Job Title: Authorising Officer
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Authorising Officer to join our team. An Authorising Officer (AO) is a critical role within a UK-based organization that holds or is seeking a Sponsorship License for Skilled Worker visas. The AO is responsible for ensuring the organization's compliance with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations, overseeing the sponsorship management system, and maintaining robust processes to support international employees. This role is fully remote and offers flexibility with hours. Expected hour requirement is 1-4 hours per month. Once the Sponsorship License is obtained (approximately within the next month), work is expected to be minimal. Start date will likely be immediate, pending DBS and ID checks.
Responsibilities:

• Applying for Sponsor Licence and acting as a main point of contact for the Home Office (with dedicated lawyer support)
• Providing information to the Home Office prior to and during a pre-licence check and any post-licence checks, if requested by the Home Office, and overseeing communications
• Ensuring systems and records are in place in compliance with employer and sponsorship duties (collecting data, monitoring changes, reporting to Home Office, recordkeeping, and complying with immigration laws)
• Keeping login details secure and private
• Taking an active role in staff recruitment, onboarding, annual review and termination processes and ensuring suitable protocols are in place
• Ensuring all workers have had a pre-employment vetting and right to work check completed and subsequent follow up checks completed, where applicable, with records kept on file
• Overseeing the entire process of requesting and issuing Certificate of Sponsorship (Co S) for sponsored employees
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all sponsored employees including conducting six monthly audits
• Checking and managing licence details via the Sponsor Management System (SMS) effectively
• Logging into the SMS to see Home Office bulletins/updates and checking the Certificate of Sponsorship assigned to workers at least once a month
• Ensuring all necessary documentation and records are uploaded and maintained within the SMS
• Ensuring that HR, recordkeeping, and monitoring systems are suitable, kept current in line with evolving Home Office policy, and used to properly retain records for workers
• Monitoring the status and eligibility of sponsored workers, ensuring they meet the conditions of their UK immigration permission on an ongoing basis
• Reporting into the Director on a regular basis, and liaising with external legal advisors as required for further advice or support as necessary

Requirements:

• Must be 'settled', must be British or have indefinite leave to remain/permanent residence/settled status in the UK
• Must be based in the UK
• Proficient in English
• Must meet the "suitability checks" as defined by UKVI: no unspent criminal convictions, not barred from being a company director, and have not received a civil penalty for an immigration offence
• Previous experience managing a Sponsorship License and using the Sponsor Management System (SMS) is highly desirable

Skills:

• Excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Benefits:

• Fully remote
• Flexible working hours

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience relevant to the role.
The role of an Authorising Officer is crucial for organizations that rely on international talent. The successful candidate will ensure that the organization remains compliant with immigration laws and effectively manages its sponsorship responsibilities. Joining our team as an Authorising Officer offers the opportunity to work in a flexible environment where your attention to detail and organizational skills will be valued.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous experience being an Authorising Officer?
• Do you have Settled status in the UK? i.e. are you British or do you have indefinite leave to remain, permanent residence, or settled status? (This is a job requirement)
• Do you meet the suitability checks as defined by UKVI? No unspent criminal convictions, not barred from being a company director, have not received a civil penalty for an immigration offence (This is a job requirement)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Remote
Reference ID: Authorising Officer
Expected start date: 30/08/2024