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Contact hkbno@emcouncils.gov.uk to arrange a meeting with our work coaches.
Steps Towards Work – Employability Training for HK(BNO)s is a programme ran by Transform Training across Nottingham City and Beeston
There are lots of employment opportunities with local councils including Social Care work.
Hear from Alvin Lo, a Senior Infrastructure Officer in the ICT Department at Bassetlaw District Council, whose role involves delivering vital technical support and helping maintain robust digital systems across the organisation.
Originally from Hong Kong, Alvin shares how he adapted to a new professional environment and built a fulfilling career in the UK local government. From navigating cultural and structural differences to embracing a collaborative, community-focused work culture, Alvinโs story offers valuable insight for others considering a similar move.
His journey shows how skills developed overseas, particularly in IT and digital transformation, can translate into real impact in UK local government.
For Alvin, working in local government offers a great mix of job satisfaction and personal well-being. He especially enjoys the strong team spirit and collaborative atmosphere.
โWorking with a team of dedicated professionals who share a common goal of serving the public is highly motivating. The collaborative environment fosters creativity and innovation, making it a great place to work.โ
Read Alvin’s full story here: https://hkbno.emcouncils.gov.uk/employment/building-a-career-in-uk-local-government-after-moving-from-hong-kong/
The East Midlands Jobs site allows you to search for jobs advertised by a number of organisations; it only features genuine employers and real opportunities
Find opportunities to work within local authorities near you. This website uses a postcode search to identify your nearest local authorities and signposts you to their latest opportunities.
Find opportunities across the public sector on Jobs Go Public – This site is especially useful for roles in teaching and social work
The UK Government’s ‘Find a Job’ service can help you to search and apply for public and private sector jobs near you.
This site is useful for those looking for a job in the National Health Service, such as a nurse or doctor
If you are struggling to get a job in the public sector or in healthcare, please contact us and we may be able to support you. Email us at hkbno@emcouncils.gov.uk.
There is a really useful pack for Hong Kong nurses who want to work in the UK here:
If you are applying for a job in the UK which needs criminal checks, you will need to apply to the Hong Kong Police for a Certificate of No Criminal Convictions. You can find the UK Government guidance here:
Letter on Certificates of No Criminal Conviction (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Volunteering in the community can not only help with your integration, but also provide valuable experience for your CV. Some of the benefits of volunteering include:
The following Community Voluntary Support (CVS) organisations can advise you of volunteering opportunities in your area:
If there is nothing suitable for you, please contact us and we may be able to link you with opportunities in your area.
Interested in Teaching English? We can help!
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Discover more about East Midlands Councils’ pilot project to help Hong Kong BNO into NHS jobs in the Midlands.
In 2022, EMC funded 20 nurses to sit a preparation course with Klik2learn to help them to pass the Occupational English Test (OET) which is the first step in their pathway to employment.
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