Top ten most inclusive LGBT+ regions and industries revealed

Adzuna, a leading job search engine, reveals the top UK regions and industries that are most inclusive for the LGBT+ communities.

ACCORDING to the website’s latest figures, there has been a 20% increase in the number of positions that mention LGBT+ terms – either in the job title itself or within the role description.

This includes roles that actively support the LGBT+ communities or roles that promote LGBT+ inclusivity in the workforce.

Vacancies have increased from 3,301 to 4,121 year to date, showing a positive shift towards inclusivity and support for the LGBT+ communities.

When it comes to the number of LGBT+ friendly employers, London tops the list with 400+ vacancies, followed by the South East at 308, a number bolstered by vacancies in Sussex (168).

The number of roles currently live per region are:

The roles include colleges and universities that are focused on liaison with LGBT+ students and partners.

Healthcare and Engineering industries have also seen notable increases in LGBT+ inclusive roles, with both industries making a conscious effort to increase equality, diversity and inclusion in the workforce.

Adzuna’s salary database also reveals that roles with LGBT+ in the title or description have an average salary of £35,926, which is 6% higher than the average national salary (£33,991).

The sectors with the highest volume of LGBT+ friendly roles are:

Andrew Hunter, co-founder of Adzuna, said: “Discrimination against the LGBT+ community is still sadly alive in the UK, but the number of employers actively seeking or supporting employees from the LGBT+ community has increased notably, showing a welcome shift towards inclusivity and diversity in the workforce.

“A diverse workforce is a great opportunity for employers to find staff with a different set of experiences and perspectives and I hope to see this trend continue to grow year on year.”