Hiring and Sponsoring Chief executives and senior officials (SOC Code 1111)

Chief Executives and Senior Officials, classified under SOC Code 1111, are pivotal leaders in organisations who strategically shape and direct their operations towards achieving long-term goals. Their role encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Analysis and Planning: 
• • Analyses economic, social, legal, and other data to inform strategic decisions.
  • Plans, formulates, and directs the operations of a company or organisation at a strategic level.
• Policy Development: 
• • Consults with subordinates to create, implement, and review company/organisation policy.
  • Authorises funding for policy implementation programmes and institutes reporting, auditing, and control systems.
• Resource Management: 
• • Plans and controls the allocation of resources and the selection of senior staff within the organisation.
• Government Interaction: 
• • Evaluates government/local authority departmental activities and discusses concerns with government/local authority officials to formulate departmental policy.
  • Negotiates and monitors contracted out services provided to local authority by the private sector.
• Legislation Monitoring: 
• • Studies and acts upon any legislation that may impact the local authority or organisation.
• Public Engagement: 
• • Stimulates public interest through publicity efforts, giving lectures, interviews, and organising appeals for various causes.
• Information Dissemination: 
• • Directs or undertakes the preparation, publication, and dissemination of reports and other relevant information to stakeholders and interested parties.

With the increasing complexity of business environments, the demand for skilled chief executives continues to rise, as organisations seek visionary leaders ready to tackle challenges and drive growth. This guide will assist HR professionals in understanding the recruitment and sponsorship processes for Chief Executives and Senior Officials under the UK's immigration framework.

What is SOC Code 3411 for Chief executives and senior officials?

SOC Code 1111 refers to chief executives and senior officials who are responsible for the strategic direction and management of companies or organizations. Their responsibilities can include:

• Analyzing data: Evaluating economic, social, legal, and other data to inform strategic planning.
• Formulating policies: Developing and implementing company or organizational policies in consultation with subordinates.
• Managing funding: Authorizing funding for policy implementation programs and establishing reporting, auditing, and control systems.
• Preparing reports: Overseeing the preparation of reports, budgets, forecasts, and other key information.
• Resource allocation: Planning and controlling the allocation of resources and selection of senior staff.
• Evaluating departmental activities: Assessing government or local authority departmental activities and discussing issues with officials.
• Contract negotiation: Negotiating and monitoring contracted services provided to local authorities by the private sector.
• Legislative compliance: Studying and acting upon legislation that may impact the organization or local authority.
• Public engagement: Stimulating public interest by providing publicity, giving lectures and interviews, and organizing appeals.
• Information dissemination: Directing or assisting in the preparation, publication, and distribution of reports and materials of interest to members and stakeholders.

Chief executives and senior officials play a critical role in shaping organizational strategy, enhancing operational effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with regulations and stakeholder expectations.

Eligibility to Hire Chief executives and senior officials (SOC Code 3411)

1. Job Requirements

Chief executives and senior officials must demonstrate strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of business management. Candidates must meet the following qualifications or experience criteria:

• Analytical Skills: Proven ability to analyze economic, social, legal, and other data to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
• Strategic Leadership: Experience in formulating, implementing, and reviewing company or organizational policies at a senior level.
• Financial Acumen: Ability to prepare and oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, including authorizing funding for various initiatives.
• Resource Management: Expertise in planning and controlling resource allocation and selecting senior staff to ensure operational efficiency.
• Government Relations: Familiarity with evaluating and collaborating with government/local authority departments to formulate relevant policies and address associated challenges.
• Contract Negotiation: Experience in negotiating and monitoring services contracted out to private sector providers.
• Legislative Awareness: Up-to-date knowledge of legislation that may impact organizational operations and local authority activities.
• Public Engagement: Ability to stimulate public interest through effective communication, including providing publicity, giving lectures, and organizing appeals for various causes.
• Information Dissemination: Skills in directing or preparing reports and publications for stakeholders and interested parties.

Ensure that the job description aligns with SOC Code 1111 and that the candidate’s experience and qualifications meet the expectations for the role.

