Job Title: Immigration LeadLocation: Holywood, Co. Down (Head Office)
Join a leading healthcare group as an Immigration Lead, taking ownership of immigration compliance and sponsorship licence management across a large, multi-site organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced immigration specialist to play a key role in international recruitment, ensuring compliance with UKVI requirements while supporting international employees throughout their recruitment and employment journey.
Salary/Benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Opportunity to take ownership of a business-critical immigration compliance function
Work closely with senior HR leadership and operational teams across the Group
Opportunity to contribute to international recruitment strategy and continuous improvement
About your next employer:
Our client, Healthcare Ireland Group, operates a network of care homes across Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. Committed to delivering person-centred, compassionate and safe care, the organisation places strong emphasis on quality, innovation and continuous improvement. With international recruitment playing a vital role in supporting its growing workforce, the Immigration Lead will be responsible for maintaining sponsorship licence compliance, managing immigration processes and mitigating legal and operational risks across the Group. Reporting directly to the HR Director, this is a specialist role offering significant responsibility and stakeholder engagement.
About you:
Demonstrable experience in immigration compliance, sponsorship management or a right-to-work role
Strong working knowledge of the UK Skilled Worker visa route, UKVI sponsorship licence requirements and sponsor obligations
Experience managing Certificates of Sponsorship, the Sponsorship Management System (SMS), sponsored worker monitoring and UKVI reporting
Sound knowledge of right-to-work legislation and Home Office guidance
Experience supporting international candidates through visa applications and onboarding
Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive processes
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex requirements clearly
Relevant qualifications in immigration law, HR or a related discipline, such as OISC accreditation, CIPD or a law degree, are desirable; equivalent practical experience will also be considered
Experience liaising with external immigration legal advisers is desirable
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What you’ll do:
Manage and maintain the Group’s UKVI sponsorship licences, ensuring all licence obligations are met and records remain accurate and compliant
Oversee the end-to-end Skilled Worker visa and Certificate of Sponsorship processes for international recruits
Manage right-to-work checks, visa expiry tracking and repeat checks, ensuring compliance across the Group
Monitor sponsored workers and ensure changes in employment circumstances are reported to UKVI within the required timescales
Conduct regular internal audits, maintain audit-ready records and manage immigration risks
Coordinate UKVI compliance visits and audits, working with internal stakeholders and external legal advisers as required
Partner with Recruitment and Onboarding teams to support international recruitment campaigns and provide clear guidance to candidates
Develop and maintain immigration policies, procedures and guidance in line with legislative and UKVI requirements
Deliver training and advice to HR, recruitment and operational teams on sponsorship and right-to-work compliance
Keep up to date with changes to immigration legislation and Home Office guidance, advising the HR Director on emerging risks and compliance matters
Build strong relationships across HR, recruitment and operational teams, promoting a consistent and compliant approach to immigration management
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
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Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced AccessNI disclosure.
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Skills:HR Immigration Recruitment
Benefits:Work From Home
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