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Borderless

Borderless

Head of Immigration

Greater London Hybrid 10+ yrs exp
UK Immigration LawIAA AccreditationLeadershipStakeholder ManagementMentoring

Requirements

Requires extensive senior-level experience in UK immigration from a law firm or the Home Office and active IAA accreditation. Must possess proven leadership capabilities and the ability to translate complex legal nuances into commercial advice.

Job Description

About us

Borderless is simplifying the complexity of global immigration, starting with the UK.

Immigration is one of the most important - and most broken - systems in the global economy. Itโ€™s shaped human history, yet businesses and individuals hit friction at every turn, and government policy lurches with the political cycle.

Our vision is simple: a world where borders are no longer barriers, empowering the ambitious, wherever they are.

Backed by Entrepreneur First and Backed.VC, weโ€™re already supporting 600+ businesses, 15,000+ workers and scaling fast into new sectors and markets.

Around 25% of our workforce is sponsored, and we proudly offer visa sponsorship as part of our hiring process.

Role overview

This is a pivotal leadership position designed to cement Borderless as a top-tier immigration authority and a trusted partner for enterprise-level organisations. You will serve as our most senior expert, providing strategic guidance to high-stakes customers while mentoring our team of Immigration Advisers to ensure excellence across all casework.

What you'll be doing

  • Act as the final point of authority and sign-off for complex immigration matters, providing the decisive expertise required for high-stakes cases.

  • Drive net revenue retention and customer loyalty by ensuring every client receives expert-led, accurate, and strategic immigration guidance.

  • Lead, mentor, and upskill the Immigration Adviser team, ensuring they remain at the forefront of Home Office regulations and industry best practices.

  • Support the sales and customer success teams by joining enterprise account calls, building immediate credibility with large-scale organisations.

  • Represent Borderless as a thought leader by running webinars and producing insights that translate complex legislative changes into actionable business advice.

  • Collaborate with senior leadership to refine our immigration function's structure and operational strategy as we scale upmarket.

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป Who You Are

  • Extensive senior-level experience within a reputable law firm or directly within the Home Office, specifically focused on UK immigration.

  • Active IAA accreditation with a deep understanding of the current regulatory landscape and compliance requirements.

  • Proven leadership capabilities, with the confidence to take full accountability for complex legal decisions and team performance.

  • A track record of supporting corporate clients and the ability to build trust with senior stakeholders in large organisations.

  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of translating technical legal nuances into clear, commercially-minded advice for customers and internal teams.

  • A proactive mentoring style, with a genuine interest in developing the talent and technical expertise of junior colleagues.

๐Ÿงช Interview Process

  • 30 minute mock interview with talent

  • 45 minute interview with the hiring manager

  • 60 minute final onsite interview

๐Ÿ’ฏ Benefits

๐Ÿข 3 days in office, 2 days remote

๐ŸŒฎ Monthly company in office lunches

๐Ÿ•บ Monthly company team events

โœˆ Annual offsite (our last one was in Palma!)

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Comprehensive private medical insurance.

Holidays & Remote Work

โœˆ 25 days holiday each year + 3 days between 25th December and 31st January plus bank holidays

๐Ÿ’ป 1 week work from anywhere policy

Growth & Development

๐Ÿ“š ยฃ500 annual Learning & Development budget

๐Ÿ“ˆ 6 month performance reviews and promotion opportunities

Equipment & Other Perks

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Laptop, peripherals - whatever you need to work effectively

๐Ÿšฒ Cycle To Work scheme

๐Ÿ’ฐ Employer contributions via Smart Pension

๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Gym in Shoreditch Exchange

โ˜•๏ธ Onsite Barista

Education

Professional Certificate

Skills

UK Immigration LawIAA AccreditationLeadershipStakeholder ManagementMentoringCase ManagementRegulatory ComplianceStrategic GuidanceCorporate Client SupportPublic SpeakingTechnical WritingOperational Strategy