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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.

Please go to our section on moving to Shetland for more advice about the practicalities of living and working in the islands.  The section also contains information for people who may want to move from outside the United Kingdom.  Help is available in a number of languages.

If you feel that it would be helpful to talk over your employment prospects and take some advice on career development, you may find it useful to contact Skills Development Scotland; you can email their office in Lerwick.