Looking for a Job Before Moving

Hi everyone, I had a question about searching for a job in the UK. My husband is British, however, I am American, but we will be relocating to the UK in October (from Australia). Although I do not currently have my visa, it will be granted when we arrive but at this moment there is nowhere in particular in the UK where we need to be. My question is that I would like to start searching for a job ahead of time for a few reasons. One, so that we may have a better idea of where in the UK to relocate to, but also to increase my chances of finding a job soon after arrival.

I was wondering what the chances are of being able to find a job TECHNICALLY before I have my visa and before I'm actually in the country itself. Is this even possible and if so what's the best way to go about it? I would really appreciate some advice, as I'm not really sure where to even begin.

I would be looking for something in communications or journalism-- I have lots of experience and qualifications, not sure how much that works in my favor.

Thanks!

Do you meet the financial requirements for a spouse visa?

Although I do not currently have my visa, it will be granted when we arrive

What visa will you get on arrival? You cannot work in the UK on a visit visa status and you also cannot switch to a spouse visa while in the UK on a visit visa status.

You will have to apply for a spouse visa BEFORE you travel.

As Wanderer has asked, there is a financial requirement that has to be met as well as the payment of the NHS Surcharge for you of £200 per year, payable upfront at the point of application and payable in advance for the duration of the visa (33 months = £600).

It appears that you are under the misapprehension that you will be able to remain in the UK as a spouse by entering as a non-visa National. You will only be admitted as a visitor for a maximum of 6 months, assuming the entry officer believes that you are genuinely visiting and not intending to settle. You are unable to switch to any other category when admitted on a visitor visa and it would be illegal to work in the UK.
You will have to apply for a spouse settlement visa (VAF4a) and meet all the mandatory conditions. Unless you have savings over £62,500, your husband as your sponsor will have to show that he has been earning the equivalent of £18,600 per annum in Australia for at least 6 months and have a confirmed offer of employment in the UK to start within 3 months of arrival, with at least the same level of earnings. You will also have to submit evidence of suitable accommodation, available on arrival. In addition to the visa fee of £956 you will be liable for the new NHS surcharge of £600, payable before submitting the application. This will cover you for your initial 2.5 year probationary period, after which you will have to apply for a further 2.5 year extension before qualifying for permanent residence.

It took be so long to write this post that CR001 beat me to it!

Haha sorry Casa, I type about 96 words per minute, but your post is more informative.

I type fast but my brain doesn't keep up!

We could easily just do a copy and paste job as it is repetitive!