Surrey jobs
Whether you’re searching for your first job or your next job, STEP Surrey is here to make finding the right job easier.
What type of job is right for you?
The job market in Surrey continues to offer a wide range of opportunities, no matter how much or how little work experience you have. Whatever your age, stage or situation, Surrey has something for everyone.
Entry level jobs
Surrey has thousands of entry level jobs across retail, hospitality, healthcare, tech, and more.
Many entry level roles don’t need formal qualifications and offer on-the-job training to help you build skills and confidence.
Whether you’re fresh out of school or returning to work, great opportunities are waiting for you.
Skilled and technical careers
Skilled and technical careers in Surrey offer a practical path into well-paid, in-demand roles across industries like construction, engineering, digital marketing, healthcare, and more.
These jobs require specific skills or qualifications, often gained through short courses or training programmes.
They can offer long-term career growth – and perfect if you enjoy hands-on work or want to specialise in a particular trade or technical field.
Graduate roles
Home to some of the UK’s most exciting companies in tech, gaming, creative industries and health, Surrey welcomes graduate talent.
Graduate schemes let you apply what you’ve learned at university while gaining hands-on experience.
From working with global brands to joining fast-growing start-ups, plenty of jobs are available to help you start your career strong.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships in Surrey give you the chance to train in a job while studying for a recognised qualification.
It’s a great way to add skills to your CV without costing you money, and you gain real-world experience from day one.
Whether you’re a school leaver or looking to retrain, there are apprenticeships at all levels spanning everything from construction to healthcare and engineering to green trades.
Looking for training and learning opportunities in Surrey?
Start your journey into a new career with expert training from one of Surrey’s further education colleges.
From entry-level roles to more advanced studies, there are plenty of options for you. Popular topics include construction, hospitality and digital media – but there’s lots of choice to match your skills and interests.
Take a look at how you can get started.
Find a course – GOV.UK
Getting started with your job search
Here are some things you can do to start your job search today.
Get help and support
Start by filling out the Get support now form. We’ll put you in touch with a STEP Surrey team member who will help you get started with your job search.
Volunteering
Volunteering or taking on a work experience placement is a great way to build skills and confidence while searching for paid work.
Practice interviews
Work with a careers advisor or somebody you trust to help you prepare for interviews. They can ask you questions that come up in interviews and help you decide how to answer them.
There’s lots of advice online too, such as the National Careers Service website.
Learn something new
There are plenty of skills to learn that will make you stand out to an employer and boost your CV.
Find inspiration for your next round of training in our provider directory. It will help you find courses offered by colleges, universities and specialist providers.
Available jobs and sectors
30,761
available jobs in Surrey right now
Updated: May 2025
1-in-5
workers are employed in finance, IT, professional and science or technical roles
FAQ: Finding Surrey jobs
There are lots of entry-level jobs in Surrey that don’t require any previous experience.
Sectors like retail, hospitality, healthcare, warehousing, and admin often welcome new starters and provide on-the-job training.
For these roles, employers are usually more interested in your attitude, willingness to learn and reliability than your experience.
An apprenticeship is a real job where you earn a wage, but at the same time, you’re working towards a qualification.
You’ll spend some time at work and some in training, learning the skills you need for your chosen career.
Anyone aged 16 or over can apply, whether you’re a school leaver, returning to work, or changing careers.
Yes, all apprenticeships are paid. The amount depends on your age, the employer, and your experience. Some employers also offer additional benefits like travel support or equipment.
Many jobs in Surrey provide on-the-job training. These include roles in care, customer service, construction, hospitality, admin, and more.
Apprenticeships also give you the chance to build skills and confidence while working and earning.
Surrey is home to global companies, start-ups, and public sector employers offering graduate schemes and junior roles.
Check job sites, graduate job boards, and company career pages.
You can also use STEP Surrey’s job board to explore opportunities in your area.
Yes! Having a degree is one route into employment, but it’s not the only route. Many careers are open to people without a degree, especially if you gain skills through work, apprenticeships, or short courses.
You can get free support from local job centres, community hubs, and career services like STEP Surrey. Organisations like the National Careers Service and local employment programmes in Surrey offer 1-to-1 help, workshops, and CV reviews. Fill in our Get support now form to be put in touch with someone who can help you.
Yes, many employers offer part-time, flexible hours, or remote roles. Admin, customer service, education, retail, and care jobs often have more flexible options.
Many jobs are based in town centres, business parks, and hospitals with good public transport links. Use journey planners like Google Maps to find roles that are easy to reach by bus, train, bike, or on foot.
