UK job vacancies: information and communication
UK job vacancies: information and communication stood at 36 thousands in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Labour market table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from May 2001 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Labour market table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job vacancies by industry | |||||||||||
| J Information and communication | 36 | 38 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 34 | |
| K Financial and insurance activities | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 |
Understanding UK job vacancies: information and communication
Unfilled employment positions within information and communication enterprises across the United Kingdom measure active recruitment for software development, telecommunications, publishing, and IT consultancy. The series isolates digital and media operations, separating them from professional scientific services and financial activities. Roles are counted when technology and media firms actively seek external candidates for immediate engagement.
Interpreting this series requires recognising that technology sector hiring often reacts swiftly to corporate investment cycles and funding environments, introducing potential volatility. Initial survey estimates are routinely revised as tech firms process administrative adjustments. Analysts should prioritise annual comparisons rather than monthly fluctuations to filter out transient project-based hiring spikes common in software and digital development.
Frequently asked questions
- What industries are included in information and communication?
- Software publishing, IT consultancy, telecommunications, and media broadcasting are encompassed here.
- Are tech startup vacancies captured in this data?
- Yes, provided the enterprise is registered and actively recruiting external staff through formal channels.
- Why might monthly figures appear volatile for this sector?
- Project-based recruitment waves and shifting corporate investment cycles can cause sudden shifts in monthly openings.