reed.co.uks most in-demand employers 2014

reed.co.uks most in-demand employers 2014 by Michael Cheary We learned a few things in 2013.We’re a little better at tennis than we thought (see also: a little worse at cricket); you can never underestimate the unpredictability of the weather; and that the name George has been a pretty popular choice for new parents.But what about jobs?Well, over 2013 as a whole, 1.6 million new jobs were added to reed.co.uk. On a day-to-day basis, that’s 40,000 more jobs than last year.  Couple this with positive official job market figures and a rising Reed Job Index, and there’s been an improving picture for jobseekers in most areas of the UK.In the spirit of review, we’ve looked at the whole of 2013 to highlight the UK’s most popular employers and our top tips for 2014:HSBCCategory: FinanceWhat they do HSBC is a leading international bank, providing services and products to around 89 million customers worldwide. We’re pretty sure you’ve heard of them…Who they hired in 2013 â€" Their UK recruitment this year has r anged from roles within branches and contact centres to specialist positions in commercial, corporate banking, marketing, HR and IT.What they plan in 2014 â€" Aside from the ongoing need for Financial Advisors and roles in Customer Service, they’re also looking to recruit for a number of internal financial, IT and HR positions at the start of the year.Did you know? â€" They operate over 3,750 cashpoints, and have over 7,200 offices in 85 countries worldwide. It really is the world’s local bank.Honourable mentions: Santander, BarclaysJobs with HSBC »  VodafoneCategory: Mobile TechnologyWhat they do â€" One of the UK’s most instantly recognisable brands, Vodafone is part of the world’s second largest mobile phone company. Founded in 1982, they now provide mobile and technology services to over 19.2 million subscribers.Who they hired in 2013 â€" Although the majority of their UK recruitment focussed on their retail operation, they also hired staff in roles ranging from Market ing and Purchasing through to Analytical and Web Development positions.What they plan in 2014 â€" In 2014, Vodafone will continue to recruit on an ongoing basis, looking for applicants with initiative, good communication and team-working skills to help drive their business forward.Did you know? â€" Vodafone’s head office is in Newbury, Berkshire. Worth considering if you’re ready to make your escape from the city…Honourable mentions: EE, Phones 4U  Jobs with Vodafone »DreamsCategory: RetailWhat they do â€" They’re Britain’s leading bed specialist. They aim to provide their customers not just with a comfortable and affordable bed and mattress, but with excellent customer service and care too.Who they hired in 2013 â€" Their main recruitment efforts concentrated on Customer Advisors and Sales Assistants, but they also hired a number of Home Delivery Drivers and Assistants.What they plan in 2014 â€" Theyre investing heavily in their web team to ensure all customers get a gre at experience whether they’re buying in-store or online, meaning there are a number of jobs in technology available.Did you know? â€" They have 270 retail stores across the UK and their longest serving employee has been with them for 25 years.Honourable mentions: Dixons, Farmfoods  Jobs with Dreams »CarillionCategory: ConstructionWhat they do â€" Carillion provides facilities management services and undertakes a range of construction projects across the UK, Canada, the Middle East and the Caribbean. They build roads, hospitals, museums, galleries and many other different types of buildings and complexes.Who they hired in 2013 â€" Construction was one of the largest emerging growth industries of the last 12 months, having an average of 69% more jobs available than at this time last year. Carillion was at the heart of this growth, advertising hundreds of roles, from general construction positions through to surveying and HR-based positions.What they plan in 2014 â€" One of Carillio n’s major projects will be the construction of Manchester Airport City, an £800million joint venture with the Beijing Construction Engineering Group, which has created thousands of jobs in the North West alone.Did you know? â€" The Tate Modern, the London Olympics Media Village and London Heathrow Terminal 5C were all projects undertaken by Carillion.Honourable mentions: HSS Hire, Jewson  Jobs with Carillion »Compass GroupCategory: Hospitality CateringWhat they do â€" They are the global market leaders in providing food and a range of support services to customers in the workplace, schools and colleges, hospitals, at leisure and in remote environments. Every day they serve a million meals and welcome three million customers worldwide.Who they hired in 2013 â€" Compass Group advertised over 3,000 jobs on reed.co.uk in 2013, and hired employees in everything from Chef de Partie positions, jobs serving executive dining, through to careers delivering integrated management solutions .What they plan in 2014 â€" To continue recruiting for their 7,000 UK sites, growing their team and continuing to deliver superior and efficient service for their clients.Did you know? â€" Its possible that Compass Group is, by their own admission, ‘the biggest company youve never heard of’, even though, aside from the 60,000 staff they employ, they’re also the UK’s 10th largest provider of apprenticeships.Honourable mentions: Giraffe, HarvesterJobs with Compass Group »How we worked it outWe analysed a range of data for the January to November 2013 period to reach our list of the most in-demand employers. This included: vacancies and applications; social media response; applicant enquiries; and diversity of roles.