If you're planning a move to Shetland, you'll want to know what career opportunities are available. With a broad range of established and emerging industries operating in Shetland, there is great potential to find a rewarding job and develop you skills. We list the places to look for the latest vacancies...

Shetland has a long tradition of welcoming people from different cultures and countries. It has a thriving economy full of opportunities and offers residents the ideal work/life balance. From oil and gas and fishing and aquaculture to tourism, teaching healthcare and the creative industries, there are plenty of sectors to make your mark in.

If you’re interested in moving to Shetland, there are several ways in which you can find out about the jobs on offer:

Some folk come here with the intention of doing a couple of years and are still here 20 years later. It just has that effect – if you love it, you fall in love with it. Speaking for myself, I’ve always been in love with it, but it’s great for me to see people come and find Shetland a life-changing experience.

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