The UK is crying out for delivery drivers, shop assistants and restaurant staff as the country slowly returns to some kind of normality now that Covid restrictions have ended.
However, it won't come as a surprise to many that a search for the highest paying jobs on offer in Newcastle shows that the biggest wage packets are going to corporate and health sector roles.
We've rounded up five of the best paid job vacancies in Newcastle and surrounding areas, with some that offer salaries as high as £114,003.
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NHS Screening and Immunisation Lead (Medical Leader) - up to £114,003
NHS England and Improvement are looking to hire a Screening and Immunisation Lead (SIL) covering the North East and North Cumbria. Based in Newburn, the post is only open to those on the GMC Specialist Register with a license to practice or UK Public Health (Specialist) Register. The full-time role offers a salary of £84,559 to £114,003 a year.
Area Director at Purplebricks - £100,000
Estate agent Purplebricks is hiring an area director who will be responsible for recruiting and managing a team of local and senior property partners. The successful candidate will be tasked with overseeing the growth and market share of their area, with a goal to deliver the best experience for customers.
Applicants must have both management and estate agency experience. The full-time position offers a salary of up to £100,000 a year and is based in Newcastle, but offers hybrid remote working.
Consultant in Public Health Infection - up to £114,003
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking to hire a consultant in public health infection who will be responsible for advising on the commissioning, quality, analysis and interpretation of diagnostic tests and associated meta-data. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the joint delivery of public health services locally in the Field Service and contribute to the national services of the wider Field Services Directorate. The part-time role will be based at Newcastle Civic Centre and offers a salary of up to £114,003 a year.
Chief Executive at Groundwork North East - £80,000
The UK's leading environmental and regeneration charity is looking for a new chief executive as its boss of 30 years steps down. Groundwork supports hundreds of disadvantaged communities by creating opportunities for positive change and raising aspirations while promoting greener choices.
The role will see the successful candidate responsible for leading the development and management of the charity, which works across the North East. The full-time position has a head office in Newton Aycliffe but offers hybrid working and a salary of £80,000.
Head of Communications, Customer Strategy & Tax Design - up to £71,000
HM Revenue and Customs are looking for a confident and talented communications expert to lead and shape the communications team of the HMRC Customer Strategy and Tax Design Group. The successful candidate will also share responsibility for leading one of the largest and most complex public sector communications teams in the UK.
