Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
Immigration Enforcement International (formerly RALON)
Main purpose of job:
The successful candidate will work as an Immigration Liaison Officer for Immigration Enforcement International, part of the Home Office, at the British Embassy.
The team has responsibility for identifying threats to the UK Border, preventing inadequately documented passengers travelling to the UK, identifying visa abuse and developing criminal investigations.
We work with the UK and international law enforcement partners to tackle immigration crime, primarily through preventing the travel of inadequately documented passengers to the UK; enhancing visa decision quality; identifying and tackling underlying criminality and providing intelligence about threats to the UK border.
The team in Bangkok have responsibility for Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar.
- 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 the head of section.
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.
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 on 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 professionally, developing effective partnerships with the wider embassy and key external partners.
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 their 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.
- 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 skills.
- 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.
- Level of language required: English to a high standard both verbally and written.
- Good IT skills, desirable to be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Accredited, Immigration, Police, Military or Customs investigation skills
- Previous working experience in fraud or aviation
Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
19 October 2020
B3 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
36
Asia Pacific
Thailand
Bangkok
British Embassy
1
62,457 THB
9 December 2020
The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package, including salary (will be abated for those not liable to tax), benefits, a leave entitlement, Health Insurance and comprehensive development programme based upon business need and individual staff requirements.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The job-holder will receive on the job training and be mentored for the first 6 months. They may be asked to travel to other countries including the UK to receive role specific training, some of which will require visa applications. A wealth of professional and personal development opportunities are available from the Foreign Office Diplomatic Academy, local L&D Committee and e-learning programmes.
Working patterns:
Full time role (36 hours/week, Monday to Friday). Flexible working available (Embassy core hours are 1000-1600 Mon-Thurs and 1000-1300 Friday).
The role requires the job holder to work flexibly, often starting early or working late. They will provide out of hours on call phone coverage on a regular basis. This attracts an additional allowance. They are also required to work regularly at off site locations including Suvarnabhumi airport.
A willingness and ability to travel is required. This role requires travel within Thailand and also to Cambodia and Myanmar, which may include over-night stays.
Other conditions:
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff who are locally recruited by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain work authorisation in Thailand in order to apply. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above.
To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable pre-employment clearances.
British Embassy Bangkok Relocation: In 2020, the Embassy will be moving from the current premises on Wireless Road to new accommodation in the Sathorn area.
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, 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.
Embassy Vision and Values:
Our vision is that we want to build a better, safer, more prosperous world for Britons and Thais alike.
Our mission is to achieve this by championing UK values and delivering tangible benefits to individuals, businesses and society: through quality service, effective partnerships and local expertise.
The values that underpin our work are:
Courage: In our approach to our work: supporting innovation, creativity and taking calculated risks in solving problems; encouraging challenge and welcoming diverse perspectives; honesty in acknowledging and learning from mistakes.
Ambition: In the challenge we set ourselves: Striving to be excellent in the quality of service we deliver; inspiring our teams, colleagues, customers and stakeholders; passionate about our purpose.
Generosity of spirit: Kindness in our daily actions and conversations; openness to differing cultures, ideas and opinions; understanding of differing styles and honest mistakes to build a culture of support.
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