Career Opportunity Map
Explore stronger career markets across the UK and Europe. Compare opportunity strength, broad salary bands, leading industries, and practical CV positioning in a map built for quick decision-making.
Data sources and methodology
Official source notes, reuse terms, and dataset caveats.
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Data sources and methodology
Official source notes, reuse terms, and dataset caveats.
Career opportunity scores and salary ranges are editorial estimates derived from public labour market datasets and curated role research. They are not live job counts and should be treated as indicative.
For the expanded UK map, salary bands and most score inputs are derived from checked-in official ONS ASHE earnings files stored in this repository. UK industry themes are now derived from the official ONS BRES region-by-broad-industry workbook and then lightly grouped by Modern CV into reader-friendly labels and filter themes.
This dataset was reviewed on 2026-04-26 against current official source pages, including ONS ASHE 2025 provisional earnings releases published on 4 November 2025 and 21 November 2025. The Office for Students student outcomes dashboard is retained in the project for future provider-level graduate proxies, and Eurostat labour market, earnings, and vacancy materials remain the reference base for the Europe map.
UK labour market data: Office for National Statistics and Nomis, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 where applicable.
UK industry themes: ONS BRES Table 4: region by broad industry group, 2024 provisional edition. Modern CV maps those official broad groups into reader-friendly labels and broader filter themes.
Graduate-related UK data: Office for Students data and analysis, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated.
European labour market data: Eurostat, reused under the European Commission reuse policy. Where data has been modified or summarised, this has been done by Modern CV.
Where Modern CV has modified or summarised source data or text, this is stated here and the resulting map scores should not be interpreted as an official measure or as endorsed by ONS, Nomis, the Office for Students, or Eurostat.
How scores are calculated
Weights, derived signals, and what is official versus adapted.
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How scores are calculated
Weights, derived signals, and what is official versus adapted.
- Opportunity Score is a 0–100 editorial score.
- Formula version: modern-cv-opportunity-score-v3-uk-official-earnings-and-bres-industries.
- Weights: salary strength 30%, employment strength 25%, industry concentration 20%, role diversity 15%, graduate friendliness 10%.
- UK salary bands are rounded from checked-in ONS earnings distributions and jobs-volume fields where those are published.
- UK display industries come from ONS BRES broad industry group data for the relevant parent region, then Modern CV groups those sectors into readable labels and filter themes.
- Some wider UK regional entries use role-weighted occupation-by-region estimates where no matching combined-authority percentile table is published.
- This score is Modern CV’s derived scoring model, not an official government metric.
- Dataset last reviewed: 2026-04-26
What comes from where
- Official source-backed: UK salary references, most UK score inputs, and UK broad-industry inputs come from checked-in ONS releases.
- Derived by Modern CV: the final score, salary bands, display industry labels, and filter themes are calculated or grouped from those source files.
- Editorial by Modern CV: example roles, CV tips, and Europe-side industry summaries are still guidance content rather than official statistics.
Browse indexed locations
These HTML summaries lead with wider-career signals so readers and search engines can still access the key market context without using the interactive map.
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Browse indexed locations
These HTML summaries lead with wider-career signals so readers and search engines can still access the key market context without using the interactive map.
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Career opportunity summaries
London
London, United Kingdom
Career view
£56k–£70k
Top industries: Professional Services, Business Services, Technology
Example roles: Software Engineer, Product Manager, Financial Analyst
CV tip
Prioritise quantified achievements, clear seniority signals, and evidence of delivering at scale in complex organisations.
Graduate context
£40k–£51k
Top industries: Professional Services, Healthcare
Roles: Graduate Analyst, Junior Software Developer
Manchester
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Career view
£30k–£44k
Top industries: Professional Services, Retail, Business Services
Example roles: Frontend Developer, Account Manager, Project Coordinator
CV tip
Highlight delivery metrics, client impact, and adaptable experience that fits regional employers with mixed digital and commercial teams.
Graduate context
£23k–£30k
Top industries: Healthcare, Professional Services
Roles: Graduate Developer, Digital Marketing Assistant
Liverpool
Liverpool City Region, United Kingdom
Career view
£30k–£42k
Top industries: Professional Services, Retail, Business Services
Example roles: Project Planner, Supply Chain Analyst, Service Manager
CV tip
Show delivery outcomes, stakeholder range, and evidence that you can move comfortably across commercial and service-led teams.
