About Jersey

Where to find Jersey Jersey is a beautiful Island nestled between England and France and measures only nine miles by five (approximately 46 square miles). The Island is not large, but it makes up for its size in its beauty and the number of sporting and social activities available.

Jersey is the largest and southernmost of the Channel Islands and it can be located 100 miles south of Great Britain and only 14 miles from the coast of France. Despite its small size there is a population of approximately 87,000 people. Jersey’s economy is based on financial services, tourism, electronic commerce and agriculture. The financial service’s contributes to nearly half of the Island's economy. Jersey has a lot to offer, not just from a career perspective but also from a lifestyle point of view.

For more information: http://www.jersey.com or www.purejersey.com

Working in Jersey

Unemployment in Jersey has been nearly non-existent for many years. People working in the finance centre are generally paid well in comparison to the UK and the rest of Europe. The flat rate of income tax is 20% and currently there are no capital gains or similar taxes which allows people resident in the Island to enjoy a high standard of living.

All British Citizens and nationals of a Member State of the European Economic Area do not need any work permits to work in Jersey. However there is a Regulations of Undertakings (Jersey) Law 1973 which makes it difficult for people to find work who have not been resident on the Island for 5 or more years. Employers are required to fill vacancies with local residents (or with those who have lived in the Island for five or more years). Non-British citizens are required to have a visa and a work permit to enter Jersey for employment.

For more information: http://www.immigration.gov.je

Living in Jersey

The Island's Housing Law strictly controls who may buy or rent a property on the Island. Some firms can apply to the Housing Committee for consent to employ as an "essential employee" these can be granted to firms that employ an individual who has professional skills and qualifications that are not available locally (such as lawyers, qualified accountants, doctors etc). Most of the permits for "essential employees" known as 'J' category permits – can only be for three or five years.

The majority of people who come to work in Jersey live in "unqualified" accommodation; lodging houses and lodging in private homes comes under this heading. Consent to purchase or rent “qualified” accommodation will be granted after they have lived in the island continuously for a period of thirteen years.

For more information: www.housing.gov.je 

If you are thinking of relocating to Jersey, Select Recruitment Limited can not just help with finding suitable employment we can also take the stress out of moving by providing you with useful local contacts from accommodation agents to removal firms.

Other useful websites

Jersey Citizens Advice Bureau www.cab.org.je
Jersey Advisory & Conciliation Service www.jacs.org.je
Government of Jersey www.gov.je