Hiring displaced talent in the UK & Europe

Recruitment

Participants may be hired to work in any occupation eligible under the Skilled Worker Route, however occupations on the Shortage Occupations List will be prioritised.

Once a role has been identified, TBB will present a shortlist of candidates from our Talent Catalog - a pool of approximately 70,000 skilled people, most of whom are currently living displaced in Jordan and Lebanon, where we have offices and local staff.

The employer then has the option to include any/all of these candidates in their normal recruitment process (interviews, skills tests, etc). TBB can organise remote interviews in accordance with any specific format required. Employers are ultimately responsible for assessing a candidate's skills and experience and deciding whether they are suitable for a particular role. 

When the recruitment process is complete, employers can extend a job offer to their preferred candidate/s, then commence immigration and mobility processes.

Autonomous access

We are also supportive of ‘autonomous access’, meaning that - where UK employers connect with displaced job seekers independently - TBB may be able to support both parties through the immigration and relocation process (keeping in mind that a job offer alone does not guarantee eligibility for immigration to the UK).

Immigration and relocation

Once a job offer is made and accepted, TBB will work with the employer and our preferred immigration partners at Fragomen (and/or the employer's immigration partner if they have one) to prepare the immigration application on behalf of the employer and the candidate. 

We will advise the relevant team within the Home Office and UK Visa and Immigration that a Displaced Talent Mobility application has been lodged.

Welcoming new arrivals

Once a visa is granted we will work with employers to make arrangements for the relocation of successful candidate/s to the UK.

Successful candidates usually begin work two weeks after arrival in-country. TBB works with the employer and local support services to ensure candidates and their family members are welcomed into the community. This includes support in connecting with community-led welcome groups and refugee serving organisations.

TBB stays connected with the employer, candidate and their family for 12 months post relocation to help ensure a good settlement experience.

Timeline

Visa applications under this pilot program will receive free priority processing ie. a five-day turnaround (although some more complex cases may not be deliverable within this timeframe). This represents a cost saving of approximately £500.

Costs

The cost to UK employers is in line with any international hire, and is comprised mostly of:

• Visa application and associated charges;

• Immigration legal fees (for assistance with the visa process); and

• General relocation costs such as flights and temporary accommodation upon arrival.

TBB does not charge a fee for the recruitment and settlement coordination services that we provide. However, as a nonprofit organisation, we encourage employer partners to consider a charitable donation (receipts provided) to support our work.