Total employment in the automotive retail sector is set to remain at around 640,000 for the next decade.  Sector information

Across the UK as a whole the sector accounts for just over 2% of the working population.  Regional and national dimension

The highest number of sector employees is in the South East of England (86,000). Regional and national dimension

Almost one quarter of all automotive workers are in Sales & Customer Service occupations.  Occupations

23% of sector employees in England are female, compared to 47% across all sectors in the UK.  Equal opportunities

Attracting more young people in to the sector is believed to offer a solution to addressing any skills gaps or shortages.  Equal opportunities

The sector has the lowest proportion of managers trained to the equivalent of S/NVQ Level 4+ (SCQF Level 8+) or equivalent.  Education and training

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Sector information

This contains an overview of the sector as a whole, details future trends in employment together with skill gaps and workforce development issues.

Data and charts

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Regional / national dimension

Information on regional trends and differences, together with trends in the home nations Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Occupations

Information and trends on sectoral occupations.

Equal opportunities

Key information on equal opportunity issues specific to the sector.

Education and training

Education and training information and issues including work-based learning, apprenticeships, vocational qualifications, and further and higher education courses.

Research

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Discussion points

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Sector summary: automotive retail

This summary gives a brief overview of the key trends in the sector.

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