Global Mobility Adviser

QinetiQ Security & Defence Contractors; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security and defence contractor in Farnborough is seeking a Global Mobility Adviser to provide expert operational and advisory support for international assignments. The role involves compliance with global policies and governance while ensuring excellent employee experiences. Candidates should have experience in international mobility support, a firm grasp of tax and immigration laws, and strong analytical skills. This is a full-time permanent position with various benefits including a pension scheme and medical insurance.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Health Cash Plan and private medical insurance

Competitive holiday allowance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in international mobility operational support within multinational environments.
• Understanding of tax, immigration, payroll, and social security fundamentals.
• Ability to coordinate external providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end case management for international assignments and transfers.
• Deliver advisory support on mobility policy and compliance.
• Oversee vendor coordination and ensure adherence to service levels.

Skills

Understanding of tax, immigration, and social security

Influencing and relationship-building

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement focus

Education

Degree or equivalent professional experience

Global mobility certification

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Fulltime (minimum 3 days per week on site)

Job Location: Farnborough

Job ID: 19287

Global Mobility Adviser

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ we are not just imagining tomorrow – we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to groundbreaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Global Mobility Adviser at our Farnborough site where you will work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

Role Purpose

The Global Mobility Adviser operates as a trusted expert within the UK Advisory Team, delivering expert operational and advisory support across the full lifecycle of international assignments, transfers and cross‑border working arrangements. The role ensures compliance with global policies, governance frameworks and legislative requirements while enabling business growth and talent development across multiple geographies. The role acts as a key point of contact for HR and business stakeholders, driving continuous improvement and excellence in employee experience.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide end‑to‑end case management for international assignments, permanent transfers, commuters and short‑term business arrangements.
• Deliver high‑quality advisory support to People Partners and business leaders on mobility policy, cost considerations and compliance implications.
• Oversee the preparation and interpretation of cost estimates, balance sheets and assignment letters.
• Manage vendor coordination (tax, immigration, employer of record and relocation) ensuring service quality and adherence to SLAs.
• Support governance and operational risk management ensuring compliance with tax, immigration, social security and employment laws.
• Lead on records management and data accuracy for mobility population metrics, payroll instructions and audit outcomes.
• Maintain and continuously improve mobility processes, standard operating procedures and technology to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Support delivery of the broader Global Mobility strategy to enable business growth, including new mobility solutions, policy design and education of People Partners and business leaders.
• Provide expert global mobility support for the establishment of operations in new countries, ensuring compliance with local employment tax and immigration regulations, coordinating vendor services and enabling seamless workforce deployment to meet strategic business expansion objectives.
• Support and implement People projects or change initiatives that impact multiple business areas or the wider UK market as required.

Key Capabilities/Knowledge

• Excellent understanding of tax, immigration and social security requirements with the ability to interpret and apply to complex business proposals or assignments.
• Strong influencing and relationship‑building skills; able to challenge and gain buy‑in at senior management level.
• Highly organised with excellent case management discipline and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret data and develop cost models to support decision‑making.
• Continuous improvement focus: identifying opportunities to simplify, digitise and enhance process efficiency and compliance.
• Resilient and solutions‑focused demonstrating sound judgement and commercial awareness.

Experience and Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering international mobility operational support in a complex multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of tax, immigration, payroll and social security fundamentals.
• Proven experience coordinating external providers and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Degree or equivalent professional experience (preferred).
• Tax/accounting or global mobility certification (e.g. CIOT, CIPP, BTR, ERC) (desirable).

Why Join QinetiQ

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, the excitement of joining QinetiQ has never been greater. We thrive on innovation, courage and a passion for tackling complex challenges. Within our diverse and inclusive environment, you will experience a unique working culture where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences collaborate widely and openly.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days
• Health Cash Plan, private medical insurance and dental insurance options
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and the local community

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

National Security Vetting

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in. For further information on National Security Vetting please see the link below.
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