December 2013
Local Labour Market Information
and Intelligence
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South West (North) Region
Contents
National
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Regional News
5
Local News
6
National
ONS Labour Market Statistics, December 2013
Full report can be found here
For August to October 2013:
• The percentage of people aged from 16 to 64 who were in work (the employment rate) was 72.0%. The
employment rate is up 0.4 percentage points from May to July 2013 and up 0.8 from a year earlier. There were 30.09 million people in employment aged 16 and over, up 250,000 from May to July 2013 and up 485,000 from a year earlier.
• The percentage of the economically active population aged 16 and over who were unemployed (the unemployment rate) was 7.4%. The unemployment rate is down 0.3 percentage points from May to July 2013 and down 0.5 from a year earlier. There were 2.39 million unemployed people aged 16 and over, down 99,000 from May to July 2013 and down 121,000 from a year earlier.
• The percentage of people aged from 16 to 64 who were economically inactive (the economic inactivity rate) was 22.1% (the lowest since 1991). The inactivity rate is down 0.1 percentage points from May to July 2013 and down 0.4 percentage points from a year earlier. There were 8.92 million economically inactive people aged from 16 to 64, down 45,000 from May to July 2013 and down 156,000 from a year earlier.
• Total pay rose by 0.9% compared with August to October 2012. Regular pay rose by 0.8% over the same period.
Source: ONS
ONS Regional Labour Market Statistics, December 2013
Full report can be found here
Key Points
• The employment rate in Great Britain was highest in the South East (76.0%) and lowest in the North East (67.9%).
• The unemployment rate in Great Britain was highest in the North East (10.1%) and lowest in the East of England (5.6%).
• The inactivity rate in Great Britain was highest in the North West (25.0%) and lowest in the South East (19.2%).
• The Claimant Count rate in Great Britain was highest in the North East (6.1%) and lowest in the South East (2.3%).
Source: ONS
ONS Key Statistics and Quick Statistics for Local Authorities in the United Kingdom – Part 2
Full report can be found here
Key Points
• According to the 2011 UK census, more than a quarter (27 per cent, 13.9 million) of the UK population aged 16 and over had achieved a Level 4 or above qualification such as a degree or other higher qualification or equivalent. This exceeded the proportion that had no qualifications (23 per cent, 11.9 million) in 2011.
• Of the constituent countries of the UK, residents of England were most likely to have a Level 4 or above qualification (27 per cent, 11.8 million) while residents of Northern Ireland were most likely to have no qualifications (29 per cent, 417,000).
• In 2011, more than two thirds (70 per cent, 32.3 million) of the usually resident population of the UK aged 16 to 74 were economically active at the time of the census, and 30 per cent (14.1 million) were economically inactive. Of those who were economically active, 89 per cent (28.6 million) were employed, 6 per cent (2.1 million) were unemployed and 5 per cent (1.6 million) were full-time students.
• In 2011, economically active females were four times as likely to be working part-time (33 per cent, 5.0 million) as economically active males (8 per cent, 1.4 million). In contrast more economically active males worked full-time (62 per cent, 10.7 million) compared with females (47 per cent, 7.1 million).
• ‘Wholesale and retail trade’ was the largest industry sector in 2011, accounting for 16 per cent (4.7 million) of usual residents aged 16 to 74 in employment. The largest industry sector for males was also ‘Wholesale and retail trade’ at 16 per cent (2.5 million) while for females it was ‘Human health and social work’ activities at 21 per cent (3.0 million).
• The three largest occupation groups in the UK in 2011 for usual residents aged 16 to 74 were ‘Professional
occupations’ (17 per cent, 5.2 million); ‘Associate professional and technical occupations’ (13 per cent, 3.8 million) and ‘Skilled trades occupations’ (12 per cent, 3.5 million).
• According to the 2011 UK census, the largest socio-economic group in the UK was ‘Lower managerial,
administrative, and professional occupations’, which accounted for 21 per cent (9.6 million) of all usual residents aged 16 to 74.
