Labour Market Information

What is LMI?

Labour Market Information (LMI) describes the world of work. It tells us about: different careers; their entry routes; the availability of jobs; future demand; promotional prospects; salaries paid; skills and qualifications needed.

Why is LMI important to young people?

LMI can inform you about the types of jobs that are going to be in demand in the future, and those which are in decline. By knowing the job areas which will be recruiting, you can prepare by choosing the right subjects at GCSE, at College and University, and know what skills you need to develop.

Local LMI

The demand for employers and employees exists locally, regionally, nationally and internationally – this is known as the Labour Market. Not everyone can or wants to leave their local area to work, so a good starting point is to research your Local Labour Market to help with your career planning. You won’t find many jobs in Oceanography in Birmingham!

What types of employers and industries are in Birmingham and Solihull?

Largest employers in the area

NHS, Asda, Sainsburys , Jaguar Landrover, Mondelez International, Whitbread, Specialist Computer Centres (SCC) and the University of Birmingham.

These companies need Engineers, Designers, Doctors, Nurses and Academics.

In fact there are over 350 different NHS Careers to choose from, whatever your qualifications, skills and interests.

Don’t forget too, that all large companies, whatever their industry, need qualified staff to work in Sales, Finance, Marketing, Buying, IT, Customer Service, Administration and Management

Average Salary

£ 1

Current and future jobs

2025 - These jobs need lots of applicants!

Construction & Skilled Trades 

  • Roles: Bricklayers,
    electricians, plumbers, carpenters, roofers, scaffolders.

  • Why in demand: Infrastructure expansion, aging workforce, and fewer apprentices.

Hospitality & Tourism

  • Roles: Chefs (especially in Indian, Chinese, and Italian cuisine), hotel staff, bartenders,
    waiters

  • Why in demand: Post-COVID tourism boom and Brexit-related labour gaps.

Logistics & Transport

  • Roles: HGV drivers, warehouse operatives, delivery drivers.

  • Why in demand: E-commerce growth and supply chain disruptions

Healthcare

  • Roles: Nurses, care workers, paramedics, radiographers, and support staff.

  • Why in demand: NHS
    staffing shortages, aging population, and post-pandemic strain.

Agriculture & Horticulture

  • Roles: Fruit/vegetable pickers, dairy assistants, greenhouse workers, tractor drivers.

  • Why in demand: Seasonal labour shortages and reduced EU workforce

Technology & IT

  • Roles: Software developers, cybersecurity analysts, data scientists, IT support.

  • Why in demand: Digital
    transformation across industries

2040 - Some jobs don’t exist yet!

AI Ethicist, Space Tourist Guide, Neural Implant Technician, Smart City Traffic Analyst, Climate Adaptation Specialist, Memory Surgeon, Trash Architect

Where can i find LMI?

www.icould.com – watch videos linked to job roles, with LMI under each clip

www.u-explore.com/page/home-page explore different job roles with LMI included

Skills for Careers Start thinking about skills and training for your career

https://careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/ – job roles with LMI included

Eclips –ask your Birmingham Careers Service Adviser to show you LMI for your chosen careers

Shaping Futures  a collection of resources to help you explore LMI

Birmingham Careers Service provides careers guidance and support to young people aged up to 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) 

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