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Authorising Officer Advice
About Authorising Officer Advice
The Authorising Officer is the senior person inside a sponsor organisation who carries personal responsibility for the licence. The Home Office expects them to be senior enough to direct the business, fit to hold the role, and on top of sponsor duties even when day-to-day work is delegated. The role can feel exposed, especially in growing businesses. RakLAW Solicitors advise Authorising Officers on what is realistically expected of them, how to delegate sensibly to a Level 1 user, and how to protect themselves and the licence.
Who this is for
- Directors and senior managers taking the AO role
- New Authorising Officers in growing sponsors
- AOs facing scrutiny after a compliance issue
- Boards reviewing key personnel responsibilities
How RakLAW helps
- Explain the AO role in plain language
- Map duties between AO and Level 1 users
- Advise on suitability and personal risk
- Support AOs during Home Office enquiries
- Refresh internal governance around the licence
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