Immigration & Global Mobility Advisor

Immigration & Global Mobility Advisor
Location: Hillington, Glasgow, G52 4PR
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 Hours (08:00 – 17:00)
Benefits: 33 Days Annual Leave (25 days + 8 public holidays), Comprehensive Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, and Healthcare, Clear pathways for career progression with continuous professional training and EV car salary sacrifice scheme!
Build the Future of the Grid
Join IQA Operations Group, the UK & Ireland arm of the world-renowned Elecnor Group.
We are mobilising a specialised field team to deliver next-generation high-voltage infrastructure.
From Synchronous Condensers to Battery Storage (BESS) and HV Substations, we are hiring skilled operatives to build the projects that will stabilise the grid and power the energy transition.
Why Join Us
You will be employed by IQA, backed by the global financial strength and technical pedigree of Elecnor. This is a chance to join a major international player:
* Global Scale: Active in over 50 countries with a workforce of 22,000+.
* Financial Security: An annual turnover exceeding £3.8 Billion, ensuring long-term project stability.
* Special Projects: Join our rapidly expanding division focused on high-spec renewable and grid-stability technology.
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced In-House Immigration & Global Mobility Advisor to join our Glasgow headquarters.
In this multifaceted role, you will manage the legal immigration processes for our workforce across both the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Beyond compliance, you will champion the welfare, onboarding, and integration of our international hires.
Partnering closely with HR and regional project managers, you will ensure a seamless relocation process and provide the pastoral care necessary for our diverse expatriate employees and their families to thrive in their new host countries.
Role Responsibilities
Immigration & Compliance:
* Visa Processing & Casework: Manage the end-to-end visa application process for new hires and internal transfers, handling UK Skilled Worker visas, Global Business Mobility routes, and Irish Employment Permits (Critical Skills and General).
* Sponsor & Permit Management: Act as the Level 1 User/Key Contact for the company’s UKVI Sponsor Licence, while also managing corporate compliance with the Irish Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE).
* Right to Work Compliance: Oversee and audit Right to Work checks across all our project sites and offices in the UK and ROI, ensuring absolute compliance with local prevention of illegal working legislation.
* Strategic Advisory & Policy: Provide expert guidance to HR and Hiring Managers regarding visa eligibility, timelines, and costs. Stay ahead of changes in UK Home Office and Irish Department of Justice/DETE immigration rules.
Welfare, Onboarding & Integration (UK & ROI):
* Cross-Border Onboarding: Design and coordinate tailored onboarding experiences for employees arriving from overseas, ensuring they understand the specific workplace culture, safety standards, and employment benefits of their destination country (UK or Ireland).
* Relocation & Logistics Support: Guide new arrivals through essential administrative tasks to help them settle. This includes practical advice on finding housing, setting up utilities, opening local bank accounts, and obtaining necessary tax registrations (National Insurance Numbers in the UK, or PPS Numbers in Ireland).
* Employee Welfare & Pastoral Care: Serve as a dedicated, empathetic point of contact for international employees and their dependents residing across all UK and Irish project locations. Conduct regular check-ins to monitor their well-being, mitigate culture shock, and address personal or professional challenges.
* Community Integration: Develop country-specific resources to help expatriate staff integrate into their local communities. This includes guidance on local healthcare registration (NHS in the UK, or HSE in Ireland), finding schooling for children, navigating public transport, and connecting with local social or professional networking groups.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven track record in corporate immigration, global mobility, or international HR relocation, ideally covering both the UK and the Republic of Ireland
* An understanding of the UK Points-Based System, Sponsor Management System (SMS), and a strong working knowledge of the Irish Employment Permit system
* Able to manage deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
* Exceptional attention to detail, capable of managing multiple ongoing visa applications while simultaneously handling the logistics of moving people into two different legal and social systems.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today!
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