Popular professions in England. Work and employment in the UK. Business immigration to the UK

The UK has one of the most powerful economies in the world. Even despite the upcoming exit from the European Union, the local labor market remains stable and needs qualified personnel, including specialists from abroad. By the way, many foreigners not only work, but also successfully conduct business in England and other countries of the Kingdom. For this purpose, British immigration legislation provides for special visas.

Employment and life in the UK attracts job seekers from the most different corners planet, including developed European, Asian and North American countries. Therefore, competition for jobs in this island nation is enormous. Particularly popular is working in London, where wages are almost twice the national average. Next, we will find out what professions are in demand in Great Britain (England) in 2020.

Labor market in the UK

Unemployment in the UK during the year does not exceed 4.1%. The number of employed citizens is 32.7 million, and the unemployed are about 1.3 million. Compared to the previous year, the share of hired workers increased by 401 thousand people, and the self-employed decreased by 94 thousand.

For official employment in the UK, foreigners from third countries, including Russians and Ukrainians, must first find an employer and sign labor contract and get a work visa. However, Britons and EU citizens should not normally apply for vacancies.

The procedure for obtaining a visa or residence permit in the UK includes a special system of points that are awarded for certain criteria. For example, the level of proficiency is taken into account English, qualifications, experience and age of the applicant.

At a national level, the UK minimum wage is reviewed annually on 1 April. The rate depends on the age of the employee. For example, over 25s earn a minimum of £8.72 per hour in 2020, while under 18s receive £4.55. In addition, trainees can be paid £4.15.

According to National Administration statistics, taking into account bonuses, the average salary in the UK is 528 pounds per week and 2,288 pounds per month. The most high incomes recorded in London, Bristol and Cambridge, and low in Wigan and Mansfield. Men on average earn 17% more than women.

The most in-demand professions in the UK

Attractive sectors of the UK economy where jobs are available for foreigners are information Technology, manufacturing, construction, education, medicine, tourism, services, financial and banking sectors.

Citizens of CIS countries often look for unskilled work, mostly seasonal. For example, harvesters, loaders, nannies, nurses, cleaners, and so on. Sometimes you need owners creative professions in the fields of art, fashion, design and media.

PROFESSIONS IN DEMAND IN THE UK - LIST

Note. Information is based on data from UK and international recruitment agencies.

In conclusion, we note that the most highly paid professions in the UK these are brokers, senior managers, pilots air transport, lawyers and doctors.

It is quite difficult to imagine that even in one of the richest countries in Europe today there are problems with employment. Due to the large flow of visitors from other countries of the world, the number of jobs in Foggy Albion has noticeably decreased. Today, all the most in-demand professions in England require a narrow specialization and fluency in English.

Still a popular position top manager. Average wages for an Englishman in this position is approximately 180 thousand euros per year. Primary responsibilities typically include the effective organization of a company or enterprise, responsibility for the most efficient functioning of the team, and the promotion of the company's products and services.

The second profession in terms of income and, accordingly, popularity is doctor. Average income dentists, surgeons and obstetricians in the UK is approximately 176 thousand euros per year. English medicine is considered one of the best in Europe, therefore British universities have extremely strict requirements for students, including visitors. For example, the percentage of international students at UK medical universities is 8%.

Oddly enough, but income economists And marketers on the list popular professions in England it ranks only third. Finance and banking specialists earn about 130 thousand euros per year.

Pilot- another in-demand and well-paid job. You will have to pay dearly for piloting courses, but, in addition to universal respect, you will also receive a decent annual income - an average of 124 thousand euros.

We should also not forget that the UK is home to some of the most prestigious law universities in the world: Cambridge, Oxford, Glasgow and others. Good income lawyer with work experience, however, lower than that of a surgeon - it is only 117 thousand euros.

With development computer technology and the Internet, England, like other countries, needs highly qualified IT specialists with higher education and knowledge the latest programs. Large companies and holdings often look for English-speaking employees outside of England, preferring to pay less for remote work and save on renting a large office. Approximate income a specialist in this field makes 110-117 thousand per year.

Policemen And teachers earn an average of 78-82 thousand euros, but for representatives of these professions the average salary will depend on the number of hours of work and on length of service, for which allowances and bonuses are awarded.

