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Job Title


Global Mobility and Immigration Adviser


Company : BDO UK


Location : London, London


Created : 2025-04-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Ideas | People | TrustPlease make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.Were BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate todays changing world.We work with the companies that are Britains economic engine ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and highgrowth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.Well broaden your horizons Our greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions.Well help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.Youll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDOs partners to help businesses effectively. Youll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.Reporting into the Global Mobility & Immigration Senior Manager you will be responsible for the management, coordination and compliance of Immigration and International secondments, international assignments and permanent hires in line with BDO policies. Just as importantly, you will also get the opportunity to develop your own skills and expertise. In this busy and rewarding role you'all also:Be the first point of contact for the business, Internal teams, and new joiners in advising on Immigration and International secondments related mattersWork with the GM manager on conceptualise, develop, and execute GM&I StrategyAct as a Subject matter expert to provide guidance to the business, internal teams, and other key stakeholders to ensure advise provided is correctly structured, considering policy, cost and complianceEnsure that all cases are complete, and files are compliant against immigration legislationEnsure adherence to immigration timelines and monitor process of all new and existing casesComplete monthly and quarterly reports on immigrationEnsure employees close to visa expiry are contacted about the next steps of the visa renewal processConduct secondment briefings with new secondees in person and over the phone providing a professional, informative point of contact throughout the secondment process taking a proactive approach to any challenges along the wayInstruct tax, payroll, and benefit provider (if appropriate) on international secondmentsConduct secondment briefings with new secondees in person and over the phone providing a professional, informative point of contact throughout the secondment process taking a proactive approach to any challenges along the wayBe responsible for accurately executing compliance tasks pertaining to migrant workers immigration compliance and maintenance of BDOs Sponsorship licenseRequest visa invoices and calculate the amount reclaimable from leavers and sharing the details within HRManage the client and virtual secondment processRegular calls with Internal /external teams- Taxation/ Payroll/ various suppliers to ensure smooth functioning of Immigration/Secondment processesHost calls with the business / Immigration provider to discuss updates in relation to cases and issueInstruct and work with the relocation provider (to arrange temporary accommodation), monitor and manage any issuesInstruct Immigration supplier on new visa case initiations and approve DCoS applications; monitor application statusLiaise with Partners for appropriate activity sign-off; liaise with internal teams to manage the Sponsorship visa renewal processEscalate policy or process exceptions, compliance risks, vendor performance issues and assignee complaints to the Global Mobility Manager as appropriate and have a Problem-solving mind-setEnsure monthly trackers for various teams are completed and shared timelyYoull be someone with:Prior experience in the area of Global Mobility and ImmigrationThe ability to hit the ground running and use their solid previous experience to navigate the ever complex and changing world of global mobilityPrevious experience in a Global Mobility or Immigration role in a large, complex organisationStrong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and verbal and written communication skillsThe ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlinesMulti-tasking skills and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environmentTime management and prioritisation skillsYoull be able to be yourself; well recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. Were committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.At BDO, well help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.Were in it togetherMutual support and respect is one of BDOs core values and were proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, well support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, youll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so weve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDOs people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and well encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, youll never stop learning at BDO.Were looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why were always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitionsWeve got a clear purpose, and were confident in our future, because were adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.#TJ-JL1#LI-JL1