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Jobs in Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+21 this week — 21 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (2% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (29% open 30+ days)

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom job market overview (May 2026)

The Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 55 active job postings tracked here, 29% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in devops / sre and sales engineer, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Remote and hybrid options are common — 51% of active postings.
  • Best opportunities are in devops / sre and sales engineer.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom.

Top categories

  • DevOps / SRE5
  • Sales Engineer3
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Engineering1
  • Mobile1
  • Security Engineering1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other14
  • Software Developers12
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators2
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products2
  • Management Analysts1
  • Web and Digital Interface Designers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology40
  • Professional Services36
  • Financial Services7
  • Retail4
  • Manufacturing4
  • Government / Public Sector3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified34 · 62%
  • Contract16 · 29%
  • Full-time4 · 7%
  • Part-time1 · 2%

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