Getting a job from the above list for foreign citizens is not so easy - first of all, you need to have higher education, which is listed in the UK, secondly, to speak English at a high level and thirdly, according to the new resolution of the British Employment Association, to qualify for a payment of at least 31 thousand euros per year.

Often they want to start building their career there. In this case, a completely reasonable question arises - which specialties are the most in demand and highly paid in the UK.

Of course, the decisive factor in choosing a profession is not a banal race for profit. Many of us dream of realizing our abilities in a certain area, and some even in childhood realize their destiny. But, nevertheless, ratings are interesting to everyone. And foreign students planning to get an education at British universities should take into account that the competition for more in-demand professions in the UK will be quite large.

It is important to take into account the peculiarities of the British education system. A future applicant should decide what he wants to be in the future 2 years before graduation, before entering the A-level program. That is, in fact, to track the rankings of the most in-demand professions in the United Kingdom - necessary condition successful preparation for admission.

Statistics on high-paying British professions

The Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings has published analytical results showing the average annual income of UK residents. Based on this information, a list of British professions that bring highest income- what helped to evaluate in general financial situation certain specialists in the country.

Rating of prestigious professions based on the results of 2015

1. The leaders of the list are the most lucrative profession brokers (foreign exchange, investment, insurance, currency, etc.) have become brokers in the UK. The minimum salary for these professionals is £40,668, and the average annual salary before tax is £128,231/year.

2. Second place goes to top managers of companies, civil servants of the fifth category, directors of clinics, etc. Their average salary before taxes is 122,967 pounds/year, and the minimum is 38,686 pounds/year.

3. Bronze was won by directors of marketing, finance and economics. Average salary such specialists - 89,933 pounds per year, and the minimum income per year is 35,378 pounds / year.

4. Pilots, crew members, as well as staff, including engineers, flight instructors, etc. The average salary for "conquerors of the sky" is 87,474 pounds / year, while the minimum ranges from 64,250-96,778 pounds / year (depending on the position) .

5. Practitioners (therapists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatricians and doctors general practice) earn an annual average (before tax) of £80,628/year, and their minimum salary is £33,174/year.

6. Lawyers, including all legal professionals, earn a stable average annual income of £80,578.

7. Air traffic controllers. Did not fall into point 4, but may have more income than other employees in this area. This is a very rare and very responsible profession, the salary here is high - 77,220 pounds per year, and the minimum income is 63,344 pounds / year.

8. Someone probably expected to see this profession at the very beginning of the list, but the reality is this. IT Directors earn an average annual salary of £70,970/year and a minimum salary of £40,549/year.

But, of course, ratings should not influence your choice too much. After all, you can achieve success in any field. Good salary receive true professionals in various fields of activity: designers, chefs, design engineers, choreographers, etc.

Ratings of the best and worst professions in the UK

In addition to financial factors, analysts often examine occupations by taking into account work conditions, stress levels, and future career prospects.

In particular, CareerCast compiled ratings of the worst and most the best professions, which can be selected in the UK. The list is based on social survey, during which various factors were taken into account.

The results are quite unexpected.

Worst professions 2016

1. News reporter;
2. Lumberjack;
3. Live broadcast presenter;
4. Disc jockey;
5. Contract soldier;
6. Rodent and Pest Control Officer;
7. Retailer;
8. Advertising space sales manager;
9. Taxi driver;
10. Firefighter.

If you were surprised by the list above, then the list below may make many people smile. Who would have thought?

Best professions 2016

1. Data Processing Analyst;
2. Statistics department employee;
3. Information security analyst;
4. Otolaryngologist/audiologist;
5. Ultrasound diagnostic equipment operator;
6. Mathematician;
7. Software engineer;
8. Computer system analyst;
9. Speech therapist;
10. Insurance settlement specialist.

We hope that you will benefit from this information in the near future. And if you have already made your choice, then you may be interested in a world in which UK universities occupy very high positions.

