Career Coaching
in Camden

Employment Landscape

Camden’s job market reflects both opportunity and pressure. Its economy benefits from a dense cluster of professional, scientific and technical firms, as well as strong information and communication and health and social care sectors, which together account for a large share of local roles. Vacancy data for Camden and the City of London show a recent decline in job postings, particularly in hospitality and creative roles, even as London overall is seeing growth in technology, banking and consumer goods hiring. The council’s 100‑in‑100 employment pledge and the upcoming Camden Film Quarter aim to generate entry‑level and creative sector jobs, offering some localized lift. However, restructuring at the council’s housing department and continued competition mean local job seekers are likely to encounter a market that is selective and in transition.

Dominant Industries

Typical Roles

Hiring Patterns

Hiring remains selective. The core business, tech and health sectors continue to provide steady roles, but postings have contracted in hospitality and creative fields locally even while London sees expansion in technology and consumer sectors. Emerging initiatives like the Film Quarter and council apprenticeship campaigns may create openings, but they are not yet offsetting broader posting declines in Camden.

"Expect to find openings where growth is targeted, but know that competition is real and not every sector is hiring right now."