Recruiting Staff in Alderney
A wide variety of professional skills are available in Alderney. No additional pre-requisites are necessary for employing locally qualified individuals.
The 'Job Centre'
The States of Alderney works closely with local employers to assist with their recruitment needs. It offers a free job vacancy service and assistance can also be provided with setting up interviews for multiple candidates. Vacancies are displayed on its website and also on the job vacancy boards at the Island Hall.
Employing Staff
Anyone seeking employment requires an Alderney Employment (Work) Permit, although certain categories of employment are exempt.
Citizens of EU countries, as a result of Brexit, must now apply for a working visa which allows employment to be undertaken in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
Citizens of a non-EU country must apply for a working visa which allows employment to be undertaken in the UK. You are advised to check with your nearest British Embassy or High Commission prior to travelling.
Employment Contract
There is certain information which must be included in the written statement of the terms and conditions of employment. Further information, together with an example of a written statement is available in The Conditions of Employment (Alderney) Law, 2021
Minimum Wage
Not applicable at this time in Alderney.
Relocating your business with existing staff to Alderney
If your business needs to bring over certain key essential staff, they will need a Employment (Work) Permit. These enable employers to recruit staff from off-island, based on their skills and experience.
Visas for Work Purposes
It is important to note that if the employees your business will be bringing to the island do not have a UK or Irish Passport, or do not have any form of UK-settled status, they will need a visa to live and work in Alderney. Work related visas are tied to Employment Permits, however there are slightly different visa rules for EU nationals and Rest of World nationals.
Further information can be found at: Guide to Employment (Work) Permits
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