Work in Scotland
Scotland is the place to take your career and team to the next level. You'll be in good company, joining impressive professionals who have relocated here for positions at start-ups and innovative high-growth businesses. Before you make the move, check our practical information about visas, working practices and benefits.
Why choose Scotland?
Benefit from the Scotland's excellent opportunities across sectors, especially in space, software and IT, energy transition, consumer industries, energy, and science and technology.
It's an excellent place to:
- Grow and enrich your career through our advanced business ecosystem
- Work for exciting companies, specialising in world-leading industries
- Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance
- Work in an environment of great people, food, culture and a beautiful landscapes
- Benefit from world-class healthcare and education systems
Real life stories
Hear from people like you, who moved their lives to Scotland in search of exciting careers and rewarding lifestyles.
They’ve come from all over the world to work in a range of different sectors – from digital and technology, to sciences, space, engineering and even textiles.
Our Team Scotland partners
Scotland.org
Scotland.org is the official gateway to Scotland, providing a wealth of information about Scottish culture, lifestyle, and opportunities. It offers valuable insight into visiting, studying, working or doing business in Scotland.
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TalentScotland
TalentScotland aims to support talent in Scotland by helping individuals find jobs, assist overseas organisations, and help companies to attract the best people and skills.
Growing your career in Scotland
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Finding a job in Scotland
Find out where to look for jobs, what the application and interview process is like, and how to make sure your qualifications are suitable.
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Career opportunities
What opportunities are there to develop your career in Scotland? Find out more about the exciting sectors in Scotland and where your skills might be needed.
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Companies in Scotland
Who's already in Scotland? Find out more about the exciting companies that are based here who could be looking for your skills.
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Visas to work in Scotland
Not sure what your visa options are, or whether your family will need one too? Scotland's Migration Service can help.
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Working practices and benefits
Learn about bank holidays, paid leave, statutory sick pay, state pensions – not to mention all the other great benefits that many Scottish companies offer.
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Industry opportunities
Scotland excels in a number of industry sectors thanks to our natural resources, our expertise and our focus on innovation.
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Our global offices
Got a question about working or recruiting in Scotland? Want to get specialised support from someone in your country? We can help.
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Our people and skills
Scotland has the people and skills you need to take your business to the next level. Over 50% of our working population have higher education.