Latest employment data shows small rise in jobs in Harborough over past year
The latest employment data has shown a small rise in the number of jobs across Harborough during the past year.
The figures, based on the latest analysis of Office for National Statistics payroll data, report an increase of 137 in payroll headcount compared to 2025.
As of February 2026, there were 45,345 employees on the payroll across Harborough, up 0.3 per cent on the same month last year.
Organisations have also reported an increase of 104 people on the payroll over the past month, a 0.2 per cent rise on the previous month, according to data by employment and payapp WageSight.
Compared to other local authorities across the East Midlands Harborough ranks in ninth out of 40, placing it among the strongest performers for employment change.
Analysing the figures WageSight director Paul Hebden said: “Employment in Harborough has improved over the past year, and recent data points to a more positive outlook.
“The key question now is whether employers can sustain this momentum in the months ahead.
“It remains too early to say whether recent changes mark the start of a sustained shift, or a temporary fluctuation.”
Harborough District Council is currently offering an Apprenticeship Support Grant to eligible businesses across the area, meaning firms can receive a grant of up to £1,000 if they hire a new apprentice or upskill an existing employee through an apprenticeship.
The grant can fund contributions towards apprenticeship costs, specialist role specific software licences and mentoring or support activities to help the apprentice settle in. and more details are available on the district council’s website.