This is a hands-on, high-impact role supporting a fast-paced, international workforce. The successful Immigration Manager will be the go-to expert on UK immigration and sponsor licence compliance, while partnering closely with senior stakeholders and external counsel across the EMEA region.
The role
- Act as a trusted adviser to People & Culture partners, leaders and employees on all UK and EMEA immigration matters
- Own the day-to-day management of multiple UK sponsor licences, ensuring full compliance
- Manage immigration casework for new hires and existing employees, from start to finish
- Liaise with external immigration counsel and service providers across EMEA
- Advise on immigration policy, risk and best practice, escalating complex issues where required
- Educate managers on sponsor licence obligations and right-to-work compliance
- Partner with internal teams including recruitment, legal, payroll, finance and global mobility
- Support Right to Work checks and related P&C operations activity
About you
- 4+ years’ experience in UK corporate immigration (in-house or consultancy), with exposure to multi-jurisdictional work a plus
- Strong working knowledge of UK immigration law, work authorisation and sponsor licence compliance
- Confident advising stakeholders at all levels in a complex, fast-moving organisation
- Highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Discreet, professional and experienced in handling sensitive information
- Comfortable working autonomously in a global, hybrid environment
Why apply?
- Daily rate equivalent to £70k–£80k
- Hybrid working: 3 days per week in a central London office
- Opportunity to work within a high-profile, creative, international organisation
- Broad, senior-facing role with real ownership and visibility
If you’re an experienced UK immigration professional looking for a high-quality fixed-term role in a global environment, please apply today to find out more.
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