Cardiff Jobs
Wales's capital and the UK's third-largest media hub. Cardiff combines BBC Wales, Welsh Government, Admiral's HQ, and a booming tech scene — all with one of the lowest living costs of any UK capital city.
Jobs in Cardiff by sector
Salary ranges reflect 25th–75th percentile for Cardiff-based roles.
Media & Production
Producer, Runner, VFX Artist, Camera Operator, Production Manager
£22,000–£70,000
BBC Wales (Roath Lock), Wolf Studios, S4C, ITV Wales. Doctor Who, Casualty.
Public Sector
Policy Adviser, Civil Servant, Analyst, Communications, Admin
£26,000–£80,000
Welsh Government (Cathays Park), Senedd, Cardiff Council, ONS.
Finance & Insurance
Underwriter, Actuary, Analyst, Claims Manager, Developer
£28,000–£85,000
Admiral HQ, Principality Building Society, Deloitte, PwC.
Tech & Digital
Software Developer, Data Analyst, UX Designer, Product Manager
£30,000–£70,000
Tramshed Tech, Cardiff Start-up cluster. Growing fintech and govtech scene.
Healthcare
Doctor, Nurse, Allied Health, Researcher, NHS Admin
£25,000–£85,000
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff & Vale health board.
University & Education
Lecturer, Researcher, Professional Services, Lab Technician
£26,000–£68,000
Cardiff University (Russell Group), Cardiff Met, University of South Wales.
Cardiff job areas
Where the major employers are based and how to get there.
| Area | Sector focus | Transport |
|---|---|---|
| City Centre / Central Square | BBC Wales, professional services, finance | Central — Cardiff Central station |
| Cathays Park | Welsh Government, university, civic | 10 min walk from Central station |
| Cardiff Bay | Senedd, media studios, hospitality, tech | Bus/Bay line train, 10 min from centre |
| Tramshed / Grangetown | Tech startups, co-working, digital | 15 min walk/cycle from centre |
| Heath Park | University Hospital of Wales, research | Bus, 20 min from centre |
Getting a job in Cardiff — what actually works
Media production is Cardiff's crown jewel. BBC Wales at Central Square and Roath Lock Studios produce Doctor Who, Casualty, and Pobol y Cwm. Wolf Studios (Bad Wolf) brought His Dark Materials and Industry to the city. S4C and ITV Wales add further depth. If you're in production, Cardiff is one of the best cities in the UK — and far less competitive than London.
The public sector is massive. Welsh Government (Cathays Park), the Senedd, Cardiff Council, ONS, and Companies House all have Cardiff offices. Public sector roles offer stability, good pensions, and increasingly flexible working. Many are bilingual (English/Welsh), though Welsh language skills are an advantage, not always a requirement.
Admiral anchors the private sector. Admiral Group, the FTSE 100 insurance company, is headquartered in Cardiff and employs thousands. Combined with Principality, Deloitte, and PwC, the city has a solid financial services base. Autoply helps you apply at volume overnight, with each application tailored and delivered to the person hiring.
Cardiff vs Bristol — which should you choose?
Bristol has a larger tech and aerospace scene. Cardiff has stronger media and public sector employment. Cardiff is 20–25% cheaper for rent. The two cities are just 50 minutes apart by train — some people commute between them. If media, government, or insurance is your sector, Cardiff is the better bet. For tech and aerospace, Bristol wins.
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