BIRMINGHAM
MARKET OVERVIEW
Birmingham
Birmingham's digital and technology scene is thriving. It has long been one of the first points of call for startups and big tech looking to vacate the capital and that has certainly been the case with FinTech. Fintech companies have grown in number to reach over 2,145. This is a 20% increase; a growth rate that has made it the largest cluster of any UK city outside London and fantastic news for Birmingham’s tech scene!
SBC, KPMG, Deutsche Bank and PwC have also chosen to expand their presence in the region, underlining the city’s emergence as a global hub.
If you're going to visit Birmingham, make sure you stop by Digbeth to walk around the arches and meet some of the exciting new tech founders and digital creatives who have made a home there.
James Davies
Talent North
Talent
TALENT INSIGHTS
Birmingham
TECH TALENT
31,000 technology professionals, with an average tenure of 1.6 years.
FASTEST HIRING JOBS
Contract: Web Developer, Software Tester Perm: Infrastructure Engineer, Service Desk Analyst
IN-DEMAND SKILLS
SQL, Cloud Computing, CRM, ITIL, Windows Server
IN-DEMAND BENEFITS
Flexible Working Conditions, Central Location, Culture Fit. Career Progression
TOP TECH EMPLOYERS
Capgemini, SCC, Capita, Serco, Fujitsu
GENDER IDENTITY*
73% Male
27% Female
*The information in this site has been retrieved from sources with gender binary data. We acknowledge those who do not fit within this rigid framework and understand there are many more gender identities beyond the binary.
LIVING IN THE CITY
Birmingham
If you are a candidate considering relocating to Birmingham, you're not alone. The increase in living costs in London continues to push technology companies and talent to look beyond the M25 to find a new home, and Birmingham is well placed to capitalise.
The benefits of its central location means that the city is within easy reach of other major UK cities with great transport links by air, rail and road. Investment in new housing has also helped drive rental accommodation down and makes home ownership far more attainable.
All prices quoted are in local currency.
Average cost of a coffee
£4.10
Average commute
35 mins
Average cost of renting a 1 bed in the city
£770/month
Average gym membership per month
£20
SALARY DATA
Birmingham
Permanent roles are annual salaries and contract rates are daily. All data is in local currency.
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