LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2024: 15 Saudi roles that are growing in demand

The world of work is changing — from how and where we get our jobs done to the skills needed to get ahead. In fact, LinkedIn data shows that skill sets for jobs have changed 25% since 2015 and are projected to shift by 65% by 2030 globally. Meanwhile, the acceleration of artificial intelligence and automation have created new opportunities and challenges for professionals and companies alike looking to prepare for the future.?

With 84% of professionals in Saudi Arabia and the UAE looking for a new job in 2024, the new year marks an opportunity for a fresh start. That’s where our Jobs on the Rise list comes in, using unique LinkedIn data to rank the 15 fastest-growing jobs over the past five years. The list uncovers the trends defining where the workforce is headed and insight into emerging opportunities —?whether you’re looking to make a pivot, jump back into the workforce or invest in skills to future-proof your career. (You can learn more about our methodology at the bottom of this article.)?

This list is meant to serve as a resource for you, no matter what stage of your career you’re in. For each job, you’ll find the most common skills, top industries and more. Looking for your next opportunity? Explore people you may know in each role and current job openings. Thinking about refreshing your skills this year? We’ve listed the most common ones for each job and linked out to relevant courses so you can upskill in fast-growing areas.?

Check out the 15 fastest-growing jobs in Saudi Arabia — and join the conversation using #JobsontheRise .

What they do: Patient care technicians provide assistance to patients by helping them with their basic needs. They perform a range of clinical tasks as well as provide emotional support to facilitate recovery. | Most common skills: Patient safety, nursing, healthcare | Most common industries: Recreational facilities, medical practices, business consulting and services | Education share: 65% Bachelor’s degree, 33% Master’s degree or higher | Median years of prior experience: 1

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What they do: Information systems analysts examine? a company's information technology to determine its computer systems and software requirements and create or suggest solutions accordingly. | Most common skills: Systems analysis, information technology , business analysis | Most common industries: IT services and consulting, technology, information and internet, business consulting and services | Education share: 93% Bachelor’s degree, 7% Master’s degree or higher | Median years of prior experience: 1.4

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What they do: Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordinators are responsible for digital processes in the design and construction stages of a project. | Most common skills: Navisworks , Revit , Synchro | Most common industries: Engineering services, architecture and planning, IT services and IT consulting | Education share: 66% Bachelor’s degree, 34% Master’s degree or higher | Median years of prior experience: 3.5

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What they do: Health and safety managers ensure a secure work environment. They conduct risk assessments, develop safe operational procedures, and inspect sites, among other tasks. | Most common skills: NEBOSH certification, health, safety and environment (HSE) management systems, incident investigation | Most common industries: hospitality, housing and community development, specialty trade contractors | Education share: 52% Bachelor’s degree, 44% Master’s degree or higher | Median years of prior experience: 5.6

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Related titles include Human Resources Operations Manager

What they do: Human resources operations specialists handle administrative and operational tasks in the HR department, including payroll, benefits, record-keeping, compliance, and employee inquiries. | Most common skills: HR policies , HR management , HR operations | Most common industries: Business consulting and services, IT services and IT consulting, hospitality | Education share: 72% Bachelor’s degree, 23% Master’s degree or higher | Median years of prior experience: 3.6

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Related titles include Environmental Manager

What they do: Environmental specialists focus on assessing, managing, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and standards. | Most common skills: Environmental impact assessment, environmental compliance, environmental management systems | Most common industries: Business consulting and services, civil engineering, oil and gas | Education share: 64% Bachelor’s degree, 36% Master’s degree or higher | Median years of prior experience:?4

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What they do: Partnerships specialists oversee, maintain and develop communication and relationships between partners and companies. | Most common skills: Strategic partnerships , partner relationship management, business development | Most common industries: Media and telecommunications, IT services and IT consulting, credit intermediation | Education share: 81% Bachelor’s degree, 15% Master’s degree or higher | Median years of prior experience: 2.8

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What they do: Project management specialists oversee and manage? projects from start to finish. They are responsible for planning, executing and monitoring to ensure targets are met and within budget. | Most common skills: Project management office (PMO) , project planning , project coordination | Most common industries: Business consulting and services, IT services and IT consulting, media and telecommunications | Education share: 70% Bachelor’s degree, 29% Master’s degree or higher | Median years of prior experience: 2.2

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What they do: Legal specialists offer timely legal expertise, negotiate licensing agreements and services with suppliers and customers, among other tasks. | Most common skills: Legal writing, legal research, legal assistance | Most common industries: Legal services, business consulting and services, IT services and IT consulting | Education share: 70% Bachelor’s degree, 30% Master’s degree or higher | Median years of prior experience: 1.6

