Work in Europe

As a UK citizen you have the right to live and work in Europe in any European Economic Area (EEA) country. So, why not start enjoying your European rights straight away?

Living, working or studying abroad in another European country can be a fantastic experience. It looks great on your CV, you get the chance to experience another culture, meet new people and make new friends along the way. It’s a good opportunity to remain relatively close to home to see how you enjoy the experience before heading further a field on international trips. 

It takes time to adapt to living in a new country and we’re not going to tell you that it’s all plain sailing. At Eurodesk, we speak from experience as we’ve all lived and worked abroad. We can share with you that it’s worth it – and our international experience really has given us an edge.

Why don't you check out the links below and see what’s available for you!

The European Youth Portal is a regularly updated information service with national partners from all over Europe contributing the latest local information. It contains very useful links for tracking down your perfect job in Europe:
European Youth Portal

If you’re interested in a traineeship or internship in Europe, there’s the Leonardo traineeship. It is part of the European Commission's Lifelong Learning Programme. From hairdressing to horticulture, if you want to learn a new skill, why not try an internship abroad. Apprentices, trainees, vocational students, young workers and registered job seekers are all eligible to apply. The programme covers the costs of travel, accommodation and language tuition. Registered job seekers may also qualify for living costs.
Lifelong Learning Programme - Leonardo

Young Scot provides a great deal of information on working, training, studying and volunteering abroad:
Young Scot

The EURES job portal gives information on living and working abroad. Jobseekers can search online for job vacancies in other European countries, post their CV online for employers to read and search for learning opportunities and courses abroad. Employers can search for CVs, advertise job vacancies and get in touch directly with suitable candidates:
EURES

Just Landed functions as a guide to finding a job in other European countries:
Just Landed

Any Work Anywhere is full of jobs and resources for working and travelling in other countries. Users can search for jobs by country or job type and also apply directly to the employers:
Any Work Anywhere

On the Gap Year Jobs website you can search for gap year jobs at home and abroad:
Gap Year Jobs

iGapyear can help you plan your gap year abroad.  Users can search for paid jobs, industrial placements and volunteer projects in another country:
iGapyear

Search for a summer job in the UK or abroad:
Summer Jobs

From ski jobs to summer jobs you will find something to keep you active and get paid at the same time here:
Natives

This site advertises short term jobs, courses and volunteer projects in other countries:
Season Workers

This website offers general information on working abroad:
Gap Work