Up-to-date vacancies are listed on the King’s Jobs website.

King’s deadline for a job application is 23:59 (London time) on the date specified in the job advert unless otherwise stated. You will not be able to submit your application after the deadline has passed.

You cannot edit an application after submission; review it carefully before submitting.

Our essential criteria are the requirements are managers are looking for candidates to meet, we ask them to keep this to a minimum list, and we ask candidates to be able to demonstrate how they meet these in order to move onto the next round of our recruitment process.

All our adverts will have the contact details of a lead panel member who are happy for you to contact them directly.

You will find an expected time line on the process in our advert

At King’s, we are committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices. We evaluate criminal records only when they are relevant to the job you're applying for, and having a record does not automatically disqualify you from employment. The specific requirements of the role and the details of the offence are carefully considered in our decision-making process.

For positions involving clinical work or contact with children and other vulnerable groups, candidates must pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This requirement will be clearly stated in the job advertisement. If you possess a valid DBS certificate issued within the last three years, a new check is not necessary before starting your role. Once employed, we will update your DBS clearance every three years.

Please note, that certain roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 due to the nature of the work with vulnerable groups, as specified by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We will keep your application and any details of your application (shortlisting and interview notes) for a maximum of 6 months if you are unsuccessful. If you are offered the role, all paperwork will be placed on your employee file.

Our system does not have this functionality, but we advise you to keep an eye on our career site for any similar roles in the future.

We will try our best to accommodate any requests to reschedule, however, this is subject to the availability of our panel, and we cannot guarantee that this is possible on all occasions.

Please be aware that we are only able to provide feedback to applicants who attend an interview. 

When we notify you of the outcome of your interview, in the unfortunate circumstance that your not appointed, you will be advised of this decision and provided details on how to obtain any wanted feedback.

If you need permission to work in the UK and don't currently, have it, you'll need to secure a UK visa or work permit. King’s is a licensed sponsor under the Home Office's points-based immigration system. For detailed information and to explore your visa options, visit our 'Securing your Visa' webpage.

If you have a disability that makes applying online challenging, we're here to help. You can request an application form in various formats, including audio, Braille, or large print. Simply contact the individual or department listed in the job advert to arrange for an alternative format.

We invite all candidates to provide us with any details of their reasonable adjustments. We will discuss with our panel and ensure where possible that these can be accommodated. If it’s not possible we will advise you and the reason why.

The majority of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis where we work between both the office and remote locations, and details of this will be in our adverts.
Due to our responsibility of a face to face education provider, it’s unlikely a role will offer a 100% remote working environment.

All our advertised jobs are for King’s appointments only, and we do not advertise any roles that are on a temporary basis.

Yes, if you can provide us with your completion date, and our panel will make the necessary changes to your offer subject to the completion of your PhD.

You can find out more about King’s on our About page and read our strategy and vision 29 goals.

If it’s regarding the role itself, you can use the contact details supplied in the advert of a member of the hiring panel.

If it’s something you wish to discuss with HR, you can contact us via HR@kcl.ac.uk or calling 020 7848 3450. We are available Monday - Friday 9am until 5pm