Source: ONS
ONS Forty years of change: UK’s biggest survey marks its 40th birthday
Labour Force Infographics
The UK’s biggest survey of how people work marks its 40th birthday. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) has helped paint a picture of the world of work since 1973. To mark the occasion – and say ‘thank you’ to the millions of people who have taken part – the Office for National Statistics (ONS) looks back at the history of the LFS, and compares labour force data from the early years of the survey with key indicators in 2013.
When the survey began, some 100,000 people were interviewed. Today, more than 200,000 people a year take part, making the LFS the UK’s largest regular survey. Its findings influence a wide range of users, notably the Bank of England, which benchmarks a possible rise in interest rates against an LFS unemployment rate of 7%.
In the early 70s, the first questionnaires were 16 pages long and took place face to face in the homes of the people who were selected to take part. Telephone surveys began in 1984. By 1990, basic laptop computers were being used to gather data by a ‘field force’ of interviewers. In the 70s, the ‘force’ numbered fewer than 100; in 2013, around 600 field interviewers and 200 telephone interviewers regularly work on the LFS.
Back in the 70s, the field force was almost exclusively female. In 2013, male interviewers are in the majority. They’re getting older, too. The average interviewer is now 57with the oldest field interviewer being 79 and the youngest 25. Among our interviewers we have speakers of 25 languages including Swahili, Czech, Russian, Punjabi, Urdu, Polish and Welsh.
How work has changed: the 1970s and 2013
Overall, the number of people over the age of 16 employed hasn’t changed much since the survey first began, but who is working has shifted over the past four decades. Data from the late 1970s shows the percentage of men working has dropped by 11% while in comparison the number of women in employment has grown by 12%.
How we work has also changed. In 1977 the number of people who were employees was 91%. This dropped to 86% in 2013 and coincided with a rise in the number of self employed people, up to 14% from 8% in the 70s.
Meanwhile, the number of men working over 30 hours a week has dropped by 7% and the amount of people with two jobs has doubled since 1977.
But the biggest change is where we work. In 1978 a quarter of the UK workforce was employed in the manufacturing industry; this has dropped to 8% in 2013. This reflected in a shift to the services sector which now accounts for 83% of the work force compared with 63% 35 years ago.
Caron Walker, Director of Collection and Production, at the Office for National Statistics, said: ‘The Labour Force Survey has played a vital role in helping us to understand how people in the UK work. It is an important source of information for policy makers, and helps us understand a changing society. All of us who’ve worked on the survey, past and present, would like to say a big “thank you” to the millions of people who have taken part over the past 40 years.’
Source: ONS
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2013 Provisional Results
Full report can be found here
Key points
• In April 2013 median gross weekly earnings for full-time employees were £517, up 2.2% from £506 in 2012.
• For men, full-time earnings were £556 per week, up 1.8%, compared with £459 for women, up 2.2%.
• The gender pay gap (i.e. the difference between men's and women's earnings as a percentage of men's earnings) based on median gross hourly earnings (excluding overtime) for full-time employees increased to 10.0% from 9.5% in 2012.
• For the year ending 5 April 2013 median gross annual earnings for full-time employees (who had been in the same job for at least 12 months) were £27,000, an increase of 2.1% from the previous year.
• In April 2013 10% of full-time employees earned less than £7.28 per hour (excluding overtime), an increase of 1.5% compared with the previous year. At the other end of the distribution, 10% of full-time employees earned more than £27.02 per hour, which was also an increase of 1.5% compared with the previous year.
Source: ONS
National Careers Service Job Confidence Index
The second quarterly National Careers Service Job Confidence Index1 shows that the overall national job confidence score has increased by 1.7 points in the last three months, rising from 51.8 to 53.5 out of 100.
Research for the index, which measures overall job confidence and job confidence among the unemployed, shows that 76% of the country became more job confident, or maintained the same confidence levels in their job and ability to find work over the last three months, an increase of 1.7 per cent compared to the last Job Confidence Index.
However, the Index also reveals that the improvement in overall job confidence is not country-wide, with enhanced confidence mostly felt in London, followed by the South West and the East Midlands. In contrast, the West Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber have seen little change.
