Resourcing | 10 most in demand roles in 2019

Analysts, accountants and digital marketing specialists top a list of in-demand roles in 2019, according to a national study led by recruitment specialists Robert Half.

The 2019 Salary Guide indicates that employers are intent on navigating an increasingly digitised business landscape and a shortage of key skills among the UK workforce.

The research team found that more than half of CEOs (53%) admit finding candidates with data analysis and digital skills – as well as softer skills, such as resilience, adaptability to change and critical thinking – a challenge in the current market.

"As traditional roles become increasingly digitally-focused, businesses face a talent dilemma," explained Matt Weston, UK Managing Director at Robert Half. "They must attract professionals with the skills they need while also identifying opportunity to up-skill their existing employees.