Immigration & Compliance Specialist

Pertemps Thames Water; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an Immigration & Compliance Officer to support our People Services Delivery Team on sponsorship and right to work obligations in recruitment and ongoing employment. You will manage the Sponsor Licence, maintain accurate records, and lead compliance activities to ensure regulatory adherence.

You will deliver training and guidance to managers, monitor reportable events, and keep up-to-date documentation in line with Home Office requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK Right to Work legislation, sponsorship requirements, and Home Office guidance.
• Experience managing time limited right to work and sponsorship processes within a sponsor licence framework.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on sponsorship processes and right to work for employees and managers.
• Accountable for sponsorship processes and compliance with internal documentation and government guidance.
• Maintain Sponsor Licence and manage changes in circumstance for sponsored workers.
• Oversee accuracy of Sponsorship Management System for license and workers.
• Lead audits and prepare for Home Office compliance visits.
• Provide training on right to work and sponsorship to managers and employees.

Skills

Right to Work legislation

Sponsorship processes

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Data protection

Education

CIPD qualification or HR knowledge

Tools

SAP HCM

SuccessFactors

Job description

Thames Water is seeking an Immigration & Compliance Officer to support our People Services Delivery Team on sponsorship and right to work obligations in recruitment and ongoing employment. You will manage the Sponsor Licence, maintain accurate records, and lead compliance activities to ensure regulatory adherence.

You will deliver training and guidance to managers, monitor reportable events, and keep up-to-date documentation in line with Home Office requirements.