The 12-Stage Recruitment Journey.
A predictable, transparent lifecycle designed to provide complete visibility from initial candidate submission to successful UK corporate onboarding.
Application Submitted
Candidate PortalCandidate registers their profile, submits CV, qualifications, and answers role-specific screening questions via the secure portal.
Case Officer Pre-Screening
Compliance ReviewOur compliance team audits degree comparability (Ecctis), English language certificates (SELT/IELTS), and UK occupational eligibility.
Employer Mandate Matching
Talent MatchingApproved candidate profiles are calibrated against confirmed client vacancies with Home Office licensed sponsoring organisations.
Dossier Finalisation
Client PresentationComprehensive candidate dossier compiled including executive summary, verified qualifications, and salary expectations.
Submission to Client Employer
Formal SubmissionCandidate dossier is formally presented to the sponsoring employer's hiring board and departmental leadership.
Interview Coordination
Direct DialogueDirect video or in-person interviews scheduled between the candidate and the hiring employer. No intermediaries.
Client Decision & Feedback
Evaluation StageThe client organisation concludes their evaluation and provides structured candidate feedback.
Formal Offer Issued
Contract StageFormal written employment contract detailing gross salary, hours, benefits, and going-rate compliance issued by the employer.
CoS Paperwork Coordination
Home Office SMSDocumentation packaged for employer HR or immigration counsel to assign Defined or Undefined Certificate of Sponsorship.
Visa Processing & Biometrics
UKVI ApplicationCandidate submits their Skilled Worker visa application and attends biometric enrollment at their regional visa application centre.
Relocation & Onboarding
UK ArrivalTravel coordination, National Insurance registration guidance, and client commencement timeline alignment.
Mandate Successfully Completed
Case ClosedAgreed recruitment search and process coordination concludes as the candidate commences their employment in the United Kingdom.
Under Section 6 of the UK Employment Agencies Act 1973, AVENHOLT does not charge candidates or work-seekers any fees for work-finding or registration services — our candidate service is 100% free. All recruitment fees are strictly employer-borne.
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Our senior partners at Great Portland Street are available for direct advisory regarding executive mandates, sponsored recruitment, and UKVI compliance.