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.
9. Iceland - Cleaner
The successful candidate will deliver great standards and a store to be proud of whilst also ensuring that customers have the best experience when shopping. Photo: Google Maps
10. The New Homes Group - Customer Service Adviser
£25,500 a year. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively on their own as well as in the team environment. A proven track record in customer services or administration would also be beneficial but is not essential. Photo: Google Maps
11. Outwood Grange Academies Trust - Finance Assistant
£27,254 - £28,142 a year. The successful candidate will provide essential financial administrative support to the management team by undertaking transactional accounting and clerical duties. Photo: Google Maps
12. Heart of Yorkshire Education Group - Marketing Officer
£29,267 - £31,050 a year. The successful candidate will create engaging promotional content, including prospectuses, leaflets, posters, mailshots and website copy and plan and deliver targeted, data-driven marketing campaigns across a range of audiences Photo: Google Maps