Supply and demand in each country are closely linked to its industry, culture, geographical location, socio-political context and natural resources. At present, all these factors have been influenced by globalisationn, which has encouraged professionals across all sectors to gain qualifications, keep their skills up to date and seek better opportunities.
In this post We’ll be discussing the job market in Spain, which sectors are growing the most, which jobs are in highest demand, and where the job market is heading. Whether you’re already in work or actively looking for a job, keep reading this post – we’ll tell you everything.
Let’s put this into context: What are the main changes that the Spanish labour market has undergone in recent years?
The Spanish labour market has undergone significant changes in the demand for professionals, with a shift towards digital and sustainable skills. At the same time, growth has been observed in key sectors such as technology, tourism, healthcare and renewable energy. Alignment with European labour market needs and regulations has been another important aspect of the evolution of the Spanish labour market over the last decade.
Let’s now take a look at which aspects of the labour market have seen the most innovation
Demand for professionals
There has been a shift in the demand for skills and professional profiles. There has been an increase in the need for specialised technology roles, such as software developers, data analysts, cybersecurity specialists and IT professionals. Furthermore, there has been a growing emphasis on skills relating to sustainability, digital marketing, artificial intelligence and project management.
Growing sectors
Some sectors have experienced significant growth, such as technology, tourism, healthcare, renewable energy and the agri-food industry. Digitalisation has driven the development of start-ups and innovative companies, whilst tourism and healthcare have been traditional sectors that have maintained a steady demand for professionals.
New requirements in relation to Europe
Labour market harmonisation and the focus on labour mobility have led to greater attention being paid to language skills, particularly in English and other European languages. Furthermore, there has been a trend towards aligning with European labour regulations, such as the promotion of gender equality policies, data protection (in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), and the promotion of diversity in the workplace.
Digitalisation and remote working
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the uptake of remote working and digitalisation across many sectors. This has led to greater flexibility in the workplace and a need for skills relating to remote management, cyber security, the use of digital tools and adapting to virtual working environments.
Find out which are the 10 most in-demand jobs in Spain over the past year
Although we have now emerged from the pandemic, it has marked a turning point for the business sector; implementing new methodologies, business models and the creation of new needs. During the toughest times, we were forced to accelerate the digital transformation process in order to remain competitive; that is why, now more than ever, jobs related to the latest technologies top the list of the ten most in-demand roles. However, other roles such as delivery driver and warehouse assistant also feature on this list, as ‘collateral damage’ from the boom in online shopping.
Let’s discover the new job opportunities the future has in store for us!
- E-commerce specialist: In 2020, online sales in Spain rose by 36%, leading to increased demand for e-commerce specialists.
- Data analyst and data scientist: the growing need to manage large volumes of data, known as ‘big data’, has made these professionals highly sought-after.
- Delivery driver: there have been 134,696 vacancies for this role, an increase of 26%. This is largely due to the boom in e-commerce, which has increased the demand for delivery drivers to deliver goods purchased online.
- Sales representative: There have been 127,247 vacancies for this role123. Sales representatives are essential to companies’ sales and growth.
- Warehouse assistant: este puesto ha tenido 111.629 vacantes, un aumento del 18%123. Al igual que los conductores de reparto, la demanda de mozos de almacén ha aumentado debido al crecimiento del comercio electrónico.
- Web and digital marketing analyst: quite literally, businesses with no online presence do not exist. That is why there are an increasing number of digital-native businesses, or those that are expanding their operations into the digital world. To achieve this, qualified professionals are needed who know how to carry out this process from every angle.
- Cybersecurity specialist: the rise in digital threats and cybercrime This has made these experts one of the most sought-after professional profiles in today’s labour market.¹ It is estimated that by 2024, Spanish companies will need around 83,000 professionals.
- Cloud Architect: The shift towards cloud-based solutions has accelerated and, as a result, the demand for Cloud Business Architects has grown considerably.
- User Experience Specialist (UX): User experience is key to engaging your audience and conveying your brand’s values. If the user experience is good, they will complete their purchase; and if they are satisfied with the product or service, they will buy again, which generates more revenue for the company. Furthermore, websites have become increasingly complex, so it is essential that the user experience functions correctly.
- Artificial Intelligence Expert (AI): The adoption of AI has more than doubled since 2017. Companies developing AI and data analytics solutions are recruiting software engineers, young data scientists and analysts, and machine learning experts at an unprecedented rate⁸. Demand for tech roles is growing, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for companies to find candidates who meet their needs.
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