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IT Talent in the UK in 2026: Trends, Opportunities, and Insights

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May 7, 2026 at 3:00:00 PM

Everything you need to know about the UK IT labor market in 2026: salaries, in-demand roles, sourcing channels, and legal requirements.

The UK remains one of Europe’s most dynamic tech hubs, with a strong demand for highly skilled IT professionals and a competitive hiring landscape.


For HR leaders and business owners looking to expand into the UK or optimize their recruitment strategies, the key to success is understanding the existing market trends and upcoming shifts.


This webinar will provide practical, data-driven insights into the UK IT talent market for 2026, for more informed decisions on recruitment, compliance, and workforce planning.


After the webinar, you will be able to:

  • Interpret UK IT labor market trends for 2026, including expected salary benchmarks, talent availability, and predicted sector growth so you can plan budgets and align hiring priorities with business goals accordingly.

  • Pinpoint the most in-demand tech roles and sourcing channels, where UK-based IT professionals are most actively looking for jobs (local platforms, global job boards, niche communities) and how to adapt recruiting strategy for the market.

  • Attract and retain IT professionals with unique employer value propositions tailored specifically for UK candidates.

  • Navigate UK compliance and employment regulations, understand essential HR and legal frameworks such as contracts, probation periods, taxes, and benefits.

  • Receive detailed guidance on when to hire directly, when to rely on staffing/recruitment partners, and how to structure collaboration for the best cost efficiency and hiring speed.

  • Strengthen alignment between recruiters and hiring managers and get practical tips for drafting better IT job descriptions, setting realistic timelines, and running structured interviews.


Best for:

Business owners, HR leaders, and hiring managers aiming to close tech roles faster and make informed hiring decisions in the UK market in 2026.



Host:

Anastasia is an experienced IT recruitment professional with 10+ years of success in closing niche roles, including MS Dynamics specialists, as well as general IT and C-level positions. In addition to her recruiting expertise, she brings 4+ years of experience as an Account Manager, partnering closely with hiring managers and stakeholders worldwide to build hiring processes from scratch and launch new locations.

Speakers and Hosts:

Maryna Stiahailo

Maryna Stiahailo

Maryna Stiahailo, HR leader with 12+ years of international experience in strategic people management and HR operations. A CIPD Level 7 and Certified HR Business Partner, Maryna specializes in scaling companies with data-driven, people-first strategies. As a mentor and advisor for programs like CIPD, Startupbootcamp, and MassChallenge Switzerland, she has supported dozens of founders in developing leadership and talent strategies and built HR functions from the ground up for European engineering and software companies.

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Anastasia Dondich

Anastasia Dondich

Anastasiia brings 10+ years in IT recruitment, covering both niche and high-volume roles, along with 4+ years of experience as an Account Manager. Working closely with hiring managers worldwide, she focuses on building scalable, business-aligned hiring processes and consistently delivering results in competitive markets.

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