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Who knows the best way to get employed in England?

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  Posted by mayastx (U3138792) on Saturday, 4th February 2006

  I am moving to England or perhaps Scotland. To get there to live and work is my question. Sponsorship is needed as I'm not a citizen of UK. I am an american living in the caribbean. I am interested in working with historical sites and properties. The National Trust and English Heritage are two organizations I would very much like to work with. any suggestions, contacts etc please let me know. cheers

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  Posted by generallobus (U1869191) on Tuesday, 7th February 2006

  Hi mayastx
  
  Dont know about funding but to find info about sites and digs etc. in Britain have a look in publications such as Current Archaeology. I think they are available on line. The British Museum also publishes vacacies on its website.
  
  Good luck
  
  Lobus

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  Posted by Grumpyjaywit (U2986749) on Tuesday, 7th February 2006

  The National Trust website gives plenty of details about volunteering but I can't see anything about paid work, although you could always E Mail them. The English Heritage website under Contact Us then Jobs gives a link to where their jobs are advertised online.

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  Posted by Goldfinches (U2947535) on Tuesday, 7th February 2006

  
  
  The CHARITY JOB site includes jobs with any registed charity - this includes arch, hist and museums etc
  
  There are also some specialist sites for museums and galleries - the Museum of London has a link to one of these in the 'jobs' section within their site.
  
  Maybe the British Museum site is worth trying....

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  Posted by mayastx (U3138792) on Tuesday, 7th February 2006

  Hi mayastx
  
  Dont know about funding but to find info about sites and digs etc. in Britain have a look in publications such as Current Archaeology. I think they are available on line. The British Museum also publishes vacacies on its website.
  
  Good luck
  
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  Thanks Lobus
  
  I will check out the British Museum. I have applied online with The National Trust. I have no experience in Archeology. My strengths are in managing businesses with regards to all areas of business management.
  
  Cheers,
  Maya

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  Posted by mayastx (U3138792) on Tuesday, 7th February 2006

  The National Trust website gives plenty of details about volunteering but I can't see anything about paid work, although you could always E Mail them. The English Heritage website under Contact Us then Jobs gives a link to where their jobs are advertised online.Μύ
  
  Thanks for your post. I have a profile on The National Trust website and continually apply online for postitions I am interested in. English Heritage post their available positions online at another site as well as in a local paper.
  
  I was also looking for a contact in England that could assist me in gaining employment in either of those 2 organizations. I know I need sponsorship and I am willing to pay.
  
  Thanks,
  Maya

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  Posted by disconbobulated (U3230111) on Monday, 13th February 2006

  Hi Mayastx,
  English Heritage and the National Trust are both very worthy British institutions to try and get involved with. English Heritage as you may know is a Quango, and as such will recieve only applications from professional archaeologists (or related) with a proven and evidenced track record.
  If its archaeology in general, that floats your boat, and you have some qualifications then, the British or Irish field units would be an ideal springboard in which to begin your adventure.
  
  In the first instance, you will need to approach both EH and NT via website contacts. However, depending on your interest and expertise, the larger more accommodating field practices would be the most logical step, try for instance the following: Oxford Archaeology, Wessex Archaeology or the Museum of London Archaeolocal Service. Here you may find ready, fulfilling and varied work which will quickly build into a portfolio that can then be taken to EH or NT.
  
  Hope this helps

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  Posted by up4tea (U3248772) on Friday, 17th February 2006

  Mayastx...as an American you are not permitted to work at all in the UK even as a volunteer unless you have a work permit or are employed by an American company operating here.
  
  I suggest you consult a forum called UK-Yankee which has extensive info for American expats in the UK and links to a number of other resources.
  
  As a "transplant" myself, I wish you all the best.
  
  

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  Posted by mayastx (U3138792) on Friday, 24th February 2006

  Mayastx...as an American you are not permitted to work at all in the UK even as a volunteer unless you have a work permit or are employed by an American company operating here.
  
  I suggest you consult a forum called UK-Yankee which has extensive info for American expats in the UK and links to a number of other resources.
  
  As a "transplant" myself, I wish you all the best.
  
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  Thanks for the info and response. How do I locate this forum?
  
  I know the laws of being employed in the UK as an American. Living in the US Virgin Islands, we have no resources here locally so I am the mercy of the net.
  
  Cheers
  Maya

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  Posted by mayastx (U3138792) on Friday, 24th February 2006

  Hi Mayastx,
  English Heritage and the National Trust are both very worthy British institutions to try and get involved with. English Heritage as you may know is a Quango, and as such will recieve only applications from professional archaeologists (or related) with a proven and evidenced track record.
  If its archaeology in general, that floats your boat, and you have some qualifications then, the British or Irish field units would be an ideal springboard in which to begin your adventure.
  
  In the first instance, you will need to approach both EH and NT via website contacts. However, depending on your interest and expertise, the larger more accommodating field practices would be the most logical step, try for instance the following: Oxford Archaeology, Wessex Archaeology or the Museum of London Archaeolocal Service. Here you may find ready, fulfilling and varied work which will quickly build into a portfolio that can then be taken to EH or NT.
  
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  Hello and thanks for the reply and info. I did apply with the NT and got shortlisted for a job interview. I was unable to get back to England for the interview.
  
  My background is Management. I've started and ran two small successful businesses here on St. Croix. My real dream is to manage a castle and I know in time I can manifest that goal. I just need to get my foot in the door.
  
  I will be moving there to work and live, it is just a matter of time.
  
  Cheers!!
  
  Maya

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