Openings reached 752,711, but were still 13.6% below a year earlier; graduate vacancies fell 34.9% to 10,667, while jobseekers per vacancy eased to 2.29 from 2.40.
Average advertised salaries rose to £44,327, up 0.55% on the month and 4.93% annually, with London’s average advertised pay topping £50,000 for the first time.
Adzuna said the market remains near a five-year low, as higher employer national insurance, a higher living wage and global trade uncertainty weigh on hiring.
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