Part-Time Jobs Around King's College London

King's College London students are based in one of the UK's largest part-time job markets. London offers many opportunities in hospitality, retail, events, tutoring, museums, theatres, administration, customer service, healthcare support, campus roles and internships. The advantage is choice; the challenge is competition and higher living costs.

Students on a UK Student visa must follow their visa work conditions. During term time, many degree-level students are limited to up to 20 hours per week, while full-time work may be allowed during official vacations. Students should always check their visa, BRP or eVisa conditions and King's guidance before accepting work.

Common Part-Time Job Options

Job type	Where students may find it	Why it can help
Retail assistant	Shops, supermarkets, bookstores and shopping areas	Builds customer service and communication skills
Cafe or restaurant staff	Cafes, restaurants, hotels and food outlets	Flexible shifts and strong London availability
Event staff	Venues, conferences, theatres, museums and university events	Good for weekend or evening work
Student ambassador	King's departments, open days and recruitment events	Campus-friendly work and strong CV value
Admin assistant	University offices, local businesses and charities	Builds organisation and office experience
Tutoring	Private tutoring, education companies and online platforms	Useful for academically strong students
Museum, gallery or theatre roles	Cultural venues near central London campuses	Helpful for humanities, arts and culture-focused students
Healthcare support roles	Care providers, charities and health-related organisations	Can suit students interested in health or social care
Research or project assistant	University departments or external organisations	Useful for research-focused students

Where To Search

Students can search for part-time work through:

• King's CareerConnect jobs board
• King's Careers & Employability resources
• King's College London Students' Union opportunities
• Campus roles and student ambassador jobs
• London hospitality and event agencies
• Retail and supermarket career pages
• Museums, theatres, galleries and visitor attractions
• Online job boards
• LinkedIn and employer websites

King's also runs a Part-Time Work Fair at the start of the academic year, with employers offering casual, in-person, virtual and remote part-time opportunities.

On-Campus Work

On-campus roles are often ideal because they fit better around lectures, labs and commuting. Students may find work as ambassadors, event helpers, admin assistants, peer mentors, research assistants, library helpers or Students' Union staff.

These roles can be competitive. Students should prepare a UK-style CV, set up King's CareerConnect, and apply early in the first term.

Jobs Around King's Campuses

King's central London campuses are close to many part-time work areas:

• Strand and Waterloo: cafes, restaurants, theatres, offices, museums, retail and events
• Guy's and London Bridge: hospitality, healthcare-related services, offices and tourism
• St Thomas': healthcare, public services, hospitality and visitor-facing roles
• Denmark Hill: healthcare, local retail, cafes and community organisations

Students should consider travel time and late-night safety before accepting shifts, especially if accommodation is far from the workplace.

Practical Advice For International Students

Before applying for part-time jobs, students should:

• Prepare a one-page UK-style CV
• Use King's careers support for CV checks
• Apply early for campus jobs and ambassador roles
• Get a National Insurance number if required
• Open a UK bank account
• Keep evidence of term dates and visa work conditions
• Avoid cash-in-hand work that does not follow UK rules
• Protect study time during coursework and exam periods
• Track travel costs before accepting shifts

Best Approach For September 2026 Students

Students arriving for the September 2026 intake should attend induction, set up King's CareerConnect, visit the Part-Time Work Fair, and apply early for campus and London-based roles.

The best part-time job is one that is legal, manageable, safe to travel to and useful for building confidence. London has many opportunities, but students should balance work with study, commuting, wellbeing and long-term career goals.