Key Responsibilities
Manage the delivery of Right to Work checks and visa compliance, ensuring all processes meet UK immigration legislation and Home Office requirements.
Oversee and administer visa and sponsorship activities, including supporting Skilled Worker visa processes, maintaining compliance records and liaising with relevant internal teams and external stakeholders.
Manage and coordinate pre-employment vetting and background screening, ensuring checks are completed accurately, consistently and in line with organisational and government standards.
Provide clear guidance and advice to hiring managers and HR colleagues on visa requirements, sponsorship obligations and vetting processes.
Maintain accurate, compliant and auditable records in line with Home Office audit requirements and internal governance standards.
Identify and manage risks relating to immigration compliance, sponsorship and vetting, escalating issues where appropriate.
Support audits and compliance reviews, ensuring Ofgem meets its obligations as a sponsoring organisation.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of visa, sponsorship and vetting processes, ensuring they are efficient, consistent and aligned to organisational needs.
Ensure all handling of employee and candidate information complies with data protection and confidentiality requirements.