Manchester recruitment agency - Robert Walters

Our Manchester recruiters tap into market intel and have their ear to the ground to provide comprehensive insights into the North West's job market.

Here’s an overview of the key factors influencing Manchester and the broader North West in 2025:

Sector Growth and Skill Demand: Manchester's economy is experiencing significant growth in key sectors such as life sciences, technology, and finance. This expansion is driving a strong demand for highly skilled professionals, particularly those with expertise in AI, biotech research, and sustainable practices.

The tech industry is thriving, with advancements in AI and sustainability reshaping business operations and opening up new career opportunities.

Industrial and Logistics Market Expansion: The North West is witnessing substantial growth in the industrial and logistics market, particularly along major transport corridors. This expansion is driven by the need for efficient supply chains and distribution networks, creating opportunities for professionals in logistics management, supply chain optimisation, and industrial engineering.

Manchester’s strategic location and robust infrastructure make it a central hub for these activities, attracting investment and talent from across the UK and globally.

Innovation and Cultural Vibrancy: Manchester continues to be a hub for innovation and creativity, with its diverse job market attracting both investment and talent.

The city’s tech scene is vibrant, complemented by financial sector growth, positioning Manchester as a leading city for technological and financial innovation. These dynamics support a thriving environment for professionals seeking dynamic career opportunities in a variety of fields.

Demand for Contractors and Wage Growth: The evolving business landscape has led to an increased demand for contractors, as companies seek flexible, skilled workers to meet project-based needs.

This demand is particularly strong in tech development, engineering, and project management.  Wage growth in Manchester continues to rise as firms compete for both permanent and contract talent, offering competitive compensation packages and benefits to attract the best candidates.

Stay informed and competitive by accessing our comprehensive 2025 Salary Survey. Discover the latest trends, salary benchmarks, and benefits data tailored to Manchester’s dynamic and evolving job landscape.

We recruit across a wide range of disciplines; however, Robert Walters is recognised as one of the leading accounting and finance recruitment agencies in Manchester.

We excel in placing top talent in roles such as financial accounting, management accounting, audit, tax, treasury, and finance business partnering.

Whether you're seeking temporary, contract, or permanent finance professionals, we utilise our extensive local network to match businesses with candidates who have the right skills and experience.

In addition to finance placements, we also recruit for other key sectors, including IT, legal, HR, business support, supply chain, procurement and manufacturing.

Our comprehensive recruitment services allow us to support businesses across the local area by providing tailored staffing solutions for a variety of disciplines and levels, ensuring we meet the unique needs of each organisation.

The people we work with are at the heart of our business, and every day our team are proud of the achievements of our candidates and clients.

From relocating candidates to Manchester from abroad to sourcing talent on the other side of the world for local clients, explore the inspiring stories of those we’ve partnered with.

We pride ourselves in seeing beyond the job description to truly understand your company culture and objectives. This means our team are committed to finding the perfect fit, now and in the long term. 

Our recruiters act on data and decades of experience, meaning our recruitment strategy is highly targeted. By using an established candidate sourcing strategy, your hiring process is more efficient. 

Unlike other recruitment companies in Manchester, our recruiters share the reward and work of every job, meaning you have access to all candidates in our network. Our access to a network spanning Manchester, the UK and beyond means we can find the talent your competition can’t. 

Working with an established Manchester recruitment firm has multiple advantages over managing the process internally.

Our recruiters have hyper-specialist knowledge of their industries and draw on in-house market intelligence insights, giving our clients a competitive advantage when it comes to uncovering top talent. 

Without the experience and on-the-ground insight that our recruiters use, companies risk wasting time, money and energy on inefficient in-house strategies. 

With untapped access to a huge network of professionals in Manchester, our clients trust us to find the best match for their requirements.

Interested in finding out more about our services? Get in touch with our expert team: manchester@robertwalters.com