The UK job market, July 2026
- 18,017 open roles analysed
- Published 28 July 2026
The month in three numbers
+0%hiring activity vs last month
Software Engineeringmost active sector
Sector snapshots
Earlier reports
Common questions
Which sector is hiring most in the UK in July 2026?
Software Engineering, by number of open roles.
Is hiring in the UK growing?
Hiring activity moved ▲ 0% on the previous month.
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How we count
Compiled from 18,017 open roles in the JobLabrador index, collected daily from company career sites and job boards. Percentages describe the share of postings. Month-on-month changes compare 30-day periods and use only sources present in both. New employers are companies posting in a market for the first time in the last 30 days.