Moving to the UK for a Salesforce Job? Your Youth Mobility Visa Guide

5 mins

Are you working in Salesforce and thinking about relocating to the UK on the Youth Mobility Scheme? 

When finding Salesforce jobs in the UK, there’s a lot to consider if you’re making the move. Luckily, Steadman Brown have helped many relocate on this visa. As the UK’s Leading Salesforce Recruitment company, we’ve helped those relocate and find a suitable Salesforce role to get stuck into. 

Ronnie is Head of Delivery at Steadman Brown, and one of our most experienced Salesforce recruiters. He has helped people relocate from Australia, New Zealand and more, making sure their Salesforce career excels with the move to the UK. He’s put together the ultimate guide, giving you tips, considerations and advice for relocating with a Salesforce job in the UK. 

What is the Youth Mobility Visa?

The Youth Mobility Visa is a scheme that encourages non-UK citizens to work in the UK. Full working rights are usually valid for 2 years, but as a citizen of Australia, Canada, New Zealand or South Korea, you can stay for up to 3.

This means, for those aged 18-35 you can move to the UK and grow your career relatively easily. 

In the Salesforce world, we’ve seen this becoming more and more popular. Especially those relocating from Australia and New Zealand where Salesforce careers are encouraged in grad-schemes. 

‘Understand the differences in the UK Market’

Perhaps the most important place to start when planning your move to the UK is understanding the differences in the UK Market. Relocating in your Salesforce job is exciting, but it’s also important to manage expectations and understand the key differences between markets.

The UK job market is in most cases, much more populated and competitive than a lot of places on the scheme. So do your best to stand out.

This competitiveness also applies to salaries. With the UK being a more saturated market, Salesforce skills in places like New Zealand and Australia are more specialist / in high demand. This means you’re more likely to be paid more here than in the UK, even if you have the same experience. Our advice is to research the UK average salaries and ensure they’re sustainable for your lifestyle and relocation. 

If you want a more in depth conversation about what salaries and the UK Salesforce market looks like, get in contact with Ronnie or the Steadman Brown team. 

‘Get a market Competitive CV ready’

Now you’ve got a clear idea of what the UK Salesforce market looks like, it’s time to make your CV align with those standards. 

Applying for jobs can feel tough, but Ronnie’s top Salesforce CV writing tips should help:

  1. Underline your clear roles and responsibilities

  2. Have specific Salesforce project examples listed, and where you had impact

  3. List examples of Salesforce Products and sectors that you’re experienced in

Perfecting these key areas will help you get noticed when applying for UK roles. 

Also, working with a recruiter like Ronnie also helps push your CV to the forefront of the application process. When finding a Salesforce job with Steadman Brown, your application is sent in a select batch of the best CV’s. This guarantees it’s seen and considered by the decision makers, and heightens your chance of swiftly finding a Salesforce role before your relocation. 

Whether you’re a Salesforce Consultant, Technical Architect, Developer, Steadman Brown could have the role for your relocation.

‘Have an offer in place before moving’

It’s always best to have a secure offer in place before you relocate. This eases the transition and takes the pressure off of you when you’re living here. The average Salesforce recruitment cycle takes 2-3 weeks, so if possible, having an offer ready before moving is highly advised.

‘Be honest with your future employer’

It’s always best to be as upfront as possible when meeting your future employer, and being 100% honest about what your relocation entails. It’s normal to need some extra time after arriving in the UK to settle, whether it's properly moving into a new home or setting up the legalities. 

Your employer would much rather you begin ready opposed to unprepared - you want to hit the ground running! 

Next Steps

Are you ready to get started?

Now you know the steps for successful relocation, the very first step is to speak to a Salesforce specialist recruiter. Steadman Brown can run through all of your questions, helping you gain a proper understanding of the UK Salesforce market. When you’re ready to get the ball rolling, we’ll see if there’s a Salesforce role that suits your experience and future goals. 

Steadman Brown are the UK’s leading Salesforce recruitment agency. We’ve been helping Salesforce candidates find the right roles for over 10 years, introducing opportunities that help excel your career. Whether you’re actively searching for a Salesforce job, or just passively open to hearing about new and exciting opportunities, get in contact with one of our team!