Relocating to UK, will I find work?

[ReyRey12]

My (British) husband and I are considering settling down in the UK. Work is a big consideration. He’s convinced that I will find work easily, but after reading about unemployment rates, I’m not as positive. Location is flexible.

I have a bachelor’s degree in nursing (from an EU uni), but I've only done clinical work for a few years. I also have a master’s degree in business management (UK uni) with a specialisation in HR. I’ve worked in the public sector health care support services for 10 years. Mainly in procurement and project management.

I guess I’m asking: should I prepare myself for a very long period of unemployment? I know you don't have a crystal ball, but looking for general conversation.

Assuming you have the right to work in the UK and aren't fussy, then yes you'll absolutely find work. Just might not be directly in your areas.

There has been a lot of recruitment and recruitment shortages in procurement because of the new UK procurement regulations. If you can sound credible about those you would be snapped up in my field (also public sector although not health).

Professional services in a university setting would probably be a good place to look. Look at the job descriptions for universities around the u.k. and see if you can match up your qualifications and experience.

These jobs are being cut rapidly at most unis - even big ones are struggling.

As another poster has said, the majority of universities are undergoing significant cost cutting exercises at the moment and making redundancies so it isn't somewhere I'd actively be looking.

In healthcare or care sector probably. Might be worth looking at if/how your nursing degree is accepted in UK and any relevant courses. Maybe some form of clinical admin or teaching practice. It rather depends on your earning and career ambitions and immigration status.

Thank you for your responses. Obviously if I don't have the right to work or visa gets rejected, I won't be in the country/working illegally.

My career ambitions is to be independently wealthy and no need to work. Unfortunately, I'm not confident about that 😃 I'm not too picky, but I'm not sure I'd be happy to take literally anything at this point in my life. I'm not gonna do any of the nursing competence tests.

Sounds good news about the procurement. I'll make sure to review the new laws. I'm happy to step away from procurement but I'm also happy to continue in that field as well.

Ok, well, I work in professional services in a university and we are not cutting back. Finance, HR, Estate Services, Academic Offices, are mostly expanding, especially HR which has been sorely overlooked for years.