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20 Companies Hiring Like Crazy in the New Year!

Emily Moore

Emily Moore

Emily Moore, Author at Glassdoor UK | 1 Jan 2019

The start of a new year is a time for celebration, reflection and often, change — particularly for those feeling restless at their current jobs. The great news is, there's no better time to begin your job hunt. Beyond the motivation that a fresh start provides, many companies actually kick their hiring into high gear in the new calendar year due to new budgets and new business goals. But with so many companies hiring, where should you start your search? We've handpicked 20 great companies, all hiring for tons of new positions. Check out their open jobs below, and get a leg up on the competition by applying now!  

Capgemini

Where Hiring: Woking, Rotherham, London, Manchester, Birmingham & more

What Roles: Sales Executive, Portfolio Lead, Strategic Deal Maker, Sales Account Manager, Business Analyst & more

What Employees Say: “Potential for fast progression if you work hard and deliver. Good benefits and flexible working hours/locations. Comfortable expenses policy if you travel and work away from home a lot.” —Current Software Engineer

MarketInvoice

Where Hiring: London, Manchester

What Roles: Campaign Manager, Sales and Marketing Data Analyst, Talent Sourcer, Head of Underwriting, Senior Business Development Manager - CID Specialist & more

What Employees Say: “A small company offering the ability to make an impact early in your career. A great deal of responsibility is offered early on. What it occasionally lacks in formal training it makes up for in the ability to 'learn on the job' through hands on experience. Coupled with a fantastic culture and a caring attitude to employees.” —Current Sales Employee

BBC

Where Hiring: Glasgow, Salford, London, Bristol & more

What Roles: Software Engineer - Platform, Data Science Degree Apprenticeship, HR Business Partner - Media Action, Producer - Chelsea Flower Show Preview Programme, Operations Engineer & more

What Employees Say: “The people, flexible working with amazing work-life balance, culture, benefits and generally being part of a fantastic organisation.” —Current Senior Resourcing Advisor

NHS

Where Hiring: Launceston, Watford, Maidenhead, Petersfield, Basingstoke & more

What Roles: Counselling Psychologist, PA / Secretary, Occupational Therapist, Administrator, Support Worker & more

What Employees Say: “An opportunity to make an impact on someone's life. You can make people happy.” —Current Employee

Anglian Water

Where Hiring: Huntingdon, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Lincoln & more

What Roles: Water Recycling Graduate Management Trainee, Cyber Security Analyst, Portfolio Optimisation Manager, IS Transformation Manager, Wholesale Market Services Coordinator & more

What Employees Say: “Coming from other companies Anglian water is head and shoulders above the rest. There is plenty of support, training and fantastic opportunities to further your career, for the first time in my career I feel more than just a number.” —Current Employee

Capco

Where Hiring: London, Edinburgh

What Roles: Financial Crime Transformation Consultant, Project Manager / Business Analyst - BREXIT, Capco Next Generation Technology Fellowship, Tax Business Analyst, Digital Architect & more

What Employees Say: “Flat structure, real opportunity, great coaching support, development opportunities, approachable leadership, leadership by example- lead from the front.” —Current Management Consultant

RS Components

Where Hiring: Corby, London

What Roles: Credit Controller, Software Engineer - Back End, Commercial Supplier Manager, Continuous Improvement - Business Partner, Content Analyst & more

What Employees Say: “There's currently lots of effort being put into the development of a world-class talent & culture agenda, putting people before processes and the customer at the centre. For those with the motivation to do so, this creates a real opportunity to make a difference regardless of job title or grade.” —Current Head of Function

Deliveroo

Where Hiring: London, Milton Keynes, Manchester

What Roles: Corporate Sales Development Representative, Data Scientist - Product Analytics, Corporate Strategy Analyst, Restaurant Communications Manager, Chef & more

What Employees Say: “Really exciting environment working on exciting problems. Tons of smart people. Very strong senior leadership. All in all, the future of the company is bright.” —Current Senior Software Engineer

Howdens Joinery

Where Hiring: Howden, Pembroke, Runcorn, Bournemouth, Dorchester & more

What Roles: Kitchen Sales Designer, Business Administrator, Employee Relations Advisor, Sales Representative, Supply Chain Internship & more

What Employees Say: “Howdens reward hard work and good attitude, it's that simple. Basically you get out what you put in.” —Current Employee

AstraZeneca

Where Hiring: Cambridge, Macclesfield, Royston, Bedford, Saffron Walden & more

What Roles: Director of ADME, Production Technician II - Operations, Senior IT Project Manager, Senior and Principal Modelling & Simulation Specialists, Senior Research Scientist & more

