Senior Immigration Associate OR Immigration Supervisor

Job Description

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Team: UK Inbound

Office Location: 1st Floor, 95 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7NA, United Kingdom

The role:

The role is an opportunity to work directly with a broad range of corporate clients, from large international corporations, to SMEs, across a variety of sectors. However, you’ll be directly responsible for a key global financial services client. This is a unique opportunity to act as a trusted advisor operating as an extension of the client’s Global Mobility and HR teams, combining technical immigration expertise with operational leadership and stakeholder partnership.

You will be predominantly engaged in transactional work, independently expected to manage end-to-end UK inbound matters with full case ownership, exercising sound legal judgment on standard applications and escalating complex or high-risk matters appropriately. The role includes responsibility for defined client workstreams and contributing to continuous improvement across service delivery. Our clients value partnership so place a real focus on establishing close working relationships where we function as an extension of their team. In this core Financial Services role, you will serve as the primary day-to-day contact for designated stakeholders, proactively managing relationships and ensuring delivery within agreed SLAs

You will have the support of Senior Managers as well as administrative support for your day-to-day caseload.

While operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will collaborate closely with Managers and Partners on complex, strategic or escalated matters. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in business development activities and be involved in wider Firm initiatives (including government liaison and pro bono work.) The role also requires commercial awareness, including identifying cross-sell opportunities, managing scope appropriately, and contributing to client reporting, training and audit activity.

What your day will look like:

Contribute to compliance audits and client site reviews, leading discussions and identifying actionable improvements

Identify cross-sell or out-of-scope opportunities and escalate appropriately

The team:

Our UK Inbound team is a diverse team with experienced Directors, Managers, Associates and Consultants. Using their entrepreneurial spirit the team is constantly thinking of new ways to provide industry-leading immigration support. As part of the team, you will work with experienced immigration professionals whilst gaining exposure to senior leadership and Partners in the UK and beyond.

What we are looking for:

Essential criteria:

• Extensive UK Inbound immigration experience
• Experience in advising on corporate immigration matters, with a particular focus on sponsored work visas
• Confident advising client stakeholders and developing business
• Proactive and highly organised with a strong client-facing background
• Attention to detail is key, as is the ability to work autonomously, as well as collaboratively as part of the team
• Strong technical capabilities with a high level of accuracy

Adaptability with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely

You will ideally be a self-starter with resilience and strong commercial acumen

A positive outlook and a solutions-driven focus is crucial

Demonstrable experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues

Strong understanding of billing processes, WIP management and commercial scope control

Ability to anticipate risk and manage escalations independently

Confidence operating as a trusted advisor within a sophisticated corporate environment

Preferred skills:

• Experience operating in a client-embedded advisory role
• Exposure to global mobility or EMEA programme coordination
• Experience leading compliance audits or client training
• Familiarity with billing tools such as QTier, WIPPER or rejection dashboards
  
  

What we offer:

A career at Fragomen will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting environment for a broad range of clients, where no two days will be the same. You will face interesting challenges, and will work with dedicated, friendly and ambitious people, where providing exceptional client service is at the core of what we do. We are extremely proud of our workforce at Fragomen, and we are fully committed to providing equal opportunities.

At Fragomen, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth. Our UK

offerings include:

• Competitive Salary: We offer salaries that reflect your skills and experience
• Health and Wellness: A comprehensive employee assistance programme, gym discounts, medical insurance, Headspace membership and wellbeing platforms
• Lifestyle and Savings: Discount platforms, cycle to work scheme, electric car lease scheme, season ticket loans and family support resources
• Protection and Security: Life assurance, group income protection and a workplace pension scheme including a 5% employer contribution
• Time Away from Work: 25 days annual leave, + bank holidays and 3 personal leave days. Enhanced family leave policies, volunteering days and birthday leave
• Professional Development: Access to our e-learning platform, mentoring schemes and training bursaries (where applicable)
• Hybrid Work Arrangements: The Firm operates a global hybrid working policy which supports flexibility. Depending on your role, you can agree with your manager a minimum of two days per week working in your local office. Flexibility is important, and additional days in the office may be required based on your role, and / or team and business need
  
  

What to expect:

• Once you have submitted your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your skills and experience. If these match the requirements of the position, a member of our team will contact you to schedule an initial phone call.
• If shortlisted, you will be invited to participate in our interview process, which will consist of at least two stages, one of which will be conducted in-person. Depending on the role, you may also be required to complete a written assessment.
• After the interviews, we will carefully evaluate all candidates and make our final decision. You will be notified of the outcome and feedback will be provided.
• At Fragomen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace for all applicants and employees. If you require any specific accommodations or support during the interview process, please let us know, and we will consider what reasonable adjustments are possible to meet your needs
  
  

Who we are:

At Fragomen, we are more than a global immigration services provider – we are pioneers shaping the future of mobility. With a passion for navigating the complexities of immigration, we help individuals and businesses transcend borders, unlocking opportunities around the world. As a forward-thinking, global business, we combine deep expertise with innovative technology to craft solutions that not only simplify the immigration proce

ss but also drive strategic success for our clients. Whether it is assisting multinational companies or helping people start new chapters in their lives, we are driven by the belief that global movement is the key to unlocking a world of possibilities.

We are proud of our team spirit, and we like to reflect this in the way that we work and everything we do. Our Responsible Business Practices ("RBP") prioritize Fragomen's social responsibility through a cohesive strategy covering five key focus areas: Corporate Social Responsibility, Culture and Inclusion, Sustainability, Well-Being and Pro Bono. Our RBP initiatives offer great opportunities for everyone at Fragomen to feel included, get involved and shape thoughtful initiatives and activities. For more information, please visit our website – https://www.fragomen.com/about/responsible-business-practices.html.

Fragomen is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.

All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.