The Index demonstrates that people are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to improving their job prospects – almost a quarter of unemployed people (24%) have applied for work experience compared to only one eighth (12%) in the previous Index. In addition, a third (33%) have attended training to progress in their careers, compared to just over one quarter (28%) in the last Index.
However, the Index also reveals that fewer out of work job seekers have updated their CVs in the past three months, 79% compared to 83% in the last Index. While people may be more confident about finding work, previous research
from the National Careers Service shows that updating and tailoring a CV can make all the difference when applying for jobs.
Overall, the Index shows that economic recovery continues to boost the nation’s job confidence, with three-fifths (61%) of employed people still feeling that it would take them less than six months to find a new job if they were made
redundant. Two fifths (41%) of the people questioned now expect that they would need less than three months to find a new job, compared to only 38% in the previous three months.
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The ‘Job Confidence Index’ is a weighted measure that aggregates seven research topics covering aspects affecting someone’s confidence in finding work - general confidence, qualifications, job experience, competition, opportunities, personal confidence and momentum- in a robust metric which can be tracked over time.
Source: National Careers Service
Benefit Cap
New statistics show the full impact of the benefit cap for the first time – following the national roll-out completed this autumn.
Benefit cap: 19,000 potentially capped into work Source: DWP
Regional
Bristol Economic Quarterly Briefing
Report can be found here
Key Points:
Nationally, in June 2013, the number of people in employment was 225,000 higher than pre-recession levels. However the excess employment was all part time and the number in full time employment remained 413,200 below pre-recession levels of June 2008.
The JSA claimant count for Bristol fell for the ninth consecutive month. In October the claimant count (9,770) for Bristol fell below 10,000 for the first time in just over 4½ years.
With the majority (63%) of JSA claimants seeking work in sales and elementary occupations Bristol’s labour market continues to show weakness in some of the lower skilled occupations.
Local News
Bath
Bluebird Care agency expands to create jobs in Paulton
Forty jobs are to be created by a care agency based at the Somer Valley Enterprise Park at Paulton.
Bluebird Care (Bath and North East Somerset), which also has officers in Bath, will be holding pop-up recruitment fairs in the New Year to attract the extra staff.
Source: This is Somerset
Bristol
Brunel inspired Bristol hub bids to bring 5000 jobs
Bristol is hoping to recapture the spirit of Isambard Kingdom Brunel with the opening of a new enterprise hub in the great engineer's original station at Temple Meads ... Brunel inspired Bristol hub bids to bring 5,000 jobs ...
Source: Bristol Post
Hotel visit unlocks career in hospitality sector
One of Bristol's leading four-star hotels has joined forces with the Hospitality Works initiative so that those looking for a job in the hospitality sector will be able to gain a valuable insight into what it takes to run a successful hotel business. Source: Bristol Post
Redevelopment of Filton Airfield could provide up to 9000 jobs
Source: South West Business
Vision of 95000 new jobs for Bristol by 2030
The organisation tasked with creating economic growth in Bristol and the West of England has sketched out its plans to create thousands of jobs by investing in investing in five key industries.
Source: South West Business
Jobs created at Bristol Airport as easyJet adds extra flights
Budget airline easyJet is to create nearly 50 jobs at Bristol Airport as it continues to expand its route network. Source: Bristol Business News
Chippenham
B&M discount store to create 35 jobs in Chippenham
A B&M store is to open in Chippenham next year, bringing at least 70 jobs to the town.
Source: The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald
Gloucestershire
TSB banking on bright future with creation of 113 new jobs
More than 100 new jobs are being created in Gloucestershire by TSB, the new high street bank. TSB is recruiting 104 more people at its offices in Barnwood.
Swindon
Outlet Village expansion begins, 350 new jobs on the way
WORK is under way at Swindon's Outlet Village to regenerate the historic Long Shop building, part of the Grade II-listed Great Western Railway Works. The regeneration is part of a £35-million investment to incorporate the Long Shop as part of the extension and enhancement of the Outlet Village, with the creation of around 350 new jobs once the works are all finished in early 2015.
