Blockchain's work comes out on top of the list of emerging careers

With the new year, many will return to work after the holiday period. However, some may return to work that did not exist at all until last year. New data reveal that blockchain jobs such as "blockchain developer" and UK-related exit roles from the European Union may be worth keeping an eye on after emerging as the most requested emerging roles of 2018.

Using full data on the labor market, such as recruitment levels and the growth of vacancies year on year, the job search engine Adzuna.co.uk was able to identify the most important recruitment sectors of 2018. From this has compiled a list of the most requested roles emerging in the last 12 months.

With about 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 not yet invented, this analysis could provide an indication of the new roles that will emerge in the coming years.

Blockchain's works came out on top

The clamor around the blockchain is not yet running out, and this is reflected in job offers. The research revealed that the roles with "blockchain" in the title came out on top, with 1,010 vacant jobs.

Jobs in this area offer a large average salary of £ 66,000, and three quarters of blockchain jobs are based in London. However, hubs are also emerging in areas such as Cambridge.

Other works reflected the popular technology and social trends

With the UK-dominated Brexit political climate, it is not surprising that the Brexit work is on the rise as companies prepare for the different Brexit results. Adzuna found 786 live job roles with "Brexit" in the title, with Brexit planners and Brexit project managers the second most widespread emerging role.

The list includes some new additions reflecting the broader technological trends and culture that were particularly prevalent in 2018. New job titles added to the list include the driverless car salesman, who offers an average salary of £ 42,300. With the industry expecting to grow in the coming years, this trend looks set to continue.

With the number of vegans in the UK increasing to around 3.5 million people, there has also been a new demand for cooks who only prepare vegan food. There were 194 vacancies for vegan cooks and staff of vegan restaurants, reflecting the growing demand for pet-free options.

However, this trend seems to affect some regions more than others, with all the live job offers located in London and the South-East.

2018 also saw a greater focus on sustainability, with the problem of disposable plastic that dominates the discussions on the environment. With companies under increasing pressure to do their part to reduce the environmental impact, the role of "zero waste consultant" has emerged this year, promising an average salary of £ 31,355.

In general, technology employment had a good year, with job vacancy levels up 7.5% year-on-year from 82,899 jobs to 89,182 jobs. However, this growth could widen the gap in existing technical skills in the UK, which means that there are not necessarily enough experienced professionals in these avant-garde fields to fill roles.

Adzuna expects an even faster rate of recruitment in 2019, with IT job offers at the top of 100,000 next year. Web designers and product managers are also in demand.

Andrew Hunter, co-founder of Adzuna, believes that the broader trends are having a significant impact on the labor market:

"It's always fascinating to see how developments in the political and technological world are affecting vacancies.As Brexit has suddenly become a reality this year, many companies are stepping up their plans for the future through the guidance of a Brexit Planner or Brexit Project Manager: Issues and trends such as sustainability and veganism have also had a profound impact on the labor market, and it is pleasant to see how new job roles have been created to meet demand in these areas.

"Job roles come and go, but some of the new roles we've seen emerging this year, like those in the driverless car industry, are particularly interesting and could prove to be a good career choice as these industries continue to thrive ".