No fully remote jobs

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ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 09/12/2025 23:41

AIBU that fully remote jobs in the UK are like a flying Unicorn. Non existent?

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JDM625 · 09/12/2025 23:44

Could you explain more about what your role does or your skills/experience/degree etc? We might have more helpful ideas of where to look.

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ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 09/12/2025 23:50

JDM625 · 09/12/2025 23:44

Could you explain more about what your role does or your skills/experience/degree etc? We might have more helpful ideas of where to look.

I’m an ex Teacher (degree in History), but currently work in the civil service as a Business Manager.

I manage a regional team (hence the constant regional travel).

I organise the processes/support the Heads and manage any issues that arise. I support my team (guide them on HR policies) for the people they line manage.

I do loads but can’t really put it succinctly.

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JDM625 · 10/12/2025 00:03

Funnily enough, I was going to suggest the civil service- but you already work there! I'd keep checking internal jobs and if you work with other teams, see what their work pattern is. Sorry, no help but a hopeful bump for you.

GracelandToo · 10/12/2025 00:06

Try the Work From Home Hub page on Facebook or Instagram. I’m a former teacher (degree in History + PGCE) and have WFH fully since 2021.

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ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 10/12/2025 00:14

JDM625 · 10/12/2025 00:03

Funnily enough, I was going to suggest the civil service- but you already work there! I'd keep checking internal jobs and if you work with other teams, see what their work pattern is. Sorry, no help but a hopeful bump for you.

Thanks. It’s really a luck of the draw to be able to get a role within a different department. I’ve tried and keep failing to even get an interview! Besides there’s a push to have people in the office 60% of the time.

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ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 10/12/2025 00:15

GracelandToo · 10/12/2025 00:06

Try the Work From Home Hub page on Facebook or Instagram. I’m a former teacher (degree in History + PGCE) and have WFH fully since 2021.

Thanks, I’ll have a snoop on those sites.

What do you do, if you don’t mind me asking?

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ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 10/12/2025 00:15

Usually I’m asleep at this time! But since I have to travel 3 hours away, my anxiety is high and I can’t sleep! Have to be up at 5.30am 😟

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PinkDisco35 · 10/12/2025 00:26

The Work from home hub seems to have lots of great roles. I have seen quite a few education like ones on there which would be suitable for ex-teachers.

CoastalCalm · 10/12/2025 00:38

Can you ask for them to allow remote working as a reasonable adjustment ? Or help find you a role where it is viable ? I had to switch to WFH as an adjustment after a stroke

Willowy2 · 10/12/2025 16:56

My company is fully remote, we have no office. I came across it by searching remote working on Indeed. Got quite lucky it seems. When we do have openings for new positions it seems everyone just wants the work from home aspect of the job, which I totally get - but they seem to forget that we also need lots of other skills too etc 😅

NoXmasPudding · 10/12/2025 16:59

Does it have to be fully remote? Or would a hybrid role with a short predictable local commute to a day job also be acceptable?

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ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 10/12/2025 18:27

NoXmasPudding · 10/12/2025 16:59

Does it have to be fully remote? Or would a hybrid role with a short predictable local commute to a day job also be acceptable?

I think that would be fine! Short, predictable route sounds good!

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ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 10/12/2025 18:28

CoastalCalm · 10/12/2025 00:38

Can you ask for them to allow remote working as a reasonable adjustment ? Or help find you a role where it is viable ? I had to switch to WFH as an adjustment after a stroke

I don’t think they would be happy. Since I am part of Senior Management- they prefer managers to be visible. Especially in all these meetings.

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ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 10/12/2025 18:30

Willowy2 · 10/12/2025 16:56

My company is fully remote, we have no office. I came across it by searching remote working on Indeed. Got quite lucky it seems. When we do have openings for new positions it seems everyone just wants the work from home aspect of the job, which I totally get - but they seem to forget that we also need lots of other skills too etc 😅

I know. I sit at my laptop from 8.45 and can go hours without getting up as I’m constantly working or in a meeting or a call etc.

