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Jobs and skills in demand

Where will jobs be in future?

We expect 37,500 extra jobs to be created in Manchester over the next ten years.

There will be many types of work, but we expect five areas to grow strongly:

Construction

700 different types of jobs including architects, project managers, quantity surveyors, bricklayers, joiners, computer-aided designers, IT workers and customer service staff.

Creative, cultural and digital

A wide group of businesses, where skills and talents create goods and services – direct to the public or to other businesses. Jobs include product designers, graphic designers, photographers, advertising and marketing, and film and TV.

Business, financial and professional

A wide variety of careers such as banking and fund management. Jobs include accountants, insurance underwriters, lawyers, legal secretaries, surveyors, office administrators, bank staff and customer-services.

Science, Research & Development

Covers research and development (R&D), product and process development, scientific sales and commercial roles such as finance, human resources, IT and marketing.

Health and Social Care

The health and social care sector is one of the largest job sectors in Manchester, and continues to grow.  There's a wide number of roles available.  

Skills in demand

Employers are also looking for these important skills and qualities:

  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Creativity
  • Honesty and trustworthiness
  • Punctuality
  • Team-working
  • Self-motivation

Skills for Life

In line with these skills and qualities, we want to make sure that our children and young people have the skills they need to grow up happy, healthy, safe and successful. Find out how we're raising awareness so that our next generation are actively learning certain, vital skills that will set them up with skills for the future.

Find out more about Skills for Life.

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