Authorising Officer

Office & Admin

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Job Title: Authorising Officer
Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Authorising Officer to join our team. An Authorising Officer (AO) is a critical role within a UK-based organization that holds or is seeking a Sponsorship License for Skilled Worker visas. The AO is responsible for ensuring the organization's compliance with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations, overseeing the sponsorship management system, and maintaining robust processes to support international employees. This role is fully remote and offers flexibility with hours. Expected hour requirement is 1-4 hours per month. Once the Sponsorship License is obtained (within the next 1-2 months), work is expected to be minimal. Start date will likely be within the next 1-2 weeks.
Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the entire process of issuing Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to skilled workers
  • Applying for Sponsor License and acting as a main point of contact for the Home Office (with dedicated lawyer support)
  • Providing information to the Home Office during a pre-license check and any post-license checks, if requested by the Home Office
  • Compliance with sponsorship duties (reporting, recordkeeping, and complying with immigration laws)
  • Keeping login details secure and private
  • Ensuring all workers have had a pre-employment right to work check completed and subsequent follow up checks completed, where applicable, with records kept on file
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all sponsored employees
  • Manage the Sponsor Management System (SMS) effectively
  • Logging into the SMS to see Home Office bulletins/updates and checking the Certificate of Sponsorship assigned to workers at least once a month
  • Ensure all necessary documentation and records are uploaded and maintained within the SMS
  • Ensuring that HR, recordkeeping, and monitoring systems are suitable and being used to properly retain records for workers
  • Monitor the status and eligibility of sponsored workers, ensuring they meet the conditions of their visa

Requirements:
  • Must be 'settled', must be British or have indefinite leave to remain/permanent residence/settled status in the UK
  • Must be based in the UK
  • Proficient in English
  • Must meet the "suitability checks" as defined by UKVI: no unspent criminal convictions, not barred from being a company director, and have not received a civil penalty for an immigration offence
  • Previous experience managing a Sponsorship License and using the Sponsor Management System (SMS) is highly desirable

Skills:
  • Excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Benefits:
  • Fully remote
  • Flexible working hours

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience relevant to the role.
The role of an Authorising Officer is crucial for organizations that rely on international talent. The successful candidate will ensure that the organization remains compliant with immigration laws and effectively manages its sponsorship responsibilities. Joining our team as an Authorising Officer offers the opportunity to work in a flexible environment where your attention to detail and organizational skills will be valued.
  • Experience
    Not required
  • Languages
    English – Expert
  • Employment
    Part-time
  • Schedule
    Flexible
  • Salary
    up to £12 hourly

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Arts and Entertainment • 1-10 Employees

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Bloom Wellness is a small company focused in the Arts and Entertainment industry. We are looking for a UK based Authorising Officer to assist with hiring an international employee.

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