Working in Sheffield

Insight into the job market and employers in the Sheffield region.

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Many students choose to stay in Sheffield after completing their studies. The resources on this page provide a starting point for students or graduates searching for jobs in the local area. 

Major employers

The following employers have offices/ locations in the Sheffield area. To see other employers based in South Yorkshire you can explore the organisation profiles on Career Connect. 

Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

There are also many smaller organisations in Sheffield that recruit graduates. More than 60% of the UK workforce was employed in an SME in 2024, so it is worth exploring graduate opportunities in smaller organisations if you would like to work in Sheffield.

Recruitment agencies

The following recruitment agencies are based in Sheffield. 

  • Adecco (IT & telecoms; sales and retail; finance and insurance; admin support and secretarial)
  • Blue Arrow (catering; driving; industrial; office)
  • Michael Page (finance, marketing and PR; engineering, IT and technology; legal)
  • Hays (accountancy and finance; business support; education; legal; IT and technology)
  • Pertemps (social care / medical; engineering and technical; legal; education)
  • Office Angels (office / admin support and secretarial)
  • Randstad Employment Bureau Ltd (admin support and secretarial; sales and retail; marketing and PR)
  • Reed Recruitment (education; admin support and secretarial; sales and retail; legal; engineering)
  • Search Consultancy (hospitality, technical, construction)

Part-time work

Working while studying has a number of benefits - as well as boosting your finances, student jobs build your skillset and provide you with invaluable work experiences. If you are looking for part-time work in Sheffield, take a look at our advice on working part time during your degree, including guidance on local employers and where to look for roles.

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