Seasonal hiring surges in UK as warm weather fuels event-driven demand
UK seasonal employment has risen sharply, driven by hot weather and a packed schedule of sports, music and cultural events, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Data from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation shows a strong recovery in the UK’s seasonal labour market, spurred by high temperatures and a dense lineup of sporting, musical and cultural happenings such as the men's football World Cup. Hospitality and tourism listings have risen by double-digit percentages relative to the same period last year, while construction also reports more openings. Despite this overall growth, July experienced a slight decline in both active and new job postings compared with June.
Maxine Bligh, the Confederation’s chief membership and innovation officer, noted that many entry-level positions remain below pre-pandemic levels, but the range of vacancies is broader than the previous year. She added that an anticipated Indian summer could extend the availability of these roles. In July, active postings numbered just under 1.67 million, up 7.7% year-on-year but down 2.6% from the prior month.
Why it matters
The uptick in seasonal jobs signals improving employment prospects for young workers and a boost to the UK service economy.
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