Graduate context
£22k–£30k
Top industries: Healthcare, Professional Services
Roles: Graduate Planner, Operations Assistant
Leeds
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Career view
£30k–£43k
Top industries: Manufacturing, Business Services, Healthcare
Example roles: Financial Administrator, Legal Assistant, Operations Manager
CV tip
Focus on compliance, stakeholder management, and measurable process improvements that align with regulated employers.
Graduate context
£23k–£30k
Top industries: Healthcare, Manufacturing
Roles: Graduate Finance Assistant, Paralegal
Sheffield
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Career view
£28k–£38k
Top industries: Manufacturing, Business Services, Healthcare
Example roles: Mechanical Engineer, Operations Planner, Supply Chain Analyst
CV tip
Use clear process metrics, production improvements, and technical ownership to stand out in applied industrial roles.
Graduate context
£22k–£28k
Top industries: Healthcare, Manufacturing
Roles: Graduate Engineer, Production Planner
Birmingham
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Career view
£31k–£45k
Top industries: Business Services, Healthcare, Retail
Example roles: Mechanical Engineer, Supply Chain Analyst, Finance Officer
CV tip
Use strong role titles, operational outcomes, and evidence of cross-functional delivery in larger regional employers.
Graduate context
£23k–£31k
Top industries: Healthcare, Manufacturing
Roles: Graduate Engineer, Finance Assistant
Bristol
West of England, United Kingdom
Career view
£34k–£48k
Top industries: Tourism, Retail, Professional Services
Example roles: Software Developer, Systems Engineer, Consultant
CV tip
Show specialist skills, certifications, and cross-functional collaboration clearly so the CV feels commercially credible.
Graduate context
£25k–£34k
Top industries: Healthcare, Tourism
Roles: Junior Developer, Graduate Engineer
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom
Career view
£33k–£48k
Top industries: Professional Services, Retail, Tourism
Example roles: Data Scientist, Bioinformatics Analyst, Product Manager
CV tip
Balance technical depth with commercial outcomes so specialist experience still reads as useful and applied.
Graduate context
£25k–£33k
Top industries: Healthcare, Business Services
Roles: Research Assistant, Junior Data Analyst
York
York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Career view
£29k–£43k
Top industries: Manufacturing, Business Services, Healthcare
Example roles: Operations Manager, Project Officer, Service Manager
CV tip
Highlight process ownership, public-facing work, and outcomes that show calm delivery in mixed service environments.
Graduate context
£22k–£29k
Top industries: Healthcare, Manufacturing
Roles: Graduate Administrator, Policy Assistant
Tees Valley
Tees Valley, United Kingdom
Career view
£27k–£39k
Top industries: Healthcare, Tourism, Professional Services
Example roles: Process Engineer, Operations Supervisor, Supply Chain Planner
CV tip
Use concrete production metrics, reliability work, and technical problem-solving examples rather than generic claims.
Graduate context
£21k–£27k
Top industries: Healthcare, Education
Roles: Graduate Engineer, Maintenance Planner
East Midlands
East Midlands, United Kingdom
Career view
£29k–£41k
Top industries: Retail, Professional Services, Business Services
Example roles: Supply Chain Analyst, Process Engineer, Project Officer
CV tip
Lead with operational scale, reliability improvements, and role-specific software or compliance tools.
Graduate context
£22k–£29k
Top industries: Healthcare, Manufacturing
Roles: Supply Chain Coordinator, Graduate Engineer
North East
North East, United Kingdom
Career view
£28k–£40k
Top industries: Healthcare, Tourism, Professional Services
Example roles: Project Officer, Data Analyst, Mechanical Engineer
CV tip
Highlight dependable execution, stakeholder communication, and improvements you can explain with numbers.
Graduate context
£22k–£28k
Top industries: Healthcare, Education
Roles: Graduate Analyst, Policy Assistant
North West
North West, United Kingdom
Career view
£40k–£44k
Top industries: Professional Services, Retail, Business Services
Example roles: Business Analyst, Software Developer, Operations Manager
CV tip
Show range without losing focus: role fit, metrics, and practical delivery matter more than long responsibility lists.
Graduate context
£29k–£36k
Top industries: Healthcare, Professional Services
Roles: Graduate Analyst, Junior Developer
East of England
East of England, United Kingdom
Career view
£42k–£46k
Top industries: Professional Services, Retail, Tourism
Example roles: Data Analyst, Product Specialist, Supply Chain Manager
CV tip
Make specialist knowledge commercially legible by pairing technical detail with stakeholder or delivery outcomes.
