As the UK economy stabilises following several years of disruption, the period from 2026 to 2028 is expected to present a more favourable and strategic environment for career mobility. While certain labour-market pressures remain, a number of high-growth sectors are expanding rapidly, driven by digital transformation, regulatory evolution, sustainability commitments, and long-term investment trends. These developments collectively signal that 2026 may be an advantageous year for skilled professionals to consider changing roles, repositioning their careers, or entering emerging specialist domains.

This whitepaper provides an evidence-informed analysis of the sectors expected to see the strongest demand, the macroeconomic drivers behind them, and the cross-cutting skills that will define employability in the coming years.