Relocating to the United Kingdom

Moving to the UK

The United Kingdom is made up of 4 countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The geography of this small nation sweeps from mountainous highlands, to green rolling countryside and vibrant cities. The country is bursting with millennia of heritage, revealing the United Kingdom’s diversity and extensive history.

With a population of over 63 million people the UK is the third-largest in the European Union and the 22nd-largest in the world. Almost one-third of the population lives in England’s southeast, which is predominantly urban and suburban, with about 8 million in the capital city of London.

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Currency

The currency used in the United kingdom is the Great Britsih Pound. Pound sterling (1 pound = 100 pence).

Currency Coins: 1p, 2p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2.

Currency Notes: £5, £10, £20, £50

Some recommended international Banks are HSBC, Lloyds Banking, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Barclays.

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Climate

The UK has very unpredictable weather, with many weathers being experienced in one day. Winter is between December and February. Winters are cold and wet (with occasional snow in high lying areas). Summer is between June and August and is generally warm with frequent showers.

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Languages and Culture

The official language of the UK is English. Welsh is an additional official language for Wales, and Gaelic and Ulster Scots being additional official languages with Northern Ireland. The UK is a very diverse country with many foreigners calling it home with a wide variety of cultures and languages practiced.

Many languages are represented as well. The most widely spoken South Asian language in the UK is Punjabi, followed by Urdu, Bengali and Gujarati. The main Chinese dialects spoken in the UK are Cantonese and Mandarin. The UK is a diverse and multi-ethnic society, where students of all backgrounds are welcome and their involvement in local communities is valued. The UK has a long tradition of welcoming migrants and refugees from around the world, many of whom have settled here permanently. All major world religions are represented – mosques, Sikh temples, synagogues and Buddhist and Hindu places of worship can be seen alongside a whole range of Christian churches, from Anglican and Roman Catholic through to Nonconformist and Orthodox.

All this diversity means, when you come to the UK you will find it easy to settle in. You will also develop an enhanced understanding of different cultures by meeting other from an enormous variety of religious and national backgrounds

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Climate in the UK

The UK has four distinct seasons but the weather is changeable and unpredictable. The climate in the UK can be described as temperate maritime climate, because the Gulf Stream ensures mild, maritime influenced weather. Summers are warm and winters are cold, but temperatures are milder than on the continent. July and August are the warmest months, although they are also the wettest, while January and February are the coldest months of the year. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, but late winter/early spring (February to March) is the driest period.

The UK is famous for its rain and the lush green of its countryside. Average annual rainfall in the north is more than 1,600 mm, but central and southern England receive an average of less than 800 mm. Rain falls throughout the year, and the weather in the UK can sometimes change very quickly. Especially in fall and winter strong Atlantic low-pressure systems can bring gales and uncomfortable weather with heavy rain, showers or even thunderstorms.

England is warmer on average than the rest of the UK and gets more sun and less rain throughout the year on average, but it is still frequently damp.

Like the rest of the United Kingdom, the climate of Scotland is also subject to the moderating influences of the Gulf Stream, although the temperatures are generally lower than in the other parts of Great Britain. Temperate winters and cool summers are typical, and extreme seasonal variations are rare. Low temperatures, however, are common in mountainous parts of Scotland during the winter months, especially in the Scottish Highlands, where the weather conditions are sometimes very harsh with gales and heavy rainfall, or blizzard conditions in the winter.

In the western coastal region, where the moderating effects of the Gulf Stream are strongest, conditions are somewhat milder than in the east.

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Further Information

Time: GMT (GMT +1, April – October)
International Dialling Code: +44
Emergency Number: 999/112
Electricity Supply: 230 Volts, 50Hz
Top 4 Mobile Providers recommended: Vodafone, TMobile, O2 and Three.
Top 4 Grocery Shops recommended: Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencers, Tesco, ASDA
Top 4 broadband/entertainment providers recommended: Virgin, Sky, BT, TalkTalk

Health

There are no specific health risks associated with travel to the UK and food and water can be considered safe.

Your entitlement to free National Health Service (NHS) treatment depends on the length and purpose of your residence in the UK, not your nationality. There may be charges for some NHS services, for example, your dental treatment, and you may be entitled to help with these charges. Any free NHS treatment you receive, or any help with NHS costs, does not affect your immigration status.

If you are entitled to it, you can obtain free treatment immediately. There is no qualifying period.

If you have to pay for treatment because you do not meet the residence conditions, this does not count as discrimination. However, you must be given clear information about charges in a way you understand. This could include providing information in a foreign language or an interpreter, if necessary.

