Jobs in Sheffield

Famous for its steelmaking, modern Sheffield has moved on from its manufacturing roots. With a population of 550,000, almost unchanged in the last 100 years, it has transitioned from the city that invented stainless steel and the crucible, to a diverse and liveable city.

With over 2 million trees, Sheffield boasts the greatest ratio of trees to residents of any European city, and with a third of the city sitting within the Peak District National Park, there is much for the outdoor enthusiast.

It is also a sporting town, home to Wednesday and United football teams, the Snooker World Championships, and the Steelers ice hockey. Hallam FC claims the title of the world's oldest football team and has played at Sandygate Road since 1860.

Downtown Sheffield boasts a series of new business and shopping developments, and the surrounding hills and Don Valley boast 2 universities, the Meadowhall Shopping centre and various sporting and entertainment venues.

The city is just off the M1, offering fast links to Leeds, Nottingham and south to London.

The average salary for open Sheffield jobs is currently £27,843, 14% lower than the national average salary for all jobs which is £32,197.

Companies presently offering job opportunities in Sheffield include Hays Executive, Apple, University of Sheffield..

There are 2,376 job opportunities in Sheffield available immediately, compared to 348 in Wales.

533 new job listings for this search have been found in the last calendar day, compared with 989 in the last 72 hours and 1,455 in the last week.

79% of current opportunities are permanent, whereas 21% are contract jobs.