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We are seeking a Programme Officer, Global Talent Visas, in the International Partnerships team.
As an endorsing body appointed by the Home Office to assess applications under the Global Talent Visa route, the Royal Academy of Engineering oversees endorsement applications for promising and talented research and innovation professionals wishing to work in the UK.
The role
As a Prorgamme Officer you will you will support the Academy's Global Talent Visa activities, working closely alongside other endorsing bodies and the UK Home Office, to deliver the Global Talent Visa work programme.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a proactive and flexible team-player to join our small friendly and supportive team who has strong organisational and administration skills and an appetite to learn and support promising and talented individuals from across the globe. An interest in learning about the UK immigration landscape is desirable.
In this role you will be required to manage the day-today activities required to deliver the Global Talent Visa work programme. You will have a keen interest in improving processes and will assist in managing and processing applications, responding to internal and external queries, and handling sensitive and confidential data. Therefore a methodical approach to planning workload to meet deadlines is essential.
You are an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, able to build rapport quickly and collaborate with both external and internal stakeholders. Empathy and sensitivity are great tools in this role; therefore, we are looking for someone who is confident building and maintaining relationships, working independently, and have excellent time management skills.
Who are we?
The Royal Academy of Engineering is harnessing the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.
With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.
Why work for the Royal Academy of Engineering?
We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.
This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which we’d love you to be part of.
We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference, to join our team – is this you?
Company benefits
The Academy offers a fantastic package of additional benefits including:
- BUPA cash plan
- Private medical insurance
- Independent Financial Advice
- Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- Generous holiday allowance
- Wellbeing days and office wide Christmas leave
- Significant investment into your personal and professional development
- Regular social activities
- Subsidised restaurant
Interviews will be held in w/c 07 August 2023.
If you would like to know more, please download the role profile on the Royal Academy of Engineering website.
