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Work In Shetland

Shetland has many advantages as a place to work. You can enjoy one of the finest natural environments in Europe and use leisure facilities of extraordinary scope and quality. Education and health facilities are of an excellent standard and housing is relatively affordable. You can live in a vibrant community in which you need never be short of things to do. There are full details elsewhere on this site; just follow the links above.

If you’re looking for a job in Shetland, these pages should help. We have hints about where to track down current vacancies and we highlight some of the skills that are in demand in the islands. We also have some information about the main employers, too.

One option you might consider is to keep your present job - wherever that may be - but live in and work from Shetland. Some people have already done this successfully and, with excellent communications, it may be feasible for you.

If you’re not a British citizen, you may want to check out the advice available on Scotland is the Place, which covers important matters such as work permits and the operation of the British tax and national insurance systems.