Programme Manager, Global Talent Visa

The Royal Society is an endorsing body for the Global Talent visa, applying our sector expertise to manage visa endorsements for research and innovation professionals wishing to work in the UK. The Global Talent visa Programme Manager is a new role in the expanding Global Talent visa team. This post will play a key role in helping the Society manage and expand the Global Talent visa, which is vital to the mobility of the academic and research community. The Society is seeking a highly motivated person with strong initiative and leadership skills, who will manage the delivery of the Society’s work related to the Global Talent visa under the guidance of the Senior Manager for the Global Talent visa within the International Grants team. The Global Talent visa Programme Manager will line manage the Global Talent visa operational team and will work closely with the Senior Manager. This role would be ideal for someone with experience working in an UK research and innovation context, knowledge of the UK immigration landscape and, specifically, with experience managing a team. The Global Talent visa Programme Manager will be responsible for ensuring the effective management and operational delivery of the Global Talent visa at the Royal Society. The main purpose of the role is: To manage the Global Talent visa operational team within the Society’s Grants Section and work collaboratively with Fellows and relevant staff in other teams to deliver Global Talent visa work with a high level of precision, in accordance with agreed standards. To oversee the management of the applications process across the various routes of the Global Talent visa that are within the remit of the Society, and engage with internal and external stakeholders. To work closely with the Senior Manager and counterparts across the endorsing bodies to inform the improvement and usability of the Global Talent visa immigration category. Reports to: Senior Manager, Global Talent visa Line manages: Global Talent visa Managers x 4 and Global Talent visa Officer x 1 Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus hybrid remote working To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above The application closing date is 21 July 2024 at 23:59. Interview dates: 31 July to 1 August 2024