Global Staff Mobility Manager

UKRI; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A national research organization in Swindon is seeking a Global Mobility Manager to support international operations and facilitate the movement of staff across borders. This role involves ensuring compliance with immigration legislation, managing external vendors, and implementing policies for global mobility. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in global mobility services, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The position offers flexible working options and a competitive salary.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus public holidays

Employee discounts on retail and leisure activities

Flexible working options

Defined benefit pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex multi-national organisation.
• Ability to manage external vendors and monitor agreements.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Implement policies for international assignments and relocations.
• Coordinate visa applications and relocation logistics.
• Maintain mobility documentation and ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Experience delivering global mobility services

Strong working knowledge of immigration tax and employment law

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong organisational skills

Understanding of cultural nuances

Education

Experience in the public sector, higher education or research-intensive environments

Tools

Mobility software or digital case management tools

Job description

UK Research & Innovation

Salary: 46743 per annum

Band: UKRI Band E

Contract Type: Open ended

Hours: Full-time/ Part Time (minimum 0.8 FTE) (flexible working available)

Location: Polaris House Swindon Wiltshire (Hybrid working available)

Closing Date: 4th January 2026

About the role

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.

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.

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.

Personal Specification

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

• 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).

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privileged days (full‑time equivalent).
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
• Employee assistance programme providing confidential help and advice.
• Flexible working options.
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Many more wellbeing initiatives that enable 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.

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 contact.