Job Scope
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. This post will play an important role in helping the Royal Society expand the Global Talent visa, which is vital to the mobility of the academic and research community. Working with colleagues and Fellows you will work as part of a small team to manage the visa endorsement application process, taking ownership of internal processing and being responsible for the management and reporting of confidential data. You will also help develop and deliver external engagement, including working with other endorsing bodies, the Home Office, as well as other principal stakeholders, in particular immigration and HR advisors at UK universities and research institutes. This is an opportunity to gain unique exposure to the global talent and immigration landscape.
The main purpose of the role is:
To support the delivery of the Royal Society\'s role as an \'endorsing body\' for the Global Talent Visa.
To deliver the application and endorsement process for the Global Talent Visa, in accordance with agreed standards.
To act as a knowledgeable liaison for applicants, universities, research institutes and partners, providing guidance and support.
To support ongoing improvement in the expansion of the Global Talent visa.
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Reports to: Programme Manager, Global Talent Visa
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Line manages: N/A
Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus hybrid remote working
Pay Band: C
Salary: £38, 955
Contract Type: 12 month, fixed-term contract
Application closing date: 28 January 2026 at 23:59.
Interview dates: 10-11 February 2026
Responsibilities
To manage relationship with applicants and UK universities and research institutes, acting as main point of contact throughout endorsement application process, answering enquiries and providing support.
To manage relationship with Chairs and Society Fellows, identifying peer reviewers and liaising with them throughout the process in line with diversity, equity and inclusion principles, supporting an equitable decision-making process.
To conduct review processes through fast-track and peer review routes, including conducting eligibility checks, facilitating peer review and returning endorsement decisions, ensuring the effective handling of applications within required service standards.
To carry-out decision outcomes, including preparing, recording and issuing endorsement decisions and feedback.
To be responsible for accurate record keeping and data collection/retention, and provision of data, analysis, reports & summaries of Global Talent Visa information as required.
Working with the Senior Manager and other colleagues, manage operational aspects of partnerships and help maintain strong and positive cooperation on services with the Home Office, other endorsing bodies and other key stakeholders.
To support the promotion of the Global Talent Visa to key audiences, including assisting with presentations and participation in events and meetings to raise awareness and increase engagement.
To work collaboratively with others to support continuous ongoing improvement and implementation of good practice, including contributing to review of documentation, procedures and processes and scheme development/evaluation to ensure provision is relevant for the science community and is delivered efficiently and effectively.
To role model desired behaviours in line with the RS Grants Team Charter.
To share experience and ideas with others in the Section and the Society, as well as externally, and contribute broadly to the Royal Society\'s mission and priorities.
Key Knowledge and Skills Required
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE Educated to degree standard or equivalent EssentialAn understanding of the research and innovation system in the UK including the higher education and public and non-profit research organisation sector DesirableScience degree Desirable SKILLS Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills EssentialExcellent organisational and time management skillsEssentialStrong IT skillsEssential Good presentational skillsDesirableStrong influencing and negotiation skills DesirableStrong attention to detailEssentialAbility of use tact and diplomacy and to handle confidential informationEssential EXPERIENCE Experience of working in a team and across teamsEssentialExperience of effective internal and external engagement with people at all levels of seniority, including managing meetings and eventsEssentialExperience of using IT to collect, analyse and manipulate data accurately Essential
Competencies
Self-management
Works unsupervised and can motivate self
Produces results under pressure
Can manage in stressful situations
Pushes for the best results
Working with others
Contributes ideas and identifies opportunities to work with others both within the team and across the organisation
Willing to provide feedback to sectional colleagues when requested
Produces succinct presentations and papers for senior colleagues
Understands when to seek senior advice on potentially delicate negotiations
Resource management
Makes the best of internal/external resources and coordinates well with external partners to best meet the needs of the Society
Builds contingency into projects taking into account possible outside factors
Sets and monitors performance against quality and results orientated targets.
Focuses on both short and long-term goals
Critical thinking
Determines and clarifies the exact requirements of any situation
Checks information for accuracy and raises concerns if information is inaccurate
Extracts the key points succinctly, clearly and accurately
Puts forward suggestions for improvement concerning current processes or systems
Tries different ways of doing things to get the best results
Adaptability
Overcomes obstacles and is not deterred by setbacks; checks assumptions and first principles and works out alternative approaches
React proactively to new challenges and works in a flexible manner to produce solutions
Provides feedback and participates in discussions surrounding new ideas approaches or projects
Managing people and relationships
Delegates effectively, setting clear expectations and authority
Monitors results and feedbacks to team on a regular basis
Recognises others\' contributions and acknowledges their limits
Helps others to identify ways to improve their performance
Prioritises supervisory responsibilities and carries them out in a timely fashion
Understands and can identify client/stakeholder/staff needs and looks for opportunities to improve their experiences
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