Global Mobility Assistant

Joining Arup 

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

Arup is a multi–disciplinary firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s-built environment. 

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The Opportunity

The role of the Global Mobility Assistant spans strategic and operational activities.

Reporting to Global Mobility Operations Leader and working in partnership with colleagues, the Global Mobility Assistant will help to deliver mobility services, priorities and transformation initiatives in line with the Global Mobility strategy

Collaboration with the wider Global Mobility team, other subject matter experts and vendors will feature prominently as we drive operational excellence. 

Broader opportunities to engage and partner with a diverse range of stakeholders arise in conjunction with specific strategic and operational mobility project work.

The role is a key component of a global team of trusted and respected mobility specialists that provides consultancy, direction and leadership for Global Mobility at Arup.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for regional mobility teams, providing expert advice on Global Mobility policies and processes, and supporting key cyclical events like salary and FX reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance standardisation, simplify operations, and elevate the employee relocation experience through thoughtful initiatives and collaboration.
• Support the Global Mobility Manager in vendor management activities, including overseeing services related to relocation, immigration, tax, and healthcare, and ensuring timely invoice processing and compliance.
• Own the communications agenda by producing compelling content for internal and external audiences, including leadership presentations, intranet updates, and project materials.
• Provide essential operational and administrative support across the mobility lifecycle—from preparing cost estimates and key documents, to coordinating onboarding and managing team logistics.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, allocate, and unite our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• You will be someone who brings knowledge and practical experience in the field of Global Mobility, especially around international relocation trends, policies, and procedures. You take pride in delivering excellence and approach your work with a genuine passion for quality and precision.
• Whether working independently or collaboratively, you thrive in a team-oriented environment. Your strong organisational skills and ability to pivot quickly when priorities shift mean you're always prepared for the unexpected
• You enjoy problem-solving and applying your sharp analytical skills to find creative, forward-thinking solutions. You're a confident communicator who can flex your style to engage effectively with a variety of audiences, and you naturally build trust and rapport across all levels of an organisation.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email  Rhian Melaney at rhian.melaney@arup.com Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What We Offer you 

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.  

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.   

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.  

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs. 

Different People, Shared Values 

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.   

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.  

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rhian Melaney at rhian.melaney@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. 

Our Application Process 

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/ 

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Recruitment Agencies 

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.