View Vacancy - Immigration Liaison Officer - B3, Colombo

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
Immigration Enforcement International (formerly RALON)

Main purpose of the job:

  • To detect and prevent the abuse of the UK visa applications, and identify and disrupt the activity of the organised crime groups behind it.
  • To support airline carriers with the identification and disruption of passengers and organised crime groups aiming to abuse travel to the UK
  • 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.

Roles and responsibilities:

Investigation: Individual case working investigations as tasked by ILM

Crime:  Using collaborative working with overseas and UK law enforcement partners to 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. 


    What we do:

    Immigration Enforcement International (IEI) operates to prevent illegal immigration and disrupt the organised immigration crime groups behind it, supporting both the Immigration Enforcement mission and the Home Office purpose. We have staff deployed to approximately 33 locations across the world.

    We deliver this by:

    • Providing intelligence support to the UK visa operation, supporting UKVI to take an increasingly global approach to risk streaming built on the analysis of objective data and enhanced with local risk indicators
    • Working with carriers around the world to reduce the threat of inadequately documented arrivals (IDAs) reaching the UK by air
    • Developing intelligence packages related to the visa or air threat for subsequent criminal investigations and prosecutions 

    What we want from you?

    ILOs need to have excellent people skills that they can use strategically to build relationships with key partners to assist Immigration Enforcement in delivering it’s objectives. Face to face work is a fundamental part of the job, as is the delivery of training, so the successful candidate should be prepared to do public speaking.

    The role of ILO is extremely varied. The challenge with all IEI work is to deliver both the reactive elements such as air calls and requests for support from visa section, as well as the pro-active  elements such as intelligence research and liaison with stakeholders. As such ILOs need be able to manage very challenging workloads, deliver at pace and be flexible in support of business aims. Once up to speed in the role the successful candidate should be able to work towards objectives with minimal supervision.

    The role necessitates travel for liaison, training, site visits and meetings. Most of this can be done in a day but some overnight stays will be required. The successful candidate may also be required to attend training in the UK, most likely for a duration of 1-3 weeks.

    Working for IEI is fantastic, as much as for the development opportunities it offers as the actual

    experience of delivering our objectives which can be hugely satisfying. Above all we want you to

    be keen and to enjoy your work, so that you will find working for IEI as rewarding as we do.

    Learning and development opportunities:

    The successful candidate will be provided with bespoke training in Colombo, the local region and potentially in the UK.

    Other skills / experience / qualifications: 

    Essential on arrival:

    Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

    A high level of written and spoken English with the ability to write high quality reports and briefings.

    Strong organisational and time management skill.

    An ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision is essential.

    Previous immigration, law enforcement and/or analytical or investigation experience would be an advantage.

    Desirable:

    Good IT skills, desirable to be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

    15 September 2019
    Executive Officer (EO)
    Full-time, Fixed Term
    40
    12 months
    South Asia & Afghanistan
    Sri Lanka
    Colombo
    British High Commission
    1
    LKR
    LKR 127,429 + 12% EPF + 3%ETF per month
    1 October 2019

    For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply. 

    For other than BHC candidates, starting salary will be LKR 127,429 + 12% EPF + 3%ETF per month. Other benefits include 13 month’s salary and medical insurance coverage.

    Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. 

    The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system.  The High Commission takes pride in its organisational culture and its strong and diverse team. We offer leave entitlements as per Sri Lankan labour laws.  

    Working patterns:

    While the standard hours are 08:00-16:30, with an hour for lunch, the nature of the job means that the job holder will be able to work flexible hours. The job holder will be required to work irregular hours from time to time to support events or visits that happen outside normal working hours

    We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.

    Please note that applications will only be considered with (a), (b) and (c):

    (a)    Complete the Online Application Form

    (b)    Attach a detailed CV

    (c)   Complete the Motivation Segment in the Online Application Form

    Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) and inform their current line managers.

    We will accept only online applications received by ­­midnight on 15th September 2019.  

    • Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
    • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. However, the status will be updated on the recruitment software which will be viewed by the applicant.
    • The appointment will be subject to police and other checks including references, educational and professional. 

    We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

    Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

    This opportunity is closed to applications.