According to a study by The Global Payroll Association, a third (33%) of UK workers plan to quit their jobs in 2025. Pay, job security and advancement in the career are among the top motivating factors. Where are these workers likely to move and are jobs in their desired positions available?
Instant Offices has released a new study that highlights the changing dynamics of the UK’s job market. The research examines factors like the number of searches, the average salary and the industry vacancies in order to identify the jobs that are most in demand.
We can predict the most popular jobs in 2025 based on online searches. The most popular positions on the list are physician associates. Physician associates diagnose and manage patient care alongside doctors. According to Glassdoor the average salary of a physician assistant in the UK is £44,000 in 2025.
| Rank | Job | % Change 12 months | % change last 3 months | Final Score |
| 1 | Physician associate jobs | 77.44% | 88% | 10.00 |
| 2 | National grid jobs | 42.35% | 38% | 4.90 |
| 3 | Assistant psychologist jobs | 32.02% | 45% | 4.63 |
| 4 | Retail jobs | 40.68% | 34% | 4.56 |
| 5 | Sales assistant jobs | 36.85% | 29% | 4.01 |
| 6 | Executive assistant jobs | 25.34% | 32% | 3.43 |
| 7 | Train driver jobs | 26.78% | 27% | 3.28 |
| 8 | Flight attendant jobs | 20.24% | 33% | 3.20 |
| 9 | Legal assistant jobs | 21.66% | 31% | 3.17 |
| 9 | IT technician jobs | 22.65% | 30% | 3.17 |
The table shows the predictions of 2025’s top jobs, based on search volumes.
The Best Jobs for Employment in 2025
According to the latest analysis of the job market, 2025 will be a great year for job seekers. The best balance of demand and supply is found in assistant psychologist positions, which had over 102,000 searches at the end 2024 and 143,000 vacancies.
Administrative assistants are a good option for people looking for stable employment, as they have 101,066 searches, but only 57,000 vacancies. Both marketing coordinators and cyber-security analysts are also prominent, with each having more than 100,000 searches. However, they have fewer vacancies of 37,000.
| Rank | Job | Current Demand (Search Volume) | Total number of industry vacancies by 2024 | Overall Score |
| 1 | Assistant Psychologist | 102785 | 143000 | 9.06 |
| 2 | Administrative Assistant | 101066 | 57000 | 8.91 |
| 3 | Marketing Coordinator | 101254 | 37000 | 8.82 |
| 4 | Cyber Security Analyst | 103517 | 37000 | 8.63 |
| 5 | Customer Service Advisor | 106817 | 57000 | 8.44 |
| 6 | Postal Clerk Salary | 110250 | 38000 | 8.12 |
| 7 | Retail Assistant | 120436 | 57000 | 7.51 |
| 8 | Data Entry Clerk | 119299 | 37000 | 7.51 |
| 9 | Council Officer | 124391 | 37000 | 7.20 |
| 10 | Museum Curator | 127747 | 17000 | 6.95 |
Jobs with the Worst Employment Prognosis in 2025
In 2025, teaching will be the most competitive career, with 1.76 million job searches and only 60,000 vacancies. This creates a huge supply-demand imbalance.
The competition for HGV drivers is also fierce, with 257,000 searches and only 38,000 vacancies. This results in a score of 3,56. The same is true for warehouse and car driving roles. Despite offering stable employment, they have each nearly 200,000 searches but only 38,000 positions, making them highly-competitive.
| Rank | Job | Current Demand (Search Volume) | Total number of industry vacancies by 2024 | Overall Score |
| 1 | Teaching | 1760257 | 60000 | 0.71 |
| 2 | HGV Driver | 257009 | 38000 | 3.56 |
| 3 | Warehouse Assistant | 191811 | 38000 | 4.72 |
| 4 | Car Driver | 188239 | 38000 | 4.81 |
| 5 | Delivery Driver | 184252 | 38000 | 4.91 |
| 6 | Soldier | 175670 | 37000 | 5.14 |
| 7 | Police Officer | 156776 | 37000 | 5.74 |
| 8 | Cleaner | 155351 | 57000 | 5.86 |
| 9 | Flight Attendant | 141044 | 38000 | 6.37 |
| 10 | Virtual Assistant | 137440 | 57000 | 6.60 |
Flexibility in Office Demand Aligned to Job Demand
Nearly half the jobs that are predicted to be in high demand by 2025, such as assistant psychologists, finance assistants, executive assistants, and data analysts, can be performed remotely or under flexible working conditions. The growing demand for flexible, hybrid, and virtual office spaces is expected to reflect the shift towards more adaptable work environments.
Lucinda Pullinger is the Managing Director of Instant Offices. She says, “The growth of remote work has proved that productivity doesn’t depend on a specific location. Future of work will be flexible. Businesses must offer solutions that enable employees to thrive anywhere and drive productivity.
Flexible workplaces help teams stay connected and productive, no matter where they may be.
For more insights or to learn how Instant Offices can help create flexible workplace solutions, visit https://www.instantoffices.com/en/gb
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