Global Mobility Advisor

Job Description

Job Title: Global Mobility Advisor

Job Location: Preston – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa £32,500 dependent on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

Role Description:

BAE supports employees who require a work visa by working closely with external suppliers and partners to ensure they have the appropriate permissions and authorisations to work for the business.

The team is responsible for conducting right-to-work checks, ensuring compliance with sponsorship obligations, and managing activities related to BAE’s sponsorship licence, which enables the organisation to employ international workers.

They provide ongoing guidance and advice to the business on immigration processes, policies, and best practices, while partnering with an external immigration vendor that manages the more detailed casework and administrative aspects of the process.

This role will support immigration data management and compliance activities, ensuring that required information is accurately maintained, reported, and updated within relevant systems. The position also involves regular interaction with employees and stakeholders, so strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Core Duties:

• Support the coordination and delivery of Global & Domestic Mobility activities, ensuring service and compliance requirements are met
• Produce, maintain and monitor reports and dashboards to support compliance, tracking and decision-making
• Deliver clear and timely communications to stakeholders, including assignee updates and team-wide information
• Identify and support continuous process improvements to enhance service quality and drive efficiencies
• Provide administrative support across the team, including mailbox management, defect tracking and coordination of internal activities

Essential Skills:

• Experience within an administrative or coordination role, with knowledge of UK immigration processes
• Strong IT capability, particularly across Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint) and data management
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Well organised with a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise competing demands
• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to continuous improvement

The Global & Domestic Mobility Services Team

The Global & Domestic Mobility Services (GDMS) team supports employee mobility across the UK and internationally, covering domestic relocations and global assignments. Working with HR, the business, and external partners, the team manages relocation processes, provides policy guidance, and supports employees throughout the assignment lifecycle. They also play a key role in UK immigration for new hires and assignees, ensuring all activity is delivered efficiently and compliantly, with opportunities to develop skills in mobility, reporting, and process improvement.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 24th June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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