Jumpstart London Guide

Jumpstart London Guide

14 Aug 2026

KICKSTART YOUR UK ADVENTURE WITH JUMPSTART LONDON

"Already have your UK Youth Mobility Visa sorted? Perfect. Jumpstart London is your base camp for starting your working holiday with a job, accommodation and support organised before you arrive. We'll help you get settled, start earning and meet other travellers — while giving you the freedom to travel and explore throughout your visa."

 

WATCH THIS FIRST

Our Jumpstart London video explains the whole program, including the job guarantee, accommodation options, what happens when you arrive and how Jumpstart works throughout your working holiday.

 


 

WHAT DO I GET?

With Jumpstart London, you get:

  • Guaranteed first job placement in London before you depart

  • Access to exclusive TWHC accommodation options

  • Help setting up your UK bank account

  • Help with your National Insurance number

  • Arrival orientation and in-country support

  • Meet & Greet and ongoing social events

  • Access to our exclusive UK job opportunities

  • Access to live-in and seasonal work

  • Travel flexibility throughout your visa

  • 24/7 emergency support

  • Access to travel deals and TWHC member benefits
     



YOUR GUARANTEED JOB

The biggest advantage of Jumpstart is knowing you have work organised before you arrive.

We'll secure your first job placement in London so you can arrive knowing you have a way to start earning while you get settled.

Guaranteed job options can include:

EVENTS & HOSPITALITY

  • Hospitality
  • Bar work
  • Catering
  • Event crew
  • Setup and pack-down
  • Major events and productions

OUTDOOR EVENTS & PRODUCTION CREW

  • Event setup
  • Event pack-down
  • Loading and unloading
  • TV and stage productions
  • Outdoor events

GENERAL LABOURING

Monday–Friday labouring opportunities across Central London.

 


 

YOU'RE NOT STUCK IN ONE JOB

Your Jumpstart job is your secure starting point — it doesn't have to be your job for your entire working holiday.

You can travel, explore the UK, take another job, head overseas and return to the UK during your working holiday visa.

Jumpstart gives you a base to come back to while you build your own working holiday.

 


 

OTHER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Through The Working Holiday Club, you can also access other jobs throughout your visa.

Opportunities can include:

  • Hospitality
  • Hotels
  • Live-in pubs
  • Live-in hotels
  • Adventure camps
  • Tourism
  • Events & promotions
  • Customer service
  • Admin
  • Finance & accounts
  • Recruitment
  • Teaching & education
  • Construction
  • Labouring
  • Cleaning & housekeeping
  • Catering
  • Activity instruction
  • Retail
  • Entertainment
  • Travel & tourism
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Leisure
  • IT
  • Engineering
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Environmental work
  • Healthcare
  • Nannying
  • Volunteering
  • Opportunities are available across London, the UK and Europe, depending on current vacancies and the season.

 


 

ACCOMMODATION

Jumpstart gives you access to exclusive accommodation options across London.

CITY ROOMS

Zone 1 London accommodation

Shared and private room options, with catered and self-catering accommodation available.

Prices start from approximately:

£167.55 per week – triple shared

£189.15 per week – twin shared

Includes:

  • Bills
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Contents insurance
  • Bedding
  • Communal areas
  • Gym and recreational spaces
  • Laundry facilities
  • Regular cleaning

A loyalty scheme can also reduce the weekly rent the longer you stay.

 

 

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BOUTIQUE HOTEL ROOMS

Prefer your own space when you first arrive?

Our boutique hotel option offers private ensuite rooms in Leytonstone.

Single ensuite – £165 per week

Double ensuite – £195 per week

No bond required — just your first week's rent upfront.

Includes:

  • Private ensuite
  • Bedding and towels
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kettle with tea & coffee
  • Regular cleaning
  • Flexible weekly rental

 

 

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SHARED HOUSES

Our furnished shared houses are located across Zones 2–4 and are available exclusively to TWHC members.

You'll share with other young travellers, including Australians and New Zealanders.

Prices start from:

Single room – £140 per week

Double room – £180 per week

Shared houses are very popular, so availability can be limited. If this is your preferred option, let us know early and we'll add you to the waiting list.

 

 

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARRIVE?

We've got you covered from the moment you land.

We'll help you:

  • Get settled into your accommodation
  • Get your UK bank account organised
  • Sort your National Insurance number
  • Understand your first job
  • Meet the TWHC team
  • Meet other Jumpstart travellers
  • Get involved in social events
  • Start exploring London

Your first week is about getting settled, meeting people and getting into your new London routine.

 


 

THEN THE ADVENTURE REALLY STARTS

Once you're settled into London and working, the choice is yours.

  • Stay and explore London.
  • Travel around the UK.
  • Take a live-in job in the countryside.
  • Head to Scotland.
  • Work a summer season.
  • Travel through Europe.
  • Or simply keep working and saving for your next adventure.

Your Jumpstart job gives you a starting point. What you do with the rest of your visa is up to you - travel, take advantage of our other job opportunities or stay in your job guarantee...

 


 

HOW MUCH DOES JUMPSTART LONDON COST?

$1,200 AUD

This includes the Jumpstart London program and all of the support outlined above.

UK Youth Mobility Visa costs are not included.

If you already have your visa, you can focus entirely on getting your job, accommodation and arrival organised.

 


 

READY TO GET STARTED?

If you haven't spoken with our UK team yet, get in touch with:

John Broomfield

AUS: 1300 295 579
NZ: +64 366 769 79
M: +61 417 477 336 – text "Call Me" for a callback
E: john@theworkingholidayclub.com

We'll help you get everything organised before you fly.

THE WORKING HOLIDAY CLUB

Your working holiday. Your way.


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