Demand for interim managers and full time workers is growing according to a new report that shows the UK jobs market is on the road to recovery.
The report, from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and accountancy firm KPMG, found that higher demand had driven a faster pace in staff appointments during October.
The REC's job vacancies index showed a sharp rise for both permanent and temporary placements in October, the best monthly result for 16 months.
For both types of placement, it was nursing, medical and care workers that were in the highest demand.
What's more, recruiters also said there had been a slower decline in salaries for both types of roles in October.
Candidates available to fill vacancies continued to increase in October, which in many cases was linked to redundancies. However, staff availability had slowed to its lowest rate in 15 months.
Bernard Brown, partner and head of business services at KPMG, explained that sectors like accounting and banking are leading the recovery.
But he warned the UK was yet to see the impact of the looming public-sector recession on the jobs market, which will play out over the first 12 months of a new parliamentary term.