Choosing a specialty in the UK: ranking of professions updated: May 11, 2019 by: Anni Krasova

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Many Russian citizens go to the UK to work. The former metropolis hosts labor migrants from all over the world - both low-paid and highly qualified specialists. Employed Russians can be found throughout the European state - from Northern Irish cities to the Scottish Isles. But mainly our compatriots are attracted to England as a place of work. Let's find out if there are jobs and vacancies in England for Russians in 2020.

Working in the UK is the dream of many people Russian citizens. Moreover, labor migrants are attracted not only by London, as one of the largest financial and economic centers on the planet. Russian speech can be heard from foreign workers throughout the United Kingdom. However, the majority of Russians who find work do not seek to go to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, but to England.

To work only with a visa

As in all Western countries, Foggy Albion has strict rules for foreign workers. It is not prohibited to enter Britain for work. However, you must first obtain a work visa. Such documents are issued to Russian residents only if there are compelling reasons. And without them it will not be possible to get a job in the former empire.

Key requirements for employees from the Russian Federation

• Availability work visa and work permits.
• Proficiency in English. Language skills are tested according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Level B1 or higher required. Knowledge of the language is confirmed by an appropriate certificate.
• Qualification (in cases where work is sought under programs for qualified specialists).

Main requirements for a British employer

• Post a vacancy for which a Russian employee is applying on the local labor market.
• Confirm that there are no responses to the vacancy from suitable local specialists.
• Obtain a special license or sponsorship certificate to hire a foreigner.

Gift: 2100 rubles for housing!

A citizen who has received a work permit undertakes:

• Conduct only the activities specified in the permit.
• Support himself and his dependents without using public assistance funds.
• Meet the established age criteria.
• Good command of English.

Work permits are issued for certain period– from 1 month to 5 years, but no more than the period of employment. However, to enter a European country, they are valid only for six months from the date of receipt, then it must be extended.

How to find a job in England

Before you start applying for a British visa, you should take care of finding a potential employer. Find suitable vacancies and work for Russians in England in 2020 is quite possible. Even work in London is always available for Russian-speaking citizens. Job offers are also coming from regions remote from the capital.

Job search is available on the following sites:

• Recruiting agencies.
• Specialized Internet resources (including Russian-language ones). Among them:
• Websites for finding jobs in specific areas of activity. For example:
• (for IT specialists).
  • http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/ (for doctors).
  • http://www.nannyjob.co.uk/ (for nannies).
  • https://www.caterer.com/ (for hotel and restaurant workers).
  • https://www.prospects.ac.uk/ (for students).

• Electronic pages of British enterprises.
• Forums, social networks.
• Online versions printed publications, where job offers are published.
• Newspapers with vacancies.
• Employment centers in British territory. In a socially oriented island state, such centers operate everywhere.

Professions in demand in Britain

Who will not be left without work in Foggy Albion in the coming years? The list of promising positions is as follows:

Specialties	Approximate number of vacancies per year	Average hourly salary (in pounds sterling)
Housekeeper, care assistant	825 thousand	8
Marketing and Sales Manager	585 thousand	22
Nurse	554 thousand	16
Educational Assistant	488 thousand	8
Teacher of preschool and primary education	430 thousand	22
Retail and Wholesale Manager	422 thousand	11
Manager of Communications and Information Technologies	326 thousand	24
Software Specialist	325 thousand	19
Office Manager	293 thousand	16
Financial Manager, Certified Secretary	280 thousand	29

Also among the areas of employment and professions in demand in a monarchical power are:

• Logistics (purchasing, transportation, packaging, auxiliary work in a warehouse, etc.).

• Trade (administrators, sales consultants, cashiers).
• Transportation, car service (drivers, car wash workers).
• Hotel business, catering (cooks and their assistants, waiters, cleaners).
• Household staff (nannies, governesses).
• Ancillary work, blue-collar jobs (harvest pickers, loaders).
• Work in a factory.

In addition, bankers, builders, engineers, IT specialists, PR specialists, health workers and social workers are regularly in demand in the UK.

How much do British workers get paid?