Source: Swindon Advertiser
Jimmy’s Restaurants, which operates World Kitchen and Pan Asian Kitchen, has become the latest food outlet to sign up to Swindon’s £50m Regent Circus leisure and retail scheme ahead of its opening.
Source: Swindon Business News
70 new jobs as M&S open up in Swindon
Marks & Spencer will be creating 70 new jobs in Swindon when they open a new Simply Food store at the Mannington Retail Park early in January.
Source: Wiltshire Business
BMW puts agency temps first in push for 1,000 new hires
Car maker BMW is to create 1,000 new permanent jobs in the UK, with current agency staff given first priority in recruitment. Most of the jobs will be at the Mini plant in Oxford, but manufacturing facilities at Swindon in Wiltshire, Hams Hall near Birmingham and Goodwood in West Sussex will also gain permanent staff.
Source: Recruiter
Swindon job boost as BMW make 1000 permanent appointments
AROUND 1,000 agency workers at car giant BMW are to be made permanent employees, guaranteeing job security for years for employees at Swindon's pressing plant.
Somerset
Butlin's redevelopment could create 100 new jobs in Minehead
Butlin's is expected to submit a planning application to West Somerset. Somerset County Gazette
Top Job Titles
The following tables have been compiled using information from Labour Insight (Burning Glass Technologies). The data has been gathered from online job postings from over 21,000 sources, including employers, public agencies, job boards, newspapers, etc.
Top Job Titles Job Openings
Bath and North East Somerset
Account Manager 36 Sales Executive 35 Recruiting Consultant 34 Chef 31 Lawyer 30 Software Developer 27 Sous Chef 26 Software Engineer 25 Controller 25 Assistant Manager 23 Project Manager 22 Staff Nurse 22 Systems Engineer 21 Accountant 19 Sales Consultant 17 General Manager 15 Database Developer 15 Nanny 15 Secretary 15 Registered Nurse 15 Bristol Drivers 120 Project Manager 84 Sales Executive 73 Recruiting Consultant 68 Software Engineer 63 Controller 55 Account Manager 54 Lawyer 53 Business Analyst 51 Cleaner 45 Systems Engineer 45 Sales Consultant 43
Retail Sales Manager/Sales Manager 39
Web Developer 33 Receptionist 31 Sales Engineer 31 Administrator 28 Software Developer 28 Assistant Manager 25 .net Developer 24
Top Job Titles Job Openings Cheltenham Software Engineer 25 Account Manager 14 Sales Executive 14 Chef 12 Electronics Engineer 11 Web Developer 10 Controller 9 Assistant Manager 8 Receptionist 7 Staff Nurse 7 .net Developer 6 Deputy Manager 6 Payroll Administrator 6 Accounts Assistant 6 Sous Chef 6 Design Engineer 6 Accountant 5 Technical Architect 5
Retail Sales Manager/Sales Manager 5
Software Developer 5 Cotswolds Chef 25 Head Chef 9 Sous Chef 9 Account Manager 6 Contract Administrator 4 Administrative Officer 4 Customer Assistant 4 Accountant 4 Agents 3 Dental Nurse 3 Restaurant Supervisor 3 Receptionist 3 Database Developer 3 Php Developer 3 Assistant Manager 3 Project Manager 3 Practice Nurse/Manager 3 Support Workers 2 Manager 2
Top Job Titles Job Openings Forest of Dean .net Developer 3 Staff Nurse 2 Teachers 2 Project Officer 2 English Teacher 1 Estimator 1 Teaching Assistant 1
Trade Counter Manager 1
Application Architect 1
Infrastructure Mgt Sr Anl 1
Foundation Stage Teachers 1
Support Worker - The Red House - Forest Of Dean 1
