London, June 2, 2023 – As the summer season approaches, the demand for temporary employment opportunities is surging. Employers are primarily targeting students and schoolchildren who are seeking part-time work for a few hours a day. Jooble, a leading international job search website, has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the supply and demand dynamics in the UK job market. Based on the company’s data, the number of summer vacancies in May accounted for over 10% of the total vacancies across the country. Notably, South East England and South West England currently offer the highest number of job openings.
Top 10 Most Popular Summer Vacancies
In a recent study, Jooble analysts examined all available vacancies on their platform, https://uk.jooble.org/, and identified the top 10 most sought-after summer job positions for 2023. The list includes:
Regions with the Highest Summer Job Opportunities
Geographically, employers are offering the greatest number of summer job vacancies in the following regions of the UK, listed in descending order of vacancy volume: South East England, South West England, East of England, West Midlands, North West England, London, East Midlands, Yorkshire, and North East England.
Job Preferences of Job Seekers
Jooble’s data for May reveals that search queries related to seasonal or temporary summer jobs accounted for 6% of the total number of queries. The majority of these search queries were initiated by students and minors seeking seasonal work during their vacation period.
Furthermore, job seekers in the UK actively pursue temporary employment opportunities with a workweek of fewer than 40 hours, including positions with night shifts. Jooble analysts suggest that this trend indicates a growing need for supplementary income alongside individuals’ primary occupations.
Top Popular Job Search Queries in May
During the month of May, the most frequently searched queries on the Jooble website included:
