Guernsey Opportunities — Requirements for Each Job Role
Nursing, healthcare, skilled trades, engineering, dental, automotive and hospitality pathways. A practical preparation guide for international and local candidates.
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Job roles and required evidence
Select a role to see its typical qualifications, experience and candidate documents.
Registered Nurse (Adult/General)Nursing & Healthcare
Typical entry requirements: Recognised nursing qualification; current professional registration accepted for the post; clinical experience appropriate to the vacancy; medication, safeguarding and infection-prevention competence.
Evidence to prepare: Nursing certificate or degree, current registration verification, CV, references, recent training certificates.
Initial screening status: Qualification Check Required. Final decision rests with the employer and relevant authorities.
Mental Health NurseNursing & Healthcare
Typical entry requirements: Recognised mental health nursing qualification; appropriate professional registration; experience in mental-health assessment, risk, safeguarding and multidisciplinary care.
Evidence to prepare: Mental health nursing award, registration details, CV, references and relevant training.
Initial screening status: Qualification Check Required. Final decision rests with the employer and relevant authorities.
Healthcare Assistant / Support WorkerHealth & Social Care
Typical entry requirements: Relevant care experience or training appropriate to the role; person-centred care, moving and handling, safeguarding and communication skills. Employer may require background checks and additional specialist training.
Evidence to prepare: Care certificates or training record, employment history, references, safeguarding training.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Final decision rests with the employer and relevant authorities.
Plumber / Heating EngineerPlumbing & Heating
Typical entry requirements: Trade apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification and proven practical experience. Additional evidence or registration may be needed for gas or other regulated work.
Evidence to prepare: Trade certificates, apprenticeship evidence, CV, references and relevant specialist licences.
Initial screening status: Qualification Check Required. Final decision rests with the employer and relevant authorities.
ElectricianElectrical Trades
Typical entry requirements: Recognised electrical training/apprenticeship, safe-installation competence, and practical experience. Employer must verify local electrical-work and inspection requirements.
Evidence to prepare: Electrical certificates, apprenticeship or competence records, CV and references.
Initial screening status: Qualification Check Required. Final decision rests with the employer and relevant authorities.
Engineer (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical)Engineering
Typical entry requirements: Relevant engineering degree, technical qualification or equivalent experience; role-specific design, maintenance, safety and project skills. Professional registration may be required for some posts.
Evidence to prepare: Degree or technical awards, project portfolio, CV, employment references and professional memberships if applicable.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Final decision rests with the employer and relevant authorities.
Dental NurseDental & Healthcare
Typical entry requirements: Dental nursing qualification or approved training route where applicable; patient care, infection control and safeguarding skills. Verify any required professional registration for the precise role in Guernsey.
Evidence to prepare: Dental nursing certificates, professional registration details if applicable, CV and clinical references.
Initial screening status: Qualification Check Required. Final decision rests with the employer and relevant authorities.
Motor Vehicle Mechanic / TechnicianAutomotive Trades
Typical entry requirements: Automotive apprenticeship, NVQ or equivalent experience; diagnostic, servicing, repair and workshop-safety skills. Vehicle-specific manufacturer training may be advantageous.
Evidence to prepare: Trade qualifications, technical certificates, CV and employer references.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Final decision rests with the employer and relevant authorities.
Hospitality (Chef / Hotel / Restaurant)Hospitality
Typical entry requirements: Role-appropriate kitchen, hotel, reception or customer-service experience; strong communication and service skills. Food hygiene or catering qualifications may be required for food-handling roles.
Evidence to prepare: CV, hospitality or catering qualifications, food-safety certification where relevant and references.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Final decision rests with the employer and relevant authorities.
Skilled Construction TradesConstruction
Typical entry requirements: Trade-specific apprenticeship or demonstrable experience in carpentry, building, masonry or maintenance; safe-working competence and site-safety training relevant to the role.
Evidence to prepare: Trade certificates, portfolio or work references, site-safety training records and CV.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Final decision rests with the employer and relevant authorities.
Information Technology (IT) & Digital Career Pathways
Explore entry-level and experienced IT roles. Select a job title to view typical skills and the evidence to prepare. These are career pathways, not verified open Guernsey vacancies or guaranteed work-permit roles.
IT Support Technician / HelpdeskEntry level / Technical Support
Typical entry requirements: Customer service and troubleshooting skills; basic Windows/macOS, Microsoft 365, networking and ticket systems. Some vacancies accept demonstrable skills rather than a degree.
Evidence to prepare: CV; IT training or CompTIA A+ if held; support examples or project portfolio; references.
Location and permit check: Confirm this precise vacancy accepts candidates in Guernsey, whether remote or onsite work is allowed, and whether the employer can support any required Employment Permit and immigration permission.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Verify role-specific qualifications and eligibility.
Junior Software DeveloperEntry level / Software Development
Typical entry requirements: Programming fundamentals in at least one language, Git and debugging. A degree or bootcamp may help, but demonstrable projects can be important; review each vacancy.
Evidence to prepare: CV; GitHub or portfolio links; course completion evidence; practical projects.
Location and permit check: Confirm this precise vacancy accepts candidates in Guernsey, whether remote or onsite work is allowed, and whether the employer can support any required Employment Permit and immigration permission.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Verify role-specific qualifications and eligibility.
Software Engineer / Full-Stack DeveloperSoftware Development
Typical entry requirements: Experience with software architecture, testing, APIs, databases and relevant languages/frameworks; secure development practices.
Evidence to prepare: Technical CV; portfolio or GitHub; qualifications if held; project and employment references.
Location and permit check: Confirm this precise vacancy accepts candidates in Guernsey, whether remote or onsite work is allowed, and whether the employer can support any required Employment Permit and immigration permission.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Verify role-specific qualifications and eligibility.
Web Developer / WordPress DeveloperWebsite & Digital
Typical entry requirements: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, CMS administration, accessibility and performance skills; WordPress/PHP or other framework experience for relevant posts.
Evidence to prepare: Published websites or portfolio; CV; project history; training certificates if held.
Location and permit check: Confirm this precise vacancy accepts candidates in Guernsey, whether remote or onsite work is allowed, and whether the employer can support any required Employment Permit and immigration permission.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Verify role-specific qualifications and eligibility.
Cybersecurity Analyst / SOC AnalystCybersecurity
Typical entry requirements: Knowledge of networks, logs, threat monitoring, incident response and security tools. Employers may seek Security+ or role-specific practical experience.
Evidence to prepare: CV; certifications if held; supervised labs or portfolio; relevant references.
Location and permit check: Confirm this precise vacancy accepts candidates in Guernsey, whether remote or onsite work is allowed, and whether the employer can support any required Employment Permit and immigration permission.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Verify role-specific qualifications and eligibility.
Cloud Engineer / DevOps EngineerCloud Infrastructure
Typical entry requirements: Cloud platform knowledge (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud), infrastructure automation, CI/CD, Linux, monitoring and security practices.
Evidence to prepare: Technical CV; cloud certifications if held; deployment portfolio; references.
Location and permit check: Confirm this precise vacancy accepts candidates in Guernsey, whether remote or onsite work is allowed, and whether the employer can support any required Employment Permit and immigration permission.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Verify role-specific qualifications and eligibility.
Network Engineer / Systems AdministratorIT Infrastructure
Typical entry requirements: Networking fundamentals, routers, switches, Windows or Linux administration, access controls, backups and fault diagnosis.
Evidence to prepare: CV; Cisco, Microsoft or networking qualifications if held; experience records.
Location and permit check: Confirm this precise vacancy accepts candidates in Guernsey, whether remote or onsite work is allowed, and whether the employer can support any required Employment Permit and immigration permission.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Verify role-specific qualifications and eligibility.
Data Analyst / Business Intelligence AnalystData & Analytics
Typical entry requirements: Spreadsheet and SQL competence; data cleansing, reporting, visualisation and stakeholder communication. Python or Power BI/Tableau may be relevant.
Evidence to prepare: CV; sample dashboards or anonymised analyses; training certificates; references.
Location and permit check: Confirm this precise vacancy accepts candidates in Guernsey, whether remote or onsite work is allowed, and whether the employer can support any required Employment Permit and immigration permission.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Verify role-specific qualifications and eligibility.
Data Engineer / Database AdministratorData Engineering
Typical entry requirements: SQL and database design, data pipelines, ETL/ELT, backup, performance and data-security skills appropriate to the role.
Evidence to prepare: CV; project examples; database or cloud certificates if held; references.
Location and permit check: Confirm this precise vacancy accepts candidates in Guernsey, whether remote or onsite work is allowed, and whether the employer can support any required Employment Permit and immigration permission.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Verify role-specific qualifications and eligibility.
AI / Machine Learning EngineerArtificial Intelligence
Typical entry requirements: Python, statistics, model evaluation, responsible AI concepts, and experience with ML frameworks or deployment for technical posts.
Evidence to prepare: CV; demonstrable ML projects; relevant qualification or experience; portfolio.
Location and permit check: Confirm this precise vacancy accepts candidates in Guernsey, whether remote or onsite work is allowed, and whether the employer can support any required Employment Permit and immigration permission.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Verify role-specific qualifications and eligibility.
AI Data Annotator / AI EvaluatorEntry level / AI Operations
Typical entry requirements: Strong reading comprehension, attention to detail, accurate instructions-following and reliable internet/computer access for remote assignments. Language requirements and location restrictions differ by project.
Evidence to prepare: CV; relevant language skills; assessment results and sample work where allowed.
Location and permit check: Confirm this precise vacancy accepts candidates in Guernsey, whether remote or onsite work is allowed, and whether the employer can support any required Employment Permit and immigration permission.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Verify role-specific qualifications and eligibility.
IT Project Manager / Business AnalystTechnology Management
Typical entry requirements: Stakeholder management, process mapping, requirements or delivery planning and documentation; Agile, PRINCE2 or equivalent experience may be advantageous.
Evidence to prepare: CV; project summaries; professional certificates if held; employer references.
Location and permit check: Confirm this precise vacancy accepts candidates in Guernsey, whether remote or onsite work is allowed, and whether the employer can support any required Employment Permit and immigration permission.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Verify role-specific qualifications and eligibility.
Software QA Tester / Test Automation EngineerSoftware Quality
Typical entry requirements: Manual testing and bug reporting; automation roles also need scripting and tools such as Playwright, Selenium or equivalent.
Evidence to prepare: CV; sample test cases and bug reports; automation portfolio; references.
Location and permit check: Confirm this precise vacancy accepts candidates in Guernsey, whether remote or onsite work is allowed, and whether the employer can support any required Employment Permit and immigration permission.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Verify role-specific qualifications and eligibility.
UX/UI Designer / Digital Product DesignerProduct & Design
Typical entry requirements: User research, wireframing, accessibility, responsive design and prototype tools such as Figma. Portfolio normally matters strongly.
Evidence to prepare: Design portfolio with case studies; CV; references and relevant training.
Location and permit check: Confirm this precise vacancy accepts candidates in Guernsey, whether remote or onsite work is allowed, and whether the employer can support any required Employment Permit and immigration permission.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Verify role-specific qualifications and eligibility.
IT Apprenticeship / Trainee TechnicianEntry level / Training
Typical entry requirements: Foundational digital literacy, willingness to learn, communication and eligibility for the particular training scheme. Some schemes impose residency and age restrictions.
Evidence to prepare: CV; education evidence and any work experience; confirmation of scheme eligibility.
Location and permit check: Confirm this precise vacancy accepts candidates in Guernsey, whether remote or onsite work is allowed, and whether the employer can support any required Employment Permit and immigration permission.
Initial screening status: Employer Match Needed. Verify role-specific qualifications and eligibility.
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