Is a national insurance number required to get a job?

I've applied for a job and have an interview, but I've just moved to the UK from Spain and don't yet have a national insurance number. My mum is going to apply for one for me but she says it doesn't matter if I don't have it yet when it comes to work. Do you think it'll be a problem when considering me for the job, even if I tell them I'm going to get one soon?

What's all this about my pension, I'm 16 folks, I'm not worrying about being caught out by a tax man just yet! But I guess that's a yes. Anyway, I mentioned I AM applying for one, what I meant was will the fact that I haven't got one YET be something decisive in considering me for the job.

YES

You cannot be employed in the uk without a national insurance number you need to contact dhss and ask advice on a temporary one

yes

unless you intend to get a job that's cash in hand where you don't pay any taxes!
i needed a NIE number to work in spain...works both ways hun!

If you want to apply for a professional job then you will need a national insurance number as they are used to pay tax and for your pension. If you dont have one and apply for a job then the tax man could catch up with you and it also means when you retire you wont get a state pension.
Get one ASAP and keep it safe!

MUM'S NOT ALWAYS RIGHT!
you'll need one before you start work but perhaps not at interview stage. apply for one now.

YOU MAY BE EMPLOYED IF YOU ARE IN THE PROCESS OF APPLING FOR YOUR NI NUMBER.YOU MUST PRODUCE YOUR CARD TO THE EMPLOYER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

yes you do need a insurance number to work in the UK.

we all HAVE to have a national insurance number!!! and you cant get a job without one!
no need to get angry with people how talk about pensions! that is what its for,
YOU NEED A NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER AND THAT'S THE END OF THE MATTER!
why should you be any different to the rest of us!!?
your mum should know better!

You can apply for the number and then produce your application letter at your interview.

As you are not British, they will ask you for your offer letter in order to issue you with an number.

I was in the same situation than you and I manage it there is no reason why you cannot get a job.
Good luck

listen pal my mate went to spain and had to wait 7 weeks for the spanish equvialent so you should have to wait the same length of time for yours

You can get a job before you have a National Insurance Number, as long as you have already applied or apply as soon as you commence employment. (Quote from part of HN Customs & Excise site - "an employee may start work before they have a NI number")

An employer will know how to get a temporary NI number until a permanent one has been issued.