority levels were grouped and ranked together. Internships, volunteer positions, interim roles and student roles were excluded, and jobs where hiring was dominated by a small handful of companies in each country were also excluded.

The data shows that Technical AI roles like AI engineers and machine learning researchers stand out, alongside hands-on jobs in construction-related fields such as preconstruction and land managers. The rise in strategic advisors and founders also signals a shift toward self-employment or gig work to navigate uncertainty.

Below is the full list of fastest-growing jobs in the UK:

1. AI Engineer

Can also be known as Machine Learning Engineer.

What they do: AI engineers design, develop and implement artificial intelligence models and algorithms to perform complex tasks that typically require human decision-making, such as problem-solving and prediction.
Most common skills: Large Language Models (LLM), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Natural Language Processing (NLP).
Most common industries: Technology, Information and Internet, IT Services and IT Consulting, Business Consulting and Services.
Where the most jobs are: London, Manchester, Cambridge.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 20% female; 80% male.
Median years of prior experience: 3.3.
Top roles transitioned from: Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer.
Flexible work availability: 19% remote; 54% hybrid.

2. Head of Artificial Intelligence

Can also be known as Director of AI.

What they do: Heads of AI oversee an organisation’s approach to artificial intelligence by setting strategy, guiding the planning and execution of projects that use AI, and ensuring it’s used responsibly to improve products, services and day-to-day operations.
Most common skills: Large Language Models (LLM), MLOps, AI Strategy.
Most common industries: Technology, Information and Internet, IT Services and IT Consulting, Business Consulting and Services.
Where the most jobs are: London, Manchester, Glasgow.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 20% female; 80% male.
Median years of prior experience: 7.6.
Top roles transitioned from: Software Engineer, Director of Business Strategy, Head of Data Science.
Flex work availability: 14% remote; 54% hybrid.

3. Lecturer

What they do: Lecturers teach and design courses in universities and further education colleges, mentoring and guiding students as they develop knowledge and practical skills in their chosen subject.
Most common skills: University Lecturing, English Literature, Curriculum Development.
Most common industries: Higher Education, Health and Human Services, Research Services.
Where the most jobs are: London, Liverpool, Lincoln.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 70% female; 30% male.
Median years of prior experience: 3.8.
Top roles transitioned from: Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Academic Tutor.
Flex work availability: 12% hybrid.

4. Strategic Advisor

Can also be known as Strategy Consultant.

What they do: Strategic advisors provide senior-level guidance to help organisations make informed decisions about business direction, policy and long-term growth.
Most common skills: Strategic Business Advice, Strategic Consulting, Strategic Partnerships.
Most common industries: Technology, Information and Internet, Business Consulting and Services, IT Services and IT Consulting.
Where the most jobs are: London, Manchester, Leeds.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 28% female; 72% male.
Median years of prior experience: 7.9.
Top roles transitioned from: Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Business Consultant.
Flex work availability: 8% remote; 30% hybrid.

5. Investment Broker

What they do: Investment brokers buy and sell financial securities on behalf of their clients, helping them manage risk and maximise returns.
Most common skills: Unit Trusts, Brokerage, Investments.
Most common industries: Insurance, Real Estate, Capital Markets.
Where the most jobs are: London, Northampton, Leeds.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 22% female; 78% male.
Median years of prior experience: 4.7.
Top roles transitioned from: Business Development Manager, Finance Broker, Mortgage Broker.
Flex work availability: 14% remote; 49% hybrid.

6. Head of Insurance

What they do: Heads of insurance oversee an organisation’s insurance programmes. They manage risk transfer, policy coverage and the selection and performance of insurance providers to ensure the right protections are in place.
Most common skills: Reinsurance, General Insurance, Claims Management.
Most common industries: Insurance, IT Services and IT Consulting, Legal Services.
Where the most jobs are: London, Leeds, Bournemouth.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 33% female; 67% male.
Median years of prior experience: 8.5
Top roles transitioned from: Claims Manager, Underwriting Manager, Insurance Manager.
Flex work availability: 6% remote; 56% hybrid.

7. Courier

Can also be known as Delivery Driver or Postman/Postwoman.

What they do: Couriers deliver letters, parcels and goods securely to customers across assigned routes.
Most common skills: Mail Distribution, Professional Driving, Mail Processing.
Most common industries: Freight and Package Transportation, Technology, Information and Internet, Staffing and Recruiting.
Where the most jobs are: London, Oxford, Manchester.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 17% female; 83% male.
Median years of prior experience: 2.9.
Top roles transitioned from: Driver, Material Handler, Customer Service Representative.
Flex work availability: 1% hybrid.

8. Founder

Can also be known as Entrepreneur.

What they do: Founders start and lead businesses from the ground up, shaping their vision, strategy and overall direction.
Most common skills: Entrepreneurship, Start-up Leadership, Business Ownership.
Most common industries: Technology, Information and Internet, Business Consulting and Services, IT Services and IT Consulting.
Where the most jobs are: London, Manchester, Leeds.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 30% female; 70% male.
Median years of prior experience: 5.6.
Top roles transitioned from: Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer, Project Manager.
Flex work availability: 29% remote; 23% hybrid.