Professions	Average annual salary (thousands of pounds sterling)
Broker	133
Manager, senior official	107
Marketing and Sales Director	83
Financial manager	76
Doctor	69
Economist, statistician	61
Development Manager	53
Physicist	50
Senior specialist of educational institution	49
IT specialist, IT project manager	48-49
Train and tram driver	47
Electrician	47
Realtor	44
Architect	43
Mechanical Engineer	43
Mechanical Engineering Specialist	41
Estimator	41
Programmer, software development specialist	40-41
Dentist	40
Chartered and Certified Accountant	38
Installer	37
Vet	37
Paramedic	36
Psychologist	36
Crane operator	35
School Inspector	31
Obstetrician	29
PR specialist	29
Driving instructor	28-29
Social worker	28
Nurse	26
Translator	25

Less than 10 thousand pounds sterling per year in the kingdom is received by:

• Hairdressers.
• Cashiers.
• Food service workers.
• Cleaners and servants.
• Waiters.
• Bar staff.
• Animators.

Benefits of working in the UK

Why is working in the UK in general and England in particular so attractive for Russians? The main advantages of employment in the island state:

1. Employment in one of the world's strongest economies.
2. Possibility to obtain permanent residence after 5 years of stay on a work visa. And in the future, become a citizen of the country and receive a British passport.
3. Low unemployment rates.
4. Stable growth in migrant employment.
5. High salaries.
6. Social benefits.
7. Legal labor safety.
8. Resolving labor conflicts strictly according to the law.

Following the Laws

It is important to remember that the law-enforcing power requires the same from its citizens. Foreign workers must strictly comply with all visa regulations. Chief among them:

• Live and work strictly within the framework of the received work visa.
• If the entry document does not provide employment rights (for example, a tourist or visitor visa), this condition must be adhered to.
• After the expiration date of the visa you must:
• Or leave the country immediately.
• Or extend the document.
• Or, if allowed, request permanent residence.

Recent events related to Brexit will certainly affect the British labor market. For example, the kingdom is considering the possibility of employing EU citizens only with a work permit. More importantly, in the decade following the Brexit referendum, a decline in real income citizens. The most severe damage is expected to affect the working population. Pensioners will be more effectively protected from upcoming cuts.

The UK authorities have compiled a list of the most in-demand professions for foreign employees as part of the fight against the influx of immigrants. From November 27, the number of jobs for visitors will be reduced by 200 thousand, and only those specialists for whom the country is experiencing a shortage will be hired - in particular, specialists in sheep shearing, ballet dancers, and racehorse trainers.

The British Home Office has published new list the most in-demand professions, the holders of which are more likely to work in the United Kingdom, writes The Financial Times. The most unexpected professions were named: it turns out that the country really needs specialists in sheep shearing, ballet dancers, racehorse trainers, mathematics teachers, geologists, chemical engineers, physicists and biologists.

The new system is aimed at limiting the flow of low-skilled workers into the UK from countries outside the European Union. Instead, the Kingdom is interested in attracting financiers, entrepreneurs and professionals in various industries.

According to Immigration Minister Phil Ulas, from November 27, moving to Britain for legally Only those whose knowledge and skills the country is experiencing a deficit will be able to do. Thus, the number of jobs available to immigrants will be reduced from 1 million to 800 thousand.

New rules

Anyone who wants to get a job in Britain must have a confident command of the English language, have enough money to arrange their life in Britain and qualify for an annual salary of at least 24 thousand pounds.

According to the new rules, social workers, for example carers, will only be able to work in the UK if they earn more than £8.8 per hour. Racehorse trainers are also allowed to be employed, as there are not enough athletic young people in Britain capable of doing this work. And Scotland, for example, needs frozen fish cutters.

As for engineering professions, in Britain it is possible to employ foreigners working in the production of components for the aviation industry. Chefs from other countries will only be able to be hired if they earn more than £8.1 an hour.

Employers wishing to hire a person whose profession is not listed must first advertise the position. If a suitable British candidate does not appear within two weeks, then a foreign specialist can be hired. Employers who violate these regulations face fines and even imprisonment.

There are also requirements for financiers

As for specialists of the first category, which include entrepreneurs, financiers, etc., these workers do not need invitations to work, but there are also certain requirements for them: they must prove their professionalism, must speak English and have the opportunity support yourself. Entrepreneurs must prove that they are in the process of starting a business or purchasing a company in the UK, and investors must demonstrate the availability of funds for investment.