Professional Support Officer Band 4 - 22.5 hours

4761220
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Belfast
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Administrators
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    £13.67 per hour

Professional Support Officer- Band 4 - £13.67 per hour, Newtownbreda, 22.5 hours per week

Your new company

You will be joining a dedicated Professional Support & Wellbeing team within a respected healthcare training organisation. The team provides essential support services to resident doctors and dentists, including mentoring, coaching, career development, and managing pre-employment processes for training programmes in Northern Ireland.

Your new role

As a Professional Support Officer, you will play a key role in delivering immigration and sponsorship services under the UKVI Points Based System. This is a temporary, part-time position (22.5 hours per week) based in Belfast.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Processing Certificates of Sponsorship in line with UKVI rules and KPIs.
  • Monitoring visa applications and advising on anticipated start dates.
  • Coordinating immigration status and right-to-work checks.
  • Maintaining accurate records on the UKVI Sponsorship Management System.
  • Producing reports and correspondence for trainees applying for indefinite leave to remain.
  • Updating immigration guidance on the organisation’s website.
  • Managing first-level queries from applicants regarding sponsorship.
  • Assisting with policy development and implementation.
  • Supporting training delivery related to immigration processes.
  • Building strong working relationships with managers and medical HR teams.
  • Providing general administrative support across the department.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential Criteria:
  • GCSE Maths and English (A–C) or equivalent, plus 2 A Levels or higher qualification
    AND
    18 months relevant administrative experience, including at least one year in a Human Resources environment
    OR
    Three years’ relevant experience, including one year in HR.
  • Excellent IT skills, including experience with Excel and maintaining databases.
  • Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders and supporting remote working.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative and improving processes.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead and meet deadlines.
Desirable:
  • Experience working with the UKVI Points Based Immigration System.

What you'll get in return

  • £13.67 per hour
  • 22.5 hours per week
  • 6 month post

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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