Българска версияWork Abroad?
Welcome to the Reed Personnel Services International page
Increasingly, international professionals are heading overseas to broaden their professional experience whilst working in a different culture and environment.
Reed is here to help you take advantage of the opportunities open to you. We have five decades of experience and have helped thousands of international candidates find their ideal position.
With over offices 400 offices and 3000 staff, we are here to assist you each step of the way. A wide range of temporary and permanent positions are available throughout United Kingdom and abroad, to suit those looking to relocate.
We have over 350,000 vacancies on the UK's biggest job site. If you are looking for a opportunity within one of these areas please search our database for suitable vacancies using the search feature on the left.
Work Visas & Permits
There are strict rules governing who may enter the UK and who may work here. Some of the most common methods of securing the right to work in the UK are listed below. Follow the links to find out more from our preferred partner for immigration, work permit and visa advice and assistance, 1st Contact. To find out more about 1st Contact, please read visit their information page.
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)
The Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) is a points based method of immigration for skilled workers. Primarily based upon points being awarded for education, age and recent earnings, approval for HSMP by the UK Home Office gives the individual the right to work in any capacity and for any employer without the employer needing to sponsor a work permit.
This has proven to be one of the most popular methods of UK Immigration in recent years and time in the UK under the HSMP Visa counts towards Permanent Residence. To find out if you might gain enough points to qualify you can complete the 1st Contact Highly Skilled Migrant Programme Asessment Form.
UK Work Permit - Employer Sponsored
An employer sponsored UK Work Permit must be applied for by the UK employer. There are a number of different work permits, depending upon whether the job is on the UK Skills Shortage list, the position is for Training and Work Experience purposes or it is for the purpose of transferring from an overseas office to a UK office of the same employer. The employer will need to show Work Permits (UK) that they are a viable business with a genuine requirement for the potential employee.
Find out more about Employer Sponsored Work Permits »
Further UK Immigration information:
Home Office – Working in the UK - For information on the routes open to Foreign Nationals who want to work in the UK
UK Visas – For visa information from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Thinking of relocating to Bulgaria?
Relocating to a new city or country can be a big step especially when you have a new job to face as well. You can only really get a good feel for a country when you have been there, but please keep reading our guide on Bulgaria to give you an overview of this country and what it has to offer, from the essentials to the desirables...
Country
Bulgaria joined the EU in January 2007 and has a population of 7.6 million. This beautiful country is located in South Eastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea to the East, Serbia and Macedonia to the West, Romania to the North, and Greece and Turkey to the South. Bulgaria's capital is Sofia with a population of 1.5 million and is located in the west of the country.
Bulgaria offers an amazing array of landscapes, forestry and recreational activities. Whilst in Bulgaria make sure you find the time to discover the highly desirable Black Sea beaches, first class ski resorts, quaint villages and magnificent architecture.
Economy
Bulgaria is a rapidly growing and modernising country, with significant amounts of foreign investment coming in. The economy has made impressive progress in recent years by maintaining long-term financial stability and sustained growth in a number of sectors. As of 2006 the economy has grown at a steady pace of around 5% a year, with inflation well under control. Sectors of economic growth include financial services, tourism, property investment & construction and FMCG.
Renting or Buying a Property
There is an abundance of property to rent in Bulgaria, both apartments and detached houses (villas), with ex-pat communities located in the main towns such as Sofia and Varna. Popular areas in Sofia include Iztok, Lozenets, Doctors Garden, Boyana, Dragalevtsi, Simeonovo.
Education
The overall standard of education in Bulgaria is high and Bulgarian's are considered well educated internationally. There are several English and American schools in Bulgaria ranging from kindergartens to universities. Foreign languages are taught from a young age and the academic structure is amongst the top in the world.
Setting up a Bank Account
Bulgaria has a number of different banks, which have a broad range of international affiliations. To set up a Bulgarian bank account you are required to complete the necessary paperwork, show your passport and deposit money into the account. You will then be issued with your account details. Cheque books are not issued (cheques are not a popular form of payment in Bulgaria), and all major international credit and debit cards are available to bank customers.
Language
Bulgarian is the official language and the Cyrillic alphabet is used. Turkish is the language of the main minority group (spoken by some 10% of the population), while English, German, French and Russian are spoken in major tourist resorts and hotels.
Currency
The currency in Bulgaria is the Lev (plural ‘Leva') and the currency code is BGN. The Lev is divided into 100 stotinki. The Lev is tied to the Euro at a fixed exchange rate of EUR1 = Lv1.955. Bulgaria has strict currency regulations, and only Leva are accepted as means of payment domestically.
Transport
Bulgaria has an intricate rail and bus network, comprehensive auto routes with over 500km of motorways. With 5 airports including 3 international ones, mobility into Bulgaria could not be easier.
Climate
Bulgaria's climate is temperate continental with a Mediterranean influence and has clearly marked seasons. Summers in Bulgaria are hot and dry and temperatures can reach 35 C°. Temperatures in the mountains are generally 5 -10 C° cooler than the cities. During the summer period there are an average of 1700 sunshine hours from May to October. Winters can be cold in other parts of the country, hence its popularity as a destination for skiers.
Visa's
For specific visa information relating to your country of origin please contact your local Bulgarian Embassy in your home country.
Formalities
Since joining the EU new rules have come into force for EU citizens, for all other nationals the restrictions remain unchanged. The new regulation replaced the identity cards with new residence permit cards, or certificates as they are officially called. There are several other changes involved therefore for more specific details we recommend you to contact your local Bulgarian Embassy in a home country.
Contact
Reed
8 Adriana Budevska Street
Floor 1, Suite 1
1463 Sofia
Bulgaria
Tel.: +359 2 954 9980
Fax: +359 2 954 9985
