Work in Sussex and the south-east

Search for vacancies and employers across Sussex and the south-east. There is also information on the creative industries in Sussex.

Search for local jobs on our vacancy service

Job sites

Sussex

1066jobs.com has jobs across Sussex.
BrightonandHoveJobs.com has jobs across Brighton and Hove.
Community Base has jobs with charities, community groups, local government and health services in Brighton and Hove.
GatwickDiamondJobs.com has jobs in the Crawley and Gatwick areas.
Just Brighton Jobs has jobs in Brighton and Hove.
Love Eastbourne Jobs has jobs in Eastbourne, Polegate, Bexhill, Hailsham and the surrounding Sussex areas.
Possability People - PA noticeboard has vacancies for PAs looking for work, and people who are looking for PAs.
Tutor Hunt allows you to access private tuition opportunities across the region.
Wired Sussex has digital, media and technology jobs across Brighton and Sussex.

Aggregator sites

Adzuna and Indeed harvest data from multiple job sites with a single search and speed up your job hunting.

News Media

The Argus is Brighton and Hove’s local newspaper and job site.
The Eastbourne Herald is Eastbourne's local newspaper and job site.
Wealden Advertiser has job listings for the Wealden area.

South-east and London

South-east

Hampshire Business Information has information about business activity and the local economy.
HampshireJobs.org.uk has jobs with local authorities across the county.
Jobs in Surrey has jobs in all industries across the county.

London

Graduatejobs.com - London has opportunities in London and the Home Counties.
London Councils
This is London.

Employers in Sussex

Business directories and associations

Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce, Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce and Sussex Chamber of Commerce are networks of local businesses. Each has a members’ directory which is searchable by industry.
Gatwick Diamond Business Association Directory is a members’ directory is searchable by industry. The Gatwick Diamond is an economic area covering a 30 mile radius from Gatwick Airport.

Wired Sussex is a business development agency for digital and new media companies and freelancers across Sussex and the south-east.
Yell.com is useful as a local business search engine.

Major local employers

The local economy is dominated by small to medium sized employers (SMEs) which make up 99.8% of businesses. However, there are also large employers operating locally, many in the public sector:

Local authorities and public services

Healthcare

Further and Higher Education

Financial services, legal services and business

Transport

Other employers in the south-east

Kent County Council
GradsKent offers a graduate scheme in Kent for those wanting a career in the public sector.
Southampton City Council

Creative industries in Sussex

The creative industries are an important part of the local economy. These links are to local organisations, institutions and studios offering work/ exhibition space and other forms of support.

Local organisations

Brighton and Hove Arts and Creative Industries Commission develops policy, raises funds, provides advice and delivers programmes.
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery includes information on museums and galleries throughout Brighton.
Carousel inspires people with learning disabilities to achieve their artistic ambitions. Volunteering opportunities available.
Chalk Gallery is a Lewes-based collaborative project involving local artists.
Fabrica has exhibition opportunities, artist resources and volunteering.

a-n has exhibitions and arts events in and around Brighton.
Lighthouse is a digital culture agency based in Brighton, supporting, commissioning and exhibiting work by artists and filmmakers.
The Sussex Guild is a group of professional designers and makers of fine contemporary and traditional craftwork.
Wired Sussex is a business development agency for digital and new media companies and freelancers.

Studios/ collective spaces

Artist Kellie Miller offers artists the opportunity to work with her on an apprentice and internship basis, or to provide mentoring on your work and business practices.
The Werks Group offers affordable spaces from co-working (drop-in) and individual desks to small studio space and larger move-in office space.
Claremont Studios is a community interest company dedicated to providing a supportive environment for artistic creativity, enterprise and learning

Membership with Paddock Studios offers free classes, discounted artists’ materials and a chance to exhibit at the annual group show.
Phoenix Arts Association has studio, venue and space hire opportunities.