9. Building Inspector

Can also be known as Building Control Officer/Surveyor.

What they do: Building inspectors assess buildings to ensure they meet safety regulations, building codes and structural standards.
Most common skills: Building Inspections, Building Codes, Construction Site Inspections.
Most common industries: Insurance, Business Consulting and Services, Civic and Social Organisations.
Where the most jobs are: London, Leeds, Manchester.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 19% female; 81% male.
Median years of prior experience: 4.6.
Top roles transitioned from: Building Surveyor, Project Manager, Construction Consultant.
Flex work availability: 14% remote; 28% hybrid.

10. Machine Learning Researcher

Can also be known as AI Researcher or AI/ML Research Scientist.

What they do: Machine learning researchers develop and test new models and algorithms that enable computers to learn from data, recognise patterns and make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed.
Most common skills: PyTorch, Deep Learning, Machine Learning
Most common industries: Technology, Information and Internet, Research Services, Higher Education
Where the most jobs are: London, Cambridge, Oxford
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 28% female; 72% male
Median years of prior experience: 3.0Top roles transitioned from: Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Research Instructor
Flex work availability: 14% remote; 51% hybrid.

11. Sales Manager

What they do: Sales managers lead sales teams by setting targets, guiding daily activity and driving revenue through effective strategy, forecasting and client relationship management.
Most common skills: Sales Management, Sales Leadership, Sales Operations
Most common industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Technology, Information and Internet
Where the most jobs are: London, Southampton, Northampton
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 26% female; 74% male
Median years of prior experience: 5.3
Top roles transitioned from: Account Manager, Sales Specialist, Sales Executive
Flex work availability: 12% remote; 28% hybrid.

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12. Employment Consultant

Can also be known as Employment Advisor.

What they do: Employment consultants help individuals find suitable work and also may advise employers on recruitment needs.
Most common skills: Job Coaching, Career Counseling, Placement Services.
Most common industries: Non-profit Organisations, Medical Practices, Legal Services.
Where the most jobs are: London, Manchester, Sheffield.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 67% female; 33% male.
Median years of prior experience: 4.1.
Top roles transitioned from: Career Counselor, Recruitment Consultant, Social Worker.
Flex work availability: 3% remote; 41% hybrid.

13. Mechanical Designer

Can also be known as Mechanical Design Engineer.

What they do: Mechanical designers create and develop mechanical components and systems using computer-aided design (CAD) tools and engineering principles.
Most common skills: Mechanical Product Design, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Design for Manufacturing.
Most common industries: Engineering Services, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Business Consulting and Services.
Where the most jobs are: Liverpool, Leicester, London.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 8% female; 92% male.
Median years of prior experience: 5.8.
Top roles transitioned from: Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer.
Flex work availability: 30% hybrid.

14. Heating and Air Conditioner Engineer

What they do: Heating and air conditioning (HVAC) engineers install, maintain and optimise heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems to ensure efficient and reliable climate control.
Most common skills: HVAC, HVAC Engineering, HVAC Design.
Most common industries: Facilities Services, Machinery Manufacturing, Engineering Services.
Where the most jobs are: London, Leeds, Liverpool .
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 4% female; 96% male.
Median years of prior experience: 4.9.
Top roles transitioned from: Heating Air Conditioning Technician, Air Conditioning Engineer, Mechanical Engineer .
Flex work availability: 9% remote; 13% hybrid.

15. Corporate Partnerships Manager

Can also be known as Business Development Manager or Partnerships Development Manager.

What they do: Corporate partnerships managers develop and manage long-term strategic relationships with partner organisations to support growth and joint commercial goals.
Most common skills: Corporate Partnerships, Partner Relationship Management, Strategic Partnerships.
Most common industries: Non-profit Organisations, Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos, Civic and Social Organisations.
Where the most jobs are: London, Leeds, Manchester.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 75% female; 25% male.
Median years of prior experience: 6.3.
Top roles transitioned from: Fundraiser, Partnerships Manager, Business Development Manager.
Flex work availability: 8% remote; 63% hybrid.

16. Clinical Psychologist

What they do: Clinical psychologists assess, diagnose and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological therapies and interventions.

Most common skills: Clinical Psychology, Psychological Assessment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Most common industries: Medical Practices, Non-profit Organisations, Recreational Facilities.

Where the most jobs are: London, Manchester, Oxford.

Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 69% female; 31% male.

Median years of prior experience: 4.1.

Top roles transitioned from: Psychologist, Mental Health Practitioner, Psychotherapist.

Flex work availability: 9% remote; 12% hybrid.

17. Preconstruction Manager

What they do: Preconstruction managers oversee the planning, pricing and tendering needed to prepare construction projects for delivery.
Most common skills: Pre-Construction, Project Estimation, Cost Management.
Most common industries: Civil Engineering, Services for Renewable Energy, Design Services.
Where the most jobs are: London, Manchester, Glasgow.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 14% female; 86% male.
Median years of prior experience: 6.5.
Top roles transitioned from: Project Manager, Bid Manager, Construction Estimator.
Flex work availability: 1% remote; 38% hybrid.

