Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half has expanded into a new office in Cardiff.
The firm reports rising demand for skilled professionals with salaries outpacing the national average by 14%, according to the Robert Half Salary Guide.
It said the investment reflects regional momentum combined with strong competition for talent across digital transformation, greater financial leadership and robust planning capability. This has created strong demand for business and data analysts, as well as across finance for manager, controller and business partner roles.
Forward looking hiring plans indicate a meaningful uptick in activity across Wales in early 2026:
- 44% of hiring managers plan to expand their permanent professional services talent (finance & accounting, tech, admin, legal, risk & compliance, marketing) in H1 2026, up from 34% in H2 2025.
- 42% plan to expand their contract skilled professional workforce in H1 2026, up from 28% in H2 2025.
- Strong hiring activity across media and communications, business services, IT, manufacturing, healthcare, retail and education
Gareth Gage, Regional Managing Director at Robert Half, said:
“Cardiff is a rapidly diversifying economy with cross industry potential being unlocked through both permanent and contract hiring. Our data reflects just how competitive the local market has become with salaries for professional services running well above the national average and a clear increase in hiring as the year starts strong.
“The investment in our expanded Cardiff presence is a strategic response to this local economic growth and builds on more than two decades of supporting businesses and professionals across Wales.
“For businesses, that means faster access to in demand talent, deeper insight into local salary and hiring trends and on the ground partnership to solve workforce challenges. For professionals, it means greater visibility of new opportunities, market guidance to navigate career decisions and dedicated support throughout the hiring process.
“Where organisations require support beyond talent acquisition, our sister firm Protiviti, allows us to connect them with specialist consulting expertise, ensuring they can address both their people and business priorities with confidence.”
