It's a tough jobs market right now, as businesses tighten their purse strings and roles in some sectors are lost to artificial intelligence.

But for those seeking a new position or a career change, there are a selection of industries where the workforce is growing, rather than shrinking.

That's according to figures from HR and payroll website Employment Hero, which analysed data from the tens of thousands of employers that use its services.

We reveal the sectors where the number of jobs is climbing – and those that are shedding staff.

Blue collar jobs climb