Consultant - Italian Speaking

Job Description

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Team: EA Coordination - Italy Team

Office Location: London or Sheffield, UK

The role:

Consultants are responsible for providing immigration services to a range of clients across primarily, but not exclusively, European jurisdictions. This role will sit within our Italy team.

What your day will look like:

• Under moderate supervision, the consultant's main responsibility is to manage cases in assigned countries, but primarily Italy, for a specific portfolio of clients.
• Liaise with third party vendors (TPV) and clients to ensure cases are on track.
• Draft emails to clients/stakeholders, with correspondence periodically reviewed by a Senior Consultant and/or Manager.
• Update stakeholders on milestones.
• Keep key clients up to date with developments in local immigration law/processes.
• Coordinate additional services with other internal teams (consular, documents etc) where applicable.
• Exercise judgement in identifying and escalating matters to line managers attention. Senior consultants will be the first port of call for minor escalations with more complex/critical escalations being handled by managers and senior managers.
• Answer existing and prospective client queries, hosting consultation calls when applicable.
• Document review.
• Ad-hoc project work to streamline/improve processes.
• General administrative support as required including: billing responsibilities, case record updates, document review and tracking, monitoring/confirming upcoming expiries and ad hoc admin tasks.

The team:

The EMEA Coordination team is responsible for processing the applications of our clients for countries where Fragomen does not have a physical office.

This is a dynamic team with employees from various backgrounds and countries with at least 20 different languages being spoken.

What we are looking for:

Essential criteria:

• Previous experience of managing a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter with excellent communication skills and ability to manage your own time and caseload.
• Italian language skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Previous customer facing experience.
• Previous case/project handling experience.
• At ease in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred skills:

• Immigration experience is desirable but not essential.

What we offer:

A career at Fragomen will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting environment for a broad range of clients, where no two days will be the same. You will face interesting challenges, and will work with dedicated, friendly and ambitious people, where providing exceptional client service is at the core of what we do. We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce at Fragomen, and we are fully committed to providing equal opportunities.

At Fragomen, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth. Our UK offerings include:

• Competitive Salary: We offer salaries that reflect your skills and experience
• Health and Wellness: A comprehensive employee assistance programme, gym discounts, medical insurance, Headspace membership and wellbeing platforms
• Lifestyle and Savings: Discount platforms, cycle to work scheme, electric car lease scheme, season ticket loans and family support resources
• Protection and Security: Life assurance, group income protection and a workplace pension scheme including a 5% employer contribution
• Time Away from Work: 25 days annual leave, + bank holidays and 3 personal leave days. Enhanced family leave policies, volunteering days and birthday leave
• Professional Development: Access to our e-learning platform, mentoring schemes and training bursaries (where applicable)
• Hybrid Work Arrangements: The Firm operates a global hybrid working policy which supports flexibility. Depending on your role, you can agree with your manager a minimum of two days per week working in your local office. Flexibility is important, and additional days in the office may be required based on your role, and / or team and business need

What to expect:

• Once you have submitted your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your skills and experience. If these match the requirements of the position, a member of our team will contact you to schedule an initial phone call.
• If shortlisted, you will be invited to participate in our interview process, which will consist of at least two stages, one of which will be conducted in-person. Depending on the role, you may also be required to complete a written assessment.
• After the interviews, we will carefully evaluate all candidates and make our final decision. You will be notified of the outcome and feedback will be provided.
• At Fragomen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace for all applicants and employees. If you require any specific accommodations or support during the interview process, please let us know, and we will consider what reasonable adjustments are possible to meet your needs

Who we are:

At Fragomen, we are more than a global immigration services provider - we are pioneers shaping the future of mobility. With a passion for navigating the complexities of immigration, we help individuals and businesses transcend borders, unlocking opportunities around the world. As a diverse, forward-thinking, global business, we combine deep expertise with innovative technology to craft solutions that not only simplify the immigration process but also drive strategic success for our clients. Whether it is assisting multinational companies or helping people start new chapters in their lives, we are driven by the belief that global movement is the key to unlocking a world of possibilities.

We are proud of our team spirit, and we like to reflect this in the way that we work and everything we do. Our Responsible Business Practices ("RBP") prioritise Fragomen's social responsibility through a cohesive strategy covering five key focus areas of Wellbeing, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, CSR, Pro Bono and Sustainability. Our RBP initiatives offer great opportunities for everyone at Fragomen to feel included, get involved and shape thoughtful initiatives and activities. For more information, please visit our website - https://www.fragomen.com/about/responsible-business-practices.html

Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.

All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm's pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate's identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.