IoM Job Market Pulse
The Isle of Man job market presents a robust picture, with 726 active vacancies distributed across 16 distinct sectors and posted by 185 separate employers. Financial Services commands the landscape with striking dominance, accounting for 304 positions — nearly 42 per cent of all open roles. This concentration, while pronounced, is broadly consistent with the island's established position as an international financial centre and reflects the continued depth of demand for skilled professionals in banking, fund administration, and fiduciary services.
Beyond the dominant financial sector, a diverse secondary tier of hiring activity is evident. Healthcare and Social Care holds 73 vacancies (10.1 per cent), driven substantially by Manx Care's recruitment needs, while Hospitality and Tourism accounts for 67 positions (9.2 per cent) — a notable volume that may reflect pre-season staffing as the island prepares for its spring and summer visitor economy. The Public Sector contributes 54 openings (7.4 per cent), with the Department of Education, Sport and Culture among the more active government recruiters. Technology roles number 45 (6.2 per cent), and Insurance and Pensions — a sector closely allied with but distinct from broader financial services — contributes a further 38 positions.
The employer landscape reveals a market heavily intermediated by recruitment agencies. The top three advertisers — Search and Select, Itchyfeet, and Recruitment Works — together account for 265 vacancies, more than a third of the total. This pattern suggests that a significant proportion of the island's hiring is conducted through specialist intermediaries rather than direct employer advertising, a structural feature common to small, relationship-driven labour markets. Among direct employers, Manx Care (30 vacancies), the Department of Education (19), and Barclays Bank (9) are the most visible.
The employment mix skews overwhelmingly toward full-time positions, which constitute approximately 90 per cent of listed roles. Part-time, casual, and zero-hours contracts together represent a modest share, indicating that the current demand is concentrated on permanent, career-grade appointments rather than flexible or seasonal labour. Construction and Trades (30 positions), Retail (23), and Legal (18) round out the mid-tier sectors, while e-Gaming — an industry often associated with the Isle of Man's digital economy ambitions — registers just a single vacancy in the current cycle.
(Data as at 18 February 2026)