1. The current and future labour market Bracknell and beyond

2. Key sectors in the local economy Digital technologies: Including computer wholesale, data processing and hosting, computer repair, computer sales, computer consultancy, telecommunications Approximately 1 in 9 people work in this sector in Bracknell Forest Professional services: Including scientific research and development, advertising and market research, head offices Approximately 1 in 7 people work in this sector in Bracknell Forest Admin and business support: Including renting and leasing, recruitment agencies, security activities Approximately 1 in 11 people work in this sector in Bracknell Forest Education: Approximately 1 in 12 of the Bracknell Forest workforce work in this sector Health and social work: Approximately 1 in 12 of the Bracknell Forest workforce work in this sector Retail Approximately 1 in 11 people work in this sector in Bracknell Forest

3. Some major local employers

4. Occupation trends High % of high-skill jobs in Bracknell Forest High-skill and service-intensive roles are growing Source: EMSI 2015 (based on BRES and APS data from the ONS) Data for the South East of England Source: EMSI 2015 (based on BRES and APS data from the ONS)

5. Types of jobs by broad occupational group High-skill Managers / directors Senior professionals Junior professionals Associate professionals Middle-skill Skilled trades Administrative roles Service- intensive Caring roles Leisure roles Sales and customer service Labour intensive Process, plant and machine operatives Elementary roles Examples… Business development managers Programmers and software development professionals Chartered and certified accountants Marketing managers Business and financial project managers Management consultants and business analysts Human resource managers Medical professionals Education professionals Sales and retail assistants Care workers and home carers Teaching assistants Nursing auxiliaries Cashiers and checkout operators Sales supervisors Book-keepers and payroll managers Personal assistants Receptionists Chefs Office managers Bank and post office clerks Plumbers and heating and ventilation engineers Cooks Farmers Cleaners and domestics Kitchen and catering assistants Warehouse operatives Waiters and waitresses Bar staff Large goods vehicle drivers Van drivers Security guards

6. Top roles employers in Berkshire are currently recruiting for IT, sales and nursing roles are currently in highest demand from Berkshire employers

7. Skills in demand by local employers Strong communication skills are by far the main cross-cutting skill that employers are seeking from young people

8. Specialist skills in demand by local employers Sales, business management, IT and business development skills are the main specialist skills in demand from local employers

9. Labour Market Information produced by Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership www.thamesvalleyberkshire.co.uk