1. Salary Thresholds
2. Use the Minimum Salary Calculator to ensure your salary offer meets immigration requirements.

Sponsoring Chief executives and senior officials: A Step-by-Step Guide for HR Professionals

Once you’ve confirmed that the role and candidate meet the eligibility requirements, follow this step-by-step guide to sponsoring Chief executives and senior officials under SOC Code 1111.

Step 1: Obtain a Sponsor Licence

Before hiring non-UK Chief executives and senior officials, your company or institution must obtain a sponsor licence. This licence enables you to legally sponsor overseas Chief executives and senior officials under the Skilled Worker Visa program.

• Sponsor Licence Application: Submit documentation proving that your business is legitimate and has a genuine vacancy. Visit the sponsor licence application guide for more information. 
• Sponsor Licence Fees: Small businesses typically pay £574, while larger institutions pay £1,579. For more information, visit the sponsor licence fees guide. 
• Processing Time: Applications typically take up to 8 weeks, but using the Sponsor Licence Priority Service can reduce the processing time to 10 working days.

Once your sponsor licence is approved, you will receive a sponsor licence number, which allows you to assign Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS).

Step 2: Assign a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)

Once you have your sponsor licence, the next step is to assign a CoS to the Chief executives and senior officials. This document provides key details about the job and the individual being sponsored.

• Defined vs Undefined CoS: Use a Defined CoS for Chief executives and senior officials applying from outside the UK, and an Undefined CoS for those already in the UK. Learn more in the Defined & Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship guide. 
• Required Documents: Provide details such as the Chief executives and senior officials’s portfolio, passport and job offer. Refer to Documents Required for Certificate of Sponsorship for a full list of necessary documents.

Step 3: Apply for the Skilled Worker Visa

Once the CoS is issued, the Chief executives and senior officials can apply for the Skilled Worker Visa.

• Visa Fees: Fees vary depending on the role and visa length—use the visa fees calculator to estimate the costs. 
• Immigration Skills Charge: Employers are required to pay this charge as part of sponsoring non-UK workers. This is separate from visa fees.

Conducting a Right to Work Check for Chief executives and senior officials

Before the Chief executives and senior officials begins working, you must conduct a right to work check to ensure they are legally allowed to work in the UK.

• Manual Right to Work Check: Verify original documents such as the Chief executives and senior officials’s passport and visa. 
• Online Right to Work Check: If the Chief executives and senior officials holds an eVisa, you can use the UK government’s online system to verify their right-to-work status.

For more details on how to perform these checks, see the right to work check guide.

Post-Hiring Responsibilities and Compliance

1. Record-Keeping and Reporting  
2. • Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the Chief executives and senior officials’s employment details, salary and contact information. 
   • Reporting Changes: Report any significant changes to the Chief executives and senior officials’s role—such as promotions or salary increases—via the Sponsor Management System (SMS).
3. Sponsor Licence Duties and Compliance
4. Failure to comply with your sponsor licence duties can result in penalties or sponsor licence revocation, impacting your ability to sponsor future Chief executives and senior officialss.

How Borderless Can Help with Sponsoring Chief executives and senior officials

Sponsoring Chief executives and senior officials under SOC Code 1111 can be a complex process, but Borderless can simplify it for you. We offer comprehensive support to help you manage the entire sponsorship process.

End-to-End Sponsorship Support

At Borderless, we assist with:

• Sponsor Licence Application: Guiding you through the application process and ensuring all required documents are submitted correctly. 
• Certificate of Sponsorship Assignment: Streamlining the CoS process to make hiring easier. 
• Compliance Management: Helping you stay compliant with immigration laws to avoid penalties.

If you need assistance with hiring or sponsoring Chief executives and senior officials, get in touch for personalised support.

Conclusion

Hiring and sponsoring Chief executives and senior officials under SOC Code 1111 can be a rewarding way to enrich the cultural landscape of your organisation. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can successfully navigate the sponsorship process while ensuring compliance with UK immigration laws.

For further guidance, Borderless is ready to assist you with all your sponsorship needs. Contact us for expert advice.