Royal Tunbridge Wells is a spa town in west Kent with a population of around 51,000 at the 2021 census. It sits close to the boundary with East Sussex, about 30 miles south-east of central London. The local economy is weighted towards services, healthcare and retail rather than manufacturing.

Healthcare is one of the largest sources of work. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust runs Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury and employs more than 8,000 staff across its hospital sites in the area. The insurer AXA Health has a long-standing office at Phillips House on Crescent Road in the town centre. Professional services are also significant: Thomson Snell & Passmore, one of the country's oldest law firms, and Cripps both have their main offices in the town, the latter at Number 22, Mount Ephraim.

Retail, warehousing and trade work are concentrated at North Farm, the main commercial estate on the northern edge of town off Longfield Road in TN2, beside the A21. The estate takes in several retail parks and industrial units, and Childrensalon, the online children's clothing retailer, runs its head office and warehouse from Decimus Park on Kingstanding Way within the same area. Commuting to London is feasible, with direct rail services to the capital. New vacancies across these sectors are listed on this page as they come in.

Jobs in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Senior Care Assistant

East Grinstead
£40,500 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
Location: East Grinstead, West Sussex. Salary: £41,184 Per Annum + Excellent Benefits. Hours: Full Time – Nights Only. About the Home. Avon Search is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Care Assistant / Team Leader on behalf of a well-est... Read more
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Senior Care Assistant / Team Leader

East Grinstead
£36,500 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
Location: East Grinstead, West Sussex. Salary: £37,440 Per Annum + Excellent Benefits. Hours: Full Time – Days Only. About the Home. Avon Search is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Care Assistant / Team Leader on behalf of a well-estab... Read more
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Contact Centre Advisor

Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
Job Location.. LAMBERTS OFFICE.. Job Description.. Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a leading global consumer goods company with iconic brands including Gillette, Pampers and Oral-B, built on innovation and superior consumer experiences. Lamberts Healthcare Limi... Read more
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Senior/Supervising Social Worker

ME16 8SL
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
Foster Care Associates (The FCA. Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker. Basic Salary: Up to £41,334.38 per annum, dependent upon experience. Location: Remote supporting Foster Parents in Kent.. Benefits.. Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance.. 30 days' an... Read more
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Contracts Manager

Sevenoaks, Kent
£60,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
DB Recruitment are on the look out for an experienced Contracts Manager for a permanent position for a client of ours who specialise within Leisure & Retail Fit Out. The succesful candidate must have Pub Fit Out experience and be looking for a long term p... Read more
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Site Manager

Sevenoaks, Kent
£23 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
DB Recruitment are on the look out for an experienced Site Manager for a permanent position for a client of ours who specialise within Leisure & Retail Fit Out. The succesful candidate must have Pub Fit Out experience and be looking for a long term perm r... Read more
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SEN Teacher

ME15 7UN
£28 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
You can make a difference, be rewarded, and join our impact-driven community now - at Targeted Provision we change lives.. Multiple positions are available, hiring is ongoing, and interviews are being arranged as applications come in. We will contact you ... Read more
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Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics/Recovery

Sevenoaks
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
Job Advert.. Theatre Practitioner - Anaesthetics/Recovery.. Full time - 37.5 hours per week.. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Anaesthetic & Recovery Practitioner - RN/ODP at North Downs Hospital, Caterham. We are looking for a passi... Read more
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Primary SEN Teacher / Instructor

TN5 7EL
£43,000
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance.. Job Title: Primary SEN Teacher / Instructor. Location: Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, TN5 7EL. Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday |Mon to Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm including 1 x 5pm finis... Read more
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Primary Teacher

ME14
£40
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work.. Job Title: Primary Teacher. Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AX. Hours: 35 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm. Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum... Read more
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Group Exercise Instructor - High Energy

ME19 4UA
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
Would you like to join Europe's leading premium health and wellness group.. Our team members are the ambassadors of our business and the heart of what we do. W e are on the look out for dynamic and engaging instructors to lead high-energy classes, includi... Read more
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Registered Nurse

RH19 2JR
£24 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
What inspired you to become a nurse.. Was it the desire to make a real difference through Kind Care.. Or the drive to keep learning and growing in a profession that's always evolving — working side by side with multi-disciplinary teams.. Whatever your rea... Read more
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Care Assistant

RH19 2JR
£15 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Our residents are people with their own stories to tell, and by joining us you'll have the chance to give something back while hel... Read more
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Senior Care Assistant

RH19 2JR
£16 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are pe... Read more
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Care Assistant

RH19 1HA
£13 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
Care Assistant.. Care Assistant.. Join Our Care Team in West Sussex – Competitive Pay, Flexible Hours, Apply Now.. Location: Across Horsham, Crawley, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and Bognor.. Salary: £13.45 per hour. Additional benefits in... Read more
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Healthcare Assistant

RH19 1HA
£13 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
Care Assistant.. Care Assistant.. Join Our Care Team in West Sussex – Competitive Pay, Flexible Hours, Apply Now.. Location: Across Horsham, Crawley, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and Bognor.. Salary: £13.45 per hour. Additional benefits in... Read more
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Support Worker

RH19 1HA
£13 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
Care Assistant.. Care Assistant.. Join Our Care Team in West Sussex – Competitive Pay, Flexible Hours, Apply Now.. Location: Across Horsham, Crawley, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and Bognor.. Salary: £13.45 per hour. Additional benefits in... Read more
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Home Manager

TN22 3FH
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
With over 25 years' experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester Healthcare currently have some of the best quality ratings of any large care home provider in the UK. But we're not stopping there: our mission is to provide ... Read more
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Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

TN13 1XH
£15 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
ABOUT THE ROLE. This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with dail... Read more
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General Assistant

RH8 9BD
£13 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 01-08-2026
ABOUT THE ROLE. As a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekee... Read more
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Frequently asked questions

Who are the biggest employers?

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is among the largest, running Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury and employing more than 8,000 staff across its hospital sites in the area. Other major employers include the insurer AXA Health, with an office on Crescent Road, and the law firms Thomson Snell & Passmore and Cripps, both based in the town.

Good for commuting to London?

Yes. Southeastern runs direct trains from Tunbridge Wells to London Charing Cross, with the fastest services taking about 55 minutes and most calling at London Bridge. Some peak-time services also run to or from London Cannon Street.

Where are warehouse and retail jobs?

Most are at North Farm, the main commercial estate off Longfield Road in TN2, beside the A21. The area includes several retail parks and industrial units, along with Decimus Park on Kingstanding Way, where Childrensalon runs its head office and warehouse.