I'm from Slovenia, EU resident.
Then the UK should be relatively easier for you, since you should be able to apply for the same jobs as a UK citizen, I think?
Beyond that, I'd say google. There should be a number of forums or immigration sites offering advice for EU residents that would like to work in another EU country. (I'm American, so I consider you lucky in the visa world ;) )
Could also look at the Republic of Ireland?
For non-commonwealth/non-EU residents, the UK has gotten very difficult since 2008 for people who are unable to get an employer sponsored visa. Even to the point of doing away with both the post-study visa and the Tier 1 general.
UK salaries also can vary drastically depending on where you live (and not necessarily in tune with cost of living differences). We're also on our way out of the economic mess, so salaries are going to be depressed anyway in general as companies hire on, but use the economic mess as a reason to give lower salaries.