JobHelp: the UK government's free job search resource you might not know exists

If Europass is the go-to free resource for jobseekers looking at Europe, JobHelp is its UK equivalent, a government-run service designed to support anyone looking for work in the UK, at any stage of their career.

It is less well known than it should be. Here is what it offers and who it is for.

What is JobHelp

JobHelp is run by the UK Government, specifically the Department for Work and Pensions, as part of its wider support for people finding work. It is a free, publicly funded resource, not a commercial job board, and it is designed to be a practical starting point rather than a single tool.

You can access it directly at jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk.

What it actually offers

Rather than a single product like a CV builder, JobHelp works more like a curated hub, pointing you towards the right government services, tools and advice depending on your situation.

Seven steps to finding work

A structured, step-by-step guide for anyone unsure where to start with a job search, covering the practical groundwork before you start applying.

CVs, applications and interviews

Direct advice and tools on building a CV, writing applications and preparing for interviews.

Sector-specific support

Guidance broken down by industry, useful if you are targeting a specific field and want advice relevant to how hiring actually works there.

Jobcentre Plus support

Information on accessing support from a work coach, along with skills and training programmes available through Jobcentre Plus.

Find a Job

A direct link through to the UK government's official job search service, findajob.dwp.gov.uk, which aggregates vacancies across the UK.

Flexible working and different working patterns

Resources for anyone who cannot work full time, including guidance on flexible working, combining work with caring responsibilities, and options for older workers.

The Youth Guarantee

Dedicated support for 16 to 24 year olds, including access to Youth Hubs and targeted advice for people at the start of their working life.

Skills for Work Finder

A short tool that asks a few quick questions and points you towards training opportunities that might suit your situation.

Benefits and other support

Practical information on financial support available while job hunting, including help with childcare costs and support for people managing a disability or long-term health condition.

Who it is for

JobHelp is built primarily around supporting people looking for work in the UK, with particular strength in its guidance for young people entering the workforce, people returning to work after a break, and anyone navigating job searching alongside other responsibilities like caring or health conditions. It is a genuinely comprehensive starting point regardless of your career stage or background.

Why it is worth using

The value of JobHelp is less about a single standout feature and more about the breadth of what it pulls together in one place. Government services relating to employment, benefits, skills and training are not always easy to find individually. JobHelp does the work of routing you to the right one based on your actual situation, which saves a considerable amount of time compared to searching for each piece separately.

It is free, publicly funded, and comes with no commercial agenda, which is worth something in a job search landscape crowded with paid tools and services promising shortcuts.

Getting started

Visit jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk and use the options on the homepage to tell the service what kind of help you are looking for. From there it will point you towards the most relevant tools and guidance for your situation.

At Interval, we work with candidates across Technology, Strategy, Finance, Life Sciences, Human Resources, Training, Marketing and Administrative functions in the UK and beyond. If you are exploring your next move, we would be glad to help.