STEM Recruitment Insights
Winter '24-25
As the market begins to reawaken post-Christmas, early movers are seizing the opportunity to gain an edge in STEM recruitment. In this report, we explore the trends and challenges shaping the STEM talent landscape in 2025, offering insights to help businesses stay ahead of the curve.
By providing an overview of the current STEM recruitment market, examining the critical role diversity plays in fostering innovation, and analyse the increasing demand for flexible working arrangements. This edition also includes a focused analysis of two key growth sectors—renewables and cyber security—highlighting their transformative potential and the talent challenges they face.
Read on to uncover the strategies shaping the future of STEM.
State of the market
Whilst total UK vacancy and job posting numbers are down, Engineering job adverts are up 6% on last year…
Under the spotlight - Flexible working
Almost half (46%) of STEM professionals work flexible hours: more (69%) want to…
Under the spotlight - Diversity
the key barrier for women is a lack of awareness of opportunities…
Cybersecurity in demand
Four million professionals are urgently needed to plug the talent gap in the global cybersecurity industry…
Renewables workforce in demand
The number employed in the UK renewables sector increased by 65% between 2017-22…
Takeaway
...demand remains high and talent remains short in engineering skillsets
Takeaway
…understanding the candidates motivation will be even more important & something to prepare for as more people ask for flexible working from day one
Takeaway
…raising awareness must include inclusive job descriptions and roles but also extends to valuing transferrable skills, encouraging career transition and learning on the job
Takeaway
…attracting, training and reskilling cybersecurity professionals is key to helping to address this shortage
Takeaway
…a strategic sourcing strategy will be required to keep pace with demand
STEM Recruitment Insights
Winter 2024
As the market begins to reawaken post-Christmas, early movers are seizing the opportunity to gain an edge in STEM recruitment. In this report, we explore the trends and challenges shaping the STEM talent landscape in 2025, offering insights to help businesses stay ahead of the curve.
By providing an overview of the current STEM recruitment market, examining the critical role diversity plays in fostering innovation, and analyse the increasing demand for flexible working arrangements. This edition also includes a focused analysis of two key growth sectors—renewables and cyber security—highlighting their transformative potential and the talent challenges they face.
Read on to uncover the strategies shaping the future of STEM.
