Invest West Kent
Invest. Grow. Flourish
A vibrant region
Key statistics in West Kent
£64,333
Gross Value Added per job
2.2%
Unemployment
361,000
Population
48.7%
NVQ4+
£15.12bn
GDP
19,095
Number of businesses
£12.77bn
GVA
20 mins
To London Bridge
30 mins
To Gatwick
11 million
Visitors (2022)
Find out about emerging sector clusters in West Kent
Key Sectors
Creative
Distribution
Financial
Healthcare, pharmaceutical and life sciences
Information, Communication and Technology
Real Estate
Tourism and Hospitality
Wine and Agri-Tech
About Invest West Kent
What is Invest West Kent
Invest West Kent has been set up by the three West Kent local authorities (Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Malling, and Tunbridge Wells) to facilitate both inward investment and growth of existing businesses in the region.
Our unique approach allows business and investors to identify opportunities to locate, grow and flourish in the area, able to access funding, advice and support in one place.
Who we are
The Team
Simon Harris
Invest West Kent Manager
Invest West Kent is a partnership comprising economic-development teams from the three West Kent local authorities. Simon Harris is the IWK Manager. The combined IWK Team brings local expertise and connections, linking you to the required support and opportunities available across the region.
IWK has a Board, comprised of key local stakeholders, who steer Invest West Kent’s approach to ensure those looking to locate, invest and grow can flourish in West Kent.