Graduate careers in Central London
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Central London is home to almost half of the capital’s businesses, with all 20 of the world’s largest international banks and financial services organisations in residence. As Vincent Keaveny, graduate recruitment partner at Baker McKenzie LLP says, “The City remains a tremendously exciting place to work, with clients of the highest quality putting together transactions of global importance.” It is the epicentre of London’s legal activity, as well as being the focal point for the city’s tourism, leisure and entertainment industries. Many graduate training schemes run in the area.
The district of Soho is an active media and creative cluster that is chock full of small and large companies alike, including the local London Marketing Services and Future Publishing’s central headquarters.
Postgraduate study in and around central London
The prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) scores top marks for law and economics, and ranks in the top ten for history, politics and business studies. It is also among the top four social science institutions in the world.
The University of the Arts London has colleges spread out across central London and is the largest arts university in Europe. It offers postgraduate courses in art and design that rate in the top 20.
10 local graduate employers in central London
- Baker & McKenzie LLP, Blackfriars (Law)
- Linklaters LLP, Moorgate (Law)
- Civil Service, Whitehall (Public sector; Government; Research and statistics)
- The Bank of England, Moorgate (Banking and finance)
- HarperCollins, Kensington (Publishing)
- EDF Energy, Victoria (Analysis; Technology; Finance; HR; Consulting)
- Future Publishing, Westminster (Publishing)
- Amnesty International, Whitehall (Not-for-profit; Charity work; Sales; Administration)
- Metropolitan Police, London (Public sector)
- Selfridges and Co, Bond Street (Retail; Management)
(Note: these companies may not be currently recruiting. Their names have been provided as a guideline to the type of work available and what areas to look in.)
Moving to central London
It’s on the map for…
- A variety of locations, from upmarket East Kensington to trendy Shoreditch
- Has the world’s largest theatre district
- One of the greenest city centres in the world eg Hyde Park, Regents Park
It’s within commuting distance of…
- Romford – 18 miles
- Kent – 39 miles
- Milton Keynes – 50 miles
Monthly lettings costs in central London
- Single room: £460–£600
- Double room: £560–£800
- Bedsit: £900–£1,150
- One-bed flat: £1,420–£1,580
- Two-bed flat: £1,640–£1,950