Career Coaching
in Kensington

Employment Landscape

Kensington’s job market reflects a patchwork of steady sectors and localized shifts rather than sweeping expansion. Office redevelopment is underway with a £52 million project at 80 Pelham Street transforming underused space into high‑quality, sustainability‑focused workplaces that aim to attract modern tenants and generate jobs through 2027. Meanwhile, big employers such as Manchester United are considering downsizing their 23,000‑square‑foot Kensington office as part of broader cost‑cutting moves, signaling contraction in some corporate spaces. Local public sector work remains significant, with Kensington and Chelsea Council spending around £16 million annually on temporary staffing to cover roles ranging from social workers to support officers. Information and communication roles continue to grow locally, even as financial and insurance roles have declined noticeably in recent years. Job seekers in Kensington will encounter stiff competition, especially as some traditional employers pull back or reconfigure their operations.

Dominant Industries

Typical Roles

Hiring Patterns

Redevelopment of office buildings is supporting demand for construction, facilities and professional services roles. Information and communication roles are modestly growing, while financial and insurance sector jobs have declined. Council reliance on agency staff keeps some administrative and support roles available, but competition remains high.

"In Kensington you will find pockets of opportunity amid steady redevelopment and council hiring, but you will also run into scaled‑back corporate presence—so being proactive and specific in your search matters."