Percentage of workers in different occupations by ethnicity (Indian)
Source: Annual Population Survey, 2017 by the UK Government
| Administrative & secretarial | 10 |
| *Associate professional & technical | 13 |
| Caring, leisure and other services | 6 |
| Elementary | 9 |
| Managers, directors & senior officials | 11 |
| Process, plant & machine operatives | 6 |
| *Professional | 31 |
| Sales & consumer service | 9 |
| Skilled trades | 5 |
*Indians are known for their professional jobs in the UK and this is the category in high demand at the moment which GORED is seeking applications from.
While Indian professionals are always in demand, the number of professionals migrating from India to the UK has significantly reduced as the workforce from European nations was available. Europeans also have lesser cumbersome visa processes compared to us. But Brexit is casting uncertainty on the future of many UK industries, hence the current need for a high number of professionals and India being a favoured nation, this is deemed to be an ideal time to pursue a career in the UK.
Any professional looking to take on a role in the UK must obtain a Skilled Work Visa before they can enter the UK and start their work. This type of visa is known as Tier 2 (General Visa). Under the Tier 2 Visa guidelines, an applicant must meet certain requirements: these include proving competency in English as well as demonstrating that they have enough to fund their living costs before their first salary is paid. Additionally, the requirements also include receiving an official job offer from the employer, who must hold a valid sponsor licence.
This depends on the individual, their chosen profession and the relevant body they need to register with. For example, Doctors and Nurses are expected to write various language and occupational tests to prove their competency and a membership with professional body whereas Engineers are expected to prove their English competency and then a membership with a specialised body of their study.
Please see the link https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general
Please see the link https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general
Please see the link https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general
Please see the link https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general
| Doctors - | General Medical Council (GMC) |
| Nurses - | The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) |
| Engineers - | Engineers Council UK |
| Social Work - | Social Work England (Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their independent regulatory bodies) |
| Teachers - | General Teaching Council for England (GTCE) |
Yes, you are allowed, but you need to apply for Schengen Visa (Travel / Visit / Business purposes) which allows you to travel in 26 European member countries.
A few useful Links:
- https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general
- https://www.engc.org.uk/
- https://www.gmc-uk.org/
- https://www.nmc.org.uk/
- https://www.socialworkengland.org.uk/
- Recruitment crisis in Children's Social Work - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-47376737
- Deepening staffing crisis in NHS England - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jul/26/nhs-in-england-facing-deepening-staffing-crisis-figures-show
- Impact of Brexit on Engineering sector - http://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/planning-construction-news/brexit-construction-engineering/62088/
- Shortage of science teachers - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/science-teacher-shortage-government-relax-immigration-restrictions-foreign-education-department-a7547406.html
- India to benefit from Brexit plans – historical article - https://www.businesstoday.in/current/world/indians-likely-to-benefit-as-uk-unveils-brexit-immigration-plans/story/283515.html