Job creations across the country rose sharply in January, up nine index points on December, according to the Reed Job Index.

The index posted a reading of 113 with increases in the private sector growth, while public sector jobs remain less than half their level of a year ago.

Sectors that performed well include engineering, construction, manufacturing and scientific, banking, accountancy, IT, administration and transport, sales, marketing and HR. 

Meanwhile job demand rose in every area of Britain.

Martin Warnes, managing director of reed.co.uk, says: “UK employers seem to be in job-creation mode, according to the latest Reed Job Index, with 13% more jobs on offer now than 13 months ago.

“Employers right across the private sector are confident enough to recruit new staff, and flat salaries make this a good time for them to attract the talented people they need.”