The Best Backpacker Jobs In London
Fun Employment for Travellers in the Capital
Earn a living and have fun in London. Opportunities for working holidaymakers. Find out how to be an Extra, work as a Roadie, or make money in Promotions.
If you’re looking for a backpacker job in London and you have the necessary paperwork, there’s no reason why you need restrict yourself to the usual job options that befall the transient backpacker. Forget call centres, market research, and poorly paid bar jobs, below are a few backpacker jobs in London which are easy to pick up, available to almost anyone, flexible, and above all, fun.
Be an Extra!
You don’t have to fit, good looking, or indeed talented to work in TV, and thousands of people earn a decent living in London by appearing in the background of TV commercials, films, or soap operas.
In fact to find employment in one of the easiest backpacker jobs in London, all you need is a few different sets of clothes, and the ability to get yourself to various locations around the city on time.
If you’re interested in TV it’s a great way to see how things work behind the scenes, and with so much time spent waiting in the wings it’s a good opportunity get to know other extras, or for the less sociable to read, write, or play Soduko. Standard day rates are good, with overtime paid extremely well, and additional fees paid should you be upgraded from ‘background’ to ‘walk on’.
There are a number of agencies which update their books annually, and should you be registered with a few of them, you’ll receive several calls per week offering work which you can then accept or decline at your convenience.
Be a Roadie!
Just about any pop star, rap star, or rock group worth their salt on a world tour will make a stop in London to play one of its many music venues. Local crew are always required to load in and load out equipment, build stages, or perform instrument changeovers during a gig
It is physical work and as such more appealing to men, however there are no restrictions. Again, due to the seasonal nature of the work and the unsociable hours, the work is highly flexible and thus a perfect job for the non committal backpacker in London.
Although the work itself can be demanding, it’s great way to meet people, gain insight into the live music industry and the technology that surrounds it, and watch a few free gig.
Work In Promotions!
If you’re outgoing, lively, and don’t have a problem talking to the public, then you might just find promotional work to be a great backpacker job in London. Well known brands are always employing staff to hit the streets and make the public aware of their latest products, newest deals, or to give out freebies.
It’s a great way to meet other young people, earn some money, and travel around the country visiting different cities. There are a number of agencies in London which delegate the work, and like all the backpacker jobs mentioned here, it’s flexible, well paid, and fun.
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