SOUTHAMPTON is the top city for jobs growth post-Brexit according to a new survey.

Data from independent job site CV-Library shows Southampton at the top of the league table of cities with the number of vacancies between the referendum vote on June 23 and November 30, up by 19% on the same period in 2015.

This is more than 5% ahead of the nearest rival Glasgow (14%) at number two.

Lee Biggins, founder and managing director of CV-Library, said: “It’s extremely positive to see that the job market in Southampton has stood strong in the face of ongoing uncertainty.

"The summer months tend to be a quieter time in the recruitment sector but this year, July, August and September saw particularly strong growth, with November being one of the top months for job growth in the city.

“This is a nice indication that local businesses are confident about growing their workforce and it is hoped that this will continue well into 2017.”

The study also showed that salaries had remained stagnant and job applications had fallen by 3%.

Mr Biggins continues: “Candidates are still looking for new opportunities in Southampton, though appetite is not quite as strong as it was in 2015. 

“Many local companies are reliant on a strong pipeline of talent to ensure that business output across the city remains strong, but this could be impacted if salaries fail to increase next year.

“Pay expectations are already weak, and as inflation moves up we can expect a period of low or negative wage growth for the squeezed middle in Southampton. 

“The implication of Brexit for employers is still unclear – particularly in terms of access to migrant labour and a dent in consumer and business confidence. 

“What we do know is that formal negotiations will not be taking place until the early part of next year, so workers and employers across the country will have to continue to sit tight and wait with bated breath.”