West Malling is a market town in Kent, south-east England, with a population of around 2,200. Located close to the M20, this is still a largely unspoiled location - belying its close proximity to the capital. West Malling is known for its array of independent shops, as well as St. Leonard's Tower - a 10th century Norman keep. In 2015 the town gained prominence in the national press for reportedly having more active daters per capita than any other settlement in the UK.
Given the small size of the town itself, recruitment agencies in the West Malling area are somewhat scattered, rather than being limited to any one particular area. This page is an easy way to identify and locate a recruitment agency to work with - whether you are an employer looking to hire staff or a candidate seeking a new job. Agencies cover the full spectrum of recruiting operations - from temporary or contract positions to permanent appointments, so no matter what you are looking for, a recruitment professional will be able to help.
Economic overview
The area surrounding West Malling is largely rural (70% of the Tonbridge and Malling district is designated as green belt), meaning that the local economy is relatively small. Given the town's proximity to London however, West Malling remains popular with commuters - meaning that the area does not suffer from many of the problems commonly associated with rural communities in contemporary Britain.
Because of West Malling's small size, individual unemployment statistics are not available, but the Tonbridge and Malling district reported unemployment of just 1.8% in April 2013 - lower than the south-east English average of 2.4%, and considerably under the UK average for that period, which was 3.8%.
Key industries and employers
2011 Census statistics for Tonbridge and Malling show that standout industries in the area for employment were Financial and Insurance (2.8% above England and Wales average), Construction (1.8% above) and Professional, Scientific and Technical (1.1% above). Major employers in the West Malling area include ADT Fire and Security, Cabot Financial, Kimberly Clark, and Aventis.
