It was pulled together by job search engine Adzuna.
Co founder Andrew Hunter said: “Sometimes life can get in the way and changes in circumstance can inevitably force people to move on quicker than expected, but this data gives job hunters a good outline of the roles that have the most longevity.
“In terms of what employers can do to create the best possible working environment for staff, it’s clear from what YouGov can show us that while monetary benefits can help, it’s opportunities for development and progression, as well as a good work/life balance that make people more inclined to stick around.”<\!p>
Top ten job roles employees stay in the longest
1. Enterprise architect – 7 years and 6 months (Average salary: £80,669)
2. Machine operator – 5 years and 8 months (£23,576)
3. Shift manager – 4 years and 4 months (£27,999)
4. Team leader and director – 3 years and 9 months (£21,396, £45,405)
5. Coach – 3 years and 7 months (£36,118)
6. Cashier and shop manager – 3 years and 6 months (£23,610, £25,253)
7. Social care worker – 3 years and 4 months (£29,804)
8. Cleaner casual and chief executive officer – 3 years and 3 months (£16,247, £42,673)
9. Office manager – 3 years and 2 months (£33,025)
10. Chief marketing officer – 3 years and 1 month (£46,712)
At the other end of the spectrum, the data also explored the roles employees are ditching the quickest. The top five are:
1. Medical Sales Representative – 11 months (Average salary: £37,339)
2. Marketing assistant – 1 year and 1 month (£28,255)
3. Full stack developer – 1 year and 2 months (£55,575)
4. Teaching assistant, social worker/researcher – 1 year and 3 months (£19,200, £43,335, £38,584)
5. General assistant and construction engineer – 1 year and 4 months (£23,767, £41,173)
