Hays UK: What They're Hiring For

What roles come up most often

This spread reflects Hays' position as a true generalist — if you're in business support, finance, HR, tech, or construction/engineering, there's a reasonable chance they have something relevant.

Salary expectations

Based on postings with a clear, plausible salary listed, Hays roles typically range from around £10,500 to £247,000 depending on seniority and specialism, with a median around £50,000 and an average closer to £58,000. This spans everything from entry-level administrative roles to senior architect and director-level positions — use it as a general sense of range, not an expectation for any specific role.

Where they're hiring

Hays posts roles across the UK, with the heaviest concentration around London, followed by Liverpool, Bristol, Belfast, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, and Glasgow. If you're open to relocating or a longer commute, it's worth checking their listings beyond just your immediate area.

Practical tips if you're applying through Hays

• Because Hays covers so many sectors, make sure your CV clearly states the specific role type or specialism you're after.
• Their business-support and administrative roles tend to have lower barriers to entry than architect/data/procurement roles — a reasonable place to start if you're earlier in your career or changing fields.
• If you don't hear back on one role, check back regularly — Hays posts new roles continuously rather than in occasional batches.