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What they do: Content creators produce various forms of written and audio-visual content typically across online platforms, creating content to attract audiences and lifting brand engagement metrics on media platforms. | Most common skills: Creative content creation, video editing , social media marketing | Most common industries: Advertising services, business consulting and services, technology, information and internet | Education share: 79% Bachelor’s degree, 19% Master’s degree or higher | Median years of prior experience: 1.4

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What they do: Interface specialists create user journeys on digital platforms, from briefing through to concept, design and implementation of user experiences. | Most common skills: User interface design , user experience design (UED) , user experience (UX) | Most common industries: IT services and IT consulting, technology, information and internet, business consulting and services | Education share: 85% Bachelor’s degree, 15% Master’s degree or higher | Median years of prior experience: 1.9

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What they do: Talent acquisition specialists develop long-term strategies to attract, source, interview, hire and onboard new talent within an organization. | Most common skills: Recruiting , sourcing, talent management | Most common industries: Business consulting and services, IT services and IT consulting, real estate | Education share: 77% Bachelor’s degree, 21% Master’s degree or higher | Median years of prior experience: 3.1

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Related titles include Commercial Specialist

What they do: Compliance specialists perform large-scale audits, evaluate risk levels and create corrective plans to close data and reporting gaps, ensuring regulatory adherence. | Most common skills: Commercial management, contract negotiation, contract management | Most common industries: Credit intermediation, oil and gas, IT services and IT consulting | Education share: 77% Bachelor’s degree, 21% Master’s degree or higher | Median years of prior experience: 3.2

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What they do: Compliance specialists perform large-scale audits, evaluate risk levels and create corrective plans to close data and reporting gaps, ensuring regulatory adherence. | Most common skills: Regulatory compliance , anti-money laundering, compliance management | Most common industries: Credit intermediation, oil and gas, IT services and IT consulting | Education share: 77% Bachelor’s degree, 21% Master’s degree or higher | Median years of prior experience: 3.2

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What they do: Procurement contract specialists seek out new suppliers, ensuring that all purchases and materials align with specified requirements. They also negotiate with vendors and manage purchase orders and invoicing procedures. | Most common skills: Contract management, contract negotiation, procurement contracts | Most common industries: Advertising services, IT services and IT consulting, non-profit organizations | Education share: 85% Bachelor’s degree, 13% Master’s degree or higher | Median years of prior experience: 3.2

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You can also check out the Jobs on the Rise in Australia , Brazil , Canada , France , Germany , India , Indonesia , Ireland , Italy , Mexico , Netherlands , Saudi Arabia (Arabic) , Singapore , Spain , Sweden , Switzerland , Turkey , the U.S. , the UAE , and the UK .

List Methodology

LinkedIn Economic Graph researchers examined millions of jobs started by LinkedIn members from January 1, 2019 to July 31, 2023 to calculate a growth rate for each job title. To be ranked, a job title needed to see consistent growth across our membership base, as well as have grown to a meaningful size by 2023. Identical job titles across different seniority levels were grouped and ranked together. Internships, volunteer positions, interim roles and student roles were excluded, and jobs where hiring was dominated by a small handful of companies in each country were also excluded.?

Job Insights?

Additional data points for each of the job titles are based on LinkedIn profiles of members holding the title and/or open jobs for that title in the country.

Most common skills were derived from the top skills most unique to each title among members who have ever held that title on LinkedIn. Median years of experience was calculated using the median years of work experience held prior to starting in the featured title for members hired within the methodology time frame. Education distribution results were derived by analyzing the highest degree attained by members with the featured title, then calculating the number of members with each degree as a share of total degree holders for each title. Most common industries are based on the industry of the companies that hired the highest number of members for each job from January 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023.

Reported and proofread by: Dana Moukhallati

Methodology and insights by: Murat Erer (LinkedIn Economic Graph team)

Special Projects Leads: Marina Valero (Region), Michele Pierri (International), Juliette Faraut and Ashley (Peterson) Botarelli (Global)

Managing Editor: Lynn Chouman

Regional Lead: Julien Wettstein

International Executive Editor: Sandrine Chauvin

Honoree titles: 1. Patient Care Technician | 2. Information Systems Analyst | 3. BIM Coordinator | 4. Health and Safety Manager | 5. Human Resources Operations Specialist | 6. Environmental Specialist | 7. Partnerships Specialist | 8. Project Management Specialist | 9. Legal Specialist | 10. Content Creator | 11. Interface Specialist | 12. Talent Acquisition Specialist | 13. Commercial Manager | 14. Compliance Specialist | 15. Procurement Contract Specialist