Work in Britain

If the hassle of organising your UK visa and important accounts feels a bit overwhelming, then Work Britain is the perfect programme to get you landing on your feet. Our support package will assist you with all the important parts of the process, plus set you up in the UK with exclusive job listings, social events and bank account. Leave all your worries behind and head off on your UK OE knowing you'll be sorted when you land on the other side.

Applications open NOW!

What will I be doing?

The choice is yours! You can work wherever you want in the UK (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales) and do pretty much whatever you wish (some restrictions apply). Popular jobs include hospitality, retail, temp office work and career related jobs.

You must:

◾Be between 18-30 years inclusive for Youth Mobility Scheme or 18+ for Ancestry visa
◾Hold a New Zealand Passport valid for at least two years from your departure date
◾Show proof of funds of minimum £1800
◾Have never had a UK Working Holiday visa before
◾Be available for biometric testing

Alternatively, if your parent or grandparent was born in the UK then you may be eligible for an Ancestry visa.

What does it include?

◾UK Visa Assistance whether through the Youth Mobility Scheme (two years) or Ancestry (five years)
◾Work Britain handbook full of invaluable advice
◾Pre-departure guide to jobs in the UK, including pay rates
◾General advice including budgeting
◾Personal support from an IEP staff member
◾Option to purchase comprehensive travel insurance
◾Phone card - no excuse not to call home!
◾Online Facebook forum to chat to other participants
◾Two nights accommodation including breakfast
◾Fully comprehensive arrival orientation to introduce you to the UK
◾Access to local resources at a support office in London including wifi and access to printing and computer facilities
◾24/7 emergency contact if something goes wrong
◾UK simcard of your choice - you will even know your number before you leave NZ
◾Assistance arranging a National Insurance number (tax number)
◾Your choice of bank account with assistance to help you open one quickly and easily
◾Fee free money transfer from your bank account in NZ to the UK
◾Access to exclusive listings of jobs, CV assistance, CV forwarding and employment contacts
◾Weekly job seminars in London
◾Accommodation advice and assistance, including a forum to meet people to share flats or houses with
◾Amazing social events where you can meet like-minded travellers
◾A UK pub lunch
◾Pub crawl, themed on 'Monopoly' or the infamous ‘Camden Crawl’
◾One week gym membership
◾Entry to the well known 'Church' Bar
◾Access to mail holding and re-direction (optional to purchase this service later)

What does it cost?

From $395 (your visa application fee is a separate cost)

Terms and conditions

Pricing is correct as of 27/06/17 and is subject to change without notice. For full terms and conditions speak to your Travel Expert.