London, 31 March 2026: New data from recruitment agency Michael Page for Q4 2025 indicates a varied hiring landscape in North East England, influenced by industrial trends. According to the data, industries seeing the highest demand for candidates in North East England, based on the number of job adverts created in Q4 2025 were: • Engineering & Manufacturing • Healthcare • Technology • Retail • Hospitality & Leisure • Logistics In contrast, the following industries saw the highest demand from candidates in North East England, based on the number of job applications per role: • Technology • Customer Service • Logistics • Secretarial & Business Support • Retail • Construction However, the following industries saw the highest growth in candidate demand in Q4 2025, compared to the three months prior: • Hospitality & Leisure (27%) • Logistics (16%) • Retail (5%) Chris Lyons, Director, Yorkshire and North East at Michael Page, says: “The North East’s industrial landscape is reflected in this data, with Engineering & Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Technology seeing the strongest employer demand. However, sectors such as Hospitality & Leisure – which saw a notable 27% rise in applications – and Logistics are gaining real traction among jobseekers. “The data reflects a hiring landscape defined by sector-specific trends. As working habits and industry expectations continue to evolve, hiring managers who understand these nuances will be best placed to compete for talent in 2026.” Michael Page has recently unveiled a strengthened network of Hub Offices – including Leeds – to act as centres for specialism, training and development, alongside a network of Regional Offices housing local experts with proximity to talent and customers. Practice Directors across key sectors such as Manufacturing, Technology, and HR have also been appointed to better serve customer needs in a highly specialised market. ENDSNotes to editors Industries seeing highest employer demand in the Midlands, based on number of job adverts created in Q4 2025Industries seeing highest candidate demand in the Midlands, based on number of job applications per role in Q4 2025Industries seeing highest growth in candidate demand in the Midlands, based on number of job applications per role in Q4 vs. Q31.Engineering & Manufacturing 1.Technology1.Logistics – 12% growth 2. Healthcare 2. Marketing & Agency 2. Technology – 8% growth 3. Logistics3. Secretarial & Business Support 3. Marketing & Agency – 6% 4. Hospitality & Leisure 4. Human Resources 4. Accounting & Finance – 4% growth 5. Technology5. Logistics 5. Secretarial & Business Support – 4% growth6. Retail 6. Customer Service 7. Education 7. Sales 8. Sales 8. Retail 9. Construction9. Construction 10. Accounting & Finance 10. Engineering & Manufacturing Methodology All data comes from PageGroup’s proprietary data, which includes job listings and applications, alongside data sourced from national job boards. About PageGroupPageGroup is one of the world’s best-known and most respected recruitment consultancies. We put people into jobs and build careers. We are customer-led, people-powered and insight driven. With operations in 36 countries, PageGroup provides recruitment services and career opportunities at a local, regional, and global level.PageGroup operates four key brands: Page Executive, Michael Page, Page Personnel and Page Outsourcing, supported by additional brands across the business.