WFH is ideal as it’s more comfortable for me to work due to my health conditions. Looking at me - I seem fine physically but my health conditions not great.

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ArtTheClownIsNotAMime · 10/12/2025 18:33

No advice because I got my job via referral but to give you hope, I started a fully remote job in October. The company employs 600+ and everybody can work from home unless their role requires a certain location.

Whenever I'm in client or consultant meetings, plenty of people are dialling in from home offices.

There are lots of remote jobs out there. Wishing you luck.

Mathsdebator · 10/12/2025 18:37

Have a look at exam boards - i have teacher friends who now work for NOCN and NCFE from home

Rosti1981 · 10/12/2025 18:49

Part of the problem with the civil service is the political push to have office attendance too.
I moved to the private sector and my role is defined as remote first which is only two days per month in the office. I would be willing to go in more for business need and sometimes do, but there isn't the same political push for it, it's more what works for teams.
I know not all private sector orgs will have this of course but I think the CS is particularly difficult. I actually think it could be more flexible in some depts and for those who needed it pre Covid!

khfippjjj · 10/12/2025 18:53

I’m fully remote in the CS via carer’s passport, I know others that do for health reasons. Even people without specific reasons aren't going in very often. Our department is pretty relaxed, they made all the noises when the Tory press were crying about it but it’s calmed down for a while now. You just need to find the right corner of the CS!

Willowy2 · 10/12/2025 19:04

ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 10/12/2025 18:30

I know. I sit at my laptop from 8.45 and can go hours without getting up as I’m constantly working or in a meeting or a call etc.

WFH is ideal as it’s more comfortable for me to work due to my health conditions. Looking at me - I seem fine physically but my health conditions not great.

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Oh I get that completely. I have fibromyalgia and working from home is ideal for me.

ThisCleverRoseSquid · 10/12/2025 22:26

ButterfliesnWaterfalls · 09/12/2025 23:39

Hi,

I currently work as a Business Manager but travelling to different sites can be exhausting and stressful.

I would love a fully remote job.

My health isn’t great and travelling really takes it out of me.

I know people on here mention they work fully remote.

Any ideas where I can search?

Thank you.

lot of corporates are starting 3 days from office and many have started 5 days a week too.
worth looking on linkedin and use filters.
may b you can dm me, i can check if anthing is available in the bank - financial services I work for, but again its 2 days a week. Northampton, Manchester, Scotland, Canary Warf, e.g. of the sites we have
good luck

Chinsupmeloves · 10/12/2025 22:43

Watching as would love a wfh job and am actively looking! DH wfh and, while he works hard and does have to travel occasionally, I envy him. I'm up and dressed leaving the house early in the dark to drive for up to an hour while he and DC are warm and cosy in their PJs. Then return home in the dark, he has had a workout in the garage gym, on a slow day nipped out for errands. I'm thankful he's there for school runs and do house stuff but can't help thinking I would like to do that lol 😆

Vaguelyclassical · 10/12/2025 22:53

Is anybody else as amazed as I am at how quickly a "new normal" descended upon us? Before Covid relatively few people had the chance to WFH; now the expectation seems to be that it is the default norm.

I'm describing a phenomenon, incidentally, not judging; I myself have had a job for decades that requires me to be in a particular geographical spot for relatively few hours per week and I really appreciate the flexibility.

OddBalling · 10/12/2025 23:00

Ex teacher here too. I found a fully WFH job on Indeed. It's in the ed tech industry, but I got the job from my experience pre teaching. It's my first WFH job and I feel really lucky as it means I have a better work/home life balance which I didn't have previously.

I did find getting an interview, let alone a job more difficult than it's ever been, let alone a WFH job. It's really tough out there at the moment. Keep looking. Try in different sectors. Good luck.

whitewinefriday · 10/12/2025 23:03

I go into the office twice per week and really like this arrangement - noting that whilst I really enjoy my office days I don’t always get a lot done (!) so appreciate my WFH days for getting my head down