Global Talent Visa Manager

The Royal Society is an endorsing body for the Global Talent Visa, applying our sector expertise to manage visa endorsements for research and innovation professionals wishing to work in the UK. This post will play an important role in helping the Royal Society expand the Global Talent visa, which is vital to the mobility of the academic and research community. Working with colleagues and Fellows you will work as part of a small team to manage the visa endorsement application process, taking ownership of internal processing and being responsible for the management and reporting of confidential data.  You will also help develop and deliver external engagement, including working with other endorsing bodies, the Home Office, as well as other principal stakeholders, in particular immigration and HR advisors at UK universities and research institutes. This is an opportunity to gain unique exposure to the global talent and immigration landscape.

The main purpose of the role is:

• To support the delivery of the Royal Society's role as an 'endorsing body' for the Global Talent Visa.
• To deliver the application and endorsement process for the Global Talent Visa, in accordance with agreed standards.
• To act as a knowledgeable liaison for applicants, universities, research institutes and partners, providing guidance and support.
• To support ongoing improvement in the expansion of the Global Talent visa.

Reports to: Senior Manager or Programme Manager, Global Talent Visa

Line manages: N/A

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus hybrid remote working                 

The application closing date is 17 December 2024 at 23:59. 

Interviews will take place on 7 & 8 January 2025.

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

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