Living & working
in Brighton.

The council’s inward-investment information highlights digital, creative and cultural activity, environmental industries, and health and life sciences. Explore both specialist and supporting roles: account management, operations, marketing, technical delivery and customer service can sit within the same business.

Separate local employment from plans to commute elsewhere. Ask exhibitors about the office, hybrid attendance, training and progression. For creative work, bring concise examples; for a career change, describe transferable tasks rather than relying only on your previous job title.

The University of Brighton is one local employer example, covering academic and support work. Its careers pages explain application routes and professional development. Explore the relevant campus and role requirements rather than assuming every university job involves teaching.

Homes & everyday costs

Central Brighton and North Laine, Hove, and inland areas such as Preston Park offer contrasting viewing starting points. Walk routes yourself, especially if gradients or carrying shopping affect the practicality of an address.

The official rent figure shown alongside covers Brighton and Hove. It includes different property sizes and existing and new tenancies, so it is not a quote for a flat or room. Compare current listings alongside heating, Council Tax, broadband and commuting costs.

Brighton station is on Queens Road; Brighton & Hove Buses provides local journey information. Use rail and bus planners together if work is beyond the centre. The station-to-work connection can make a greater practical difference than a headline train time.

Try the route at your normal start time and check the return after an evening shift. Compare tickets against actual attendance days, and check disruption or assistance information before travelling rather than relying on an old saved timetable.

VisitBrighton’s official guide brings together seafront activities, museums, galleries, music, theatres, parks and the South Downs.

Use an exploratory visit to test food shopping, a library or leisure session and an evening out. Browse current community and cultural listings, and check access or booking needs directly with the venue before building a regular plan around it.

Make your move

Brighton & Hove City Council is the local service authority. Check housing, Council Tax and family-service information against your address. For a move with children, investigate admissions and childcare before committing; proximity alone does not confirm a place.

Allow for moving costs and any gap before your first salary. Keep employer contacts and application deadlines from the fair in one place so that settling in does not interrupt your search. Record the condition of the home when you arrive.