International Mobility Specialist

NRL; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL International Mobility Specialist – Teesside seeks an experienced professional to coordinate international assignments for the NZT Power project, ensuring compliant immigration, payroll, and relocation support.

You will partner with HR, finance, and project teams to manage onboarding, repatriation, and mobility records while upholding health, safety and confidentiality commitments within a global engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in international or global mobility, immigration or expatriate management.
• Working knowledge of UK immigration and right-to-work procedures.
• Experience coordinating international assignments within a corporate or project-based setting.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mobilisation and onboarding of international staff supporting the NZT Power Project.
• Manage the full lifecycle of international assignments, including initiation, extension and repatriation.
• Serve as the primary contact for employees and managers on mobility matters.
• Coordinate visa, work permit and immigration compliance processes.
• Manage relocation services such as accommodation, travel and settling-in support.
• Prepare assignment documentation, maintain mobility records and produce regular reports.
• Liaise with finance and tax advisors regarding expatriate payroll, tax and social security compliance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external mobility partners.
• Promote the client’s commitment to health, safety, ethics and confidentiality.

Skills

International mobility

Immigration management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CIPD qualification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

International Mobility Specialist – Teesside We’re looking for an experienced International Mobility Specialist to support the Net Zero Teesside Power Project – one of the UK’s most significant decarbonisation initiatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an organised mobility professional to coordinate international assignments within a global engineering and technology environment that’s driving the transition towards a low‑carbon future.

Client Overview Our client is a leading engineering and technology company specialising in LNG, hydrogen, carbon capture and sustainable chemistry. The business is dedicated to accelerating the global energy transition with innovative, low‑carbon solutions. The Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) Project combines gas‑fired generation with carbon capture technology to deliver reliable, low‑carbon electricity and support the UK's net‑zero ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mobilisation and onboarding of international staff supporting the NZT Power Project
• Manage the full lifecycle of international assignments, including initiation, extension and repatriation
• Serve as the primary contact for employees and managers on mobility matters
• Coordinate visa, work permit and immigration compliance processes
• Manage relocation services such as accommodation, travel and settling‑in support
• Prepare assignment documentation, maintain mobility records and produce regular reports
• Liaise with finance and tax advisors regarding expatriate payroll, tax and social security compliance
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external mobility partners
• Promote the client’s commitment to health, safety, ethics and confidentiality

Must‑have Requirements

• Proven experience in International or Global Mobility, Immigration or Expatriate Management
• Working knowledge of UK immigration and right‑to‑work procedures
• Experience coordinating international assignments within a corporate or project‑based setting
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems
• CIPD or equivalent HR qualification preferred

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Exposure to large‑scale engineering, construction or energy projects
• Understanding of tax equalisation, payroll coordination and assignment policy development
• Familiarity with project workforce mobilisation and demobilisation practices

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s landmark net‑zero and carbon capture projects
• Collaborative and inclusive working culture
• Professional development opportunities within a leading global organisation

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.