Global Mobility Adviser

Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them. 

The Global Mobility Adviser supports and manages all aspects of international assignments and cross‑border employee moves. The role acts as a bridge between employees, HR, mobility vendors, tax providers, and business leaders.

Core responsibilities

• Advise employees and managers on international business travel requirements, including visas, work permits, insurance, and supporting documentation.
• Manage complex immigration cases by liaising with external specialists to deliver compliant, workable solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on visa routes, timelines, and documentation to support forward planning of overseas projects.
• Support inward UK immigration, advising on appropriate routes and managing Temporary Worker visa sponsorship.
• Guide international assignees and families on relocation matters including insurance, permits, allowances, expenses, and compliance requirements.
• Assess and categorise secondment proposals, preparing business cases and supporting approval processes.
• Draft, coordinate, and finalise secondment agreements with legal and operational stakeholders.
• Identify tax and payroll implications of secondments and ensure accurate communication and escalation to specialists.
• Coordinate end-to-end relocation services with external providers for employees and dependants.
• Act as primary point of contact for global mobility queries, maintaining confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
• Manage procurement and financial administration of relocation services, ensuring accurate billing.
• Improve and streamline global mobility processes, guidance resources, and stakeholder communication while promoting EDI principles.

• Strong knowledge of UK and global immigration legislation, right-to-work requirements, and the ability to interpret complex visa routes and challenge non-compliant practices.
• Ability to advise stakeholders at all levels on business visa options, supported by research into international immigration, relocation, and insurance requirements.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality, with a solid understanding of GDPR and data protection compliance.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• Proven ability to collaborate with external suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver compliant international mobility projects

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/ but highlights include: 

• £39610 base salary 
• Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution 
• 25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure, 2.5 privilege day and 8 Bank holidays 
• Flexible and hybrid working options 

UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit. Further information can be found here. UKAEA is committed to being accessible.