Graduate context
£30k–£38k
Top industries: Healthcare, Business Services
Roles: Junior Analyst, Research Assistant
South East
South East, United Kingdom
Career view
£43k–£48k
Top industries: Professional Services, Retail, Business Services
Example roles: Consultant, Product Manager, Supply Chain Analyst
CV tip
Prioritise business impact, self-direction, and collaboration across distributed teams rather than generic duty lists.
Graduate context
£31k–£39k
Top industries: Healthcare, Education
Roles: Graduate Consultant, Junior Developer
South West
South West, United Kingdom
Career view
£40k–£44k
Top industries: Tourism, Retail, Professional Services
Example roles: Software Developer, Systems Engineer, Operations Manager
CV tip
Show depth where it matters, especially technical tools, client work, and cross-functional delivery evidence.
Graduate context
£29k–£36k
Top industries: Healthcare, Tourism
Roles: Junior Developer, Graduate Engineer
Scotland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Career view
£42k–£45k
Top industries: Retail, Tourism, Healthcare
Example roles: Data Analyst, Software Engineer, Project Manager
CV tip
Surface analytical skills, regulated-sector awareness, and the outcomes of any cross-team delivery work.
Graduate context
£30k–£38k
Top industries: Healthcare, Education
Roles: Graduate Analyst, Junior Data Analyst
Wales
Wales, United Kingdom
Career view
£38k–£40k
Top industries: Manufacturing, Retail, Tourism
Example roles: Operations Analyst, Project Officer, Mechanical Engineer
CV tip
Show measurable improvements, stakeholder range, and strengths that fit mixed public and private sector employers.
Graduate context
£27k–£34k
Top industries: Healthcare, Manufacturing
Roles: Graduate Coordinator, Finance Assistant
Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Career view
€52k–€78k
Top industries: Technology, Startups, Product
Example roles: Software Engineer, Product Manager, Data Analyst
CV tip
Prioritise product impact, technical stack, and measurable outcomes across international or cross-functional teams.
Graduate context
€36k–€46k
Top industries: Technology, Startups
Roles: Junior Developer, Growth Marketing Associate
Amsterdam
North Holland, Netherlands
Career view
€55k–€82k
Top industries: Technology, Finance, Logistics
Example roles: Data Engineer, Finance Analyst, Supply Chain Manager
CV tip
Emphasise cross-border work, stakeholder communication, and evidence of autonomous delivery in international organisations.
Graduate context
€37k–€47k
Top industries: Technology, Finance
Roles: Graduate Analyst, Junior Account Manager
Paris
Île-de-France, France
Career view
€49k–€74k
Top industries: Finance, Consulting, Luxury
Example roles: Consultant, Brand Manager, Finance Manager
CV tip
Use a formal structure, clear seniority signals, and strong evidence of sector credibility and stakeholder trust.
Graduate context
€33k–€43k
Top industries: Finance, Consulting
Roles: Graduate Consultant, Junior Brand Assistant
Dublin
County Dublin, Ireland
Career view
€54k–€82k
Top industries: Technology, Finance, Pharma
Example roles: Account Executive, QA Engineer, Compliance Analyst
CV tip
Lead with measurable business outcomes, regulated-sector exposure, and evidence of international stakeholder work.
Graduate context
€35k–€46k
Top industries: Technology, Finance
Roles: Graduate Business Analyst, Junior QA Tester
Barcelona
Catalonia, Spain
Career view
€37k–€56k
Top industries: Technology, Tourism, Creative
Example roles: UX Designer, Customer Success Manager, Digital Marketing Manager
CV tip
Show multilingual ability, international clients, portfolio links, and campaign or customer outcome metrics.
Graduate context
€25k–€34k
Top industries: Technology, Tourism
Roles: Junior UX Designer, Content Assistant
Warsaw
Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
Career view
zł155k–zł245k
Top industries: Technology, Finance, Shared Services
Example roles: Software Developer, Financial Controller, Service Delivery Manager
CV tip
Emphasise process ownership, technical delivery, stakeholder communication, and multilingual work where relevant.
Graduate context
zł95k–zł135k
Top industries: Technology, Finance
Roles: Junior Developer, Finance Operations Analyst
Lisbon
Lisbon Metropolitan Area, Portugal
Career view
€35k–€53k
Top industries: Technology, Tourism, Customer Support
Example roles: Customer Success Manager, Frontend Developer, Operations Lead
CV tip
Lead with remote experience, multilingual communication, and customer or delivery metrics that prove practical impact.
Graduate context
€23k–€31k
Top industries: Technology, Tourism
Roles: Junior Support Specialist, Content Moderator
Related resources
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Related resources
Guides and CV examples that complement the map.