From Trinity Walk to The Ridings, the district is a shopping hotspot – filled with retail stores, restaurants and speciality stores.
Now, with Christmas rapidly approaching, a wide range of temporary and full-time job opportunities have become available.
Any one of these roles could be perfect for someone looking for a fresh career or some part-time Christmas work, as winter draws in.
All jobs listed can be found on Indeed.
Here are 12 new job roles in and around Wakefield.
9. Morrisons - Customer Assistant
The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, structured environment with clear routines and timed activities that help keep everything running smoothly - all to make sure customers can get what they need, when they need it. Photo: Google Maps
10. Asda - Security Colleague
£12.60 an hour. The successful candidate will will be responsible for safeguarding colleagues and customers and protecting the business and will keep a constant watch with patrols/checks including checking the inside and outside areas of the store. Photo: Google Maps
11. South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust - Assistant Psychologist
£27,485 - £30,162 a year. The successful candidate will support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service, across all sectors of care. Photo: Google Maps
12. William Noble Butchers - Deli Counter Assistant
£12.21 - £12.50 an hour. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving a variety of fresh deli products, ensuring high standards of food safety and customer service. Photo: Google Maps