Global Talent - Programme Administrator (temporary post)

Please note the following:

• This is a fixed-term (temporary) 6 month post, with possibility for extension.
• Immediate start.
• Open to part-time / fractional working.
• You must have a right to work and be based in the UK.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a brilliant administrator to support the Global Talent Visa team with delivering our operational and processing requirements on behalf of the Home Office. This role will contribute to the successful execution of our application and assessment processes, ensuring a high quality of service is maintained at all times.
A high degree of attention to detail, exceptional execution ability and problem solving skills are crucial to success in this role. Given the strategic importance of this role, a high degree of personal motivation and commitment to the highest standards is required.
The Administrator will be supported by the Head of Visa and Global Talent Visa Programme Lead, and will be responsible for day-to-day running of the programme, such as managing applications, supporting our assessors, finance and invoicing, handling enquiries, etc.
Tech Nation is designated by the Home Office as the official endorsing body for the digital technology route of the Global Talent Visa.
Please note this is not an immigration or talent role and experience with visas is not required. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Utilising Tech Nation’s systems, oversee and operate the core Visa application process between the Home Office and Tech Nation’s assessors, ensuring the effective handling of visa applications within required time constraints.
  
• Maintain effective communications and collaboration with the Home Office administrative teams, raising or addressing any issues in a timely manner.
  
• Support the assessor group and wider visa team with problem solving and addressing any day to day issues.
  
• Calculate and process the monthly and quarterly invoices for both assessors and the Home Office respectively, working with the Finance team for processing.
  
• Ensure critical application and invoicing data is kept up to date, accurate and secure.
  
• Manage the formal Visa and general enquiries email inboxes, responding to any incoming enquiries and assisting applicants or assessors where appropriate.
  
• Maintain the highest operational and assessment standards, ensuring that confidential information is handled sensitively and securely at all times.

• Administration and system management
• Financial processing and management
• High levels of personal organisation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Handling confidential and sensitive information