Find a job in Scotland
- Business in Scotland
- Sustainable economy
- Cost of doing business in Scotland
- Innovation in Scotland
- Infrastructure and connectivity
- Expand and scale your business
- Financial and tax incentives
- People, skills and recruitment
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Locations for your business
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Commercial properties and land
- Inverness Campus
- Energy Transition Zone (ETZ)
- Prestwick: Scotland’s only Aerospace Enterprise Area
- Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP)
- Grangemouth Chemical Science Park
- Arrol Gibb Innovation Centre (AGIC)
- Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS)
- Chapelcross
- Glasgow City Innovation District
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- Business in Scotland
- Sustainable economy
- Cost of doing business in Scotland
- Innovation in Scotland
- Infrastructure and connectivity
- Find your industry
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Work in Scotland
- Find a job in Scotland
- Career opportunities
- Work practices and benefits
- Real life stories
- Setting up your business
- Expand and scale your business
- Success stories
- Financial and tax incentives
- People, skills and recruitment
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Locations for your business
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Commercial properties and land
- Inverness Campus
- Energy Transition Zone (ETZ)
- Prestwick: Scotland’s only Aerospace Enterprise Area
- Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP)
- Grangemouth Chemical Science Park
- Arrol Gibb Innovation Centre (AGIC)
- Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS)
- Chapelcross
- Glasgow City Innovation District
- Green Freeports
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Commercial properties and land
Deciding to move to another country for work is a big decision – it affects not only you, but also your family. With our help, you can find your dream job in Scotland and the ideal work-life balance to match.
Start your search for your new career now
If you’ve got the skills Scotland’s growing industries are looking for, we've got the career and job for you – from technology and engineering to life sciences and more.
A recruitment agency acts as an intermediary between an organisation that is looking to employ someone and an individual who is looking for a job.
You can use Agency Central opens in a new window to find agencies in particular industry sectors or locations in Scotland.
Recruiters
- MBN Solutions opens in a new window
- Be-IT Resourcing opens in a new window
- Eden Scott opens in a new window
- Fyte opens in a new window
- Hays opens in a new window
- Change opens in a new window
- HRC Recruitment opens in a new window
- Search opens in a new window
- Core-Asset Consulting opens in a new window
- Morgan Philips opens in a new window
- Head Resourcing opens in a new window
- Hudson opens in a new window
- Evolve IT Recruitment opens in a new window
- STEM Recruitment Solutions opens in a new window
Headhunters
Healthcare careers and jobs
- National Health Service (NHS) Scotland recruitment opens in a new window on jobs.scot.nhs.uk
- Information for overseas doctors opens in a new window on NHS Careers website
Public sector jobs
- Jobs with the Scottish Government opens in a new window on work-for-scotland.org
- Jobs in local government opens in a new window on myjobsscotland.gov.uk
Teaching careers and jobs
- Information on teaching in Scotland opens in a new window on the General Teaching Council for Scotland website
- Teaching jobs in Scotland opens in a new window on Teach in Scotland website
Women in science, technology, engineering and the built environment
Aberdeen City and Shire
Edinburgh, Stirling and the east
- University of St Andrews opens in a new window
- University of Edinburgh opens in a new window
- University of Heriot-Watt opens in a new window
- Edinburgh Napier University opens in a new window
- Queen Margaret University opens in a new window
- University of Stirling opens in a new window
- The Open University Scotland opens in a new window
Glasgow and the west
- University of Glasgow opens in a new window
- Glasgow Caledonian University opens in a new window
- University of Strathclyde Glasgow opens in a new window
- University of the West of Scotland opens in a new window
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland opens in a new window
- Glasgow School of Art opens in a new window
- SRUC – Scotland's Rural College opens in a new window
Highlands and Islands
Perth, Dundee and Tayside
To support your visa application to work in Scotland, you may need to evidence your academic credentials to back up your skills.
If you’ve studied outside the UK, you can compare your international qualifications with UK academic qualifications through UK ENIC - the UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skills. This will ensure your qualifications satisfy the requirements of your visa application.
Compare your qualifications through UK ENIC opens in a new window
English language requirements
To show your knowledge of English using an overseas qualification (where this is needed for your visa application), UK ENIC’s service provider, Ecctis, will be able to confirm if your overseas degree meets the relevant requirements. Once confirmed, it will supply a verification letter which you can send as part of your visa application.
PhD verification
Ecctis is also able to verify an international PhD if you intend to use your PhD to qualify for tradeable points under the Skilled Worker route.
How to apply
To use this service, you will need to register with Ecctis and pay the relevant fee.
Find out more about services, fees and processing times opens in a new window and apply to get your qualifications checked opens in a new window on the Ecctis website.
Further information
Qualifications can cross borders – find more information on the SCQF Partnership website opens in a new window .
Applying for a job in a new country can be exciting. But there might be new processes or unfamiliar requirements during the application process. A bit of research and planning can make a big difference.
Step 1 – Before you apply
- Read the job ad carefully to ensure you meet the requirements.
- Supply examples showing that you have the required skills, qualifications and experience.
- You may need to supply your resume, which might be called a curriculum vitae (CV).
- Make your resume stand out. Tailor your details to highlight experience relevant to the specific job you are applying for. Be concise.
- You may also have to complete an application form, usually online.
Further information
CV writing tips from Zety opens in a new window
List of key skills to include on a CV from Zety opens in a new window
Step 2 – Interview preparation
- If you’re invited to an interview, the employer will expect you to be familiar with the company and what they do.
- In Scotland, the interview can be a two-stage process where you have a first interview followed by a second, final interview. If you're applying from outside Scotland, the employer may hold the first interview through Skype or a similar platform.
- During the interview, the employer will normally ask you to supply practical examples that show how you have applied your skills and experience in a work environment.
Step 3 – Follow up
- When you apply for a job, you may only receive a response from the employer if you’re successful in getting an interview.
- If they’re interested in interviewing you, an employer will typically contact you by email or phone within two to three weeks after receiving your application by
- If you’ve been invited to an interview, normally you’ll hear from the employer about whether you got the job within a week or two after the meeting.
- If after the interview you don’t hear from the employer, follow up by email or call them to ask when they’ll be making their final decision about the position.
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Working practices and benefits
Find information on employment packages and benefits in Scotland – everything from salaries, income tax, pensions, and benefits to holiday leave.
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Real life stories
Thinking of moving to Scotland to live and work? Hear real stories of people from around the world who have already made the move.
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Companies in Scotland
Scottish Industry Directories is a gateway to more than 3,800 companies based in Scotland across engineering, technology and science sectors.