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Presenting Officer – Home Office (10 Vacancies)

The Home Office is recruiting 10 Presenting Officers to represent the Secretary of State at First-tier Immigration Tribunal hearings and help ensure immigration decisions are lawful, robust and fair.

This permanent Civil Service opportunity offers salaries of up to £48,250 per year, with full-time and eligible part-time working options across eight UK locations.

Job Title: Presenting Officer
Employer: Home Office – UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
Salary: £41,750–£48,250 per year, depending on location
National locations: £41,750–£44,250
London locations: £45,750–£48,250
Locations: Cardiff, Feltham, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Salford and Solihull
Job Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time (minimum 30 hours across four days per week)
Number of Vacancies: 10
Closing Date: 26 October 2026, at 11:55 pm
Reference Number: 479224
Visa Sponsorship: Not stated in the job advert. Applicants should confirm eligibility and right-to-work requirements directly with the Home Office before applying.

About the Role

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), part of the Home Office, is responsible for decisions on immigration applications and the operation of the UK’s asylum system.

The Appeals, First Tier Tribunals (AFTT) team within Asylum and Human Rights Operations handles appeals and legal challenges to immigration decisions. Presenting Officers represent the Secretary of State in tribunal hearings and review cases to ensure that decisions are properly supported and defended.

In this role, you will prepare and present cases independently, examine evidence, assess the strength of decisions and make structured legal submissions in a challenging environment. The position offers an opportunity to develop expertise in immigration law, advocacy and decision-making.

The work can be demanding, requiring resilience, concentration, sound judgement and the ability to respond professionally to challenges from legal representatives and Immigration Judges.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

  • Representing the Secretary of State at First-tier Immigration Tribunal hearings on approximately 60% of your working days.
  • Preparing and presenting cases, reviewing decisions and legal representations, and identifying relevant evidence.
  • Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of immigration law, policy and procedures.
  • Delivering structured submissions and conducting cross-examination in an adversarial legal environment.
  • Responding professionally to challenges and adapting to changes in court listings and operational priorities.
  • Completing post-hearing work accurately and within required deadlines.
  • Reviewing immigration cases when tribunal attendance is not possible or other operational requirements arise.
  • Building effective working relationships with Immigration Judges, HM Courts and Tribunals Service staff, legal representatives and Home Office colleagues.

Working Hours and Attendance

The position is available on a full-time basis, with part-time working also considered.

Part-time employees must work at least 30 hours over four days each week because of business requirements.

You may be required to attend tribunal hearings for up to 60% of your contracted working days. Office attendance is also required for training, mentoring and team engagement, typically once every fortnight.

Although some Home Office roles may offer a combination of office and home working, the advert states that employees are expected to spend at least 60% of their working time in an office, where applicable.

Occasional travel to other tribunal hearing centres may also be required, depending on your location.

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Training and Development

Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive foundation training and mentoring programme. Their progress will be formally assessed to ensure they develop the competence needed for the role.

In-person training is mandatory, with limited flexibility over training times.

The Home Office also recommends that prospective applicants observe an Immigration Tribunal hearing to understand the demands of the job before applying.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

  • The ability to develop a strong working knowledge of immigration law.
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to assess complex information accurately.
  • The ability to identify key issues and make sound decisions based on evidence.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills when dealing with different stakeholders.
  • Resilience when faced with pressure, challenge or differing opinions.
  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work to deadlines.

The advert does not list a specific degree as an essential requirement. Applicants should review the full eligibility criteria on the official vacancy page before applying.

Behaviours Assessed

The recruitment process will assess candidates against the following Civil Service behaviours:

  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Making Effective Decisions

Candidates should prepare examples from their own experience that demonstrate these behaviours.

Salary and Employee Benefits

The salary depends on the successful candidate’s work location:

  • National locations: £41,750–£44,250 per year.
  • London locations: £45,750–£48,250 per year.

Other benefits include:

  • 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.
  • An in-year reward scheme recognising exceptional individual or team achievements.
  • Potential hybrid working arrangements, subject to business needs and the stated office-attendance requirements.

Application and Selection Process

The recruitment process includes an online test, a personal statement, an application sift and an interview.

1. Online Civil Service Verbal Test

After submitting the initial eligibility information, candidates will be invited to complete a Civil Service Verbal test.

The test must be completed by 26 October 2026. Candidates are advised to complete it as soon as possible after receiving the invitation, ideally within 24–48 hours.

Please note that the test cannot be completed on a mobile phone or tablet. Use a suitable computer to access the assessment.

2. Full Application and Personal Statement

Candidates who pass the online test will be invited to complete the full application.

You must submit a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words, explaining how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria.

Use specific examples from your own experience and ensure that all statements are truthful and accurate.

Application deadline: 26 October 2026.

3. Application Sift

The sift is scheduled for the week commencing 2 November 2026. The personal statement will be assessed at this stage.

4. Interview

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 14 December 2026 and will take place through Microsoft Teams.

Successful candidates at the sift stage will be required to deliver a 10-minute presentation and answer follow-up questions. The presentation topic will be provided at the start of the interview, and slides will not be accepted.

The presentation will assess the three stated behaviours: Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, and Making Effective Decisions. The panel will also ask experience-based questions relating to the essential criteria.

Important Information for Applicants

  • You may select up to two preferred locations in order of preference. Choose locations you are prepared to travel to, as declining an offer at a preferred location may result in your application being withdrawn.
  • A reserve list may be maintained for up to 12 months, but placement on the list does not guarantee a job offer.
  • Successful candidates must pass the required pre-employment and security checks, including Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security vetting and a criminal record check.
  • Additional checks may be conducted by the Home Office before a start date is agreed.
  • Applicants who require reasonable adjustments should contact Government Recruitment Service as early as possible before the closing date.
  • The vacancy is open to eligible groups under the Civil Service nationality rules. Meeting nationality requirements does not automatically establish eligibility for every applicant.

How to Apply

Read the official job advert carefully, check the nationality and eligibility requirements, and prepare your personal statement before starting the application.

Source: Civil Service Jobs – Home Office
Vacancy Reference: 479224
Closing Date: 26 October 2026 at 11:55 pm

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