Tasking Officer

Tasking Officer – Home Office

Salary: £34,415 – £34,931 per annum, plus Annualised Hours Allowance (AHA) of 13.85% (£4,766.47 additional per annum based on the minimum salary)

Location: Loughborough and Sheffield, England

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time, part-time and shift working

Hours: Part-time applicants must work a minimum of 30 hours per week

Vacancies: 10 positions

Job Grade: Executive Officer (EO)

Reference: 488628

Visa Sponsorship: Not available – the vacancy is open to UK nationals only.

Closing Date: 12 November 2026 at 11:55 pm

Job Overview

The Home Office is recruiting 10 Tasking Officers to join its Immigration Compliance and Enforcement (ICE) Tasking Hub.

The Tasking Hub supports Immigration Enforcement by identifying, assessing and prioritising cases for operational action. The team ensures that suitable cases are referred to the appropriate operational teams, supporting national enforcement priorities.

Successful candidates will assess immigration cases, identify barriers to enforcement, conduct detailed checks and prepare accurate operational summaries. You will also work with caseworking teams and operational colleagues to improve case progression and support enforcement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and prioritise cases from different casework cohorts, systems and data sources against national operational priorities.
• Conduct detailed checks to establish immigration status, removability, outstanding barriers and suitability for enforcement action.
• Research and enhance case information using available tracing, address, employment and other relevant data.
• Identify and prioritise suitable cases for charter flights and other national enforcement activities.
• Complete relevant document, biometric, address and operational checks.
• Prepare accurate tasking summaries and maintain records, spreadsheets and operational systems.
• Identify and refer casework, documentation and operational barriers to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitor outstanding actions and follow up issues to support case progression.
• Review enforcement outcomes and identify further opportunities and lessons for future operations.
• Contribute to performance reporting, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with caseworking teams, operational colleagues and other stakeholders.

Working Pattern and Shift Requirements

The position is available on a full-time or part-time basis. Part-time employees must work at least 30 hours per week due to business requirements.

Applicants must be available to work:

• Early starts and late finishes.
• Limited weekend shifts (approximately one shift per month).
• Public holidays (approximately one shift per year).

Some shifts may fall outside normal public transport operating hours.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Proven administrative or operational experience, with a methodical approach and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse information from multiple sources, identify risks and barriers, and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy and meet deadlines in a changing operational environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Commitment to integrity and professional standards.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Experience

The following experience would be advantageous:

• Experience assessing removability within Immigration Compliance and Enforcement (ICE) or Returns Operations Management (ROM).
• Experience supporting removals preparation or charter-flight-related work.
• Experience working with casework teams or operational partners to resolve barriers and progress cases towards enforcement outcomes.

Driving Licence Requirement

A full, valid UK manual or automatic driving licence is essential at the time of application.

Your driving licence will be checked at the interview stage, and you must confirm that you hold one when submitting your application.

Civil Service Behaviours

Candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours:

• Leadership
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Applicants must provide written evidence of the Leadership behaviour as part of their application.

Salary Allowance

In addition to the advertised salary of £34,415 – £34,931, the role currently attracts an Annualised Hours Allowance (AHA) of 13.85%.

This represents an additional £4,766.47 per year based on the minimum salary.

Benefits

Successful candidates will receive access to a range of Home Office and Civil Service benefits, including:

• Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• 25 days of annual leave on appointment, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Eight public holidays plus one additional privilege day.
• In-year reward scheme for exceptional individual or team achievements.
• Potential hybrid working arrangements, subject to business needs.
• Access to learning, development and career progression opportunities.

Where hybrid working is permitted, employees must spend at least 60% of their working time in the office.

Application and Selection Process

Applications must be submitted online through the Civil Service Jobs website.

Applicants will be required to provide:

• CV outlining career history, qualifications and key achievements.
• Personal Statement (maximum 500 words) demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria.
• Leadership behaviour example (maximum 250 words).

Selection stages:

1. Application

Closing date: 12 November 2026.

2. Sift

Expected to commence on 16 November 2026.

Applications will be assessed using the CV, Personal Statement and Leadership behaviour evidence. An initial sift may be conducted using the CV and Personal Statement if application numbers are high.

3. Interview

Expected to commence on 7 December 2026.

Successful applicants will be invited to an interview via Microsoft Teams. Interviews will assess behaviours and strengths.

Important Eligibility Information

• This vacancy is open to UK nationals only.
• Applicants must hold a full valid UK driving licence.
• Successful candidates must pass the required criminal record checks and UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
• An additional Immigration Enforcement integrity check will also form part of the pre-employment process.
• A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months.

Please note: This position is not suitable for applicants who require visa sponsorship or who do not meet the nationality requirements.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible applicants should submit their applications online before the closing date.

Closing Date: 12 November 2026 at 11:55 pm.

Employer: Home Office
Job Reference: 488628