New jobs wanted by half of the UK’s line managers

Half the UK’s line managers are looking for a new job, new research has revealed.

A detailed survey of 479 managers by research firm Roffey Park found that 47% were considering a career move.

Three in 10 managers are looking at moving to another organisation, 12% within their current organisation and 5% to become self-employed.

Career development was the most common reason given for considering a change, closely followed by lack of job security and not feeling valued.

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The more junior the manager, and the less successful their organisation, the more likely they are to be looking at changing jobs.

One respondent said they were considering a move because: “The organisational culture and environment is becoming more controlling than may be available elsewhere.”