On this page, we bring together information on redundancy support and resources for the London, East & South East regions.
We also use government big data sources to analyse projected job growth and demand for the London, East & South East regions.
Which jobs will see the most growth in the London, East & South East regions?
Which London, East & South East region occupations have the lowest unemployment rates?
The South East LEP has a Digital Skills partnership which gives access to a wide variety of free courses, there is also really good resources and advice about further learning opportunities.
The contact for the Digital Skill Partnership is James Wilkinson: [email protected]
www.southeastlep.com/our-delivery/skills/digital-skills-partnership/free-online-learning
The Shaw Trust is a National Charity who can help with Education, Learning and Skills and Employability, this is the only site in Sussex but given its proximity to Gatwick Airport it is worth highlighting.
C2C LEP have set up Jobs Fuse to help individuals and employers during the pandemic. It is run in partnership with the National Careers Service and The Education Development Trust. The service offers support and advice on job skills and CV writing and access to training.
For further information call 0800 100 900 or email the dedicated inbox [email protected]
Solent LEP have set up Jobs Fuse to help individuals and employers during the pandemic. It is run in partnership with the National Careers Service and The Education Development Trust. The service offers support and advice on job skills and CV writing and access to training.
For further information call 0800 100 900
Enterprise M3 LEP have set up Jobs Fuse to help individuals and employers during the pandemic. It is run in partnership with the National Careers Service and The Education Development Trust. The service offers support and advice on job skills and CV writing and access to training.
For further information call 0800 100 900
Southampton City Council have been supporting clients and employers in Southampton since 1990. They work with adults and young people, supporting them to find and retain suitable paid or voluntary employment and/or training.
access-southampton.co.uk/help-finding-work
Portsmouth City Council support local employers to recruit, often working with them to consider diversifying their workforce to support individuals with disabilities enter the employment market.
www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/business/employment-learning-and-skills/employment-and-skills
The Berkshire Redundancy and Redeployment Service for individuals
Support will also be available to those who have lost their jobs or whose jobs has been affected during the crisis. The service offers free, impartial and professional advice to job seekers, including practical aspects such as CV writing and access to training.
www.adviza.org.uk/services/national-careers-service/regional-redeployment-serviceEnterprise M3 LEP have set up Jobs Fuse to help individuals and employers during the pandemic. It is run in partnership with the National Careers Service and The Education Development Trust. The service offers support and advice on job skills and CV writing and access to training.
For further information call 0800 100 900
Kent and Medway Growth Hub has a large amount of information on employment and training with links to the National Career Service and the Skills Toolkit.
southeastbusiness.org.uk/kent-medway/coronavirus-guidance-for-employers/employment-and-training
Provide lots of support to individuals across Maidstone from financial advice to assistance with CV writing and job skills.
www.fusionhlc.org.uk/general-support
Futures offers help in the East Midlands and East of England to those affected by the current crisis to get back into work and training with the National Careers Service. While centres are closed, Careers Coaches are offering the same level of support and will work with you to find and apply for work over the phone, by video chat or email – whichever works best for you.
www.the-futures-group.com/how-we-can-help.html
Career advice and support for individuals to develop skills and progress in whichever career they are in.
Redeployment service works with the National Career Service across Oxfordshire to support individuals who have been made redundant.
www.adviza.org.uk/services/national-careers-service/regional-redeployment-service
A new tool built around a programme of support to help users prepare for future careers.
Farmers
Groundsmen and greenkeepers
Playworkers
Source: Working Futures
Pest control officers
Care escorts
Educational support assistants
Source: Working Futures
Ophthalmic opticians
Senior care workers
Care workers and home carers
Source: Working Futures
Managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c.
Waste disposal and environmental services managers
Shopkeepers and proprietors – wholesale and retail
| # | Career | Vacancies that are hard to fill | Vacancies with a skill shortage | Unemployment rate (London) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c. | 18.33% | 14.57% | 0.39% |
| 2 | Waste disposal and environmental services managers | n/a | n/a | 0.39% |
| 3 | Shopkeepers and proprietors – wholesale and retail | n/a | n/a | 0.39% |
| 4 | Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors | n/a | n/a | 0.39% |
| 5 | Garage managers and proprietors | n/a | n/a | 0.39% |
| 6 | Property, housing and estate managers | 32.54% | 19.7% | 0.39% |
| 7 | Midwives | n/a | n/a | 0.91% |
| 8 | Nurses | 63.51% | 36.79% | 0.91% |
| 9 | Health professionals n.e.c. | n/a | n/a | 1.02% |
| 10 | Podiatrists | n/a | n/a | 1.02% |
| 11 | Medical radiographers | n/a | n/a | 1.02% |
| 12 | Veterinarians | 73.97% | 50.88% | 1.02% |
| 13 | Dental practitioners | n/a | n/a | 1.02% |
| 14 | Ophthalmic opticians | n/a | n/a | 1.02% |
| 15 | Pharmacists | n/a | n/a | 1.02% |
| 16 | Psychologists | n/a | n/a | 1.02% |
| 17 | Medical practitioners | 52.73% | 30.7% | 1.02% |
| 18 | Production managers and directors in mining and energy | n/a | n/a | 1.12% |
| 19 | Production managers and directors in construction | 44.73% | 44.73% | 1.12% |
| 20 | Production managers and directors in manufacturing | 38.62% | 33.57% | 1.12% |
Source: Labour Force Survey and UKCES Employer Skills Survey
Production managers and directors in mining and energy
Production managers and directors in construction
Production managers and directors in manufacturing
| # | Career | Vacancies that are hard to fill | Vacancies with a skill shortage | Unemployment rate (South East England) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Production managers and directors in mining and energy | n/a | n/a | 0.64% |
| 2 | Production managers and directors in construction | 44.73% | 44.73% | 0.64% |
| 3 | Production managers and directors in manufacturing | 38.62% | 33.57% | 0.64% |
| 4 | Health professionals n.e.c. | n/a | n/a | 0.79% |
| 5 | Podiatrists | n/a | n/a | 0.79% |
| 6 | Medical radiographers | n/a | n/a | 0.79% |
| 7 | Veterinarians | 73.97% | 50.88% | 0.79% |
| 8 | Dental practitioners | n/a | n/a | 0.79% |
| 9 | Ophthalmic opticians | n/a | n/a | 0.79% |
| 10 | Pharmacists | n/a | n/a | 0.79% |
| 11 | Psychologists | n/a | n/a | 0.79% |
| 12 | Medical practitioners | 52.73% | 30.7% | 0.79% |
| 13 | Typists and related keyboard occupations | n/a | n/a | 0.87% |
| 14 | Receptionists | 18.78% | 10.01% | 0.87% |
| 15 | Personal assistants and other secretaries | 10.71% | 9.1% | 0.87% |
| 16 | Company secretaries | n/a | n/a | 0.87% |
| 17 | School secretaries | 13.5% | 9.24% | 0.87% |
| 18 | Legal secretaries | n/a | n/a | 0.87% |
| 19 | Medical secretaries | n/a | n/a | 0.87% |
| 20 | Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. | n/a | n/a | 1.17% |
Source: Labour Force Survey and UKCES Employer Skills Survey
Production managers and directors in mining and energy
Production managers and directors in construction
Production managers and directors in manufacturing
Source: Labour Force Survey and UKCES Employer Skills Survey
