The employment trajectory in the UK’s Computer Consultancy and Computer Facilities Management Activities sector shows a steady growth from 2024 to 2028, with forecasted yearly increments. In 2023, employment stood below the projected 389.7 thousand full-time equivalents for 2024. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 1.62%, and this trend of consistent increments in employment numbers continues with around 1.56% annually. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a positive trend, with an projected average yearly increase of more than 1.5% over the five-year period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Advancements in technology driving increased demand for skilled IT professionals.
The potential impact of economic shifts and workforce policies post-Brexit.
Evolving remote work and digital transformation influencing employment structures.