A recent study, carried out by Instant Offices provides an in-depth look into the landscape of female leadership throughout the UK. The focus of this analysis spans various dimensions such as location, age, and industry sectors. The results not only spotlight the current scenario but also gauge the trajectory in the representation of female leadership.
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1. Cities Making Strides:
Leading the pack, London emerges as the paramount hub for female leaders, with a total count of 32,854. This count dwarfs the second-placed Manchester, which hosts 3,269 female leaders. A unique trend surfaces in London where a significant majority of leadership roles are held by the younger demographic aged 18-25. As we traverse the length and breadth of the UK, older demographics are more prevalent in leadership roles, signifying the capital’s distinctive appeal to younger leaders.
Top 10 cities with the most female leaders
| London | 32,854 |
| Manchester | 3,269 |
| Birmingham | 2,516 |
| Bristol | 1,582 |
| Leeds | 1,548 |
| Nottingham | 1,539 |
| Leicester | 1,252 |
| Liverpool | 1,246 |
| Cardiff | 1,226 |
| Sheffield | 1,056 |
2. Age & Leadership:
The age distribution among female leaders paints a vivid picture. Women aged between 31 and 40 are leading the pack, holding the highest number of leadership positions. On the contrary, those between 18-25 hold fewer positions. It’s also noteworthy that a decline in leadership roles can be observed among women over 40 – a trend potentially influenced by women stepping back from the workforce in their later years.
Number of female leadership positions by age
| 18-25 | 4,240 |
| 25-30 | 13,072 |
| 31-40 | 26,615 |
| 41-50 | 20,676 |
| 50+ | 17,411 |
3. Industries Pioneering Change:
Entrepreneurship emerges as a significant catalyst, propelling more women into leadership roles. The real estate industry champions this cause with a total of 19,984 positions held by women. This represents a breathtaking 147% increase from the numbers observed in the years 2018-2019. Furthermore, industries like retail & beauty and business support services have also showcased significant growth in female leadership, proving that a holistic shift towards inclusive leadership isn’t just a hope but a reality.
Top 10 industries with the most female leaders
| Letting/operating personal real estate | 8736 |
| Buying/selling of personal real estate | 7872 |
| Mail order & online retail | 6765 |
| Management or consultancy | 6709 |
| Business support services | 4530 |
| Other service activities | 3951 |
| Activities for holding companies | 3487 |
| Hairdressing and other beauty treatment | 3167 |
| Dormant Company | 2997 |
| Health & Wellbeing | 2867 |
This comprehensive data not only highlights the current trends but also underscores a promising uptrend in the representation of female leadership across various industries and cities in the UK. With such encouraging statistics, the prospects for aspiring female leaders in the UK shine brighter than ever.