18. Chief Marketing Officer

Can also be known as Marketing Director.

What they do: Chief marketing officers set a company’s marketing direction, shaping brand strategy and guiding how the organisation engages its customers.
Most common skills: Strategic Marketing Management, Brand Strategy, Go-to-Market Strategy.
Most common industries: Technology, Information and Internet, Business Consulting and Services, IT Services and IT Consulting.
Where the most jobs are: London, Manchester, Bristol.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 46% female; 54% male.
Median years of prior experience: 9.1.
Top roles transitioned from: Marketing Director, Head of Marketing, Vice President Marketing.

Flex work availability: 25% remote; 52% hybrid.

19. Land Manager

Can also be known as Land Acquisition Manager.

What they do: Land managers identify, assess and acquire land for development, and also oversee the management of land assets for long-term strategic use.
Most common skills: Mineral Rights, Title Searches, Land Acquisition.
Most common industries: Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Business Consulting and Services.
Where the most jobs are: London, Glasgow, Leeds.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 30% female; 70% male.
Median years of prior experience: 4.7.
Top roles transitioned from: Project Manager, Land Acquisition, Property Manager.
Flex work availability: 4% remote; 39% hybrid.

20. Employee Relations Specialist

What they do: Employee relations specialists handle workplace issues and formal cases, advise managers on employment law and ensure policies and procedures are applied fairly and consistently.
Most common skills: Employee Relations, UK Employment Law, Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures.
Most common industries: Business Consulting and Services, Technology, Information and Internet, Non-profit Organisations.
Where the most jobs are: London, Manchester, Glasgow.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 74% female; 26% male.
Median years of prior experience: 6.2.
Top roles transitioned from: Employee Relations Manager, Human Resources Business Partner, Human Resources Manager.
Flex work availability: 3% remote; 57% hybrid.

21. Energy Analyst

Can also be known as Energy Consultant.

What they do: Energy analysts assess energy use, systems and markets to provide insights that improve efficiency, support planning and inform investment or policy decisions.
Most common skills: Energy Efficiency, Energy Systems Analysis, Energy Markets.
Most common industries: Business Consulting and Services, Technology, Information and Internet, Oil and Gas.
Where the most jobs are: London, Tyneside, Oxford.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 33% female; 67% male.
Median years of prior experience: 2.3.
Top roles transitioned from: Investment Analyst, Energy Specialist, Energy Consultant.
Flex work availability: 3% remote; 46% hybrid.

22. Safety Engineer

What they do: Safety engineers identify and mitigate risks in systems, equipment and processes, ensuring designs and operations meet health and safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Most common skills: Safety Engineering, Safety Management Systems, Hazard Analysis.
Most common industries: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Engineering Services, Machinery Manufacturing.
Where the most jobs are: Bristol, London, Lincoln.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 17% female; 83% male.
Median years of prior experience: 5.1.
Top roles transitioned from: Safety Manager, Reliability Engineer, Process Safety Engineer.
Flex work availability: 3% remote; 39% hybrid.

23. Head of Product Management

Can also be known as Head of Product or Product Director.

What they do: Heads of product management set product strategy, lead product teams and oversee the development and delivery of a company’s product portfolio.
Most common skills: Product Strategy, Product Management, Product Road Mapping.
Most common industries: Technology, Information and Internet, IT Services and IT Consulting, Chemical Manufacturing.
Where the most jobs are: London, Manchester, Reading.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 50% female; 50% male.
Median years of prior experience: 8.2.
Top roles transitioned from: Product Manager, Product Team Manager, Vice President of Products.
Flex work availability: 13% remote; 58% hybrid.

24. Property Director

Can also be known as Estate Director.

What they do: Property directors lead the strategy, development and management of an organisation’s property portfolio, ensuring assets are well run, compliant and support long-term business goals.
Most common skills: Estate Planning, Estate Management (Private), Property Management.
Most common industries: Higher Education, Real Estate, Facilities Services.
Where the most jobs are: London, Manchester, Cheshire West and Chester.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 22% female; 78% male.
Median years of prior experience: 7.8.
Top roles transitioned from: Property Manager, Head of Facilities Management, Director of Facilities.
Flex work availability: 4% remote; 28% hybrid.

25. Chief Financial Officer

Can also be known as Head of Finance or Finance Director.

What they do: Chief financial officers lead a company’s financial strategy, overseeing budgeting, reporting, risk management and long-term financial planning.
Most common skills: Financial Leadership, Strategic Financial Management, Corporate Finance.
Most common industries: Technology, Information and Internet, Business Consulting and Services, IT Services and IT Consulting.
Where the most jobs are: London, Manchester, Leeds.
Gender distribution of hires in 2025: 25% female; 75% male.
Median years of prior experience: 9.8.
Top roles transitioned from: Head of Finance, Vice President Finance, Managing Director.
Flex work availability: 7% remote; 50% hybrid.