What Employees Say: “Good reward system, strong opportunities to develop, change to work with some top-in-field colleagues. Mobile working is great for work/life balance. Excellent mentorship opportunities.” —Current Business Strategy & Portfolio Analyst

Sky Betting & Gaming

Where Hiring: Leeds, Hammersmith, Sheffield, Solihull

What Roles: Lead Architect - Bet Tribe, Risk and Responsibility Operations Manager, SEO Manager, Quality Assurance Executive, Technical Product Manager & more

What Employees Say: “Ambitious but informal. Open to new ideas and ways of thinking. Flexible and open minded company.” —Current Employee

Lloyds Banking Group

Where Hiring: Slough, Newport, Dalkeith, London, Belfast & more

What Roles: Customer Service Adviser, Trainer & Designer, Team Manager, Data Management Analyst, Full Stack Engineer & more

What Employees Say: “Excellent company to work for, wide range of career opportunities and UK wide coverage. Employees generally well looked after.” —Former Area Director

Iceland Foods

Where Hiring: Deeside, Inverness, Tottenham, Gateshead, Saltash & more

What Roles: Information Security Analyst, Refrigeration Engineer, Store Manager, Category Assistant, Home Delivery Driver & more

What Employees Say: “Good training plan for external appointments, strong sense of ownership from all members of the team, straight forward processes, stores work closely together to share resource and ideas.” —Current Store Manager

Schneider Electric

Where Hiring: Leeds, Warrington, London, Crawley, Chippenham & more

What Roles: Technical Helpdesk Support Agent, Professional Services Cyber Security Consultant, Tendering Engineer, Field Services BMS Support Technician, Product Manager & more

What Employees Say: “Schneider is an ambitious company and continues to provide me with opportunities to push myself and develop my experience and CV.” —Current Employee

British Heart Foundation

Where Hiring: Claygate, London, Warwick, Ipswich, Warminster & more

What Roles: Security and Income Protection Coordinator, Sales Assistant, IT Project Manager, Customer Service Advisor, Legal Counsel & more

What Employees Say: “I've worked at BHF for two years and it's the best place I've ever worked. The people are all really passionate and committed to our cause. The senior leadership are great at communicating the vision and it is clear how each person's job contributes to the overall strategy. We are always looking to improve and I think it will just get better and better over time.” —Current Senior Organizational Change Specialist

Rockwell Automation

Where Hiring: Stoke-on-Trent, Milton Keynes

What Roles: Commercial Engineering Specialist, Machinist, Regional Marketing Leader, Technical Support Specialist, Hardware Team Lead & more

What Employees Say: “Business updates are communicated regularly, huge longevity within the company which creates great teams to work with. Benefits are good and advertised well.” —Current Employee

CarFinance247

Where Hiring: Manchester

What Roles: Data Analyst, Telesales Advisor, Senior Recruitment Manager, Android Mobile Engineer, Customer Support Advisor & more

What Employees Say: “Positive and relaxed environment. Free fruit, green teas, soft drinks and tea and coffee machine, pool table and trendy chill out areas. The company does a lot for its local area and sponsored charities.” —Current Leading Underwriter

Unilever

Where Hiring: Leatherhead, Sharnbrook, Kingston upon Thames, Bebington, Burton upon Trent & more

What Roles: Formulation Scientist, Employee Insights Lead, Engineering Apprentice, Business Development Manager, Process Dev Manager & more

What Employees Say: “Flexible working and good life balance. Diverse cultural teams. Many innovation projects meeting people around the world. Good annual bonus.” —Current Employee

Arcadis

Where Hiring: London, Croydon, Glasgow, Cardiff, York & more

What Roles: Senior Commercial Manager, Office & Facilities Administrator, Head of Environment Health and Safety Advisory, Electrical Building Services Engineer - Intermediate, Ecologist & more

What Employees Say: “Flexible working, great leaders, able to manage workload, not micromanaged, great environment, great workspace, forward thinking company, focus on EDI, private medical as standard. Great for part time workers and those with family commitments.” —Current Employee

Hiscox

Where Hiring: York, Colchester, London, Birmingham, Maidenhead

What Roles: Content Manager, Business Analyst, Oracle Support Consultant, Field Claims Adjuster, C# Developer - Risk & more

What Employees Say: “It all comes from the top. The senior management at Hiscox practice what they preach. They are innovative and open. There is a standard expected of employees, and each of the managers ensure that they to meet those standards.” —Current Business Analyst

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