The leading UK job sites are Indeed with 54% market share, Reed with a CV database estimated at 17-21 million profiles, Totaljobs with over 15% share and 280,000 jobs, CV-Library with 220,000+ vacancies and 17.2 million CVs, and LinkedIn used by 95% of UK recruiters. These platforms provide high-volume listings, CV access, and recruiter tools. Advertising on a combination of Indeed, Reed, Totaljobs, Gumtree, and Jobsite reaches 90% of UK job seekers (Standout CV; Treegarden).
U.S. job seekers can use these sites through apps and boards to find UK opportunities, while employers access UK talent pools for remote or international hiring. Job boards like these account for 30-40% of search effort, with the rest spread across networking and outreach (Standout CV).
Why Focus on These UK Job Sites?
These platforms dominate the UK job market through scale and reach. Indeed holds 54% market share and sees usage from 63% of job hunters, making it a core aggregator for listings across full-time, part-time, remote, contract, and freelance roles, as noted in reports from Treegarden and Standout CV. Reed offers a CV database of 17.2-21.7 million profiles and 250,000-300,000 jobs, with tools for talent insights on skills and trends (TechRadar; Manatal).
Totaljobs commands over 15% market share, 280,000 live jobs, and draws 6 million monthly seekers (iSmartRecruit; Standout CV). CV-Library provides 17.2 million searchable CVs and over 220,000 vacancies, trusted by more than 12,000 employers (iSmartRecruit). LinkedIn sees 95% recruiter usage for headhunting passive candidates (CareerBoom). Metrics like these guide selection beyond simple popularity, emphasizing job volumes, applicant reach, and tools for efficient hiring or job hunting. The 90% reach comes from combining Indeed, Reed, Totaljobs, Gumtree, and Jobsite (Standout CV; Treegarden).
Comparison of Top UK Job Sites
The table below compares core metrics across these platforms. Data draws from platform analyses, with estimates for CV sizes and job volumes reflecting reported ranges.
| Platform | Market Share | Job Volumes | CV Database Size | Monthly Seekers/Applications | Recruiter Tools/Reach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indeed | 54% (high confidence) | High volume aggregator | Not primary focus | 200+ apps/month (free ads); 63% hunter usage | Sponsored ads (+41% CTR); part of 90% reach combo (Treegarden; Standout CV) |
| Reed | Not specified | 250-300K jobs | 17.2-21.7M (high confidence) | High traffic (older estimates) | CV search, talent insights; part of 90% reach combo (TechRadar; Manatal) |
| Totaljobs | 15%+ (medium confidence) | 280K live ads | >20M candidates | 6M seekers | Multi-posting; part of 90% reach combo (iSmartRecruit; Standout CV) |