Local Immigration Expert

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BPSS clearance

Job summary

Meritus is seeking an Immigration Specialist to join our client in Filton on a long-term contract. The role is hybrid with 60% onsite attendance and requires BPSS clearance before starting. 35-hour week across 4.5 days, with travel as needed.

You will guide UK immigration matters, support employees and stakeholders, and coordinate visa applications and sponsorship activities. Strong knowledge of UK immigration, compliance, and right-to-work, plus experience with external immigration providers

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in UK immigration law and compliance.
• Experience advising employees and stakeholders on immigration matters.
• Knowledge of visas, sponsorship, and right-to-work requirements.
• Experience coordinating with external immigration providers and government bodies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Diploma or certification in UK immigration is highly desirable.
• Degree in Labour Law would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on UK immigration matters and ensure compliance with immigration legislation.
• Act as a key point of contact for immigration-related queries with employees, candidates and stakeholders.
• Coordinate visa applications, sponsorship activities and right-to-work processes.
• Manage immigration compliance requirements and oversee visa renewals.
• Liaise with external providers and government bodies to support immigration cases.

Skills

UK immigration

Immigration compliance

Global mobility

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Case management

Visa applications coordination

Sponsorship management

Right-to-work knowledge

Education

Diploma or certification in UK immigration

Degree in Labour Law

Job description

MERITUS are recruiting for an Immigration Specialist to join our client on a long-term contract from their site in Filton. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with 60% onsite attendance and will require candidates to undergo BPSS clearance prior to starting.

IMMIGRATION SPECIALIST - INSIDE IR35 - £46.82 PER HOUR - FILTON - LONG-TERM CONTRACT - BPSS CLEARANCE - UK IMMIGRATION EXPERTISE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SECTOR: HR & COMPLIANCE

This position operates on a standard 35-hour week across 4.5 days, working between 07:00 and 19:00 subject to business requirements. Occasional travel may be required.

As an Immigration Specialist, you will provide expert guidance and support on UK immigration matters, ensuring compliance with immigration legislation whilst supporting employees, candidates and stakeholders through a variety of immigration processes. You will act as a key point of contact for immigration-related queries and work closely with external providers, HR teams and business stakeholders to ensure efficient management of immigration cases.

You will be responsible for coordinating visa applications, supporting sponsorship activities, managing immigration compliance requirements and maintaining oversight of visa renewals and right-to-work processes. This role requires a strong understanding of UK immigration legislation alongside excellent stakeholder management and advisory skills.

Skillset/experience required:

What can you bring to the role?

• Strong experience within UK immigration, immigration compliance or global mobility
• Experience providing immigration advice and guidance to employees and stakeholders
• Knowledge of visas, sponsorship and right-to-work requirements
• Experience managing relationships with external immigration providers and government bodies
• Understanding of inbound UK immigration processes
• Experience coordinating visa applications, renewals and sponsorship activities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working with external organisations and professional bodies
• Strong administrative and case management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple immigration cases simultaneously
• Diploma, certification or significant experience in UK immigration is highly desirable
• Degree or qualification in Labour Law would be advantageous