UK Home Office
Presenting Officer
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Presenting Officer
Multiple locations - Cardiff, Feltham, Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Salford, Solihull
Salary - 41,750-£44,250
National pay locations: Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Salford, Solihull
A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
This is an opportunity to operate in a key priority area within the Home Office, contributing to work building and maintaining a safe, fair and prosperous UK
The Presenting Officer role offers a unique opportunity to develop advocacy and decision-making skills in a fast-paced legal environment and the opportunity to develop expertise in immigration law and advocacy.
We are advertising for 10 posts and are looking to build a large reserve list to accommodate for future roles.
Job Description
Presenting Officers represent the Secretary of State at the First-tier Immigration Tribunal, preparing and presenting a challenging caseload independently to ensure sustainable decisions are robustly defended. This is an extremely demanding position, requiring the ability to remain positive and focused in a challenging, dynamic and fast-changing environment.
The ability to operate effectively when faced with frequent and often robust challenge from legal representatives and Immigration Judges is crucial, as is a high degree of personal resilience to quickly move forward when challenged. Extended periods of concentration and focus are required when preparing and presenting complex cases and undertaking target-driven review work.
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Key Responsibilities
- Present cases before the Immigration Tribunal on approximately 60% of working days, ensuring professionalism and appropriate conduct in a public setting.
- Prepare and present cases effectively, including reviewing decisions and legal representations to assess their sustainability and identify key evidence for strong arguments.
- Develop and maintain a sound understanding of immigration law, policy, and processes.
- Work flexibly to accommodate court listing changes and operational needs, including preparing and presenting cases at short notice.
- Deliver structured submissions and cross-examination in an adversarial environment to uphold decisions appropriately.
- Complete post-hearing work accurately and within required timeframes.
- Undertake immigration review work in line with relevant rules, guidance, and standards when court attendance is not possible or as required by business needs.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including Immigration Judges, HM Courts and Tribunal Service staff, legal representatives, and colleagues across the Home Office.
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Essential Criteria
- Ability to develop a strong working knowledge of immigration law.
- Ability to analyse complex information and identify key issues with a high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills to engage with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to remain resilient and effective when faced with challenge, pressure, or differing perspectives.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment under time pressure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
To learn more about this role and how to apply, register for one of our free, optional live events. Click the date and time that suits you below.
- Wednesday 30th September 2026 1.30pm-2.30pm - Link
- Wednesday 7th October 2026 10am-11am - Link
Travel
In some locations, hearing centres are located away from the home unit, and occasional travel to other centres may be required.
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