The top 10 fastest growing jobs in the UK’s workforce include sustainability right up at number two, according to a new analysis.
According to a report from LiveCareer, identifying AI, climate goals and digital platforms as the top influencers of the job market.
High on the list is the STEM field, with the country projecting it will need more than 1.9 million additional professionals in the field by 2035. Green jobs are also expanding at almost four times the pace of the broader job market.
Through analysis of data from platforms such as the UK’s Office for National Statistics, World Economic Forum, PwC, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor data, here are the top 10 jobs:
- AI Prompt Engineer
- Sustainability Manager
- TikTok Strategist
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Remote Patient Monitoring Specialist
- Climate Data Analyst
- Vertical Farming Technician
- Virtual Reality (VR) Designer
- Autonomous Vehicle Engineer
And here’s what you need for the jobs in our patch
Sustainability Manager: Leaders who develop green strategies, measure carbon footprints, and guide companies toward ESG compliance.
Core skills needed: Policy knowledge, environmental science, and stakeholder communication.
Why it’s growing: UK net-zero targets and climate legislation are forcing companies to prioritise environmental accountability, making sustainability roles essential.
Salary range according to Glassdoor: $85,000 to $124,000
Climate Data Analyst: Analysts who use complex models and datasets to inform climate action and risk management.
Core skills needed: Data science skills combined with environmental literacy.
Why it’s growing: Climate change mitigation and adaptation rely on robust data; businesses and governments are investing heavily in evidence-driven planning.
Salary range: $58,000 to $89,000
Vertical Farming Technician: Specialists managing indoor agricultural systems for urban food production
Core skills needed: Familiarity with hydroponics, automation systems, and climate control tech.
Why it’s growing: The push for local, sustainable agriculture in urban areas has turned vertical farming from an experiment to an industry.
Salary range: $47,700 to $70,500
Autonomous Vehicle Engineers: Experts who design, build, and maintain the next generation of vehicles powered by electricity and guided by advanced autonomous systems.
Core skills needed: Automotive engineering, robotics, AI and machine learning, battery technology, and systems integration.
Why it’s growing: As the UK transitions to greener transport and aims to ban new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, demand is surging for professionals who can innovate and support electric and self-driving vehicle technologies.
Salary range: $68,400 to $107,800
Technology Ethicist: Advisors ensuring that digital and AI technologies align with ethical, legal, and social standards.
Core skills needed: Interdisciplinary thinking across law, ethics, and computer science.
Why it’s growing: The rise of AI and digital surveillance has sparked ethical concerns, prompting firms to embed ethicists into tech teams.
Salary range: $66,300 to $109,900
While we’ve yet to see data on Australia, Powering Skills Organisation’s 2025 Workforce Plan, released on 28 August, finds that Australia is projected to face a shortage of 42,000 qualified energy trades workers by 2030, which is expected to worsen by 2050 if no action is taken.