Global Mobility Programme & Policy Partner

Diageo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo in London is seeking a Global Mobility Programme & policy partner to own the global mobility policy framework, lead governance and provide deep technical expertise. You will ensure mobility solutions are compliant, commercially effective and aligned to business needs while driving continuous improvement and employee experience.

You will develop policies, advise on international employment tax, assignment compliance and immigration, and partner with internal stakeholders and external

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Global Mobility, including policy development and programme governance.
• Strong technical knowledge of international employment tax, assignment compliance and mobility governance, with immigration expertise highly desirable.
• Experience translating complex legislation or technical advice into practical business policy and guidance.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across HR, the business and external partners.
• A continuous improvement approach, with experience simplifying processes, strengthening governance and delivering positive change.
• You may have a consulting background but be able to translate this capability into an inhouse role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global mobility policies, frameworks and governance standards.
• Provide technical expertise across international employment tax, assignment compliance and immigration.
• Translating legislative developments into practical business solutions and requirements for the Company.
• Evaluate mobility trends, business needs and employee feedback to recommend policy improvement to remain compliant, competitive, cost-effective and fit for purpose.
• Manage governance of the global mobility programme, including policy interpretation, risk management and complex exceptions – using judgement and technical expertise.
• Drive standardisation and continuous improvement across usage of the mobility programme.
• Find opportunities to improve mobility products, processes and ways of working to enhance both employee experience and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure high-quality, compliant and commercially effective mobility solutions.
• This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Global Mobility at Diageo.
• You’ll enable strong governance and use your technical expertise to drive strategic compliance with a focus on development of mobile talent and continuous improvement.

Skills

Global Mobility

Policy governance

International tax

Assignment compliance

Immigration

Stakeholder mgmt

Continuous improvement

Consulting background

Job description

Job Description : Title: Global Mobility Programme & Policy Partner Type: Permanent - Full time Level: 5 Location: London Reports to: Global Head of Mobility

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations. Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and setting a higher standard for our brands, our business and each other. Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About the team

Our Global Mobility function is fundamental to delivering Diageo’s future talent and development needs. We combine strategic business partnering, technical expertise and service delivery to design and manage a global mobility programme that enables talent to move compliantly and efficiently while ensuring a focus on employee experience.

About the role

As the Global Mobility Programme & policy partner, you will own Diageo's global mobility policy framework, lead governance and provide deep technical expertise. You'll ensure our mobility solutions remain commercially effective, compliant and aligned to business needs, while driving continuous improvement and employee experience.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global mobility policies, frameworks and governance standards
• Provide technical expertise across international employment tax, assignment compliance and immigration.
• Translating legislative developments into practical business solutions and requirements for the Company.
• Evaluate mobility trends, business needs and employee feedback to recommend policy improvement to remain compliant, competitive, cost-effective and fit for purpose.
• Manage governance of the global mobility programme, including policy interpretation, risk management and complex exceptions – using judgement and technical expertise.
• Drive standardisation and continuous improvement across usage of the mobility programme.
• Find opportunities to improve mobility products, processes and ways of working to enhance both employee experience and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure high-quality, compliant and commercially effective mobility solutions.
• This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Global Mobility at Diageo.
• You’ll enable strong governance and use your technical expertise to drive strategic compliance with a focus on development of mobile talent and continuous improvement.

Experience / skills required

• Significant experience within Global Mobility, including policy development and programme governance.
• Strong technical knowledge of international employment tax, assignment compliance and mobility governance, with immigration expertise highly desirable.
• Experience translating complex legislation or technical advice into practical business policy and guidance.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across HR, the business and external partners.
• A continuous improvement approach, with experience simplifying processes, strengthening governance and delivering positive change.
• You may have a consulting background but be able to translate this capability into an inhouse role.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best.

You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to set a higher standard, grow and win.

Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Additional Information

We are looking for a Permanent - Full time role based in London.

We appreciate applicants whose backgrounds are diverse. Our EEO policy is inclusive and we embrace diversity and inclusion.