Visa Compliance Coordinator

Mencap; Wisbech; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Visa Compliance Coordinator to ensure immigration compliance and provide support in verifying right to work status. The role involves conducting ECS checks, handling inquiries, and collaborating with the resourcing team. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of UK immigration legislation and effective communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Wisbech, with flexible location options.

Benefits

32 days paid holiday

Discounts at retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK Right to Work legislation.
• Knowledge of the Skilled Worker Healthcare visa route.
• Effective communication skills with bravery and kindness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ECS checks to verify right to work status.
• Ensure compliance with immigration policies.
• Respond to visa and resourcing enquiries.

Skills

UK Right to Work legislation

Communication skills

HR systems familiarity

Tools

Zellis My View

Job description

Overview

Job Advert

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where attention to detail and precision are paramount? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Are you passionate about inclusion and compliance? Are you passionate about facilitating global mobility and ensuring compliance with immigration regulations? Join Mencap as a Visa Compliance Coordinator and be part of a team that’s changing lives.

What you’ll do

• Conduct Employment Checking Service (ECS) checks to verify right to work status in line with Home Office guidance.
• Ensure compliance with visa and immigration policies and procedures.
• Respond to visa and resourcing enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the management of right to work checks for new starters and current employees.
• Handle non-complex immigration queries and escalate complex cases appropriately.
• Work closely with the Visa Compliance Officer to deliver a supportive service to colleagues and managers.
• Report to the Resourcing Manager and collaborate with the wider resourcing team.

What you’ll bring

• Strong understanding of UK Right to Work legislation.
• Knowledge of the UK Sponsorship process, especially the Skilled Worker Healthcare visa route.
• Effective communication skills with a balance of bravery and kindness.
• Familiarity with HR systems, particularly Zellis My View.
• A values-driven mindset with a commitment to inclusion and equity.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.

This is not an exhaustive list of the role or it's requirements; please look at the job description for full details.

Role details

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position. Here at Mencap we understand that some of our office based colleagues can do their role from a range of locations, which is why we like to be flexible. We only ask for this role that you can commit to at least one full day in our Peterborough office per month, plus any meetings that are arranged in advance.

Why Mencap?

At Mencap we're committed to making the UK the best place for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation that is brave, kind, inclusive, positive and passionate!

How to apply

If you are interested, please apply by uploading an up-to-date CV and a cover letter that outlines why you would be the ideal person for this role.

Job ID: 34605

This role closes on Wednesday 1st October with interviews looking to be held week commencing the Monday 13th October.

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. Everybody is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long-term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.