Hiring and Sponsoring Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified (SOC Code 1139)

Functional Managers and Directors Not Elsewhere Classified - SOC Code 1139  

Functional managers and directors classified under SOC Code 1139 play a crucial role in shaping and guiding the operations of local government and various organizations. Their responsibilities encompass a wide range of activities, vital for implementing policies and ensuring efficiency. Key aspects of their role include:

• Policy Formulation:
• • Helps to formulate and implement local government policy ensuring that all legal and statutory provisions are adhered to.
• Resource Management:
• • Organises local authority office work and resources effectively to maximise efficiency.
  • Plans, organises, coordinates, and directs the resources of their organization.
• Strategic Implementation:
• • Formulates and directs the implementation of an organisation’s policies, driving overall goals and objectives.
• Innovation Promotion:
• • Drives innovation in working practices, encouraging new approaches to improve productivity and services.
• Representation:
• • Represents unions, associations, or businesses in consultation and negotiation with government, employees, and other stakeholders.
• Public Engagement:
• • Stimulates public interest through publicity efforts, delivering lectures, and participating in interviews to foster community engagement.
• Report Management:
• • Directs or undertakes the preparation, publication, and dissemination of reports and informational materials relevant to the organization’s activities.

With the evolving landscape of local governance and corporate management, the demand for skilled functional managers and directors is on the rise. This guide serves to assist HR professionals in understanding the nuances of hiring and supporting these pivotal roles within the UK’s immigration framework.

What is SOC Code 3411 for Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified?

SOC Code 1139 refers to functional managers and directors who are not classified elsewhere. Their responsibilities can include:

• Formulating and implementing policy: Assisting in the creation and enforcement of local government policy while ensuring compliance with legal and statutory provisions.
• Organising office work: Coordinating local authority office operations and managing resources efficiently.
• Negotiating contracted services: Engaging in discussions and agreements for outsourced services to meet organizational needs.
• Planning and directing resources: Overseeing the allocation and coordination of an organization’s resources to achieve its goals.
• Driving innovation: Leading efforts to enhance working practices and introduce innovative solutions within their organization.
• Representing interests: Acting as a liaison for unions, associations, or businesses in negotiations and consultations with government entities, employees, and other stakeholders.
• Stimulating public interest: Generating awareness and engagement through publicity efforts, lectures, and interviews.
• Preparing and disseminating reports: Directing or executing the creation and distribution of information reports relevant to the organization.

Functional managers and directors play a vital role in shaping policy and practice within local government, ensuring effective operation and public accountability.

Eligibility to Hire Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified (SOC Code 3411)

1. Job Requirements

Functional Managers and Directors seeking positions must demonstrate their management capabilities and meet specific qualifications or experience criteria. These may include:

• Policy Development: Experience in formulating and implementing local government policy while ensuring compliance with legal and statutory provisions.
• Organizational Skills: Proven ability to organize local authority office work and manage resources effectively.
• Contract Negotiation: Experience in negotiating contracted-out services and managing external vendors.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the resources of an organization.
• Policy Implementation: Demonstrated experience in formulating and directing the implementation of organizational policies.
• Innovation: A track record of driving innovation and improving working practices within an organization.
• Representation: Experience representing a union, association, or business in consultation and negotiation with government entities, employees, and other stakeholders.
• Public Engagement: Ability to stimulate public interest through effective publicity efforts, including providing lectures and interviews.
• Report Management: Skills in directing or undertaking the preparation, publication, and dissemination of reports and information relevant to the organization.

Ensure the job description aligns with SOC Code 1139 and that the candidate’s experience and work meet the expectations for the role.

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

Sponsoring Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified: 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 Functional managers and directors not  elsewhere classified under SOC Code 1139.

Step 1: Obtain a Sponsor Licence

Before hiring non-UK Functional managers and directors not  elsewhere classified, your company or institution must obtain a sponsor licence. This licence enables you to legally sponsor overseas Functional managers and directors not  elsewhere classified 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 Functional managers and directors not  elsewhere classified. This document provides key details about the job and the individual being sponsored.

• Defined vs Undefined CoS: Use a Defined CoS for Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified 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 Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified’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 Functional managers and directors not  elsewhere classified 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 Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified

Before the Functional managers and directors not  elsewhere classified 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 Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified’s passport and visa. 
• Online Right to Work Check: If the Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified 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 Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified’s employment details, salary and contact information. 
   • Reporting Changes: Report any significant changes to the Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified’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 Functional managers and directors not  elsewhere classifieds.

How Borderless Can Help with Sponsoring Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified

Sponsoring Functional managers and directors not  elsewhere classified under SOC Code 1139 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 Functional managers and directors not  elsewhere classified, get in touch for personalised support.

Conclusion

Hiring and sponsoring Functional managers and directors not  elsewhere classified under SOC Code 1139 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.