Senior Global Mobility Specialist

AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace. Based in Farnborough, AALTO is an Airbus subsidiary that manufactures, operates, and delivers services with its solar-powered, stratospheric platform: Zephyr.

Zephyr’s persistence enables continuous flight for months at a time. Its current flight-time record of over 67 days in the stratosphere. From above 60,000+ft, or 20km above ground, AALTO can deliver several applications including direct-to-device connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation.

AALTO operates in a new operational layer between most of air traffic and low-Earth orbit, Stratospace. This is where high-altitude platforms led by Zephyr deliver services to commercial and government partners. We can help monitor environments, observe borders, track natural disasters and connect unconnected communities.

Join us as we create a new domain of aerospace: Stratospace. You’ll be part of a highly-skilled, innovative and passionate group of people – Team AALTO. Together, we can Unlock Stratospace.

About The Role

As AALTO’s subject matter expert for international mobility, immigration and deployment, you will lead international mobilisations, oversee sponsorship and right-to-work compliance, and develop scalable mobility processes. This autonomous, hands-on role requires an experienced self-starter who can navigate complex country requirements, manage individual cases and deliver practical solutions from the outset.

Responsibilities to include:

· Lead end-to-end international deployments, partnering with Programmes and Operations to define requirements, timelines and workforce needs.

· Manage country-specific deployment activity, including visas, work permits, immigration, relocation and employee communications.

· Act as AALTO’s expert on immigration, sponsorship and right-to-work matters, ensuring permissions, renewals, records and controls remain compliant.

· Assess deployment feasibility, identify risks and provide practical solutions for complex or challenging locations.

· Develop scalable global mobility processes, governance and reporting for deployments, costs, risks and upcoming requirements.

· Manage external specialists and coordinate advice on international employment, tax, social security and permanent establishment considerations.

· Guide internationally mobile employees and managers throughout the process, delivering a joined-up experience with discretion and sound judgement.

Skills and Knowledge Required

· Significant experience in global mobility, international deployments and immigration, with strong practical knowledge of visas, sponsorship and right-to-work requirements.

· Proven experience managing end-to-end international deployments, including complex or challenging locations.

· Experience managing external global mobility and immigration partners, with the judgement to recognise when specialist advice is required.

· Proven ability to work autonomously with limited direction while managing multiple time-critical priorities.

· Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to advise and constructively challenge senior leaders.

· A highly organised, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, supported by sound judgement and close attention to detail.

· The technical knowledge and practical experience to identify the right questions, understand where risks sit and turn advice into effective action.

In addition to a competitive, market-aligned salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and work-life balance:

Performance Bonus
Benefit from our short-term incentive plan, recognising and rewarding individual and company success.

Generous Annual Leave
Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, giving you the time to rest, recharge, and spend time on what matters most.

Private Healthcare
Access private medical insurance, alongside dental and optical cashback schemes, helping you and your family stay healthy.

Pension Contributions
Plan confidently for the future with our competitive personal pension scheme.

Income Protection & Life Assurance
Gain added peace of mind through income protection and life assurance cover, providing support when you need it most.

Electric Vehicle & Car Scheme
Access our salary sacrifice vehicle scheme, offering a cost-effective way to drive the latest cars.

Employee Assistance Programme
Receive confidential professional support whenever you need it through our dedicated employee assistance programme.

Employee Discounts
Enjoy a wide range of discounts and offers through Perkbox, covering everything from shopping and travel to leisure activities and everyday essentials.

This is all part of our commitment to creating an environment where our people can thrive both professionally and personally.

Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?

If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at AALTO, you can register your details here: https://careers.aaltohaps.com/connect