UK new job postings index (seasonally adjusted)
UK new job postings index (seasonally adjusted) stood at 89.64 on Oct 9, 2026. It is one of the indicators in the Job postings (Indeed) table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Feb 1, 2020 to Oct 9, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Job postings (Indeed) table
| Indicator | 09-10-2026 | 08-10-2026 | 07-10-2026 | 06-10-2026 | 05-10-2026 | 04-10-2026 | 03-10-2026 | 02-10-2026 | 01-10-2026 | 30-09-2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New job postings, seasonally adjusted | 89.64 | 89.39 | 88.48 | 87.66 | 87.06 | 86.64 | 86.26 | 85.95 | 85.74 | 86.31 | |
| New job postings, not seasonally adjusted | 89.48 | 88.98 | 87.83 | 86.64 | 85.67 | 84.98 | 84.34 | 83.86 | 83.63 | 84.1 | |
| All job postings, seasonally adjusted | 68.17 | 68.2 | 68.13 | 67.96 | 67.95 | 68.02 | 68.08 | 68.12 | 68.12 | 68.25 |
Understanding UK new job postings index (seasonally adjusted)
Focusing exclusively on fresh recruitment activity, this seasonally adjusted index measures newly published online job vacancies across the United Kingdom. It isolates advertisements that appeared on the platform within a recent window, filtering out older listings that linger due to persistent recruitment difficulties. By excluding the accumulated stock of older vacancies, this series provides a sensitive gauge of shifting employer sentiment and immediate hiring intentions. Sibling measures that track total postings include lingering advertisements, whereas this flow-based indicator reacts more rapidly to sudden economic turning points.
When analysing this series, users must account for the inherent volatility of daily publication counts, which are smoothed using moving averages to reveal underlying direction. Because the figures are seasonally adjusted, predictable annual lulls in recruitment are removed, ensuring that shifts reflect genuine economic developments rather than routine holiday pacing. Analysts should note that early estimates may experience minor revisions as platform data mature, making it prudent to wait for settled figures before drawing firm conclusions about short-term labour market momentum.
Frequently asked questions
- What makes the new job postings index different from total vacancy measures?
- This series restricts its count to advertisements newly published on the platform, excluding older, lingering job listings.
- Why is seasonal adjustment applied to this new postings series?
- It removes predictable annual hiring rhythms so analysts can observe true changes in immediate employer demand.
- How quickly does this index reflect shifts in the macroeconomic climate?
- Because it captures fresh listings rather than accumulated stock, it tends to respond faster to sudden economic changes than total vacancy counts.