International Schools

The American School In London (London, England) – www.asl.org
International Community School (London, England) – www.islschools.org/london
Marymount International School (London, England) – www.marymountlondon.com
Southbank International School (London, England) – www.southbank.org
Anglo European School (Essex, England) – aesessex.co.uk
ACS International Schools (Middlesex, England and Surrey, England) – www.acs-schools.com
Buckswood School (East Sussex, England) – buckswood.co.uk
Cambridge International School (Cambridge, England) – cambridgeinternationalschool.co.uk
European School (Oxfordshire, England) – esculham.eu
EF International Academy (Oxfordshire, England) – www.ef.co.uk
St Clare’s International School (Oxford, England) – www.stclaires.ac.uk
Hockerill Anglo-European College (Hertfordshire, England) – www.hockerill.com
The American School in England (Surrey, England) – www.england.tasis.com
Atlantic College (South Glamorgan, Wales) – atlanticcollege.org
United World College in the Atlantic (South Glamorgan, Wales) – www.atlanticcollege.org

Pets

Please find more information on the EMS Pet page with regards to importing/quarantine of pets into the UK.

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International Move Specialist (IMS)

EMS are a leading International Moving Company relocating over 4,000 corporate professionals and their families across the globe each year. As an International Move Specialist you will be assigned your own portfolio of corporate customers. You will be responsible for the professional coordination of the owner’s household goods shipment on a door to door basis, managing packing teams, forwarders, overseas partners, storage and 3rd party services. Your primary responsibility is to ensure first class service levels are delivered at each stage of the move process, achieving customer satisfaction, whilst managing the supplier costs attributed to each move. You will be directly aided by a team administrator, pricing analyst and customer service representative, whilst working in a team which will receive both individual and team performance targets.

To apply please email Nick Stevens: careers@ems-move.com

TEAM Administrator

EMS are a leading International Moving Company relocating over 4,000 corporate professionals and their families across the globe each year. The Team Administrator will work within the operations department of the service centre, shadowing a team of International move specialists. Whilst the position will involve assisting the IMS team with administration, they will learn from a highly experienced team(average IMS 10 + years experience). This position is the first step towards a career path of becoming a professional IMS responsible for managing your own portfolio of corporate customers and managing a caseload of professional worldwide relocations. In addition EMS is a successful and growing business with other vacancies and career opportunities arising in other divisions such as sales, marketing, logistics and accounting.

Duties

Receiving external and internal phone calls
Copying/Faxing and emailing
Job record inputting & database entry updates, including internal and external custom built software system
Attaching documents for pre-move survey to EMS surveyors Outlook diary
Production of crew paperwork ex EMS software system including pre-approved services
Booking Air freight and Sea freight consignments to overseas destinations
Administrative support towards sales Invoicing & supporting documentation
General use of Microsoft Office, Word. Excel, Outlook and Power Point

To apply please contact Nick Stevens: careers@ems-move.com

Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Job Description

Develop and implement sales and business development opportunities for International Moving within the UK and Europe, this will include cold calling/emails and face to face appointments.
Identify and generate immediate new business opportunities
Identify and develop leads for RFI / RFP within International moving
Work closely with the key management within the business to maximize opportunities
To develop relationships with existing clients, ensuring that all company services are used by them at every available opportunity
Maintain and update the sales database system to ensure all prospects and clients are contacted in such a way to ensure maximum development of client relationships
Account management: Work with a team of International coordinators ensuring company services are delivered to the account’s expectations.
Attend events such as conferences/ seminars/ conventions, some of which are out of normal working hours.
Attend and participate in training sessions/team meetings
Regular contact and visits to clients and potential clients to ensure all possible opportunities are exploited to bring in future business.
Regular contact with current clients (either by phone, email, visits) in order to maintain good relationship.
Flexible working/Client demands –including early morning, evening appointments and some weekends.

Skills/ Experience:

Minimum 2 years experience required
Exceptional Interpersonal and communications skills.
Willingness to travel extensively (often at short notice)
IT literate on Word and excel

Start date: Immediate

Holiday: 20 days excluding bank holidays. Additional day for each year service up to maximum 25 days per annum

Salary: Negotiable

Benefits: Commission/Bonus, company car, laptop and mobile phone

Please apply to Lisa Jeffries: careers@ems-move.com

Customer Service Representative

EMS are a leading Corporate International Moving Company relocating over 4,000 corporate professionals and their families across the globe each year.

As a Senior Customer Services Representative you will be responsible for ensuring staff and external suppliers produce consistent performance to the highest standards.

Our aim is to exceed the expectation levels of both the Corporate Customer and the relocating Transferee along with continuously improving our overall customer satisfaction scores. Candidates should possess a can do proactive attitude, show empathy, take ownership of the issue raised, follow up on time each time and find the right balance to ensure the Transferee, Corporate Customer and business needs are met. EMS is a successful growing business and this a new exciting role offers total job satisfaction in a fun, professional environment with the opportunity for further career development. You will be directly aided by the Customer Services Manager, a Team administrator and Head of Operations.

To apply please email Eileen Devereux: careers@ems-move.com