Part-time jobs boom: Vacancies up 44pc
The number of part-time jobs has shot up by 44 per cent in the last year, led by the manufacturing, retail and construction sectors.
The total number of job vacancies in July grew by 35 per cent overall on 2013 according to recruitment firm Reed’s latest Job Index figures, signalling a return to growth for key industries hit by the recession.
“This dramatic increase in the volume of part-time vacancies is very encouraging for jobseekers and businesses alike. A business ramping up through part-time roles suggests a gradual and cautious approach to staffing, maintaining flexibility while still focused on job creation,” said Reed chairman John Reed.
The consultancy, insurance and banking sectors experienced the biggest fall in part time vacancies however, by almost 60 per cent in the consultancy sector.
The biggest rise in part time vacancies occurred in the North of England.