Immigration Consultant

Newland Chase is a specialist immigration firm with over 70 offices in 25 countries, providing a truly global service. Our professional team of experts have in-depth technical skills and understand the complexities of global immigration policies to ensure our clients' compliance. Our clients range from growing technology start-ups to multi-national engineering firms, enabling us to offer tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of their industry and company size.

We have expanded to become a multi-national firm with offices around the world. Whilst we benefit from the infrastructure and resources that come from being part of a global company, Newland Chase continues to provide bespoke care, synonymous with a smaller, specialist immigration provider.

Our team consists of multilingual business advisors who are familiar with the tight timeframes involved in the global relocation of employees and understand our clients' desire for a first-class service. In all matters, each member of our team tailors their services to suit their individual client, providing them with a personal, bespoke service.

Why work for us?

At Newland Chase, we pride ourselves on valuing our exceptional staff; ensuring they feel appreciated in their hard work. It is imperative to us that our team achieve their career goals and continuous development means that many of our senior team have developed into Management roles within our immigration practice. We encourage a work-life balance whilst also offering interesting and demanding roles that provide a busy and varied workload. We believe our regular social events allow everyone to interact in a more relaxed environment, helping to build an even stronger team. Our investment in technology for our staff means all IT solutions are designed in-house and are bespoke to our specific requirements. These ensure compliance and efficiency for both employees and clients.

Position Summary:

As the business continues to grow, Newland Chase’s Immigration division is going from strength to strength. This position offers the opportunity to join our well-respected, award-winning immigration practice. This role will allow you to work within, and learn from, a busy team of experienced and knowledgeable professionals who are from a combination of law firms, world-renowned global immigration consultancies, ex-Government bodies, and specific industry backgrounds. This is an exciting chance to develop your career and have the autonomy to manage client and government relationships, working at the forefront of new and developing immigration policies and practices whilst providing first-class service.

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

1. Carrying out volume UK Immigration casework (with particular focus on family migration cases) with direct liaison with the client.
2. Monitoring progress and following up on completion. Cases covered will include a range of standard corporate and private client applications as well as more complex cases which will be assigned in line with experience and availability of appropriate supervision, if required.
3. Managing volume queries and ensuring quality of advice at all times.
4. Monitoring application and workload deadlines and completing assigned work within the appropriate time frames.
5. Monitoring visa expiry dates and alerting the clients appropriately in accordance with standard Newland Chase protocols.
6. Ensuring the appropriate client records are established and maintained through our internal case management tool.
7. Preparation of compliance packs for corporate clients.
8. Ensuring all fees and disbursements are invoiced and full payment is received prior to case submission.
9. Assessing business objectives of our clients and making suitable recommendations to our client’s business needs which may include business practices, human resource and manpower, latest regulatory requirements, and best practices.
10. Disseminating complex information and conducting research on relevant country information, rules, laws, and practices to provide clients with a coherent and structured solution and strategy.
11. Providing clients with excellent service (in accordance with company or client-specific service levels), responding to email and telephone enquiries in a timely manner and ensuring that advice is comprehensive and accurate.
12. Managing and advising clients regarding sponsor license updates (sponsor change of circumstances), new sponsor license, and renewal applications.
13. Advising clients in regards to their sponsor license compliance obligations in line with Home Office guidance, undertaking in-depth compliance evaluations at client sites.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Previous Immigration Advisory experience – E
2. OISC Level 1 registration or higher – E
3. 2 years of experience or higher – D
4. Proven ability to research, identify, analyze and interpret information from a range of sources and develop an appropriate solution – E
5. Proven ability to work as part of a team – E
6. Proven ability to undertake work on a project basis – E
7. Able to demonstrate a positive and flexible attitude to work, particularly new initiatives – E
8. Proven ability to manage a diverse and varied workload – E
9. Proven ability to maintain a clear overview of the key issues and prioritize effectively – E
10. Proven ability to influence effectively and sensitively, verbally and in writing – E
11. Second Language – D

Our Values:

Our Values emphasize the following 5 key areas:

1. Embrace Global Diversity – we work collaboratively and seamlessly across a global footprint to deliver exceptional client satisfaction.
2. Achieve Excellence Through Accountability – We hold ourselves and each other accountable for our client's successes, instilling confidence and trust by taking ownership, delivering on commitments, and exceeding expectations.
3. Understand Our Clients ‐ We listen to our clients, understand their needs and expectations, and work closely with them to develop the best solution based on their business goals and mission.
4. Pursue Knowledge and Stay Informed – We are informed experts connected to our clients, operating in a dynamic, fast-paced, and complex global environment.
5. Operate as a team – We respect, trust, and support one another; recognizing that we provide the best solutions for clients because we rely on each other.
6. Act with complete integrity ‐ We protect our client's interests, data, and reputations through a strong ethical culture and rigorous compliance programs.