Job Description

Details

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Reference number

441440

Salary

46,743
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer
UKRI Band E

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

UKRI - Human Resources

Type of role

Human Resources

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Swindon

About the job

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Job summary

To support the delivery of UKRI's international ambitions by managing the operational provision of global mobility services. This role will ensure the effective movement of people across borders--through assignments, secondments, and relocations--while maintaining compliance and promoting best practice. The postholder will work closely with internal stakeholders and external providers to embed global mobility as a key enabler of UKRI's research excellence, talent development, and international collaboration.

Job description

Accountabilities:

Deliver global mobility services that align with UKRI's International Strategic Framework and People & Culture Strategy. Ensure compliance with UK and international immigration, tax, and employment legislation. Manage operational relationships with external service providers and act as day-to-day liaison for outsourced mobility services. Provide expert guidance to employees, managers, and HR Business Partners on mobility-related matters. Support the Head of Global Mobility in building internal capability and developing scalable mobility infrastructure. Monitor and report on mobility activity, risks, and trends to inform strategic decision-making Champion equity, inclusion, and wellbeing in all mobility programmes.

Your responsibilities:

Implement policies, processes, and guidance for international assignments, relocations, and cross-border working. Coordinate visa applications, relocation logistics, tax advice, and cultural integration support. Maintain mobility documentation and ensure legal templates are fit for purpose in collaboration with Legal and IP teams. Support the development of self-service tools and resources for managers and employees. Liaise with Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Risk to ensure seamless delivery of mobility services. Track and report on compliance with Home Office guidance, HMRC regulations, and GDPR Assist in preparing business cases and costings for overseas assignments, ensuring packages are equitable and aligned with UKRI values. Contribute to the development of internal training and communications to raise awareness of mobility processes. Represent the Global Mobility function in operational forums and working groups across UKRI.

Person specification

The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).

Essential

Experience delivering global mobility services in a complex, multi-national organisation. (S&I) Strong working knowledge of immigration, tax, and employment law across key jurisdictions(S&I) Proven ability to manage external vendors and monitor service-level agreements. (S&I) Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills (S&I) Ability to interpret policy and apply it pragmatically to individual cases.(I) Strong organisational skills and attention to detail (S&I) Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery (I) Understanding of cultural nuances and global working practices (I) Experience in the public sector, higher education, or research-intensive environments. (S) Experience with mobility software or digital case management tools. (I)

This role is designed to operationalise the strategic vision set by the Head of Global Mobility, ensuring UKRI's mobility programmes are delivered with excellence, agility, and compliance.

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!

A list of benefits below:

An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent). Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options.

Plus, many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!

For further information on our benefits please see:

Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)


Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org.


Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact Recruitment@ukri.org.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 46,743, UK Research and Innovation contributes 13,541 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

1st interview incl presentation


Interviews will either take place remotely via Teams or in person face to face.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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