Working in London | King's College London careers

London is one of the world’s most exciting cities and an integral part of the King’s experience as a place to live, work and learn. Westminster, Whitehall and the City are all on our doorstep along with world-famous galleries, museums, theatres, music and sports opportunities. Our strong connections throughout London benefit both our vibrant university community and the communities surrounding us.

King’s is one of the world’s top universities - we rank 31st in the QS World University Rankings 2021.

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We have four campuses along the River Thames and one in south London, with good transport links between.

As London’s leading civic university, we play a vital role in the city’s economic, social and cultural life.

Our partnerships around the world provide exciting opportunities for projects, research and volunteering.

“ My office at St Thomas’ is in a perfect location, overlooking the River Thames and Houses of Parliament. There are also great transport links from my home in Essex!

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Dorcas Ologunde, Senior Operations Officer (HR and Finance)

“ My work as Chair of our Department’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee is particularly rewarding. We’ve introduced a mentoring scheme for new academics; worked with students to equip them with the skills to create a more inclusive environment; and are looking at how we do things to encourage a better work-life balance.

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Dr Elizabeth Black, Athena SWAN lead, Department of Informatics

“ The people at King’s are so welcoming, and I feel it’s a place where I can be myself. I’ve got a strong professional support network across the university, many who have become my friends.

Sarah Mander, Senior Communications Officer, Entrepreneurship Institute