The month of June saw a surge in demand for highly skilled IT contractors. The month saw the sharpest upturn in demand so far this year.
Powerchex, which issued the figures, said that total contract offers to IT freelancers leapt by a staggering 320% in the four weeks from May, and by 340% against June 2009.
“Fears of a double-dip recession are beginning to dissipate,” says Alexandra Kelly, managing director of Powerchex.
Banks have been said to be driving the growth in IT contract offers even though they are historically the most volatile job sector. The sector, which grew by 45% from May to June, has been recruiting for new IT-enabled projects, signifying optimism for at least the next quarter.
Speaking last month, IT recruiters at staffing firm Jenrick told Contractor UK that client companies in London were prioritising their contract hires. Managing director, Philip Fanthom commented;
“There is a steady demand for IT contractors in London depending on their skill set. What we have witnessed is that the pendulum has swung back from a trend to recruit on a permanent basis, firmly towards recruiting contractors.”
