From Trinity Walk to The Ridings, the district is a shopping hotspot – filled with retail stores, restaurants and speciality stores.
Any one of these roles could be perfect for someone looking for a fresh career this new year.
All jobs listed can be found on Indeed.
Here are 12 new job roles in and around Wakefield.
1. Crown Prosecution Service - Head of Area Operations
£76,870 - £87,400 a year. The successful candidate will work with a Chief Crown Prosecutor to deliver the strategic and operational business model across a geographical area or division. They will manage people and finance within your area, and implement and maintain all operational business systems. Photo: Google Maps
2. Yorkshire Buses - Bus Driver
£13 - £16 an hour. The successful candidates will safely operate a bus and transport passengers to their designated locations, adhere to all traffic laws and regulations and maintain a clean and presentable bus interior. Photo: Iconic Media Group
3. Stapletons - Van Driver
£12.71 an hour. The successful candidate will be dependable and will create a good impression of Stapletons on the road and at every drop. Photo: Google Maps
4. YPO - PR and Communications Officer
£32,061 - £33,699 a year. The successful candidate will play a vital role in creating and executing key PR strategies, overseeing public affairs and internal communications, and staying informed about current events and relevant news topics affecting the public sector in and around the local community. Photo: Google Maps