IT Recruitment Insights
Reporting on IT job data from direct employers across the UK
We provide in-depth, data-driven analysis of the IT job market, drawing directly from thousands of vacancies advertised by employers across the UK. By continuously monitoring hiring trends and demand for IT skills, we deliver accurate, up-to-date insights to help employers, jobseekers, and industry professionals make informed decisions.
Whether you're seeking detailed information on specific IT roles, exploring overall trends in tech recruitment, or benchmarking salaries and skill demand, our reports offer valuable intelligence to support your needs.
IT Job Market Insights – Q3 2025
IT recruitment in 2025 remains active, despite wider economic pressures. The sector continues to be driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence, increased cybersecurity threats, and an ongoing demand for cloud-first digital transformation. As employers seek to modernise their infrastructure and automate processes, competition for specialist skills remains high - particularly in AI, data, and cyber security-related disciplines.
IT Qualifications
As the demand for skilled IT specialists continues to grow, so does the importance of acquiring the necessary qualifications to succeed in the competitive fields of IT and cloud infrastructure, IT service and project management, software testing, software development, cyber security and data analysis.
IT Salary Guide
With the well documented shortage of IT skills putting pressure on businesses across the UK, demand for Information Technology skills is at an all-time high.
Stay informed with the very latest IT salary data to maintain and attract key talent. Explore salaries for IT roles in your region.
Innovative IT Recruitment
Ashdown IT has been at the forefront of IT recruitment for over 20 years, with half of the UK’s IT professionals having worked with the Ashdown Group during their career. Working in partnership with you throughout the recruitment process we work hard to find the best, most suitable IT professionals for your role. Read more...
HR, Accountancy & Marketing Insights
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