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The 50 Most Advertised Occupations in Hull and East Yorkshire

If you're exploring career options, thinking about changing jobs, or trying to understand the local labour market, it helps to know which roles employers are actively looking to fill.

Every year, thousands of job vacancies are advertised across Hull and East Yorkshire. These postings provide valuable insight into which occupations are most in demand and where the region’s job opportunities are growing.

In this article, we explore the 50 most in-demand occupations in Hull and East Yorkshire in 2025, based on labour market analysis from Lightcast. Whether you're a student planning your future, a jobseeker looking for new opportunities, or an employer wanting to understand recruitment trends, this overview offers a clear snapshot of the region’s job market.

A Diverse Local Economy

The Hull and East Yorkshire region boasts a diverse economy, offering opportunities across a wide range of industries. The greatest number of people are employed in six main sectors: manufacturing and engineering, service, retail, health and social care, the public sector, and leisure and tourism.

According to the Office for National Statistics’ Business Register and Employment Survey, around 84% of employment in the region is in these six sectors.

Labour market analysis by Lightcast shows that between 1 January and 31 December 2025, 68,150 online job adverts were posted by organisations in Hull and East Yorkshire (excluding recruitment agencies). The wide variety of occupations advertised reflects the region’s diverse employment sectors.

The Most Advertised Occupation

In 2025, the most advertised occupation in Hull and East Yorkshire was Care Workers and Home Carers, with 4,855 total online job postings.

This reflects a broader national trend, with the health and social care sector continuing to experience strong demand for skilled professionals.

Roles in the health and social care sector were particularly prominent in the top 50 most advertised occupations. Other examples included:

· Other Registered Nursing Professionals

· Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants

· Health Associate Professionals

· Social Workers

· Health Care Practice Managers

· Specialist Medical Practitioners

· Registered Nurse Practitioners

· Medical and Dental Technicians

Other High-Demand Sectors

It wasn’t only health and social care that saw high demand. The service sector, public sector, and leisure and tourism sector also featured prominently in the top 50 most advertised occupations.

Occupations that appeared frequently included:

· Customer Service Occupations

· Book-keepers, Payroll Managers and Wages Clerks

· Kitchen and Catering Assistants

· Chefs

· Teaching Assistants

· Secondary Education Teaching Professionals

· Youth Work Professionals

The list also shows just how varied the local job market is. Other top-posted occupations ranged from:

· Large Goods Vehicle Drivers

· Transport and Distribution Clerks and Assistants

· Engineering Technicians

· Programmers and Software Development Professionals

to:

· Buyers and Procurement Officers

· Human Resource Managers and Directors

· Pharmaceutical Technicians

· Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials

One of the most striking features of the data is the wide range of occupations represented in the top 50.

Some roles require specialist qualifications and technical expertise, while others provide accessible entry points into the workforce.

Salary Trends

Just over half of all jobs advertised online in Hull and East Yorkshire in 2025 included salary information. According to Lightcast, the median advertised salary was just over £27,000 per year.

What Skills Were Most In-Demand?

Employers were not just looking for qualifications — they were also looking for key skills.

The most commonly requested skills were:

· Communication

· Customer service

· Management

· Attention to detail

· Sales

· Planning

· Problem solving

· Leadership

· Organisational skills

These skills are valued across many different industries, showing that strong workplace behaviours and interpersonal abilities remain highly important to employers.

When it came to software, the three most frequently requested packages were Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.

Digital skills therefore continue to play an important role across a wide range of occupations.

The Full List of the Top 50 Most Posted Occupations

Below is the complete list of the 50 most posted occupations in Hull and East Yorkshire in 2025, according to Lightcast:

What This Means for Jobseekers and Employers

The data highlights several key trends shaping the Hull and East Yorkshire labour market.

Health and social care continues to generate high demand for workers, while sectors such as hospitality, education, retail, logistics, and administration also show strong recruitment activity.

At the same time, the wide range of occupations in the top 50 demonstrates that the region offers opportunities across many different career paths, from entry-level roles to highly skilled professional positions.

For jobseekers, understanding which occupations are most in demand can help identify promising career opportunities and areas where employers are actively recruiting.

For employers, these insights provide useful context when planning recruitment strategies, workforce development, and training programmes.

As the local economy continues to evolve, monitoring labour market trends will remain essential for understanding where future job opportunities are likely to emerge across Hull and East Yorkshire.