For the majority of travellers who spend their working holiday in the UK, landing a temporary job will suit them down to the ground. With the main goal to earn money to fund the remainder of your travels, a temporary position can allow you to work hard, gain experience and reward without being tied down to something more permanent.
There are a wide range of positions that may be suitable for working travellers whether you are wishing to work in a cosmopolitan city hub such as London or Manchester, or you’re looking outside of the cities to discover the ‘real’ England!
Whilst you may choose to wait until arrival to secure yourself a job, many working travellers already have their roles secured, as well as accommodation meaning that all you need to worry about is booking your flight and packing your suitcase. Once you’re here, everything is set up and you can crack on with earning that all important travel money.
If you are wanting to look for a job before travelling then it’s wise to take a look at some temp agencies online who specialise in finding work for travellers:
Recommended sites for your Working Holiday in the UK …
Work Gateways
Working Holiday Club
theworkingholidayclub.co.uk/united-kingdom
On arrival in the UK for your working holiday
If you would rather wait until you arrive in the UK before finding a temporary job, then it’s worth checking out the local recruitment agencies in your city. By registering with a local agency, they’ll contact you when a suitable role comes up – if you are flexible with the type of role you’d like to do and the length of contract this will open up your opportunities and may allow you to gain a wealth of experience in different roles.
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