Immigration Liaison Officer (16/22 PTA) at British High Commission

Main purpose of job:

• To disrupt the flow of illegal migration by air to the United Kingdom and identify and disrupt the activity of the organised crime groups behind it.
• Support Visa Status and Information Services (VSI) section to protect the integrity of the UK visa regime and identify and disrupt activity of the organised crime groups attempting to exploit it.
• Develop operational intelligence products through the collection, interpretation and evaluation of relevant quantitative and qualitative information sources.
• Work closely with HMG partners at post, host authorities and international partners to support the development of intelligence and investigations to disrupt organised crime groups.
• Conduct training sessions with international partners
• Provide presentations to host authorities and international partners
• Provide leadership on projects and work with Non-Government Organisations to deliver quality outcomes

Roles and responsibilities:

• Investigation: Individual case working investigations as tasked by Home Office International Operations
• Crime:  Using collaborative working with overseas and UK law enforcement partners develop intelligence and investigations to disrupt organised crime groups targeting the UK.
• Intelligence gathering and analysis: Develop operational intelligence products through the collection, interpretation and evaluation of relevant quantitative and qualitative information sources. Strong problem solving skills are required to identify and investigate suspected organised immigration crime and to gather evidence-based intelligence. Ensure that all relevant intelligence is gathered, assessed and disseminated in line with guidance.
• Liaison: Build effective working relationships with host authorities, International partners (FCC/EU) and UK partners to support the delivery of crime and intelligence objectives. Lead the exchange of actionable intelligence with local law enforcement partners and counterparts in other Diplomatic missions to identify and mitigate threats to the UK Border. Representing the Home Office Office professionally, developing effective partnerships with the wider British High Commission and with key external partners.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• A UK (or other M5; USA, Australia, New Zealand or Canada) passport holder
• Have a checkable UK history of at least 3 years residency in the UK within the last 5 years
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• A high level of written and spoken English with the ability to write high quality reports
• Strong organisational and time management skill
• An ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision is essential

Language requirements:

• Language: English

Level of language required: Fluent 

• Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  
• Previous immigration, law enforcement and/or analytical or investigation experience would be an advantage
•  Experience in Microsoft Office Systems (Teams), Excel, Word and be adaptable to change and use new systems as they come on board

Required competencies  

• Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together