Solutions Architect 1
Infrastructure Support Engineer 1
Senior/Support Workers 1
Accountant 1
Manufacturing Local Analyst 1
Chief Financial Officer 1
Business Analyst 1
Catalogue Distributors/Team Leaders 1
Gloucester
Sales Executive 13
Mechanical Design Engineer 10
Store Manager 8 Drivers 8 Chef 7 Assistant Manager 7 Accounts Assistant 7 Project Manager 6 Software Engineer 6 Speech Therapist 6 Accountant 5 Applications Developer 5 Software Developer 5 Quality Manager 5 Account Manager 5 Service Advisor 5 Personal Trainer 4 C++ Software Engineer 4 Risk Analyst 4 Sales Consultant 4
Top Job Titles Job Openings North Somerset Staff Nurse 10 Controller 7 Nurse Practitioner 5 Drivers 4 Personal Banker 3 Social Worker 3 Beauty Advisor 2 Sales Executive 2 Assistant Manager 2 Rgn Or Rmn 2 Project Manager 2 Store Manager 2 Telephone Advisor 2
Registered General Nurse 2
Cook 2
Mechanic 2
Consultant 2
Teaching Assistant 2
Primary Supply Teacher 2
Home Manager 2 Salisbury Store Manager 10 Sales Executive 9 Assistant Manager 8 Drivers 7 Administrative Assistant 6
Team Leader: Sensor 5
Chef 5
Patent Attorney 5
Hazard Management Scientist 5
Applied Physiologist 5
Safety Officer 5
Microbiology Trainer 4
Staff Nurse 4
Senior Software Developer 4
Administrative Officer 4 Head Chef 4 Technical Architect 3 Restaurant Manager 3 Production Technician 3 Pensions Administrator 3
Top Job Titles Job Openings South Gloucester Drivers 13 Nursery Nurse 4 Site Manager 3 Personal Banker 3 Head Chef 3 Cleaning Operative 3 Chef/Cook 3 Cleaner 3 Sous Chef 3
Community Care Worker 3
Care Worker 2 Knowledge Manager 2 Lettings Negotiator 2 Claims Administrator 2 Recruiting Consultant 2 Pa/Carer 2 Lettings Manager 2 Supermarket Assistant 2 House Cleaner 2 Swindon Drivers 41 Business Analyst 26 Sales Executive 17 Project Manager 15 Controller 15 Accountant 11 Chef 11 Software Engineer 11 Web Developer 11 Cleaner 10 Maintenance Engineer 9 Data Analyst 8 Store Manager 8 Recruiting Consultant 8 Quality Engineer 8
Retail Sales Manager/Sales Manager 7
Mechanical Design Engineer 7
Front End Web Developer 7
Solutions Architect 7
Top Job Titles Job Openings Tewkesbury Software Engineer 5 Vehicle Fitter 4 Chef 4 Sous Chef 3 Courier 2 Support Worker 2
Technical Support Manager 2
Tour Coordinator 2
Machinist 2
Commodity Manager 2
Senior Product Engineer 2
Hardware Engineer 1
Pmo Support - Ms Project 1
Customer Service Executive 1
Product Improvement Engineer 1
Technical Support Engineer 1
Administrator 1
Financial Accountant 1
Marketing Administrator 1
Complex Care Support Worker 1
Wiltshire Chef 24 Java Developer 17 Store Manager 17 Assistant Manager 16 Sous Chef 15 Staff Nurse 15 Drivers 15 Registered Nurse 12 Sales Executive 12 Software Engineer 10 Agents 10 Administrator 9
Asp .net Developer 9
Assistant Store Manager 8
General Manager 8 Project Manager 7 Cleaner 7 Maintenance Technician 7 Maintenance Engineer 7 Head Chef 6
Top Job Titles Job Openings Weston-super-mare Staff Nurse 10 Controller 7 Nurse Practitioner 5 Personal Banker 3 Drivers 3 Teaching Assistant 2 Consultant 2 Home Manager 2 Beauty Advisor 2 Social Worker 2 Sales Executive 2 Assistant Manager 2 Rgn Or Rmn 2 Project Manager 2 Store Manager 2 Telephone Advisor 2 Cook 2 Mechanic 2 Technician 1 Cleaning 1
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