Contractor and payroll solutions in the UK

86% of Antipodean professionals who head to the UK get contract work despite having no previous contracting experience. It is little wonder – the money is great, there are good tax benefits, you can get a job quickly and there is a constant supply of varied jobs across all industries.

Get to grips with it

It is important you know what to expect when you go contracting, including how you get a contract, what contracting involves, the options that are available to you and your responsibilities.

To find out more information, click here to view our Contract vs Permanent page.

Maximise your earnings

Global recommends that professionals pursuing a career in the UK receive advice on how to best be paid. Once you start working in the UK, it is important that you are paid appropriately and legitimately while maximising your take home pay. The role of a contractor solution provider is to:

  • Manage your earnings while working in the UK
  • Work with you and your UK recruitment consultancy, allowing you to change contracts and still remain with the same payroll service advisor
  • Manage your earnings while employed by any recruitment consultancy in the UK.

As part of our service to professionals we can introduce you to the UK's best contractor solution providers.

For more information download ‘A Guide to Contractor Solutions in the UK’ below.

To speak with one of our experienced UK consultants, please contact us on uk@globalcareerlink.com.

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Tips

  • Make sure your CV is written in the third person eg. no I or me
  • Know your CV inside and out as it will make interviewing easier
  • Always contact the employer after an interview to thank them for their time
  • Keep your CV concise, with responsibilities and skills technically focused
  • Make sure that you choose a contractor solution that is compliant