Leave UK, Work in Europe

[evenflow]

I've been thinking more and more about upping sticks from the UK and looking for a job in Europe. I work in IT as a head of department/project manager/lean-sigma bod, and have a background initially as a developer, and later on as a business analyst.

I speak French to school-level, and am trying to learn (slowly but surely!) Italian and Spanish.

My preference would be either Switzerland or Italy, both of which I adore for many reasons.

Is there such a thing as a job in Europe that does not require the home language to a high level?

Has anyone done similar? Pitfalls? Advantages?

Any advice much appreciated, thanks.

[evenflow]

Fantastic info, many thanks for the taking the time to post. I have got a few more questions based on what you've said but don't have time to post them right now.

Cheers

[evenflow]

Thanks for all the replies.

Update...

Thanks to PHer mikef, I have secured an interview with a company in Zurich. For all its niggles, this place still rocks!

Thanks so much mikef!