Jobs Plans
Updated 14 July 2026
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As part of the Industrial Strategy, the government is working with industry, trade unions, local partners and wider stakeholders to develop Jobs Plans that address the workforce needs in each of the 8 growth-driving sectors, and in the Construction sector, and deliver opportunities across the country.
These plans complement the Sector Plans published in 2025 and support delivery of the government’s Industrial Strategy.
They set out the workforce and skills challenges facing priority sectors, helping to inform implementation of the post-16 education and skills white paper and the pathways to priority occupations measure. Together, they support a more joined-up and responsive skills system that is better aligned to future workforce needs, supports employer engagement and helps encourage economic growth.
They will be published in phases, with actions tailored to each sector.
Financial Services
To deliver on its commitment to develop Jobs Plans for priority sectors as part of the Industrial Strategy and to strengthen the labour market, the government has worked with the financial services sector to support the creation of a Financial Services Skills Compact, with the Financial Services Skills Commission (FSSC) leading development.
The Skills Compact aims to support a more competitive, innovative and resilient UK financial services sector by asking firms to commit to targeted, meaningful and ambitious actions to reduce skills gaps and strengthen the talent base. It reflects a shared agreement between government and signatory firms to work together to address labour market challenges. It also highlights the financial services sector’s important role as a powerhouse of economic growth and productivity, providing high quality jobs and prosperity throughout the UK.
Clean Energy Industries
The Clean Energy Jobs Plan sets out the workforce needed to deliver our clean energy superpower mission, and how the government will work in partnership with industry and trade unions to deliver it.Â
It explains how we will help workers in all parts of the country benefit from these opportunities: supporting our existing workforce to find new opportunities, training up the next generation, and helping our young people to get good jobs.
Our Clean Energy Jobs Plan will help make the clean energy sector the best place to work in the country – offering good wages, stability and the opportunity to progress in a varied and interesting career.
Life Sciences
The Life Sciences Jobs Plan sets out how government, industry and partners across the UK will work together over the next 3 years to address current and future workforce challenges in the Life Sciences sector.
It sets out actions to:
- strengthen the domestic skills pipeline
- improve routes into the sector
- support businesses to access training
- ensure Life Sciences continues to offer high-quality jobs across the UK
Advanced Manufacturing
Jobs Plan currently being developed with industry and wider partners.
Creative Industries
Jobs Plan currently being developed with industry and wider partners.
Defence
Jobs Plan currently being developed with industry and wider partners.
Digital and Technologies
Jobs Plan currently being developed with industry and wider partners.
Professional and Business Services
Jobs Plan currently being developed with industry and wider partners.
Construction
Jobs Plan currently being developed with industry and wider partners.