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Careers in Berkshire: Local labour market information

2018 The Valley Berkshire area

This pack provides information on career opportunities in the Berkshire area.

Thames Valley Berkshire stretches from in the West, to in the East. The local labour market - % jobs by sector

Key facts 16% 14% There are many more 14% jobs in the ICT / digital Berkshire technology sector in 12% Berkshire than elsewhere 10% in England (14% of all 8% jobs in Berkshire are 6% in this sector). 4% 4% Those working in 2% this sector mainly work 0% in IT, sales, marketing and project management roles. Leading Berkshire employers

Key facts There are a large number of ‘big name’ employers in Berkshire.

There are more international companies in Berkshire than elsewhere in the UK (outside of ).

Many jobs with these companies provide the opportunity for overseas travel.

Berkshire’s largest employers and those featured on the Sunday Times’ Best Companies to Work For 2018 list The importance of Science, Engineering, Maths and Technology (STEM) Key fact STEM jobs in Berkshire STEM jobs in England 27% of all jobs in Berkshire are classified as 10% 5%

STEM jobs, compared to 17% 22% across England as a 17% whole.

10% are classified as 73% ‘core’ STEM jobs. STEM 78% skills are at the core of these roles. Core STEM roles Other STEM roles 17% of jobs in Berkshire Other roles contain a relatively high STEM element. 27% of jobs are STEM jobs 22% of jobs are STEM jobs Interested in working for a large global company or a small start-up business? The private, public or voluntary sector? Or working for yourself?

Key facts 13% of people working 81% of Berkshire 68% of jobs in Berkshire in Berkshire are self- residents work in the are in small or medium- employed. private sector and sized companies. 19% in the public Most young people sector (including the who are self-employed NHS, schools, local work in construction, government and hairdressing and arts / emergency services). literary occupations. Jobs in highest demand in Berkshire – 2017* Key fact IT and sales roles are in 1. Software developer/engineer 6. Customer service representative high demand by 2. Account manager 7. Registered General Nurse (RGN) employers in Berkshire. 3. Project manager 8. Computer support specialist 4. Office/administrative assistant 9. Recruiter 1 in 9 jobs in Berkshire 5. Sales manager 10. Systems analyst are IT specialist roles.

This is 2.5 times the *Measured by the number of vacancies being advertised national average. Are there many jobs locally in…? Key fact Number of jobs Level of competition for Sector / occupation Examples of employers The number of local job in Berkshire jobs?

CA Technologies, , , , opportunities in different IT / Software development 51,000 Low – lots of jobs sectors / occupations Symantec, Cisco, Cloud Distribution, Datasift Warehousing / distribution 14,500 Low – lots of jobs Tesco, , Kuehne & Nagel , Brakes Group varies considerably. Accountancy 11,500 Low – lots of jobs Grant Thornton, , Ernst & Young , PWC Local authorities, Mencap, Excel Social care 8,200 Low – lots of jobs In IT, whilst there are lots Support Services Construction 7,600 Medium AMEX Foster Wheeler , Anesco of jobs, the skills required Engineering 7,100 Low – lack of applicants Peter Brett, Xtrac, Magal Engineering Ltd are very specific and Westbury Street Holdings, Catering (chefs) 4,000 Low – lack of applicants therefore employers can Stoke Park Country Club & Resort Reading Football Club, Nirvana Spa and Leisure, John Sports and leisure 3,900 Medium struggle to fill roles. Nike Leisuresports Ltd Law 3,200 Medium Pitmans, Blandy & Blandy , Osborne Clarke Beauty 1,300 Medium Sally Beauty, Aura Spa, Indigo Rye Falkland Veterinary Clinic, Veterinary 450 High Moor Cottage Veterinary Hospital Psychology 300 High NHS, schools and colleges, police service Computer game developer Very few High Try or London Jobs local employers find difficult to fill Key fact Job positions that “We continually suffer employers in Berkshire We are experiencing shortages of from a shortage of Application Developers (Software find most difficult to fill individuals with a STEM Engineers) and Project Managers. include: engineers; social background” STEM skills in general are lacking workers; chefs; waiting Bion Engineering Small Berkshire tech company and bar staff; software (Reading) developers; lorry drivers; health workers; teachers and Apprentices. “Currently there is a major There are particular difficulties skills shortage across all recruiting children’s social organisations tasked with workers, teachers and engineers delivering development with the required professional and infrastructure” qualifications Peter Brett Associates LLP Local Authority in Berkshire Some high paying jobs in Berkshire Key facts that you may not be aware of... Salaries in Berkshire are the highest in the country (outside of London).

Whilst starting salaries can be low in sectors such as hospitality, retail and IT warehousing, it is possible to rise up the ranks quickly.

Many of these require STEM skills... The main employability skills Berkshire employers are looking for Key facts 27% of Berkshire employers who recruit school leavers believe they are poorly prepared for work.

Of these, 12% say they believe young people have a poor attitude / lack motivation. So whilst most don’t think this, a fair chunk do. The main general skills Berkshire employers are looking for Key fact By far the main general skill that employers in Berkshire (and in the rest of the country) are looking for is good communication skills.

What activities could you undertake to improve yours? The main specialist skills Berkshire employers are looking for Key fact Computer programming skills, sales, and business management skills, are the main specialist skills being sought by Berkshire employers.

Computer programming skills include the use of programming languages such as Javascript, SQL and Microsoft C#. Looking to the future, according to the World Key facts Economic Forum, the 10 skills you need to have The world of work is a successful career in 2020 are: changing. As we enter the Fourth Industrial Revolution, developments in fields such  Complex problem solving  Emotional intelligence as robotics, artificial  Critical thinking  Judgement and decision making intelligence,nanotechnology , the Internet of  Creativity  Service orientation Thingsand autonomous  People management  Negotiation vehicles, look set to change the way we live and work.  Coordinating with others  Cognitive flexibility

Across all sectors of the economy, different skills will be needed. Some roles will disappear and many more will evolve. Level of qualification needed Jobs that require mid-level Key facts for jobs in Berkshire qualifications include: Over a half (56%) of all 45% 42% jobs in Berkshire require 40% • Hotel & catering mid-level qualifications 36% 36% 35% managers but only a third (33%) of • Chefs 30% residents have their • Teaching assistants 25% 23% • Office managers highest level of 20% 20% • Electricians qualification at this level. 17% 16% 15% • IT support technicians • 36% of jobs in Berkshire 10% Social care roles 7% • Health care roles require a degree. 5% • Lorry drivers 0% • Estate agents Lower level 5 good GCSEs 3 A-levels or Degree • qualifications equivalent Business sales executives • Retail workers Jobs that require this level of qualification

Berkshire residents with this level qualification Number of Berkshire employers Key facts offering Apprenticeships by area Nearly 2,500 Berkshire 800 employers offer Apprenticeships. 700 674

Advanced 600 Apprenticeships are 500 468 more popular in Berkshire than 400 368 nationally. 322 327 300 262

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0 Reading Slough West Windsor and Forest Berkshire Useful resources:

Elevate Berkshire - http://berkshire.elevateme.org.uk/index.htm

National Careers Service - https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

Amazing Apprenticeships - http://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/apprenticeship-pack/

The Careers and Enterprise Company - https://www.careersandenterprise.co.uk/

Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership Skills Priority Statement – http://www.thamesvalleyberkshire.co.uk/skills-and- employment

For queries about this slide pack please contact Caroline Perkins at Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership: [email protected] 0118 945 0201