Children's Strategy and Commissioning Officer

Sponsorship statement from job description

"**right to work:** all applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the uk in accordance with stockton\-on\-tees borough councils statutory employment checks. **visa sponsorship:** the council offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles where it is considered appropriate and necessary to meet service needs. sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not relevant or applicable to most roles. sponsorship will only be offered where there is clear, evidenced justification, such as significant recruitment difficulty or the need for specialist skills that cannot be met from the local labour market. **limitations:** where an individual (prospective or existing employee) cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the uk, and where visa sponsorship is not appropriate, justified or approved, the council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. this includes cases where an existing employees visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted."