UK Job Market Survey | Q1 2025

Thank you for taking part in our UK Job Market Survey. By taking part, you'll recieve a copy of the full published Q1 report, giving you key insights into the state of hiring in the UK across the STEM Industries.

Please note that none of your personal or company information will be published in this report.

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* 1. Your details (for report to be sent to)

Name

Company

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* 2. Company Size

Small (1-50 employees)

Medium (51-250 employees)

Large (250+ employees)

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* 3. Which Sector do you work within?

Technology

Engineering

Life Science

Public Sector

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How would you describe the current UK job market in your industry?

Thriving - plenty of opportunities and competition for talent

Steady - stable but not overly active

Unpredictable - fluctuating demand and supply

Challenging - fewer opportunities and a tougher hiring environment

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* 5. How do you expect your business to perform in 2025 compared to 2024?

Strong growth (20%+ revenue increase)

Moderate growth (5-20% revenue increase)

Flat (0-5% growth)

Declining (-5% or worse)

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* 6. What are your top business priorities for the next 12 months? (Select up to three)

Revenue growth

Cost efficiency & margin improvement

Expanding into new markets

Product/service innovation

Improving talent acquisition & retention

Digital transformation & automation

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* 7. What external factors do you believe will have the biggest impact on your business in 2025? (Select up to two)

Economic uncertainty & inflation

AI & automation changes

Political & regulatory changes

Supply chain disruptions

Competition & market saturation

Shifts in workforce expectations (remote work, salary demands, etc)

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* 8. Are you planning to expand into new geographical markets in the next 12-24 months?

Yes, internationally

Yes, within the UK

No, we're focused on existing markets

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* 9. Which of the following best describes your approach to growth in 2025?

Aggressive expansion - hiring, investment, and scaling fast

Strategic growth - measured expansion, selective investments

Cautious - holding steady, prioritising stability

Defensive - cost-cutting and risk management

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* 10. Where do you anticipate making the biggest investments in your business of the next year? (Select up to two)

Hiring & talent development

Technology & automation

Marketing & customer acquisition

Operational efficiency & cost reduction

Geographic expansion

New product/ service development

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* 11. If you had unlimited budget, what is the first thing you would invest in to drive business growth?

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* 12. Do you anticipate increasing or decreasing headcount in the next 12 months?

Significant increase (20%+ growth)

Moderate increase (5-20% growth)

No change

Decrease in headcount

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* 13. Which roles or skill sets will be most critical for your business success in the next 12 months?

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* 14. How long does your current recruitment process typically take from start to finish?

Less than 2 weeks

2-4 weeks

1 - 2 months

Over 2 month

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* 15. What is the biggest challenge your business faces when attracting top talent?

Competitive salaries & benefits

Lack of qualified candidates

Lengthy hiring process

Retention & employee satisfaction

Employer brand & reputation

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* 16. How do you expect AI & automation to impact your workforce in the next 5 years?

Increase hiring needs - we'll need more people to manage new technology

Reduce hiring needs - automation will replace certain roles

No significant impact

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* 17. Have you made any hiring decisions differently in the past 12 months? (Select all the apply)

More focus on permanent hires

More contract/ temp hiring

Delayed hiring or paused growth plans

Increased focus on internal upskilling

No significant changes

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* 18. What is your primary method for sourcing talent?

In-house recruitment team

External recruitment agencies

Direct job postings (LinkedIn, job boards, etc.)

Employee referrals & networking

AI-driven or programmatic hiring tools

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* 19. How do you see your hiring needs changing over the next 12 months?

Expanding - we anticipate growth and more hires

Stable - hiring will remain at a similar level

Contracting - we expect to hire fewer people

Uncertain - depends on economic and business conditions

UK Job Market Survey | Q1 2025 | Employers

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* 1. Your details (for report to be sent to)

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* 2. Company Size

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* 3. Which Sector do you work within?

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* 4. How would you describe the current UK job market in your industry?

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* 5. How do you expect your business to perform in 2025 compared to 2024?

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* 6. What are your top business priorities for the next 12 months? (Select up to three)

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* 7. What external factors do you believe will have the biggest impact on your business in 2025? (Select up to two)

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* 8. Are you planning to expand into new geographical markets in the next 12-24 months?

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* 9. Which of the following best describes your approach to growth in 2025?

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* 10. Where do you anticipate making the biggest investments in your business of the next year? (Select up to two)

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* 11. If you had unlimited budget, what is the first thing you would invest in to drive business growth?

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* 12. Do you anticipate increasing or decreasing headcount in the next 12 months?

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* 13. Which roles or skill sets will be most critical for your business success in the next 12 months?

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* 14. How long does your current recruitment process typically take from start to finish?

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* 15. What is the biggest challenge your business faces when attracting top talent?

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* 16. How do you expect AI & automation to impact your workforce in the next 5 years?

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* 17. Have you made any hiring decisions differently in the past 12 months? (Select all the apply)

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* 18. What is your primary method for sourcing talent?

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* 19. How do you see your hiring needs changing over the next 12 months?

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* 20. Which roles or skill sets are becoming harder to fill in your industry?

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* 21. If hiring budgets were unlimited, what would be your first investment in talent acquisition?