For candidates interested in working overseas, we regularly support our clients to manage their recruitment needs across Europe, the Middle East and further afield. The services we provide them are designed to ensure you, the candidate, is always taken care of – from supporting you through the recruitment process to managing your travel documentation, travel and mobilisation.
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Whether you’re considering making the move to work overseas, or you regularly take positions that allow you to travel and gain new experiences, our international recruitment team are always on hand to help with your next career move.
Between them they have decades of experience and speak 12 languages, so they’re best placed to support you through the recruitment process and assist with your relocation. They’ll discuss the role with you in detail and the requirements our client is looking for, as well as arranging the necessary work permits and visas to allow you to enter and work in the country. You may be taking up a temporary contract to work on a project, or relocating for a permanent position, either way you’ll be supported throughout the process with a personal point of contact and comprehensive guidance.
This varies by country, but you’ll typically be paid in local currency - either directly by the employer, via the recruitment company, or their local payroll partners, to ensure compliance with local employment laws. The specifics will be discussed with you during the process, and we’ll make sure your payroll is fully compliant.
Depending on the entry requirements and immigration rules for the country we’ll arrange any visas or work permits you’ll need.
This will vary from country to country, but we’ll keep you updated throughout the process.
We regularly support our clients with their recruitment needs across the globe, with capability in over 70 countries, so our recruitment team will be able to discuss our latest vacancies with you.
Contract lengths differ subject to the work you’ll be completing, some roles may be for a few weeks or months, and some for longer periods of time.
If relocating with family is something you're considering, you can discuss this with our team during the application process.
If you’re new to working internationally you may have seen acronyms and recruitment terminology on job descriptions that you don’t understand.
To help, we look at the key ones you’ll need to know.
This is the solution used when a company wishes to engage workers in a specific location, but do not have a legal entity in the country. You’d be working for the client operationally, but your payroll and contract of employment would be with the recruitment company, as your Employer of Record for tax purposes. This is because the client may not have a legal entity or ability to run a local payroll. It’s a popular option for businesses looking to grow their geographical capability, as it ensures compliance with local laws.
Once you have the job you’ll need to prepare to relocate, and that’s where global mobilisation services come in. We support our clients to secure the correct visa and travel documentation for new workers, as well as organising your travel plans such as flights. Depending on the services the client or candidate requests, this can also include booking temporary accommodation and providing a meet and greet for you on arrival to finalise paperwork at government offices.
Employment law and working rules vary from country to country, in-country compliance typically refers to the specific details for each country. Our role is to have a comprehensive understanding of these, from public holidays to processing sick leave entitlement and pension contributions – so we can advise you and ensure you remain compliant.
NRL’s MENA Area Manager, Hazem Ayoub, supported a client recruiting an Operations General Manager for their Cairo refinery by connecting with Sorin Constantin after an extensive search. Based in Oman, Sorin carefully considered relocating to Egypt with his family.
Throughout the process, Hazem provided ongoing support - answering questions, arranging a visit to Cairo and the refinery, and assisting with contract negotiations. Once the role was confirmed, NRL’s international team helped with mobilisation, ensuring Sorin had the necessary travel documentation and his family received full relocation support.
Sorin Constantin, Operations General Manager, EPROM
If you’re looking to take your career international, then search the latest job opportunities we’re recruiting for.
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