Visa Coordinator - VR/26700

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Status: Temp/Contract
Location: Aberdeen
Rate: Available Upon Request

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a leading global energy service business on a 12-month contract basis. As Visa Coordinator you will support global offshore operations with all visa requirements and join a supportive and growing team. If you have previous experience within a business visa and work permit application environment, this opportunity comes highly recommended.

    

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Regularly reviewing vessel schedules to ensure early engagement on visa campaigns.
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders; Crewing Coordinators, offshore employees, visa agents, project teams and regional offices to ensure that timescales are possible for visas to progress.
  • Attending project kick-off meetings to ensure visa requirements and timelines are fully understood.
  • Making sure that Crewing Coordinators are informed in a timely manner regarding information and documentation required for visa application.
  • Maintaining regular contact with visa agents/embassies/local area managers/lawyers to ensure visas are being processed in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring all the important documents, i.e., passport, are kept safe and returned to personnel.
  • Liaising with projects, regional offices and HSEQ to ensure that in-country project briefing, and travel packs are current.
  • Ensuring visa processes are continually updated with the latest requirements.
  • Assisting the Crewing Coordinator to organise travel and accommodation for personnel attending embassy appointments.
  • Providing data to internal stakeholders on progress of a visa campaign.
  • Where applicable ensure timely renewal of visas.
  • Processing business visa applications for onshore corporate personnel by liaising with relevant PA’s and visa agent.

            

Applicants to this role require

  • An understanding of the offshore oil and gas industry including the visa processes required to mobilise and travel personnel to international offshore worksites. Previous experience within a business visa and work permit application environment will be of advantage.
  • Enhanced organisational skills and ability to react to short notice changes to meet operational needs.
  • Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with personnel at all levels.
  • Proficient in the use of IT applications, including Microsoft Office and database systems.
  • Comprehensive administrative skills and background.
  • High level of accuracy in provision of information and when checking information.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.

           

What’s in it for me?

  • Excellent benefits package on offer.
  • Flexible/hybrid working available.
  • Long-term career development (if desired).

             

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