Trainee Immigration Consultant (NC Academy)

Trainee Immigration Consultant (NC Academy)

Job Category: Immigration

Requisition Number: TRAIN004356

Posted: November 22, 2024

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid

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Beginning January 2025, this accelerated training programme sets you on the path to a successful client-facing career within UK immigration law and the potential to join our leading national immigration practice. From day one, you’ll work alongside industry experts at the top of their game, and get hands-on mentoring from high-profile immigration specialists who are the best in the business.

No immigration or legal experience? No problem. We will immerse you in an exciting and dynamic working environment and, with ongoing self-study, you will quickly develop the knowledge, skills and competencies working within UK teams. Covering a range of UK inbound routes throughout the 11-month programme, you will also be exam-ready for industry accreditation within the first nine months.

Once qualified as a practitioner, you may then be offered the chance to join our global team of immigration professionals working in this fast-paced, rewarding and continuously evolving area of law.

Launch your immigration career by joining the Newland Chase Academy.

About Us:

Newland Chase are wholly owned subsidiaries of CIBT, the leading global provider of immigration and visa services for corporations and individuals with over 1,600 expert immigration and visa professionals, attorneys and qualified migration consultants located in over 60 offices in 27 countries.

With thirty years of experience, CIBT is the primary service provider to 75% of Fortune 500 companies. CIBT offers a comprehensive suite of services in the UK under three primary brands:

1. Newland Chase & Newland Chase Education: focused on global immigration strategy and specialist advisory services for multinational corporations and leading UK educational institutions.
2. CIBTvisas, the market leader for business and travel visa services for corporate and individual clients.

We commit to delivering a superior service experience to our clients on each and every engagement.

Opportunity at Newland Chase:

We have exciting opportunities across Newland Chase & Newland Chase Education. We value our employees and prioritise their career growth and development. As part of our team, you will work with world-class visa and immigration experts. You will learn in a dynamic, collaborative, and complex global environment, using industry-leading technology solutions. Our profound commitment to ethics, compliance, and diversity, along with our respect for one another, are key to our strength and success.

Position Overview:

Through a course of intensive classroom-based training and hands-on experience, this UK based 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. This is a hybrid role starting with an initial three weeks induction at our central London office before moving to agile working, with weekly office attendance.

Responsibilities:

• Gain an understanding of UK Immigration Rules and Policy, working on a specific, approved OISC L1 Training plan, with a view to completing the qualification within the Academy programme.
• By working with senior members of the team, and with ongoing self-study, gain a solid grounding in the core competencies and skill set required to advise and deliver national immigration services to our clients.
• Learn how to assess the business objectives of our clients and make suitable recommendations to our client’s business needs which may include, business practices, human resource and manpower, latest regulatory requirements and best practices;
• Draft representations, cover letters, entry clearance and leave to remain applications as required by Consultants.
• Keep up to date with all the latest Immigration matters through own research and study.
• Assist with UK immigration casework (with particular focus to Employment, Student, and family migration cases) with direct liaison with the client, building up own case load under close supervision.
• Monitor progress and follow up on completion. Cases covered will include a range of standard corporate, education and private client applications.
• Assist Supervisor with volume queries and ensuring quality of advice at all times.
• Monitor application and work load deadlines and complete assigned work within the appropriate time frames.
• Ensure the appropriate client records are established and maintained through our internal case management tool, Immigo. Update Immigo with any actions directly taken as a case proceeds.
• Prepare compliance packs for corporate and educational clients.
• Ensure all fees and disbursements are invoiced and full payment is received prior to case submission.
• Provide 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, whilst under supervision.
• Applicants need to be based in the UK.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate level degree or equivalent level work experience – D
• Previous Immigration Advisory experience – D
• Proven ability to research, identify, analyse and interpret information from a range of sources and develop an appropriate solution – E
• Proven ability to work as part of a team – E
• Proven ability to undertake work on a project basis – E
• Able to demonstrate a positive and flexible attitude to work, particularly new initiatives – E
• Proven ability to manage a diverse and varied workload – E
• Proven ability to maintain a clear overview of the key issues and prioritise effectively – E
• Proven ability to influence effectively and sensitively, verbally and in writing – E
• Second Language – D

Critical Competencies:

• Planning and organizing
• Research and Investigation
• Communication
• Commitment to customer excellence
• Collaborative working
• Adapting and responding to change
• Coping with pressure and deadlines

Our Values:

Our Values emphasise the following 6 key areas:

• Embrace Global Diversity – We work collaboratively and seamlessly across a global footprint to deliver exceptional client satisfaction.
• Achieve Excellence Through Accountability– We hold ourselves and each other accountable for our clients' successes, instilling confidence and trust by taking ownership, delivering on commitments and exceeding expectations.
• 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.
• Pursue knowledge and Stay Informed – We are informed experts connected to our clients, operating in a dynamic, fast‐paced and complex global environment.
• 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.
• Act with Complete Integrity ‐ We protect our clients' interests, data and reputations through a strong ethical culture and rigorous compliance programs.