Job seeker interest data is calculated by analysing how many views each posting on the Adzuna website receives and comparing this to the overall posting views in the advertised location. 

Project management 

and business analysis

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Mean salaries for PM/BA roles remained stable at £53,000-£55,000 per year, with an increase to £57,000 at the end of December. PM/BA salaries consistently exceeded the national average, which confirms these as lucrative professions in the UK job market.

Salary trend

£55,808

Mean salary for project management and business analyst professionals, which is 43.2% more than the overall national mean salary.

Overall, job openings consistently outnumbered applicants with some peaks in job seeker interest throughout the period. There were a total of 98,390 unique postings on Adzuna between June and November, showing a steady demand for PM and BA professionals.

Job demand vs 

applicant volume

This distribution of working patterns may be due to the collaborative nature of these roles and the need for in-person coordination with stakeholders and teams at least part of the time.

Working patterns

This data demonstrates that PM and BA skills are versatile and applicable across diverse industries, making project managers a valuable asset. 

This versatility allows for easier transitions between industries, broadening career opportunities and exposure to different organisational contexts and challenges.

Industries hiring

London leads PM/BA job demand with 29,201 job openings on Adzuna, reflecting its status as a major business hub. South East and North West England follow with 12,018 and 8,797 openings respectively, mirroring regional business concentrations.

Demand by area

Where does this data come from?

These insights into the project management (PM) and business analysis (BA) job market have been sourced from 98,390 unique Adzuna job board listings between 1st June 2024 and 30th November 2024. 

The purpose of this is to give you insight into the job market that can guide your career choices, training, and development, ensuring better alignment with market demands.

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Of project management and business analyst roles on Adzuna are hybrid or remote roles.

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